Walt Disney World has shared updates on the continued refurbishments and reimaginings occurring on the Worth Resorts–Pop Century and All Star Sports activities, Music, and Motion pictures–that may embody a wide range of enhancements. This shares pictures of the finished updates, in addition to WDW’s announcement concerning the espresso store.
In line with the corporate, that is the primary in a sequence of go-to guides for all issues Walt Disney World resort refurbishments. From contemporary seems to insider particulars, Walt Disney World is conserving us within the loop with the newest updates on modifications to lodging, facilities, and extra.
That pitch had us excited! We assumed we’d be studying extra concerning the 12 months-Lengthy Disney’s Pop Century Resort Room Refurbishment Mission in 2025-2026, which Walt Disney World nonetheless has not introduced on its public-facing official web site. As we mentioned in our most up-to-date replace, it’s undoubtedly occurring–building permits have been filed and recommend the undertaking might take longer than what was beforehand shared.
Sadly, this ‘go-to information’ for all issues Walt Disney World resort refurbishments didn’t even point out the room overhaul at Pop Century. In equity, the visitor room refurbishment doesn’t get began for a couple of extra weeks. Disney might’ve shared idea artwork or pictures of a take a look at room (assuming they did one), however maybe that’s nonetheless to come back. It’s doable they don’t need folks to start out requesting new rooms earlier than any of them are even finished.
As an alternative, this replace focuses on the frequent areas on the Worth Resorts. Specifically, the meals courts and reward outlets, which have been just lately redone at a few the All Stars and Pop Century. Let’s dig in!
At Disney’s All-Star Resorts, the foyer has change into much more colourful with brand-new character murals that add humor, allure and loads of hidden particulars for Disney followers to find.
“The mural designs have a lot whimsy and humor injected into them. You may’t take a couple of steps with out discovering a brand new humorous gag second,” shared one of many Disney Imagineers behind the undertaking.
Every mural units the stage for the keep—whether or not it’s Goofy hyping up the gang at All-Star Sports activities, Mickey conducting a grand orchestra at All-Star Music, or Donald embracing his time within the highlight at All-Star Motion pictures. And for individuals who love an excellent Disney Easter egg, a grilling bear has managed to sneak into the band at All-Star Music, mixing proper into the enjoyable!
For reference, these partitions was once lined with pictures of individuals–athletes, musicians, or film stars, because the theme dictated. Over time, many of those had change into pale or in any other case outdated…sorta just like the Montreal Expos pennant that graces the highest of House Run Lodge at All Star Sports activities (at the very least, final I checked).
This strikes me as a incremental enchancment, however hardly something to write down dwelling about. To my information, these have been finished for months. Once I stayed at All Star Sports activities in September, its mural was already finished. (And to underscore the insignificance, I didn’t make an effort to get an ’empty mural’ photograph nor did I write about it on the time.)
At Disney’s All-Star Motion pictures Resort, the World Premiere Meals Court docket has been reimagined with a contemporary new look whereas staying true to its traditional movie show theming.
Right here, Mickey and mates take middle stage in brand-new parody film posters, each a playful nod to Disney’s storytelling custom. In the meantime, movie strip-inspired tiling and open sightlines make for an much more comfy, Hollywood-inspired ambiance. Whether or not you’re fueling up for a day of adventures or winding down with a late-night deal with, it’s all a part of the present!
The large change right here is the seating space, versus meals stations. Fortunately, as World Premiere Meals Court docket has cool cinema-style theme, and comparable particulars had beforehand been faraway from Finish Zone Meals Court docket at All Star Sports activities. The seating space, in contrast, beforehand had carpet and a wide range of clashing patterns. It did have extra element, nevertheless it seemed busy and dated. The refresh seems cleaner. Once more, it’s solely an incremental enchancment–nothing to write down dwelling about and never a motive to e book All Star Motion pictures over the alternate options.
At Disney’s All-Star Sports activities Resort, Sports activities Goofy Items & Sundries has obtained a contemporary replace, bringing in a shiny new look whereas conserving the enjoyable, sporty spirit company love. One of many touches is the addition of brand-new hardwood flooring designed to really feel like stepping onto your favourite courtroom, including to the ambiance.
