Hello Ashley!
Thanks for hopping over to planDisney today. I'm glad to help you map out a resort tour plan of action.
As a guest of
Disney's Pop Century Resort, you'll have convenient access to EPCOT on the
Disney Skyliner. Board at the station shared by Pop and Disney's Art of Animation Resort, make a quick line transfer at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, and you'll be on your way to World Showcase adventures via EPCOT's International Gateway entrance. The best part is that you'll actually soar right past two of your wish-list resort stops along the way!
Once you've made the Skyliner transfer at Caribbean Beach, your gondola will make a quick stop at
Disney's Riviera Resort. Hop off here and take time to explore the gorgeous mosaic murals, then head past the pool and toward the lobby entrance. You'll see
Primo Piatto on the ground level (a great place to pick up a Quick Service meal), but you can take the stairs or elevator up one floor to the lobby. I recommend picking up some coffee at Le Petit Café (I'm partial to their lavender syrup add-in) and maybe some banana bread to enjoy along the way.
When you're ready to continue your adventure, head back to the Skyliner station and proceed to EPCOT at the end of the route. You'll see International Gateway to your left upon exiting, but you can head right and up the hill toward the Crescent Lake area resorts. Stay left when the path splits to visit
Disney's BoardWalk. I like grabbing a treat (and maybe a Black Swan espresso martini to go) at The Cake Bake Shop Bakery, but if you're still full from Riviera, the BoardWalk is a perfect spot to simply people-watch and soak in the vibes. After exploring the area, head back toward the Skyliner and proceed through the security entrance to start the fun at EPCOT.
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort can be accessed by
Monorail from the main entrance of EPCOT, but it might be a lot to tackle in the same day. If you have your heart set on island vibes, board the Monorail to the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), then transfer to the Resort Monorail where the Polynesian will be one stop away. It might make more sense to do this at the end of your day, but if you decide it's too much, you can take a bus to Magic Kingdom Park from Pop Century and then board the Resort Monorail or
water taxi to the Polynesian at a later time. By the way, you can
find walking routes and transportation options between destinations across Walt Disney World using the My Disney Experience app.
Ashley, I hope this helps! If I can offer any additional guidance, please come back and
let me know.
Magic and memories,
Amy