Hi there, Natalie! Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question. It sounds like you have an exciting trip coming up!
Disney’s Pop Century Resort is a true fan favorite, and it’s easy to see why. Between the larger-than-life icons (I mean, what 80’s kid wouldn’t love having a giant Rubik’s Cube outside their room?) and the easy access to the
Disney Skyliner, it’s a totally rad place to call home during your vacation! I was so impressed a few years ago when Disney Imagineers gave the rooms a refresh, adding fantastic features like the Murphy bed that transforms into a table.
One of the things I love most about Disney is how they’re always working to keep the magic fresh and vibrant for Guests. Right now, Pop Century is getting a little extra pixie dust! Over the past year, they’ve been updating Everything POP Shopping & Dining, and I recently saw a picture of the refreshed food court. It looks so bright, cheerful, and full of fun retro vibes!
As for the rooms, a soft goods refurbishment is planned. From late March 2025 through mid-February 2026, Guest rooms will be getting a light refresh. This typically means updates like new wall coverings, flooring, linens, decor, and maybe a few furniture touches. It's likely nothing major like a full reimagining.
The good news is that all the resort amenities, like the Hippy Dippy Pool and Skyliner access, will stay open during your stay. Construction work will only happen during daytime hours, so you can rest easy at night. Plus, since the renovations are expected to happen building by building, it’s very unlikely you’ll be placed in an area where work is actively going on. I don’t believe any of this work will impact your stay. You’ll still be able to soak up all the magic that Pop Century is known for!
Wishing you a groovy, far-out adventure at Walt Disney World, Natalie! If you have any more questions or need tips for your trip, I’m always here to help sprinkle a little more pixie dust on your plans.
See ya real soon,
Eean