Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[SRUAlmn]

Sorry if this is a stupid question, or has already been stated, but can this discount be applied to rooms that were booked 3 months ago? Our dates are within the valid dates.

Not stupid at all! I was even wondering if I could call now (since we just checked out 2 days ago and I didn't see the info while we were there.) It very specifically says in the description that you HAVE to book during your stay before checking out. It sounds like there are no exceptions

 

[whitney250]

Not stupid at all! I was even wondering if I could call now (since we just checked out 2 days ago and I didn't see the info while we were there.) It very specifically says in the description that you HAVE to book during your stay before checking out. It sounds like there are no exceptions

Oh, well that won't work for us! lol We are just going for our first time this October lol

 

[SRUAlmn]

Oh, well that won't work for us! lol We are just going for our first time this October lol

Oh, ha! Yay for you!!! Yes, these rates are Bounce Back rates which are trying to encourage you to book your next stay while you're enjoying your current stay......sneaky Disney . Enjoy your first trip!!

 

[Allan]

Finished our 6 day trip with one night at Contemporary last night. So, I can't imagine staying anywhere else in the future!

 

[psac]

Sorry if this is a stupid question, or has already been stated, but can this discount be applied to rooms that were booked 3 months ago? Our dates are within the valid dates.

The bounce back discount has to be done while you're actually at WDW as was said. However, they just opened up additional discounts for the fall/winter. If that's when you're going, definitely call and ask!!! There is usually a set percentage of rooms that are eligible, so if that percentage was already met on your dates, you may not be able to apply the discount, but often you can. Good luck!

 

[johnsonet]

We are just back from 6 night on the 12th Floor! (We also stayed at the Hard Rock.) Our room was the last one on the MK side, closest to the MK. It was so quiet. The lounge staff was great, very attentive. The food yummy. The bathrooms were pretty, but oh so not functional. There was no hook for your clothes, no clothes line to dry a wet bathing suit, to little counter space. The pool also, really needs to be deeper than 3'. Neither my teen nor I could really swim. It is more of a "splash" pool.

We do love the CR, it is our 3rd stay here.

Sounds wonderful

Thanks for posting, glad you had another great CR stay . That's good to hear about the lounge staff and food as we are hoping to try CR CL sometime next year.

Finished our 6 day trip with one night at Contemporary last night. So, I can't imagine staying anywhere else in the future!

Yay! What was your favorite thing about the resort?
We are so excited about our upcoming stay. I think the thing I'm looking forward to the most is the fun Disney hustle and bustle of the Concourse
Here's a link to a DIS "Disney Park Bench" video from the Concourse:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ypzN7YwLtE&index=83&list=PLJpwPl7r9AGbjfwaGLW5MMCTavPGZ5bLO

 

[Allan]

Our favorite thing was the view overlooking Bay Lake. It was cool watching a rain storm over the lake that afternoon and later that night watching all of the activity of the boats and people from the balcony. It was a great way to end the trip.

 

[ClarabelleCow]

Our favorite thing was the view overlooking Bay Lake. It was cool watching a rain storm over the lake that afternoon and later that night watching all of the activity of the boats and people from the balcony. It was a great way to end the trip.

I am very torn over what view I prefer, I have lake view booked, husband wants me to keep trying for Theme Park. But I think for people watching, ELP, etc bay lake would be more interesting? Now if I could only find a CL room!! i would be very happy!!

 

[mickeynut1]

Finished our 6 day trip with one night at Contemporary last night. So, I can't imagine staying anywhere else in the future!

Glad you enjoyed your last night at the CR. I hope the rest of your trip was just as great .

We are so excited about our upcoming stay. I think the thing I'm looking forward to the most is the fun Disney hustle and bustle of the Concourse

Reading all of these great CR CL reports makes me want to try it even more .

I always love the hustle and bustle of the concourse when we visit the CR, so I know that is something I will enjoy when we finally stay there .

Our favorite thing was the view overlooking Bay Lake. It was cool watching a rain storm over the lake that afternoon and later that night watching all of the activity of the boats and people from the balcony. It was a great way to end the trip.

Sounds like a great way to spend your last night at Disney .

