Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT and BAY LAKE TOWER Information Thread ~2013~ - Page 6 - The DIS Discussion Forums

WDWKOOK · 01-19-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fitzy819

Thanks for the new thread! Awesome job!

We will be staying CL here for the first time in September! Yay!!!

Welcome to the thread and thank you from NoVA

The view from the Atrium Club lounge is one of the best. You can watch Wishes from there every night and the EWP from your room if you're booked BLV - I think it's the best of both worlds. Happy planning! Speaking of which, I'm off to book some ADRs now...

YCFAN · 01-19-2013, 07:35 PM

The refurbishment of the 14th floor is supposed to be a soft and hard refurb. All other rooms are a soft one(linens, etc.).

lovingeire · 01-19-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by WDWKOOK

Has he seen the thread yet? That might put him over the edge. I know my DH loves The Wave breakfast buffet photos

. I've already been instructed to book it for spring break.

I just showed him all the pictures! He's ready to go back to Disney! The food definitely helps! The man loves himself some food!

Disneygirl 792 · 01-19-2013, 08:51 PM

Awesome job on the new thread!!

We've been going to BLT since it opened and this year will be the first time we stay in a 1 br, love all the pics!!!

ErinsMommy · 01-19-2013, 09:32 PM

I 10000% agree - what a GREAT post. We're staying TPV in a couple of weeks and this just amp'd up the excitement!!!

If you don't mind 2 quick questions:

1. DH is a big peruser of TripAdvisor and said some of the pics he's seen posted of a Standard TPV are where it appears as if the person has to lean into/over the balcony railing and turn right/left to see the Castle. Is that the case with most TPV rooms??

2. Is there any kiosk or CS place anywhere in the hotel where he'll be able to get a fresh made-to-order burger/chicken fingers/fries type food? He's ultra picky and everything has to be plain-nothing on it.

TIA!! =)

Desnik · 01-19-2013, 10:07 PM

Can anyone tell me what the price is to rent a cabana by the pool? Do they do full day and half day rentals? What are the hours?

Thanks!

honeymo78 · 01-20-2013, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ErinsMommy

I 10000% agree - what a GREAT post. We're staying TPV in a couple of weeks and this just amp'd up the excitement!!!

If you don't mind 2 quick questions:

1. DH is a big peruser of TripAdvisor and said some of the pics he's seen posted of a Standard TPV are where it appears as if the person has to lean into/over the balcony railing and turn right/left to see the Castle. Is that the case with most TPV rooms??

2. Is there any kiosk or CS place anywhere in the hotel where he'll be able to get a fresh made-to-order burger/chicken fingers/fries type food? He's ultra picky and everything has to be plain-nothing on it.

TIA!! =)

1. Technically TPV at CR looks directly at the parking lot and seven seas lagoon. You will have to look right to see the castle but its not a lean or hard turn. It's more like looking across the street at a house a few doors down. BLT views are a bit closer but since the building is curved a few of the rooms on the ends require more of a turn to see the castle better. We love TPV both at CR and BLT and can't imagine booking anything else.

2. The contempo cafe should have burgers and chicken fingers, can't remember about fries. Never had a burger there but I'm sure they can make them plain.

ErinsMommy · 01-20-2013, 08:24 AM

thank you so much for the info!!

WDWKOOK · 01-20-2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Disneygirl 792

Awesome job on the new thread!!

We've been going to BLT since it opened and this year will be the first time we stay in a 1 br, love all the pics!!!

Thank you so much!! You will LOVE the one bedroom, Disneygirl. Let us know how much you loved it when you return

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Originally Posted by ErinsMommy

I 10000% agree - what a GREAT post. We're staying TPV in a couple of weeks and this just amp'd up the excitement!!!

2. Is there any kiosk or CS place anywhere in the hotel where he'll be able to get a fresh made-to-order burger/chicken fingers/fries type food? He's ultra picky and everything has to be plain-nothing on it.

TIA!! =)

I'm so glad you're even more excited, ErinsMommy and thank you for your sweet comment.

There are two QS options at CR: The Contempo Cafe offers chicken sandwiches, cheeseburgers and Angus burgers, made-to-order and the QS by the pool (Sand Bar) also has burgers/fries. You can modify your CC meal on the kiosk and if you order by the pool, you can just tell the CM when you order that you want them plain.

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Originally Posted by Desnik

Can anyone tell me what the price is to rent a cabana by the pool? Do they do full day and half day rentals? What are the hours?

Thanks!

Yes, you can rent for a full day or half-day, but I don't have 2013 pricing information so that's why I didn't put it on the first page. I believe this info. is from 2010 and for the Poly, but I think Poly and CR prices would be the same:

$110 (+ tax) for a half day (10 - 2 or 3 - 7)

$185 (+ tax) for a full day (10 - 7)

magrudersmakes3 · 01-20-2013, 10:27 AM

Thank you for all the inormation that you post. I get more excited for our trip every day!!

