Disney's Pop Century Pools (A Resorts Gal Guide)

Disney’s Pop Century has plenty of places to take a dip in the pool during your Walt Disney World Vacation. The resort boasts three pools: the Hippy Dippy Pool, the Bowling Pool, and the Computer Pool. Below, we’ll discuss each pool at Disney’s Pop Century Resort.

We’ll discuss the basics, like pool hours, complimentary amenities, and changing areas. Then, we’ll look at each pool in more detail. Guests can use any of the pools at Pop Century. But you might choose a pool based on your room location. Or, if you’re spending an entire day or evening at the pool, you might prefer to take advantage of the amenities offered at the resort’s feature pool.

All of the photos from this article were taken during our last couple of stays at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. We live in the area and stay at the resorts regularly to provide as much updated coverage as possible.

the Pop Century Pool in the 60s section of the resort at sunset — The Petal-shaped pool at Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Disney’s Pop Century Resort Pools

Each pool at Pop Century has a unique charm and is themed to one of the resort’s eleven buildings, representing decades between the 1950s and the 1990s.

The pools at Pop Century are located in the 50s, 60s, and 80s/90s. Each of these resort areas has a pool within short walking distance. The only area without a pool is the 70s. Guests staying in the 70s section of the resort will be between the 60s pool and the 80s/90s pool.

Here are the buildings within proximity to each pool:

50s Pool (Bowling Pool) Buildings 1, 2, and 3
60s Pool (Hippy Dippy Pool) Buildings 4 and 5
80s/90s Pool (Computer Pool) Buildings 7, 8, and 9

If you’re in the 70s section, you’ll be in buildings 6 or 10.

Since Pop Century is a value resort, the pools do not have a water slide or hot tubs. We have a separate list of pools at Disney with water slides if you want to learn more.

The Petal Pool at Disney's Pop Century Resort — The Hippy Dippy Pool at Sunset

Pool Hours at Pop Century

During the warmer months, pool hours at Pop Century run on this schedule:

Hippy Dippy Pool: 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.
The Bowling Pool: 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.
The Computer Pool: 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.

*After Labor Day, the pool hours are shortened to 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Pool hours are subject to change, so you’ll want to check them during your visit. They are posted at the main entrance to each pool. All of the pools at Pop Century have the same hours and lifeguard attendants.

The pools at Disney’s Pop Century are heated to 82 degrees, so they usually remain open in cooler weather. However, if the outside temperature drops to 55ish degrees or lower, the pools will close until warmer temperatures return.

posted pool hours range from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. — Pool hours are posted at the main entrance to each pool.

Complimentary Towels and Life Jackets

Complimentary pool towels are provided at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Use the extra room in your suitcase for something else.

Towel issue bin for guests of the pools at Pop Century Resort — Complimentary towels are provided at each pool.

Additionally, complimentary life jackets are available at each pool. They come in a wide array of sizes.

life jackets for pool guests to use — Complimentary life jackets are available in various sizes.

Mobility Lifts

Per Disney, pool lifts and other access options are available for guests with disabilities or limited mobility. Pool hours and lifeguard availability vary by pool and are subject to change. Here is a photo of a mobility lift at Pop Century.

mobility lift at the pool at Pop Century — Mobility lifts are available at each of the pools at Disney’s Pop Century Resort.

Changing Area at the Pool

Each of Pop Century’s pools has a nearby laundry facility and restrooms. The restrooms have separate changing areas, lockers, and showers, and they offer complimentary toiletries like soap, shampoo, and conditioner. For more details, we have a separate article that discusses the laundry facilities at Pop Century.

Hippy Dippy Pool (60s Pool)

The Hippy Dippy Pool is the resort’s feature pool. It holds over 235,613 gallons of water and is flower-shaped with fun water spray elements.

Located in the 60s section, the Hippy Dippy Pool is positioned directly behind Classic Hall. For reference, Classic Hall is the lobby and the resort’s central hub. When you walk out of the back entrance of Classic Hall, the resort’s feature pool area is directly ahead of you.

The Hippy Dippy Pool is shaped like a flower petal. — The petal-shaped pool with the 60s resort backdrop.

The rooms surrounding the Hippy Dippy Pool are considered a preferred location. These rooms are the closest to the lobby and bus stop. The entrance to the Disney Skyliner station is on the opposite end of this area.

extra photo of the pool close to sunset — Pool Photo

The pool has fun showers that are designed to look like flower petals.

A pool shower that's made to look like a giant flower petal. — The pool’s outdoor shower is shaped like a flower petal!

shows the partial shape of the Hippy Dippy Pool — A flower-shaped water feature sprays guests in the pool.

A few pool rules are posted. The Hippy Dippy Pool has a maximum depth of 4’9″.

A sign that says the maximum pool depth is posted as 4 ft and 9 inches at the Pop Century Pools. — Posted Pool Rules

Several lounge chairs and tables with chairs are available on the pool deck.

lounge chairs with umbrellas near the pool — Lounge Chairs

tables with umbrellas near the pool — Tables with Chairs around the Pool

A splash pad sits inside a separately fenced area behind the Hippy Dippy Pool.

separately fenced children's splash pad — Pop Century Splash Pad

jets in the splash pad at Pop Century — Jets in the Splash Pad

It’s more of a splash pad than a kiddie pool, but it’s perfect for small children.

view of the splash pad in the 60s section of the resort

Disney’s Movie Under the Stars is held nightly at the Hippy Dippy Pool. A movie schedule is posted on the resort’s recreation calendar. Cast Members blow up a large projection screen and create a bit of an outdoor theater with lounge chairs. Showtimes vary based on the sunset.

