Disney's Pop Century Resort Family Activities

Classic Hall is the center of resort activity and is home to Everything Pop (open 6 a.m. to midnight), a sprawling 5,000-square-foot retail space and adjacent food court with quick-service meals to suit a wide range of tastes.

Each night at 6 p.m., Front Desk staff perform “The Hustle” in the lobby of Classic Hall, and each morning in the Food Court, kids can join dining staff in a local tribute to “The Twist.” At other times, a DJ spins tunes in the Lobby -- look for the strobe light and put in your request. Nearby, a Caricature Artist turns out ’toon versions of mom, dad and the crew. Souvenir sketch choices include face or full body in black and white or color.

Across from Everything Pop is Fast Forward Arcade, a gigantic, super-bright game room. With more than 80 games and a prize area where your kids can trade in points for take home treats like Hello Kitty lunchboxes and lava lamps, it’s one of the largest and most kid-friendly arcades you’ll find at any Disney resort.

Across from the Registration Desk, 50 themed display cases create a pictorial timeline of Pop Culture across the ages. Parents and grandparents will especially enjoy sharing memories of classic toys and games, from Pick-Up Sticks and Play-Doh to Pet Rocks, Trivial Pursuit and Cabbage Patch Kids.

Along Hourglass Lake, visitors can take a physical stroll down Memory Lane -- a paved path recalling significant moments in U.S., Disney and entertainment history. If you need to help a toddler burn off steam, or else lull a tired baby to sleep, a trip along the fact track should do the trick. Throughout the resort, dozens of super-sized photo ops provide inspiration for family vacation scrapbooks, from a giant container of Play-Doh to colossal characters like Baloo, Tramp and the Potato Head crew.

Among three main pools, the Hippy Dippy pool, shaped like a flower and with petal shaped sprayers, is a favorite, but kids love the playful nature of the Bowling Pin and Computer pools, too. At the Hippy Dippy pool, guests can play pingpong on the pool deck, get a hair wrap ($2 per inch; beads extra) or pick out a temporary character tattoo (fee).

Behind the Hippy Dippy Pool, a shallow Kiddie Pool with spraying jets and a padded deck provides a safe spot for little ones to play. Nearby, between the 1960s and 1970s sections, kids can get wet with Goofy in the Pop Jet Playground -- a silly water spray-ground hosted by the surfboard toting Disney dog.

A traditional playground (recommended for ages 2 to 12) is located in the 60s section. Nearby, life-sized Twister games provide fun and photo-ops and in front of Classic Hall, hula-hoops, giant Legos and sidewalk chalk keep kids busy at the bus stop.

Swim diapers or rubber pants are required for non potty-trained children while using pools or water spray areas. These items, along with swim gear, sunscreen and pool noodles, can be purchased at Everything Pop Shop. Complimentary life vests are available at each pool. Pool and lifeguard duty hours vary -- check the chalkboard at the lifeguard stand for a current schedule.