Value or mod...

[disneyforever]

I think Pop is a great value hotel. The food court is huge with lots of options. I was very surprised that I liked the resort. There is not much grass, trees, ect but
the resort makes up for that with the theme. It's fun to walk around and see all the decorations. Makes me feel kind of old sometimes... expecially the 70's and
80's. LOL

If possible, we usually stay in a moderate resort (usually POR), however, if it is a choice of a moderate with very little spending money (been there, done that
waaaaaayyyy too often) or a value with more spending money - we will choose the value resort.

I think if you are really having trouble deciding where to stay (what to spend your money on), you should list out what it is you like to do... all the little or extra
stuff that makes a trip so special. For DH and me, we like to have the ability to dine suddenly at Marrakesh (or whatever restaurant), buy popcorn, churros, drinks,
or yummy treats from Mrs. Pott's (DH favorite place in all of MK to eat). To us eating, drinking, photos, etc are more important than the hotel where we stay. Most
of the time we are not at the hotel anyways. It is mostly just for sleeping and showers. As long as we are on disney property we know we will have a fantastically
grand time - which is the most important thing of all.

Good luck with your decision! Let us know what your decide.

[fourfoxesinpa]

And another thing to consider is that you'd have a coffee pot and fridge in your room if you choose a moderate. So, you could order food from Garden Grocer or bring it from home, if you're driving, and make up a lot of the price difference by having breakfast or snacks in your room.

But, if you have free dining, none of that may not matter much.

[Debbie Jean]

There's lots to love about POP and we've really enjoyed our stays... totally different vibe than the mods but lots of fun.

DD (22) and I are booked for free dining at CSR this year for a number of reasons... the pool which we love, the coffee pot and fridge which are very convenient, the larger room and the theming. Last year we did the free dining at POFQ and had a great time but this year decided to go with CSR because they have a sit down restaurant, Maya Grill, and a super counter severice, Pepper Market. Although I love POFQ, I missed having the dining options.

We're also DVC and love OKW, too.... so laid back and relaxed... I'll actually be there for a solo trip in May! But for the free dining we decided to go with CSR and I can't wait!