Disney's Pop Century ResortvsThe Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
Disney's Pop Century Resort and The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort are both recommended by travel writers. Overall, Disney's Pop Century Resort ranks marginally better than The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. Disney's Pop Century Resort is ranked #41 in Orlando with positive reviews from 8 publications including Rough Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Disney's Pop Century Resort
1050 Century Drive, Lake Bueno Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $143/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster
Budget
"It's value over frills at the enormous, 2,880-room Disney Pop Century." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of Disney’s four “value” resorts, this homage to pop culture is as popular with adults as children."
Rough Guide
"Devoted to mammoth pop icons from each decade of the second half of the twentieth century, this is Disney’s largest hotel."
Fodor's
"Giant jukeboxes, 65-foot-tall bowling pins, an oversized Big Wheel and Rubik's Cube, and other pop-culture memorabilia are scattered throughout the grounds of this value resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Part of the family of Disney Value Resorts at Walt Disney World, Disney’s Pop Century Resort is inspired by all things pop culture from the 1950’s through the 1990’s." Full review
Gayot
"Pop culture buffs as well as kids will enjoy this trivia-infused maze of eras."
Frommer's
"The largest Value resort is a fair choice, with smallish rooms—one king bed or two queens with cubbies instead of closets, one sink, and one mirror, and for dining, a heaving central food court" Full review
Lonely Planet
"Each section pays homage to a different decade of the late 20th century, with massive bowling pins that extend beyond the roof and giant Play Doh." Full review
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
4510 North Fort Wilderness Trail, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $327/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
Insight Guides
"Inspired by western national-park lodges, this pine lodge has a pioneer theme and a spouting Old Faithful-style geyser near the swimming pool."
Fodor's
"Bringing a tent or RV is one of the cheapest ways to stay on WDW property, especially considering that sites in this 700-acre campground can accommodate up to 10." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"For a more “back to nature” experience, campsites and cabins are scattered throughout a heavily wooded area."
Rough Guide
"A 700-acre site where you can pitch your tent or hook up your RV, or rent an a/c six-berth cabin – a good deal for larger groups."
Michelin Guide
"The ultimate in resort self-catering, this collection of log houses and cabins is complemented by campsites designed for pitching tents or hooking up trailers and mobile homes."
Frommer's
"This 780-acre wooded enclave near Magic Kingdom consists of campsites, mobile home–style cabins with decks and grills that sleep six, and RV spots." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Located in a huge shaded natural preserve, Fort Wilderness caters to kids and families with its hay rides, fishing and nightly campfire sing-alongs." Full review