DT83097 · 01-20-2013, 11:02 AM

Loving the new thread - thanks for all the great info. 38 days until we check in at BLT (studio TPV) and get to see it all in person!!

WDWKOOK · 01-20-2013, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by magrudersmakes3

Thank you for all the inormation that you post. I get more excited for our trip every day!!

You're welcome, magrudersmakes3 and you have some great tickers there.

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Originally Posted by DT83097

Loving the new thread - thanks for all the great info. 38 days until we check in at BLT (studio TPV) and get to see it all in person!!

So glad you love it, DT83097

. Sounds like this will be your first BLT stay, but it might not be your last

ErinsMommy · 01-20-2013, 11:14 AM

In an effort to save DH another hour or so at searching, what is the latest bar that would be open in the Contemporary (or even BLT, that a Contemporary guest can stop by) for a beer/mixed drink. Also how much would a 6 or 12 pack of beer cost at the Contemporary vs. ordering it from Garden Grocer.

TIA again!!

WDWKOOK · 01-20-2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ErinsMommy

In an effort to save DH another hour or so at searching, what is the latest bar that would be open in the Contemporary (or even BLT, that a Contemporary guest can stop by) for a beer/mixed drink. Also how much would a 6 or 12 pack of beer cost at the Contemporary vs. ordering it from Garden Grocer.

TIA again!!

The Outer Rim bar is open until 10 - more details are on the first page under DINING. I can't answer your beer cost question, but maybe someone else can.

ErinsMommy · 01-20-2013, 11:26 AM

Thank you!! He was hoping to find a midnite+ bar to go to after we're all asleep.

01-19-2013, 08:51 PM	#79
Disneygirl 792 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 126	Awesome job on the new thread!! We've been going to BLT since it opened and this year will be the first time we stay in a 1 br, love all the pics!!! __________________

01-19-2013, 09:32 PM	#80
ErinsMommy DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,012	I 10000% agree - what a GREAT post. We're staying TPV in a couple of weeks and this just amp'd up the excitement!!! If you don't mind 2 quick questions: 1. DH is a big peruser of TripAdvisor and said some of the pics he's seen posted of a Standard TPV are where it appears as if the person has to lean into/over the balcony railing and turn right/left to see the Castle. Is that the case with most TPV rooms?? 2. Is there any kiosk or CS place anywhere in the hotel where he'll be able to get a fresh made-to-order burger/chicken fingers/fries type food? He's ultra picky and everything has to be plain-nothing on it. TIA!! =) __________________ My 1st trip & 5th wedding anniversary - June 1995 @ All Star Sports DD's 1st trip - May 2011 @ POFQ DH's Surprise 50th Birthday trip - February 2013 @ Contemporary Me: Debi DH: John DD: Erin/6 Last edited by ErinsMommy; 01-19-2013 at 09:38 PM.

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01-20-2013, 08:24 AM	#83
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01-19-2013, 07:35 PM	#77
YCFAN Have you seen my tag? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NC Posts: 2,074	The refurbishment of the 14th floor is supposed to be a soft and hard refurb. All other rooms are a soft one(linens, etc.).

01-20-2013, 11:02 AM	#86
DT83097 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 564	Loving the new thread - thanks for all the great info. 38 days until we check in at BLT (studio TPV) and get to see it all in person!! __________________ -Tammy DH Me DS DD Aug 1997 CBR; 2000 CSR; April 2002 Offsite; April 2007 Poly ; Aug 2007 CBR Aug 2009 Poly; Sept 2010 YC; Sept 2011 Poly; Aug 2012 YC ;Feb 2013 BLT; Sept 2013 BC

01-20-2013, 11:14 AM	#88
ErinsMommy DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,012	In an effort to save DH another hour or so at searching, what is the latest bar that would be open in the Contemporary (or even BLT, that a Contemporary guest can stop by) for a beer/mixed drink. Also how much would a 6 or 12 pack of beer cost at the Contemporary vs. ordering it from Garden Grocer. TIA again!! __________________ My 1st trip & 5th wedding anniversary - June 1995 @ All Star Sports DD's 1st trip - May 2011 @ POFQ DH's Surprise 50th Birthday trip - February 2013 @ Contemporary Me: Debi DH: John DD: Erin/6

01-20-2013, 11:26 AM	#90
ErinsMommy DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,012	Thank you!! He was hoping to find a midnite+ bar to go to after we're all asleep. __________________ My 1st trip & 5th wedding anniversary - June 1995 @ All Star Sports DD's 1st trip - May 2011 @ POFQ DH's Surprise 50th Birthday trip - February 2013 @ Contemporary Me: Debi DH: John DD: Erin/6

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