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Last Review Posted by bellebookworm9 - posted products and: Wed May 15, 2013 10:50pm [ Post a Review ] 
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 I greatly appreciated this addition to the F&GF this year! It was perfect for allowing me to snack around World Showcase at my leisure without purchasing a big meal.


I stopped at several different booths. I enjoyed the Watermelon Passion Fruit Cocktail very much. I'm not a big drinker and I could barely taste the alcohol, so it was great! I did feel it was a bit overpriced at $7.25 for a tiny glass, but hey, it's Disney, what can you do? The Frozen Violet Desert Lemonade was also outstanding as a non-alcoholic choice.


The only food item I disliked was the Crab Toastada from Mexico-it was waaaay to spicy for me and I could only eat a few bites before I tossed it.


Some standouts were the Pulled Pig Slider and Rocky Road Mousse Brownie from USA! Definitely recommend this booth!

Rating: 9
Product Details: "Garden Marketplaces" by allears - posted products and: - Rating: ********* 9.40

Last Review Posted by bellebookworm9 - posted products and: Wed May 15, 2013 10:46pm [ Post a Review ] 
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 While the park is beautiful during this time, not much seems to change from year to year. Many of the topiaries there this year were there last year, albeit perhaps in a different location. Some variety would be appreciated!

Rating: 8
Product Details: "Flower and Topiary Gardens, Play Areas in Epcot" by allears - posted products and: - Rating: ********** 9.67

Last Review Posted by bellebookworm9 - posted products and: Wed May 15, 2013 10:45pm [ Post a Review ] 


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 I am glad to see they seem to have worked out the kinks with the "Touch to Pay" system. They installed it literally the day we arrived last December and everyone (cast and guests) were clueless as how to use it.


This time around it was so much easier, particularly with the pre-selected pin. There were only a couple of places I still had to sign after entering the pin, though I'm not sure why.


I also love the My Magic app for iPhone simply for it's ease of making and changing dining reservations.
Product Details: "MyMagic+ Disney Mobile" by allears - posted products and: - Rating: ******** 7.67

Last Review Posted by bellebookworm9 - posted products and: Wed May 15, 2013 10:43pm [ Post a Review ] 
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 I dined here for dinner on 5/9, arriving around 5:45. The line to order wasn't particularly long. I tried something new this time and chose the Roasted Turkey Sandwich (with caramelized onions, arugula, cheddar, port wine sauce, and horseradish cream). I also ordered creme brulee for dessert, which I'd never had here before.


I chose a table outside where it was a bit quieter and Hans was my server-an awesome guy! The food arrived fairly quickly and was out of this world. I didn't regret my choice one bit! The sandwich was just delicious and the creme brulee was heavenly.


Only downside was the cost. While on the DDP this is a great value, but OOP it's a little on the expensive side; my sandwich, dessert, and fountain drink came to about $24! And I was sad to discover that the cast member discount ended at 5pm, so I had just missed it. Overall a wonderful dining experience and I'll be back for sure!

Rating: 9
Product Details: "Wolfgang Puck Express" by allears - posted products and: - Rating: ********* 9.27

Last Review Posted by bellebookworm9 - posted products and: Wed May 15, 2013 10:39pm [ Post a Review ] 
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 I dined here all three mornings of my stay. Each day I dined between 9:30-10:30am, and it was never very crowded; seating was easy to find.


I tried the Pop Waffle and French Toast, each served with fresh fruit topping, bacon, and chicken sausage. Both entrees were very good. Chicken sausage was surprisingly good, if a little spicy. I also enjoyed a cherry cheese danish on the last morning, which was great and just enough to hold me over before lunch at Be Our Guest.

Rating: 9
Product Details: "Everything POP! Breakfast" by allears - posted products and: - Rating: ******* 7.05

Last Review Posted by bellebookworm9 - posted products and: Wed May 15, 2013 10:36pm [ Post a Review ] 
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 I dined here for dinner on 5/8. The menu has changed significantly from what is listed on this website. Nothing looked great, and after much debate, I decided on the Sesame Honey Chicken with broccoli and rice. Tye dyed cheesecake was my dessert.


There was no problem finding a seat as most people were in the parks during this time. It was right around 6, so I got the treat of watching some of the cast members do the Hustle!


The portions were large, but the food just average. I ate all the chicken and most of the rice but found the broccoli to be very bland. The tye dyed cheesecake was fun and delicious as always.

Rating: 7
Product Details: "Everything POP! Lunch/Dinner" by allears - posted products and: - Rating: ******* 7.37

Last Review Posted by bellebookworm9 - posted products and: Wed May 15, 2013 10:33pm [ Post a Review ] 
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 I decided I really wanted to dine here before I left the "World" so I got in line around 11:15am on 5/10. Waited about half an hour before I was actually admitted, but enjoyed chatting with other families around me in line-one of them actually invited me to have lunch with them! (I declined, but appreciated the offer.)


Once inside, it took about six minutes to get to the podium where they register your rose. The day I was there we did not order via computer screen, but instead it operated as a regular counter service queue with cashiers at each podium. This process was quick and I was at my table within 5 minutes.


