Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT and BAY LAKE TOWER Information Thread ~2013~

[ErinsMommy]

Originally Posted by AirGoofy

It really is something magical staying there. All the resorts are beautiful, but the proximity to MK and Bay Lake just add a little extra. We own BLT DVC so we can make those trips more frequently. Have a great stay.

Thank you...8 days to go!!

[AirGoofy]

Originally Posted by YCFAN

Just to follow up.... I contacted the resort and there is a connecting door to the presidential suite but it is to another two bedroom suite. That suite then has a connecting door to a one bedroom suite. So you could get a five bedroom suite by booking all of them. The only way to get three bedrooms is to book the two bedroom and the one bedroom but then you can't get the presidential. Of course you could always book the presidential and the one bedroom but they wouldn't be connecting. Just thought I would post this info in case anyone was interested.

Did they quote you a price per night? Just curious.

[NJRRK]

Originally Posted by AirGoofy

Did they quote you a price per night? Just curious.

If you have to ask you can't afford it. Lol.

[Jenny1985]

Does any one have a review or pics if the room service food? Just trying to figure out if I should eat breakfast in the room or go out.

[nonnasally]

Originally Posted by Monorail Bob's dd

Just found out I get to attend a Disney travel agent training program in March and we will be staying at the Contemporary! I am so excited, I have not stayed there since I was 10!

How exciting for you. Wish you well. Something on my bucket list but I'm 61 and thinking time is running out! You go for it!

[Gryhndmom]

Originally Posted by tinkermommyof3

Just booked Bay Lake Tower 1-BR Villa Lake View. 1st stay in a Villa. Have stayed at CR before. Anyone who has stayed BLT Lake view, what would recommend I request regarding location, floor, etc. Thanks!

We had our first stay at BLT in Oct for wine & food festival and believe we had 8212. We requested a room on the outside curve and couldn't have been happier. It was technically a lake view but we enjoyed the fireworks from the balcony. Can't wait to go back next year...great DVC purchase!

[sydjim]

What an awesome thread full of unlimited info!
Just wondering, at the main pool are there plenty of umbrellas to go around?
Do they have waitresses coming around asking if you would like anything to eat or drink? If not, is there any service if you rent a cabana?

Thanks!

[tinkermommyof3]

Originally Posted by Gryhndmom

We had our first stay at BLT in Oct for wine & food festival and believe we had 8212. We requested a room on the outside curve and couldn't have been happier. It was technically a lake view but we enjoyed the fireworks from the balcony. Can't wait to go back next year...great DVC purchase!

That sounds wonderful! Keeping my fingers crossed!

[YCFAN]

Originally Posted by AirGoofy

Did they quote you a price per night? Just curious.

The one bedroom starts at $1452/night, two bedroom $2055/night and presidential starts at $2271/night. It goes up depending on season and weekday/weekend.

[WDWKOOK]

Originally Posted by Jenny1985

Does any one have a review or pics if the room service food? Just trying to figure out if I should eat breakfast in the room or go out.

I'm sorry, but I don't. But, there are also great breakfast choices nearby: The Wave has a great breakfast menu and buffet (photos on first page), Contempo Cafe and Chef Mickey's also serve breakfast. You're just a monorail ride away from Kona and 'Ohana at Poly, The GF Cafe has a lovely breakfast and a character breakfast at 1900. You can even take the boat over to WL and eat at Whispering Canyon or Trail's End at FW (plus the quick serves at WL, Poly and GF).

Originally Posted by sydjim

What an awesome thread full of unlimited info!
Just wondering, at the main pool are there plenty of umbrellas to go around?
Do they have waitresses coming around asking if you would like anything to eat or drink? If not, is there any service if you rent a cabana?

Thanks!

Thank you, sydjim! Servers sure would be great at the pool, however, none of the WDW resorts have any. However, the cabana does have the option of having food brought to you from room service.

From contemporaryresort.net:

If Guests are interested in confirming poolside dining options in their
Cabana, they may order directly using the house phone in the Cabana or
can call in advance at 407 824-1786.

Originally Posted by YCFAN

The one bedroom starts at $1452/night, two bedroom $2055/night and presidential starts at $2271/night. It goes up depending on season and weekday/weekend.

Have you considered a Grand Villa at BLT?

[Jenny1985]

Originally Posted by WDWKOOK

I'm sorry, but I don't. But, there are also great breakfast choices nearby: The Wave has a great breakfast menu and buffet (photos on first page), Contempo Cafe and Chef Mickey's also serve breakfast. You're just a monorail ride away from Kona and 'Ohana at Poly, The GF Cafe has a lovely breakfast and a character breakfast at 1900. You can even take the boat over to WL and eat at Whispering Canyon or Trail's End at FW (plus the quick serves at WL, Poly and GF).

Thanks. I'm already planning on hitting the Poly one morning. I'm a tonga toast virgin lol. Since I'm gonna be by myself until the evenings I think I'm just gonna do Capt. Cooks. I never even thought about FW. Ill check em out. Thanks.

[WDWKOOK]

Originally Posted by Jenny1985

Thanks. I'm already planning on hitting the Poly one morning. I'm a tonga toast virgin lol. Since I'm gonna be by myself until the evenings I think I'm just gonna do Capt. Cooks. I never even thought about FW. Ill check em out. Thanks.

Trail's End has a great buffet for breakfast. I covered it in my last WL TR HERE.

[Monorail Bob's dd]

Thank you! I have actually been a Disney TA for a while now but Disney offers a traning program a couple of times a year for agents where they get to do site inspections and seminars at the resorts. Can't wait!


How great! What a perfect place to train - good luck with your new career (JK!)[/QUOTE]

[babyberger]

Originally Posted by Monorail Bob's dd

Thank you! I have actually been a Disney TA for a while now but Disney offers a traning program a couple of times a year for agents where they get to do site inspections and seminars at the resorts. Can't wait!

How great! What a perfect place to train - good luck with your new career (JK!)

[/QUOTE]

Do they still have the Disney College of Knowledge? I had to do that when I was a TA for AAA ( a lifetime ago). I wasn't able to go on the FAM trip when it was offered

Have a great time! We are exciting to be going back in less than a week!!!

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[AirGoofy]

Originally Posted by NJRRK

If you have to ask you can't afford it. Lol.

Originally Posted by YCFAN

The one bedroom starts at $1452/night, two bedroom $2055/night and presidential starts at $2271/night. It goes up depending on season and weekday/weekend.

There you have it. I can't afford it.

Originally Posted by WDWKOOK

Trail's End has a great buffet for breakfast. I covered it in my last [tr]

Absolutely, and I think it is the cheapest buffet on property.