Heather,
Thanks for asking your question to planDisney!
Yes, on the day you check in to
Disney's Pop Century Resort, even if your room is not yet ready, you can check your bags at the Bell Services desk. You will find the Bell Services desk immediately to the right of the main doors as you are about to enter the resort's lobby building, also known as Classic Hall.
BONUS TIP #1If you are driving to Walt Disney World, you should know that you can also enjoy the now-complimentary parking at the resort, as well as at the theme parks.
BONUS TIP #2Even if your arrival day adventures include returning to the resort late in the evening, the front desk staff can get you your bags before you head to your home in the magic!
BONUS TIP #3I am glad you used the
Online Check-In feature of your
My Disney Experience account before arriving. This will help ensure your account is set up properly for charging, among other things. They will even text you your room number when it is ready. But if you are in the parks and get your room number texted to you, don't feel like you have to come back to the hotel to move bags or deal with other arrival day duties. You already did that! So, stay in the park, and have fun!
BONUS TIP #4Checking in to your Disney resort is convenient, right? So is checking out!
Express Resort Checkout is also available, via the
My Disney Experience App. Of course, if your schedule allows on that final day, you could again leave your bags with Bell Services in the morning, head to a park, and just gather them up before heading home later that day.
Please feel free to
write me back directly if you have any follow-up questions.
Have a Magical Vacation!Doug