Disney’s Pop Century Unveils Full Refresh With Reimagined Lobby, Rooms and Pool Bar
The overhaul emphasizes brighter design to improve guest flow.
Overview
- Disney publicly unveiled the year-long project in mid-March, with all refreshed spaces now open to guests.
- The lobby adds floor-to-ceiling decade-inspired art, a retro TV wall, expanded seating and communal tables, and a more free‑flowing check‑in approach with kiosks and roaming cast members.
- The previous memorabilia shadow boxes were removed, drawing pushback from guests who valued the lobby’s museum-like nostalgia.
- Guest rooms now feature a brighter palette with warm wood-tone flooring, updated curtains and upholstery, and subtle Hidden Mickey details.
- Petals Pool Bar received refreshed finishes, new tile and digital menu boards, and the resort’s conveniences include earlier Everything POP updates and an active Airport Luggage Transfer pilot for eligible airlines.