Pop Century or All Star Music: Which is Better?

All Star Music and Pop Century are two of the most popular value resorts at Walt Disney World. But which one is better? We break it down for you in this blog post!

Location

Both of these resorts are located in the Walt Disney World property and are classified as Value resorts. This means that they are the most affordable of the Disney resorts. Pop Century is located in the Hourglass Lake section of Disney property, and All Star Music is located in the Animal Kingdom section.

Pop Century is located near Hollywood Studios

Pop Century is located near Hollywood Studios, and All Star Music is located near Epcot. Pop Century has five different areas: the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s. All Star Music has five different areas as well: jazz, calypso, country, rock, and Broadway.

All Star Music is located near Animal Kingdom

All Star Music is a value resort located near Animal Kingdom. It is themed after popular music genres, with five different sections representing different types of music: Broadway, Calypso, Jazz Inn, Rock Inn, and Country Fair. The resort has a large food court, a pool with a water slide, and a gift shop. All Star Music is a good choice for families or groups who want to be close to Animal Kingdom.

Room Types

When deciding between Pop Century and All Star Music, the first thing you should consider is the room type that you want. All Star Music offers Standard Rooms, Preferred Rooms, and Premium Rooms. Pop Century offers Standard Rooms and Preferred Rooms. If you want a room with a balcony, you should choose All Star Music.

Pop Century offers standard rooms and preferred rooms

Pop Century Resort is divided into 5 different sections, each themed after a different decade from the 20th century. The rooms at Pop Century Resort are standard rooms and preferred rooms. Standard rooms are located in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s sections of the resort. Preferred rooms are located in all 5 sections of the resort, including the 1990s section. Preferred rooms offer a guaranteed quiet location near the main building, pool, or other guest services.

All Star Music offers standard rooms, family suites, and jr. suites

Pop Century and All Star Music are two of the most popular Value resorts at Walt Disney World. Both resorts offer standard rooms, family suites, and jr. suites, but there are some differences between the two that you should be aware of before making your decision.

Standard rooms at Pop Century sleep up to 4 people and come with 2 queen beds, a mini fridge, and a coffee maker. Standard rooms at All Star Music sleep up to 5 people and come with a king bed, a queen bed, and a daybed. Family suites at Pop Century sleep up to 6 people and come with a kitchenette, 2 bathrooms, and a living area. Jr. suites at All Star Music sleep up to 4 people and come with a kitchenette, a sitting area, and 1 bathroom.

Both resorts offer standard amenities like complimentary wifi, free parking, laundry facilities, and pools. However, All Star Music also offers an arcade, scheduled transportation to the theme parks, and an on-site restaurant.

When it comes to price, Pop Century is typically slightly cheaper than All Star Music. However, prices can vary depending on the time of year you visit and availability. Overall, both resorts are great value for your money and offer similar room types and amenities.

Pools

Both resorts have three pools each. Pop Century has the Hippy Dippy Pool, the Bowling Pin Pool, and the Computer Pool. All Star Music has the Calypso Pool, the Indie Pool, and the Piano Pool. If you’re traveling with small children, both resorts have kiddie pools.

Pop Century has 2 pools- the Hippy Dippy Pool and the Bowling Pin Pool

The Hippy Dippy Pool is the main pool at Pop Century and is shaped like a guitar. It has a depth of 3.5 feet. The Bowling Pin Pool is also located at Pop Century and it is shaped like…you guessed it, a bowling pin! This pool has a depth of 4 feet.

All Star Music has 3 pools- the Calypso Pool, the Piano Pool, and the Guitar Pool

Pop Century has 2 pools- the Hippy Dippy Pool and the Bowling Pin Pool. You can also find a jacuzzi and spa at both resorts.
The All Star Music Pools are all themed after various instruments. The Calypso Pool is the main pool and is shaped like a giant guitar. It also has a small wading pool for little ones that is shaped like a drum. The Piano Pool is smaller, and as you guessed, it is shaped like a piano! It has a white baby grand piano that serves as both a water fountain and sitting area in the middle. The Guitar Pool is the smallest of the 3 pools and it features acoustic guitars on the bottom that you can stand on while cooling off in the water!
The Pop Century Pools are both quite large and can accommodate plenty of guests. The Hippy Dippy Pool features a large psychedelic flower in the center, while the Bowling Pin Pool (which is my personal favorite) has, you guessed it, giant bowling pins towering over the water! Both pools have a playful atmosphere that’s perfect for families.
So, which resort should you choose? If you’re looking for unique pool experiences, All Star Music is the way to go. But if you want larger pools that can accommodate more people, Pop Century is your best bet.

Dining

When it comes to dining, both Pop Century and All Star Music offer a variety of food options. However, Pop Century is a bit more affordable and offers a wider variety of food options. All Star Music also has a buffet, but it is a bit more expensive.

Pop Century has the Everything Pop Shopping and Dining

Pop Century has the Everything Pop Shopping and Dining, a food court where you can get breakfast, lunch, or dinner. All Star Music also has a food court, but it’s not nearly as big or as good as Pop Century’s. If you want to eat at a nicer restaurant, Pop Century also has The Circuit Lounge, while All Star Music does not.

All Star Music has the Intermission Food Court

Pop Century and All Star Music share the Intermission Food Court, so if you’re staying at either Resort, you’ll have the same dining options. The Intermission Food Court is a large food court with a wide variety of food options, so there’s something for everyone. If you’re staying at Pop Century, you’ll also have access to the Everything Pop Shopping and Dining area, which has additional dining options.

Transportation

If you want to get around the Walt Disney World property without spending a lot of money, then you will want to take advantage of the free transportation that is available. The buses are very reliable and they go to all of the theme parks and Disney Springs. The downside is that they can be very crowded, especially during the busy times of the day.

Pop Century offers bus transportation to all 4 theme parks and 2 water parks

Pop Century offers their guests complimentary bus transportation to all 4 theme parks and 2 water parks. The bus system is very efficient and offers pick-ups every 30 minutes. All Star Music does not offer transportation to any of the water parks.

All Star Music offers bus transportation to all 4 theme parks and 2 water parks

Both Pop Century and All Star Music offer bus transportation to all 4 theme parks and 2 water parks. In addition, All Star Music offers bus transportation to Disney’s Boardwalk, Downtown Disney, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.