Disney's Pop Century Resort vs Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Disney's Pop Century Resort

A large value resort celebrating late-20th-century pop culture, with Skyliner access shared across Hourglass Lake from Art of Animation.

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

The newer tower within the Swan and Dolphin complex, positioned near Crescent Lake and marketed as a more boutique-style Marriott option.

Disney's Pop Century Resort

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Disney's Pop Century Resort

• Skyliner

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

• Walk

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Boat

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's Pop Century Resort

• Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
• Best-value resort among the Value tier with superior amenities
• Refurbished rooms with fold-down table bed and modern design
• Does not share bus service, one of the best bus experiences at Value tier
• Fun decades-themed theming from the 50s through the 90s

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

• Newest and most modern of the Swan and Dolphin complex
• Spacious tower rooms with contemporary design and updated amenities
• Same Crescent Lake location with walking access to EPCOT
• Marriott Bonvoy points redemption available
• Quieter and more upscale feel than the larger Swan and Dolphin hotels

Disney's Pop Century Resort

• Standard rooms are small at 260 square feet
• No family suites, only standard double-queen or single-king rooms
• Skyliner can have long waits during peak park opening and closing times
• Theming can feel less immersive than Art of Animation next door
• No table service restaurant on property

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

• No Disney on-site perks such as Early Entry or booking advantages
• High resort fees on top of nightly rate increase true cost
• Smaller pool exclusive to Swan Reserve guests, main pools are at Swan/Dolphin
• Limited dining within the Swan Reserve itself
• No direct transportation to Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom

Disney's Pop Century Resort

• Everything POP Shopping & Dining

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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• Petals Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

• Amare

  Table Service

  Mediterranean

  lunch · dinner

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• Grounds

  Table Service

  Bakery, American, Quick Service - Coffee

  snack

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• Stir

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

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• Tangerine

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  View menu

Disney's Pop Century Resort

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Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

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Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

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