Pop Century Resort Unveils Refreshed Lobby, Petals Pool Bar, and Rooms

Disney's Pop Century Resort at Walt Disney World has completed a wide-ranging refresh that touches the lobby, Petals Pool Bar, and guest rooms. The updates bring brighter colors, modernized layouts, and new storytelling details while preserving the resort's decade-spanning pop culture identity.

Disney's Pop Century Resort has completed a series of enhancements spanning its lobby, Petals Pool Bar, and guest rooms, giving the beloved Walt Disney World value resort a brighter, more vibrant character. The updates preserve the resort's nostalgic 1950s–1990s pop culture identity while improving functionality and comfort for modern guests. The new spaces are open now.

A Reimagined Lobby Full of Color and Character

The newly refreshed lobby at Pop Century is designed to feel brighter and more functional from the moment guests arrive. Vibrant floor-to-ceiling artwork inspired by pop culture from the 1950s through 1990s now lines the walls, alongside larger-than-life illustrations of Disney's Fab Five.

A standout design element is the TV wall, a collection of vintage-style television frames that creates a delightfully retro backdrop. The lobby was also reconfigured to add more seating — including communal tables — giving guests more room to relax during check-in or plan their day.

Facility Asset Management project manager Luis Sanchez described the goal as making the lobby 'feel brighter, more vibrant and more functional,' with attention paid to everything from lighting to seating layout.

Petals Pool Bar Gets a Fresh Look

Petals Pool Bar at the Hippy Dippy Pool received refreshed finishes and updated details that make the ordering experience smoother. New tile details behind the bar and clear digital menu boards make it easier to browse and order during a mid-day break between swims.

Guest Rooms: Brighter Palette, Decade-Inspired Style

The refreshed guest rooms carry Pop Century's playful, decade-inspired aesthetic into a modernized space. The new design features warm wood-toned flooring, a geometric inset area with pops of blue, gray, green, and orange, and soft sky-blue accents near the bed wall and bathroom.

New curtains and patterned upholstery — including Hidden Mickeys woven into the chair fabric — add personality while keeping the space clean and functional.

Part of a Broader Resort Transformation

The lobby, pool bar, and room updates build on earlier enhancements to Everything POP Shopping & Dining, which previously received refreshed dining and shopping spaces along with a new coffee shop. Together, the combined improvements give the resort a cohesive refresh from arrival to checkout.

What This Means for Walt Disney World Guests

Pop Century remains one of Walt Disney World's most popular value resorts, offering Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios, early theme park entry for Disney Resort hotel guests, and the convenience of the Airport Luggage Transfer at Disney pilot program for select airlines. The latest refresh gives the resort a fresh feel without changing what makes it a favorite. Guests looking to save on upcoming stays can browse current offers at DisneyWorld.com/offers.