For an additional sprint of Disney enjoyable, company can now spot graphics of Goofy on high of the shows, displaying off his greatest/worst/wackiest strikes in several sports activities. Whether or not he’s swinging for a house run, scoring a purpose, or going for a slam dunk, Goofy brings his signature allure to the buying expertise.
I just like the look of the brand new hardwood flooring and shows. Additionally maybe of observe is that the All Star Resorts launched a brand new line of merchandise (you may see the blue sweatshirt in the midst of the photograph above) final fall in honor of their thirtieth Anniversary. There are a couple of shirts, cups, and pins. Nonetheless not Tervis, however greater than the All Stars normally get.
Lastly, Disney’s Pop Century Resort is within the midst of a prolonged refurbishment of All the pieces POP Procuring & Eating that has been prolonged a couple of instances, however is now principally completed. All the pieces POP has revealed a contemporary coloration scheme and new seating areas to make it extra inviting.
In line with Disney Imagineering, the updates to All the pieces POP had been impressed by the resort’s daring exterior. “Taking level from the over-the-top and colourful out of doors parts, we labored on making the within of the resort as enjoyable as the skin!” one shared.
This imaginative and prescient extends to each nook of the redesign, creating an expertise that’s simply as vigorous because the resort’s iconic larger-than-life icons. “We’re revisiting these many years in a contemporary, enjoyable, and really ‘Disney’ means. All through the renovation, we made positive to maintain the visuals participating and energetic, making a joyful, family-friendly expertise.”
I’ve combined however principally optimistic emotions concerning the All the pieces POP overhaul to date. As with Artwork of Animation earlier than it, lots of the intricate tilework has been changed with surfaces which might be cheaper and simpler to wash. On paper, that’s a downgrade from a ‘Disney Particulars’ perspective.
In observe, lots of these tiles had change into dirty over time and it was most likely due for a modernization. I additionally assume that, whereas detailed, the colour scheme and magnificence of the earlier tiles screamed Nineties mall meals courtroom. To my eye, the brand new look across the meals stations is sharper and extra eye-catching, even when it’s missing in depth.
As for the brand new seating space, I prefer it loads. The colours, patterns, and textures all work effectively. It seems clear and has a mid-century aptitude due to the upholstery, flooring, and lighting fixtures. Like the whole lot else mentioned right here, it’s nonetheless solely an incremental enchancment–however these matter, too. That brings us to the actual information of the refurbishment replace…
Past the refreshed look, a brand-new espresso store can also be becoming a member of the lineup at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. This new espresso store will provide specialty drinks to perk up company all through the day.
I really like this information. Walt Disney World has finished an excellent job of ‘plussing up’ the espresso spots at a few of its newer or reimagined resorts–from the stand by the Skyliner station at Caribbean Seaside to the far more formidable and high-end Le Petit Cafe at Riviera Resort and Barcelona Lounge at Gran Destino Tower. (I received’t use Carousel Espresso for example because it’s a thematic swing and miss, however the espresso is good.)
Friends completely love one of these factor, and it’s a contemporary amenity that’s anticipated at motels. Whereas I principally desire the free stuff in-room, I’ll admit that I benefit from the occasional ‘deal with yo self’ chilly brew from the foyer outlets. Joffrey’s espresso (which is what I assume this can be, nevertheless it’s unconfirmed) might be fairly good within the gourmand varieties, and all of their present standalone spots are fairly widespread.
Between this new espresso store and the plush armchairs within the relaxed seating space, I really feel like this is a giant win for Pop Century and extra than simply an incremental enchancment. I can see taking my laptop computer right here late at night time or early within the morning whereas it’s quiet and everybody else in our room is asleep. I’m actually trying ahead to this espresso store at Pop Century! Not one thing I’d plan a visit round…however it can transfer the needle in favor of Pop Century over the All Stars after I’m debating whether or not the added value to improve is “value it” or not.
Finally, I’d like to see extra ‘upmarket’ options like this added to the Worth and Average Resorts. We already began to see this with the reimaginings of Caribbean Seaside and Coronado Springs, and extra had been rumored to be on the horizon after these earlier than the closure and phased reopening. Shared desk service eating places among the many All Stars and between Pop Century and Artwork of Animation can be enormous, particularly if we might get a family-style meal on par with Sebastian’s Bistro. Three iterations of that idea with completely different menus? That’s the dream!
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