I glanced in the West Wing but wow, it was really dark in there so I decided against it. The ballroom was beautiful but too echo-ey for my liking, so I ended up in the portrait gallery. I did notice there weren't any tables for two in there; the smallest I saw was a four top. I did appreciate the fact that you are able to get your own drinks, and that refills are included-a counter service rarity!


My food arrived within 10 minutes of me sitting down. I ordered the Croque Monsieur and the Strawberry Cream Cheese Cupcake. The sandwich was very good, although I did end up picking the ham off half and just eating the bread and cheese! Fries were not that great; limp and salty. The cupcake was delicious! Would recommend stopping in just for that!


I stopped in the restroom before exiting, which was a nice restroom but did seem small for the restaurant. And there were some managers in the exit area who were kind enough to take my picture with the Belle & Prince tile work. Time from getting in line to exiting the restaurant was 1 hour 15 minutes. I'm glad I got to experience it but I won't be rushing back.

Rating: 8
Product Details: "Be Our Guest -Counter Service Lunch" by allears - posted products and: - Rating: ********* 8.58

Last Review Posted by bellebookworm9 - posted products and: Sun May 12, 2013 2:09pm [ Post a Review ] 
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 I booked a standard room at Pop Century for a 3 night stay 5/7-10. I used online check in and requested a room on the highest floor near transportation.


Upon arrival at 9:30am, I was greeted at the red carpet and ushered right to the online check in line. They took care of me right away and my room was ready, much to my surprise! I was given room 9415, in the 80s section. It was on the top floor and a short walk across the parking lot to the bus stop, so both of my requests were met.


The room was clean and functional for my needs. I did find the lighting to be on the dim side, but the beds and pillows were extremely comfortable-more so than at Wilderness Lodge! My room was very quiet as well. The bathroom was extremely small, but that was my only minor complaint.


The food court was never too busy and seating was adequate. The gift shop was very well stocked and had a wide variety of items. Transportation was excellent, some of the best I've experienced out of the nine resorts I've stayed at. Cast members were always friendly.


I spent one morning just walking around the resort taking pictures and couldn't stop smiling at all the icons and placards. I did spend a bit of time in the computer pool which was right near my room. They have lifeguards at the quiet pools now, which I think is something new.


The Wi-Fi has finally been upgraded at the resorts, which was definitely needed. I was able to get a strong, steady signal throughout my stay.


This resort is one of the best I've stayed at. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a cheaper, non-extravagant place to stay. The only condition is that the rooms are best meant for 1-2 adults; anymore than that and I could see it quickly becoming uncomfortably crowded!

Rating: 9
Product Details: "Pop Century Resort (Value Resort)" by ace67 - posted products and: - Rating: ******** 8.30

Last Review Posted by bellebookworm9 - posted products and: Sun May 12, 2013 1:59pm [ Post a Review ] 
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 I arrived at the welcome center around 9am on 5/7. The queue was empty, as it usually is. I had a brief, maybe three minute, wait to be put on a bus; unfortunately, it was an ugly yellow Mears bus, not a real ME one. There were only 5 people on board: three of us were going to Pop Century and the other two were going to Animal Kingdom Lodge. We left the airport after a short time and were at Pop by 9:30am. I had tagged my luggage and it arrived right around 11:30am, an exceptional 2 hour turn around!


On 5/10, my boarding pass was left on my door overnight. I checked my bag in the AM with the Resort Airline Check In desk. My pick up time was 2:55pm for a 5:40 flight, the bus arrived a few minutes late but Pop was the last stop before the airport. The bus was completely full. Thanks to RAC I was able to skip the Southwest counter completely and head straight for security, with plenty of time to get to my gate.

Rating: 10
Product Details: "Magical Express" by allears - posted products and: - Rating: ********* 9.03

Last Review Posted by bellebookworm9 - posted products and: Fri May 10, 2013 1:51pm [ Post a Review ] 
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 This was the best transportation I've experienced to date.


5/7: I took a bus to Epcot around 12:30 and it pulled up just as I got to the stop. Returning to Pop at 2pm I waited maybe 5 minutes. Coming back to Epcot once again in the evening, a five minute wait.


5/8: Monorail from TTC to MK arrived almost immediately. Going from MK to Pop Century at 5:30, the bus was waiting at the stop.


5/9: I waited 10-15 minutes for a DHS bus around 12:30. Hopping from the Studios to Animal Kingdom around 2pm I waited another 10-15 minutes. Taking the bus back to Pop around 4pm there was a 10 minute wait. Going to Downtown Disney in the evening for an early dinner I just missed the bus but another one came within 10 minutes, and returning from the PI bus stop it came within 5 minutes. I waited very briefly for a bus to MK around 8:50pm. Just before the 11pm parade, I exited the park and there was a humongous line at the bus stop. 5 buses were dispatched within 25 minutes which greatly alleviated the queue.


5/10: One bus to MK filled up right around 9:30am, but another one arrived immediately after. Monorails to and from TTC ran continuously with almost no wait. Returning to Pop at 1pm the bus arrived at the same time I did.

Rating: 9
Product Details: "Disney Transportation Boat, Monorail, Bus" by allears - posted products and: - Rating: ******** 7.71

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