 

[whitney250]

Oh, ha! Yay for you!!! Yes, these rates are Bounce Back rates which are trying to encourage you to book your next stay while you're enjoying your current stay......sneaky Disney . Enjoy your first trip!!

Thank you! We are definitely excited!

 

[whitney250]

The bounce back discount has to be done while you're actually at WDW as was said. However, they just opened up additional discounts for the fall/winter. If that's when you're going, definitely call and ask!!! There is usually a set percentage of rooms that are eligible, so if that percentage was already met on your dates, you may not be able to apply the discount, but often you can. Good luck!

Awesome! I will definitely call and check that out, it's worth a shot!

 

[greenpea89]

I'm sorry if this has been asked a million times, I did try the search function and couldn't find the information, but are all the room refurbishments complete? If not, do you know when they will be completed?

We just booked a one bedroom suite in the Garden Wing for October and I asked the agent we spoke with at Disney if the room had been refurbished. She said, "No, the last refurbishment at the Contemporary was three years ago.", so now I'm really confused. Thanks!

 

[Leleluvsdis]

I'm sorry if this has been asked a million times, I did try the search function and couldn't find the information, but are all the room refurbishments complete? If not, do you know when they will be completed? We just booked a one bedroom suite in the Garden Wing for October and I asked the agent we spoke with at Disney if the room had been refurbished. She said, "No, the last refurbishment at the Contemporary was three years ago.", so now I'm really confused. Thanks!

I believe that may be correct. I was thinking the last refurb they had was cali grill.

 

[greenpea89]

I believe that may be correct. I was thinking the last refurb they had was cali grill.

Thank you for the quick reply. I'm even more confused now though. Sorry!

In the second post on this thread it says,


2013 MAJOR RESORT ENHANCEMENTS:

Guest elevator improvements.

Contemporary Tower and South Garden Wing Guest room soft goods replacement.

14th floor Tower Club Refurbishment of lounge and rooms.

12th floor Atrium Club level concierge lounge and room soft goods rehab.

California Grill refurbishment.


They didn't update the rooms? I know that some of the photos of the rooms look different from the last time we stayed at the Contemporary about three years ago but some of them are old photos. It's also possible that I could totally have misunderstood.

Thanks again! Sorry if I seem like a ditz!!

 

[johnsonet]

greenpea89

Don't worry. The rooms were all refurb'd last spring/summer. I stayed in one last June and loved the decor

http://www.easywdw.com/uncategorize...bished-contemporary-rooms-lunch-at-kona-cafe/

Scroll halfway down this thread for more info.

 

[greenpea89]

greenpea89

Don't worry. The rooms were all refurb'd last spring/summer. I stayed in one last June and loved the decor

http://www.easywdw.com/uncategorize...bished-contemporary-rooms-lunch-at-kona-cafe/

Scroll halfway down this thread for more info.

Thank you! The link was super helpful.

Now, I'm getting really excited for our trip!!

 

[johnsonet]

Thank you! The link was super helpful.

Now, I'm getting really excited for our trip!!

You're welcome Have fun planning your trip!

 

[chocolateavocado]

Hi! I'm really sorry if this is a stupid question, but what is the difference between BLT rooms and the CR Bay Lake View rooms? We've only been to wdw once- last nov & stayed at the poly. Trying to figure out where we want to stay for our next trip / end of Jan for ds7's suprise b-day trip We love the location- so close to MK- but are confused on the room types. TRying to choose probably between CR/BLT or GF.
Thanks everyone!!

 

[SRUAlmn]

Hi! I'm really sorry if this is a stupid question, but what is the difference between BLT rooms and the CR Bay Lake View rooms? We've only been to wdw once- last nov & stayed at the poly. Trying to figure out where we want to stay for our next trip / end of Jan for ds7's suprise b-day trip We love the location- so close to MK- but are confused on the room types. TRying to choose probably between CR/BLT or GF.
Thanks everyone!!

I guess it would depend on a few things. What type of room at BLT would you be booking? I've stayed at both CR and BLT. We really enjoyed BLT a little more. Much quieter, felt cleaner, room was much more spacious, housekeeping was impeccable, walk to MK was a little closer (that makes a difference when you're tired ) and the bus stops were SO close!

 

[johnsonet]

I enjoyed looking at your BLT pics, SRUAlmn
How was monorail service? How were the crowds in the parks?