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Disney’s Pop Century Resort Restaurants Guide

Those planning a stay at Disney’s Pop Century Resort will have one primary option when it comes to dining: the food court. In addition, the resort offers one poolside bar at its feature pool. Below, we’ll explore the dining options at Disney’s Pop Century. We’ll also discuss a couple of places where you can eat nearby. Since the resort is on the Skyliner, you can quickly hop over to a few other resorts for a meal. Plus, it’s fun to explore new places. Who knows, you might fall in love with a new resort to try on your next visit.

Disney's Pop Century entrance near the food court

Pop Century Restaurants List

Here are the dining locations at Disney’s Pop Century Resort

  • Everything Pop Shopping & Dining
  • Petals Pool Bar

Below, we’ll preview details for each location, including hours of operation, links to the current menus with prices, and what to expect. We photograph these locations fairly regularly, so most of the things pictured will be available. I always like to note that menu items and prices can change. However, the information provided will give you a good idea of the kinds of items. Also, grab-and-go items like snacks, sodas, and groceries rarely change.

Pop Century Resort Dining room at the food court with open exposed ceiling

Everything Pop Shopping and Dining

Everything Pop is the resort’s combined gift shop and food court. It sits off the lobby of Classic Hall and offers multiple stations with a variety of cuisines.

the entrance signage to Everything Pop Shopping and Dining

For breakfast, you can expect the usual items like:

  • Waffle Bounty Platter
  • Loaded Totcho Bowl
  • Mickey-shaped Waffles
  • Egg and Cheese Bagel Sandwich
  • Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Bagel Sandwich
  • Vegetable Breakfast Quesadilla

*Menu items and prices are subject to change. Check the menu link above or the My Disney Experience app for exact menu items and prices.

one of the dining area with booths and tables and chairs in the Pop Century's Food Court

For lunch and dinner, you can expect burgers, cheeseburgers, chicken strips, and the usual pizza and pasta items. A few entree-style items where guests can select two sides are usually available. For example, the current menu has citrus basil salmon, beef and vegetable stir-fry, sesame chicken, and mojo-roasted chicken.

During our stay at Pop Century a few months ago, I ordered the sesame chicken with a side of rainbow carrots and rice. It was a more than reasonable offering that stood out from the typical burgers and fries. (This dish is available at most value food courts and has been for some time.)

a bowl of sesame chicken with vegetables

You may also remember that I ordered the salmon at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory on another visit. Again, many of these items are pretty consistent on the value and moderate food court menus. I like to share them where applicable so you’ll know what to expect regarding serving size and types of items.

a prepared plate with salmon, carrots, and rice

This is what you can expect when you order something at the food court. Most of the food will be behind a glass case and the cast member will prepare it based on what you request.

a selection of items you can order from the food court at one of the stations

Pasta and breadsticks have always been popular options. This is also where you’ll find pizza, which can be purchased by the slice or entire pie. Cheese and pepperoni are typically the only two options. (Here is a tip from our Art of Animation Dining Guide: Some people say they like to order an entire pizza so they can get one that’s freshly prepared. If your party is large enough, consider asking if you can get a fresh one.)

an example of a breadstick with pasta from Pop Century

Here is a photo of what the food court at Pop Century looks like in its entirety.

an overview of the restaurant at Disney's Pop Century Resort

Toward the back of the food court, you’ll find a cutout section with several cases containing grab-and-go items.

stations and a grab and go area in the Pop Century food court

The resort offers a variety of bottled beverages, such as soda, sports drinks, water, juice, milk, wine, and beer.

a refrigerated case with various sodas, beer, wine, and sports drinks

A few more refrigerated cases contain desserts.

a refrigerated case with yogurt, cakes, cupcakes and other dessert items

This is where you’ll want to look for Pop Century’s signature tie-dye cupcake.

the popular tie dye cupcake that's a Pop Century signature dessert

You can also pick up pre-made sandwiches, salads, and select other items.

a refrigerated case with premade sandwiches
a case with premade salads at Pop Century

A pastry case offers a selection of Danishes, donuts, muffins, cinnamon rolls, crumb cake, croissants, and other similar items.

a pastry case at Pop Century with muffins and cinnamon rolls

Every food court at Walt Disney World has microwaves and toaster ovens that guests can use. I like to mention it should you have the need for a microwave during your stay.

a microwave and toaster oven at Pop Century

A couple of beverage refill stations are available in the center of the dining room. Make sure to see our Pop Century Rapid Fill Mug Guide for more details on the types of beverages, locations, and hours you can refill them.

a beverage refill station at Disney's Pop Century that shows what sodas are available

Pop Century’s food court has several dining rooms. While you’re dining, you might run into a few children’s activities or prefer to sit at a table near a television.

a table with crayons and colors for children in the dining room at Pop Century

Petals Pool Bar

Petals Pool Bar is adjacent to the Hippy Dippy Pool. It offers a small selection of snacks, such as Mickey pretzels and ice cream novelties. The bar also has a few pre-made sandwiches and salads. The pool bar serves Disney’s standard cocktail menu, which is available at most bars throughout Disney World.

  • Location: Between Classic Hall and the Hippy Dippy Pool
  • Hours: 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. (Hours may vary throughout the year.)
  • Disney: Menu with Prices

Since Everything Pop Dining is only a few steps away from the pool, we typically place mobile orders and walk inside the food court to pick up our meals. You’ll have more variety when it comes to the menu. Plus, mobile ordering is simple. If you’re unfamiliar with the service, read our guide.

Related: How To Mobile Orders at Disney World

Petals Pool Bar at Disney's Pop Century Resort

I took the photo below, which shows the distance from the food court’s entrance to the pool bar. The pool is behind the fence and palm trees.

Related: Resorts Gal Guide to Disney’s Pop Century Pools

a view from the resort's lobby and food court that shows the pool bar is only a few steps away

Lastly, you’ll find an additional beverage station around the side of the Petals Pool Bar. This station is convenient if you’re spending time at the Hippy Dippy Pool or staying in the 70s section of the resort. (Tip: This station is usually open 24 hours.)

the beverage refill station at the Petals Pool at Pop Century

Dining Options Near Pop Century

If you’re looking for quick-service restaurants near Pop Century, you’ll have a couple of options only a Skyliner ride away. You can also walk across the bridge to nearby Art of Animation. But I doubt you’ll see many differences in the selections.

From Pop Century, you can board the Skyliner to Disney’s Caribbean Beach. At Caribbean Beach, you can exit and walk or take the internal shuttle to Old Port Royale. (See walking distances at Caribbean Beach for the exact length of the walk.) Caribbean Beach is home to Centertown Market, which is a substantial quick-service. They will have a lot of the same offerings for breakfast. But you’ll find some notable differences on the lunch and dinner menus. At this location, you walk in, order from a menu, and pick up your food when your pager alerts you that it’s ready.

You can also take the Skyliner to Disney’s Riviera Resort. We love to eat at Primo Piatto, the upscale quick service. We always visit when we stay at any of the Skyliner Resorts. They have unique options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, we enjoy the lemon blueberry pancakes.

Related: Primo Piatto Review

Final Thoughts

Pop Century has a reasonable food court with plenty of choices. But don’t be surprised if dining at the food court does get old after a couple of days. So, make sure to incorporate other dining options throughout your trip!

For more on the resort, you might enjoy the Resorts Gal Guide to Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Or you might like one of the following:

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