So, a trip to Walt Disney World is in the works, and the idea of staying at a Disney resort is on your mind. We don’t blame you.

There are many reasons to consider staying on Disney property, including free transportation to the parks, on-site dining and complimentary parking.

Let’s look at two of these properties and see what the differences are when comparing Pop Century versus Art of Animation.

Pop Century vs. Art of Animation

Here’s a quick overview of the similarities and differences between these Disney resort options:

A closer look at Pop Century

Disney has a few levels of resorts, including deluxe, moderate and value. Pop Century is a value hotel, which means it’s one of the least expensive options.

Room rates start at $194 per night, though you may be able to find discounts if you’re a Florida resident, an annual pass holder, a Disney+ subscriber or a member of the military.

Room types

Disney’s Pop Century rooms include four types, all sleeping up to four adults. These include:

The standard room.

The standard pool view room.

The preferred room.

The preferred pool view room.

The main difference between the standard and preferred rooms is location; preferred rooms are more centrally located with easier access to dining and transportation.

Pop Century doesn't have suites — you’ll have to look for those at a different Disney resort.

Location

The Pop Century Resort is in the Wide World of Sports area and is nearest to Hollywood Studios.

Directly across the water is the Art of Animation Resort, and the two share access to Disney’s Skyliner gondola system, which provides free transportation to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Buses are also available for transport to the theme parks.

Amenities

As a Disney resort, Pop Century offers a variety of amenities that include:

Four pools.

Campfire s’mores.

Outdoor movie showings.

A jogging trail.

A playground.

An arcade.

Dining

The food at the Pop Century Resort is all quick service; it’s more focused on casual dining than a white-cloth experience. There’s just one dining hall that serves American food at seven stations. This includes:

Pizza.

Seafood.

Barbecue.

Burgers.

Pasta.

Sandwiches.

The dining hall also serves breakfast with famous Mickey waffles.