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[trixiedixie]

I know with the website prices its hard to tell but it seems to me POP prices have gone up toward AOA prices ..... Its pricing $136 night for May 13,14 2013.... We paid $115 last year both in May and Dec for our few day split stays...

WOW its quoting $177 night for early Dec when we paid $115...

Can anyone tell Im out of points but still want a Dec trip and couple days extra in May...

[I Love Pluto]

Pop has its own personality. It's a very relaxed resort & everything is always clean, fresh, & exciting.

The food court & store are a cut above, the refrigerators are a great addition, the rooms are always clean. The ability to go across the bridge to AoA makes it even more desirable. People are willing to pay that little bit extra to get the lake, one bus, & the all-around happy feel of the resort!

[Roxie2006]

WOW!!! Maybe that is just Peak Season prices...

[trixiedixie]

Originally Posted by I Love Pluto

Pop has its own personality. It's a very relaxed resort & everything is always clean, fresh, & exciting.

The food court & store are a cut above, the refrigerators are a great addition, the rooms are always clean. The ability to go across the bridge to AoA makes it even more desirable. People are willing to pay that little bit extra to get the lake, one bus, & the all-around happy feel of the resort!

Well - Ive been to POP many times and have never paid over $115-$120 and yes I love it and it is relaxing but an increase of $62 a night REALLY??

Originally Posted by Roxie2006

WOW!!! Maybe that is just Peak Season prices...

Well - Ive been to POP many times and have never paid over $115-$120 In Late May and in Early Dec so I dont think that it is peak season...... I think we are looking at major price increase - or trend to get people to book dining plans? Im not sure...

[CRCrazy]

Pop Century's prices have increased a bit over the All-Star resort pricing. Over the last few years, Disney has really worked the pricing strategy, so that now there are many more price points than there used to be. Back in the day, it was one price for value rooms during a particular season, one for the moderates, and even the deluxes ran prettty consistent pricing. Now the price changes for the day of the week, the category of the room (and there are many more levels than previously), and the particular resort as well.

I think they did this because they can get the money. Many people are willing to pay a 10-15 dollar per night premium to stay at Pop Century over the older, more remote, All Star resorts.

Similarly - they have changed the pricing scales for the moderate resorts - Port Orleans French Quarter has become more expensive than Riverside for the same room categories.

It shows that people are willing to shell out the money to stay in the resort of their choice - Disney isn't going to cut prices unless reservations are dropping off.

[trixiedixie]

Originally Posted by CRCrazy

Pop Century's prices have increased a bit over the All-Star resort pricing. Over the last few years, Disney has really worked the pricing strategy, so that now there are many more price points than there used to be. Back in the day, it was one price for value rooms during a particular season, one for the moderates, and even the deluxes ran prettty consistent pricing. Now the price changes for the day of the week, the category of the room (and there are many more levels than previously), and the particular resort as well.

I think they did this because they can get the money. Many people are willing to pay a 10-15 dollar per night premium to stay at Pop Century over the older, more remote, All Star resorts.

Similarly - they have changed the pricing scales for the moderate resorts - Port Orleans French Quarter has become more expensive than Riverside for the same room categories.

It shows that people are willing to shell out the money to stay in the resort of their choice - Disney isn't going to cut prices unless reservations are dropping off.

I guess Im upset because POP was such a good place to add a few extra days coming or going to our trips.. I never felt a letdown leaving a Deluxe - it didnt matter because the place is so great, .... but I wont pay $177 for that. I wont stay at All Star till they are refurbed though. Ill put it into points or stay at Buena Vista for half that price.

[trixiedixie]

BEWARE
Prices radically shifting? Did this happen before and I didnt know it?
$136 was Pop price for May yesterday
Today $106
Too bad we are broke....
WOWwent to look again and try to do it its back to $136
REALLY In a space of 5 minutes?

I think someone will be job shifted or fired for lack of testing on new site - just a prediction. They fired Jim Lewis for the Aulani debacle....

[CRCrazy]

It may be that you are looking in the special offers section when you got the lower price. If you follow the link for special offers, you will get the lower price.

You may be better off calling and speaking to a CM when you are ready to book. I've had great luck that way.

[yalibrarian]

I wont stay at All Star till they are refurbed though.

Refurbished? We stay at AS Music every year. All the rooms were redone within the past few years. The preferred room we stayed in in late Nov./early Dec. was fresh, clean, attractive and comfortable. It certainly wasn't run down in any way. The All Stars also have mini-fridges/coolers and in-room wi-fi internet access. We kind of like the ambiance, the fully grown landscape, the layout of the whole resort--and the fact that it is so close to our favorite park, Animal Kingdom. Plus, the last McD's on property is right outside the gate.

I have not stayed at POP; we did have dinner at Art of Animation and enjoyed it. We also have stayed at the Swan, a lovely resort, but we really liked our room at Music just as well--and it was way cheaper. But we are perfectly comfortable at Music, so unless our son seeks a change of venue, we will stick with the All Stars, especially given the price difference (listen to those pennies squeal...).

[disneycast89]

POP is worth it.......

[jimmymac]

$177 a night for Pop?

[TinkRocks]

Originally Posted by trixiedixie

I know with the website prices its hard to tell but it seems to me POP prices have gone up toward AOA prices ..... Its pricing $136 night for May 13,14 2013.... We paid $115 last year both in May and Dec for our few day split stays...

I am getting $136 per night for this timeframe when I search the Website too. The rates posted range from $136.12 for a standard on up to $166.50 for a preferred pool view room.

Originally Posted by trixiedixie

BEWARE
Prices radically shifting? Did this happen before and I didnt know it?
$136 was Pop price for May yesterday
Today $106
Too bad we are broke....
WOWwent to look again and try to do it its back to $136
REALLY In a space of 5 minutes?

Wow. That is not cool. Please don't tell me trying to book a room at WDW is now going to be like booking airfare ... a numbers game where you have to always second guess yourself and wonder if you got a fair deal???

[trixiedixie]

Originally Posted by yalibrarian

Refurbished? We stay at AS Music every year. All the rooms were redone within the past few years. The preferred room we stayed in in late Nov./early Dec. was fresh, clean, attractive and comfortable. It certainly wasn't run down in any way. The All Stars also have mini-fridges/coolers and in-room wi-fi internet access. We kind of like the ambiance, the fully grown landscape, the layout of the whole resort--and the fact that it is so close to our favorite park, Animal Kingdom. Plus, the last McD's on property is right outside the gate.

I have not stayed at POP; we did have dinner at Art of Animation and enjoyed it. We also have stayed at the Swan, a lovely resort, but we really liked our room at Music just as well--and it was way cheaper. But we are perfectly comfortable at Music, so unless our son seeks a change of venue, we will stick with the All Stars, especially given the price difference (listen to those pennies squeal...).

All Star Movies Toy Story Section May 2010 is so run down it should be embarassing to Disney - I cant speak to music or sports and should have been specific.

[trixiedixie]

Originally Posted by disneycast89

POP is worth it.......

I love POP but I dont see that in one month its worth $62 more a night?!!

Originally Posted by jimmymac

$177 a night for Pop?

Thank You!!!

Originally Posted by TinkRocks

Wow. That is not cool. Please don't tell me trying to book a room at WDW is now going to be like booking airfare ... a numbers game where you have to always second guess yourself and wonder if you got a fair deal???

Exactly I am hoping its growing pains only from the website changes..... otherwise.....

[saibot0001]

We like POP too, but I wouldn't pay $177/night for it either. YIKES!