colleen costello
<font color=FF99FF>Is in a "just back from OKW and
- Joined
- Jul 23, 2002
Hi! I looked at the map, and part of why it can be confusing is because the building is shaped like a crescent roll and the map is FLAT, so visualizing it can be a little hard. Furthermore, the lake ITSELF curves around the building at the one end, away from the Contemporary and toward the MK -- I guess it's north -- so some "outer" rooms are actually Lake View when you wouldn't think they would be. Try to visualize the building like a big horseshoe, with the inside opening facing out across a courtyard and the pool and toward the lake. Those rooms all face toward the lake, but depending on where you are ON the horseshoe, some actually look across at other ROOMS, and you can see out over the lake by looking to one side. This is easier to do on higher floors. Outer rooms will face more toward the Contemporary (I love that view as at night it's like a giant, lit-up Xmas tree), straight out over parking lot and toward the MK (really cool when fireworks happen) or toward the tail end of the lake up past Space Mountain. My favorites are the outer rooms that look out toward the lake/Contemporary end (I think it's south). I love looking out over that beautiful lake at night and I remember one visit we would always see the little pack of ducks who sleep each night on the deck of the round quiet pool adjacent to the Contemp marina, settling in for the evening. I also like that end because it's really convenient to the elevated walkway that connects you to the Contemporary Concourse. When we have had "inside" rooms though, it was fun to watch the goings-on in the courtyard. And remember, no matter what your room view is, you can see the EWP from the elevated walkway and you can see the MK from there also. And the elevator bays at EACH end of the building have MAGICAL views, especially since I think the roof is still closed? You can ride up to the 13th floor and look out for amazing views no matter what room is yours. Hopes this helps a bit! Good luck getting into your room early also.
Disney was kind enough to allow us to use the points as she had willed them over to 3 of our nieces. This trip is being made in her memory. She was a member since 2010 and we made at least 3 memorable vacations after she joined. It would give her such joy that our great nephew, age 10 has displayed a great interest in the planning. Another " Mickey" lover in the making.