You can also walk over to the feature pool at Disney’s Art of Animation if you prefer to see the movie playing at their resort. It’s a short walk over the bridge past the Skyliner to get to the Big Blue Pool.

Additionally, cast members conduct poolside activities in the afternoons at the Hippy Dippy Pool. Anyone who wants to participate is welcome. The cast members do an excellent job of getting children to participate. Some of the games include Disney trivia. You might be surprised at how much your children know.

Petals Pool Bar

Petals, the resort’s pool bar, sits toward the front of the Hippy Dippy Pool.

The pool bar serves a variety of mocktails, cocktails, and other beverages. If you’re looking to enjoy a meal at the pool, you can mobile order or pick something up from the Everything Pop food court, which is also nearby. You can preview the Petal’s Pool Bar Menu on Disney’s site.

beverage refill station near the feature pool at Pop Century — Beverage Refill Station

A refillable beverage station sits on the side of Petals pool bar. You can refill Rapid Fill mugs at this location.

soda refill options and mug wash sink — Guests can refill Rapid Fill Mugs at the pool bar.

The photo below shows the distance from the lobby and food court to the pool bar and the Hippy Dippy Pool. Everything is conveniently located near one another.

Pop Century pool area view from the lobby — The area between the resort lobby and the feature pool.

A few table games are available near the pool. If you prefer an arcade, there’s one inside Classic Hall.

ping pong table games near the feature pool at Pop Century — Ping Pong Table Game

On the side of Petals pool bar, you’ll find the pool’s restroom and a large laundry facility.

a green building covered with vibrant flowers — Laundry Facility at the Hippy Dippy Pool

The Bowling Pool (50s Pool)

Pop Century has two leisure pools. Some people refer to these secondary pools as quiet pools. However, most of the pools at the value resorts are busy on warmer days.

a pool shaped like a bowling pin at Pop Century — The Bowling Pool

On this visit, the bowling pool was open between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. It is located in the center of the 50s section.

shows some of the pools shape of the bowling pin pool

This pool is shaped like a bowling pin.

You’ll find fun theming referencing a bowling alley around the pool area.

A rack of faux bowling balls is part of the theming at the Bowling Pool. — A faux rack of bowling balls.

On one side of the pool, there are restrooms, a changing area, and a laundry room. The building is designed to resemble shelves for bowling shoes, a fun reference to the 1950s.

The restrooms and changing area themed to look like shelves for storing bowling shoes.

A few table games surround the pool area.

The Computer Pool (80s and 90s Section)

Lastly, we have the Computer Pool in the 80s and 90s section. This pool is on the opposite side of the resort from the 50s.

The Computer Pool at Pop Century — The Computer Pool at Disney’s Pop Century

This large, rectangular pool resembles a computer screen. The keyboard portion is printed on the concrete in front of it.

Keys printed on the concrete at the back of the pool at Pop Century.

A large laptop sits behind the pool area.

A giant faux laptop sits at the back of the Computer Pool at Pop Century.

Pool hours were the same as the rest of the resort’s pools.

steps leading into the pool a printed area shows the pool depth — Pool Depth

We’ve stayed in this section of the resort on several occasions. It’s a little further out, but the theming is fun!

a step entry into the pool on one corner at Pop Century

More tabletop games are available around the pool area.

This pool has plenty of outdoor seating around the pool deck.

tables with umbrellas at the Computer Pool

Like the other pools, a restroom, changing area, and laundry facility sit immediately behind the pool.

lockers in the changing rooms at the Computer Pool — Locker and Changing Area

Here is a look inside the laundry room.

laundry at the Computer Pool at Pop Century — Laundry Near the Pool

The Resorts Gal Spin on Pop Century’s Pools

Now that we’ve shared all the details for the pool, I wanted to add a few personal notes. We love staying at Pop Century and almost always plan a pool day when we visit. If we need to do laundry, we try to hang out at the pool closest to our room. That way, it’s easy to get our laundry back and forth. After our laundry is complete, we usually relocate to the Hippy Dippy Pool. I love this entire area, especially at sunset. Since the pool sits between the two buildings, you’ll get a good deal of shade by about mid-afternoon. By sunset, the reflections around the area are gorgeous! It’s a peaceful place to relax and a reminder of how pleasant Florida is in general, even with the busy theme parks!

Regardless, the pools at Disney’s Pop Century Resort are all fun, no matter which one you choose. Over the years, we’ve spent time at each resort’s pool. Sometimes, we enjoy the Hippy Dippy Pool because of all the extra activities. But if you’re looking for a quiet swim, you’ll probably want to try the leisure pool closest to your room.

view of the 60s section pool area at Pop Century

Overall, we love Disney’s Pop Century Resort so much that we rank it at the top of the list of best Disney Value Resorts. For more information about the resort, you might also like these related articles:

In the comments

Do you enjoy spending time at the pools when you visit Disney World? What do you think of the pools at Pop Century?

The Resorts Gal Guide to Disney’s Pop Century Resort Pools

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