Disney’s Pop Century Dining Guide (By Resorts Gal)

Those planning a stay at Disney’s Pop Century Resort will have one primary option when it comes to dining: the food court. In addition, the resort offers one poolside bar at its feature pool. Below, we’ll explore the dining options at Disney’s Pop Century. We’ll also discuss a couple of places where you can eat nearby. Since the resort is on the Skyliner, you can quickly hop over to a few other resorts for a meal. Plus, it’s fun to explore new places. Who knows, you might fall in love with a new resort to try on your next visit.

You may also remember that I ordered the salmon at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory on another visit. Again, many of these items are pretty consistent on the value and moderate food court menus. I like to share them where applicable so you’ll know what to expect regarding serving size and types of items.

This is what you can expect when you order something at the food court. Most of the food will be behind a glass case and the cast member will prepare it based on what you request.

Pasta and breadsticks have always been popular options. This is also where you’ll find pizza, which can be purchased by the slice or entire pie. Cheese and pepperoni are typically the only two options. (Here is a tip from our Art of Animation Dining Guide: Some people say they like to order an entire pizza so they can get one that’s freshly prepared. If your party is large enough, consider asking if you can get a fresh one.)

Here is a photo of what the food court at Pop Century looks like in its entirety.

Toward the back of the food court, you’ll find a cutout section with several cases containing grab-and-go items.

The resort offers a variety of bottled beverages, such as soda, sports drinks, water, juice, milk, wine, and beer.

A few more refrigerated cases contain desserts.

This is where you’ll want to look for Pop Century’s signature tie-dye cupcake.

You can also pick up pre-made sandwiches, salads, and select other items.

A pastry case offers a selection of Danishes, donuts, muffins, cinnamon rolls, crumb cake, croissants, and other similar items.

Every food court at Walt Disney World has microwaves and toaster ovens that guests can use. I like to mention it should you have the need for a microwave during your stay.

A couple of beverage refill stations are available in the center of the dining room. Make sure to see our Pop Century Rapid Fill Mug Guide for more details on the types of beverages, locations, and hours you can refill them.

Pop Century’s food court has several dining rooms. While you’re dining, you might run into a few children’s activities or prefer to sit at a table near a television.

Lastly, you’ll find an additional beverage station around the side of the Petals Pool Bar. This station is convenient if you’re spending time at the Hippy Dippy Pool or staying in the 70s section of the resort. (Tip: This station is usually open 24 hours.)

Dining Options Near Pop Century

If you’re looking for quick-service restaurants near Pop Century, you’ll have a couple of options only a Skyliner ride away. You can also walk across the bridge to nearby Art of Animation. But I doubt you’ll see many differences in the selections.

From Pop Century, you can board the Skyliner to Disney’s Caribbean Beach. At Caribbean Beach, you can exit and walk or take the internal shuttle to Old Port Royale. (See walking distances at Caribbean Beach for the exact length of the walk.) Caribbean Beach is home to Centertown Market, which is a substantial quick-service. They will have a lot of the same offerings for breakfast. But you’ll find some notable differences on the lunch and dinner menus. At this location, you walk in, order from a menu, and pick up your food when your pager alerts you that it’s ready.

You can also take the Skyliner to Disney’s Riviera Resort. We love to eat at Primo Piatto, the upscale quick service. We always visit when we stay at any of the Skyliner Resorts. They have unique options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, we enjoy the lemon blueberry pancakes.

Related: Primo Piatto Review

Final Thoughts

Pop Century has a reasonable food court with plenty of choices. But don’t be surprised if dining at the food court does get old after a couple of days. So, make sure to incorporate other dining options throughout your trip!

For more on the resort, you might enjoy the Resorts Gal Guide to Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Or you might like one of the following:

• Disney’s Pop Century Review
• Room Tour at Disney’s Pop Century
• Pop Century vs. Art of Animation
• Transportation Guide for Disney’s Pop Century Resort

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