(CLOSED) Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT and BAY LAKE TOWER INFORMATION THREAD

[Babsy]

Thanks for the responses!

One more... Are there any rooms/floors that have a better angle for viewing the monorail? Or a certain room request I should make for the best monorail view? Thanks, all!!

We are here in the CR now. It looks like any theme park view should have a great view of the monorail. All the rooms face the same general direction. It might be a little better to be on a higher floor. We are high and we have a great view!

 

[jesster]

We are here in the CR now. It looks like any theme park view should have a great view of the monorail. All the rooms face the same general direction. It might be a little better to be on a higher floor. We are high and we have a great view!

Yippee! Thank you!

Enjoy your trip!!!

 

[::danielle::]

I could use help from the experts on this thread! I can't decide how to make room requests for my upcoming 1-bedroom BLT Bay Lake View room.

I want to see MK from the balcony which means I should request an even number room, correct?

Ideally I would also like to be at the same level as the sky bridge.

What is the best way to make these requests? Online check in has only a few choices. Should I send my preferences via fax? Wait until I arrive?

 

[dansdad]

I could use help from the experts on this thread! I can't decide how to make room requests for my upcoming 1-bedroom BLT Bay Lake View room.

I want to see MK from the balcony which means I should request an even number room, correct?

Ideally I would also like to be at the same level as the sky bridge.

What is the best way to make these requests? Online check in has only a few choices. Should I send my preferences via fax? Wait until I arrive?

It is always best to call and have your requests added to your reservation. If you are renting points, the owner will have to make that call for you. The only 2 resorts in all of WDW that still read and act upon faxed requests are POR and POFQ.

 

[::danielle::]

It is always best to call and have your requests added to your reservation. If you are renting points, the owner will have to make that call for you. The only 2 resorts in all of WDW that still read and act upon faxed requests are POR and POFQ.

Thank you for saving me the fax fees! The owner did call it in. Should I complete online registration too?

 

[dansdad]

Thank you for saving me the fax fees! The owner did call it in. Should I complete online registration too?

You're welcome. You can if you want to. Just skip the section where you would make room requests. If you make any requests via the online check in process, it will wipe out any requests you called in.

 

[WDWKOOK]

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[WDWKOOK]

Thank you to your DH for his service .

Awww, thank you on Mr. KOOK's behalf.

We are here in the CR now. It looks like any theme park view should have a great view of the monorail. All the rooms face the same general direction. It might be a little better to be on a higher floor. We are high and we have a great view!

I hope your having a wonderful vacation!

You're welcome. You can if you want to. Just skip the section where you would make room requests. If you make any requests via the online check in process, it will wipe out any requests you called in.

OCI requests will not override any requests you've already placed in your reservation. I confirmed in person in August with a Room Assignor that they do in fact see all requests as a list. This can make for a long list for the RA of sometimes duplicative requests, but they do see them all.

 

[dansdad]

OCI requests will not override any requests you've already placed in your reservation. I confirmed in person in August with a Room Assignor that they do in fact see all requests as a list. This can make for a long list for the RA of sometimes duplicative requests, but they do see them all.

Thanks Kook. I was given bad information.

 

[WDWKOOK]

Thanks Kook. I was given bad information.

That happens from time to time here on the interwebs. I read somewhere the same thing you did so that's why I asked an actual, real, live Room Assignor at WL and he set me straight.

 

[WDWKOOK]

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[SRUAlmn]

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so cute!!!!

 

[snausman]

As a special treat, Tables in Wonderland Members may now enjoy Complimentary Valet Parking at Downtown Disney® Area through January 1, 2014!

Here are some things you need to know about valet parking at Downtown Disney® Area, as terms and conditions do apply:

- Complimentary valet parking is for the sole purpose of dining at one of the participating restaurants at Downtown Disney® area.
- One vehicle per membership card .
- Present your membership card with a valid dining receipt from the participating Downtown Disney® restaurant at the valet stand upon retrieving your vehicle.
- Valet parking service is available from 4pm-2am daily.
- Valet Parking can be accessed via Entrance 4 at Downtown Disney® West Side.
- If a member would like to take advantage of the valet parking service but will not be dining at a participating Tables in Wonderland restaurant, the price is $15 per vehicle, gratuity accepted.
- There will be a charge for parking and valet services on Tables in Wonderland blockout dates. For a full list of blockout days and program policies, please visit www.tablesinwonderland.com

Thanks for this info!!!

Laura

 

[dansdad]

That happens from time to time here on the interwebs. I read somewhere the same thing you did so that's why I asked an actual, real, live Room Assignor at WL and he set me straight.

And I thought I had gone to a good enough source, the GM at CBR.

 

[Babsy]

Wow! Are we ever having a great time! The CR is wonderful! It has such comfortable rooms nod amazing views and is so convenient. DH sys he has a new favourite! We have now moved to YC CL and it doesn't fare well in comparison to the CR. E like everything about the CR better - even the pool, surprisingly. We enjoyed sitting poolside and looking out over Bay Lake.

Thanks to everyone who helped us with info on the CR and helped us to decide to try it out again. We are thrilled and plan to stay here again next visit.

 

[mickeynut1]

Awww, thank you on Mr. KOOK's behalf.

BTW.....love the pin you posted above .

Wow! Are we ever having a great time! The CR is wonderful! It has such comfortable rooms nod amazing views and is so convenient. DH sys he has a new favourite! We have now moved to YC CL and it doesn't fare well in comparison to the CR. E like everything about the CR better - even the pool, surprisingly. We enjoyed sitting poolside and looking out over Bay Lake.

Thanks to everyone who helped us with info on the CR and helped us to decide to try it out again. We are thrilled and plan to stay here again next visit.

Glad you're having a great time and enjoying the CR. We've never stayed at the CR, but we are contemplating a stay there sometime next year .

 

[Mousemommy1]

Wow! Are we ever having a great time! The CR is wonderful! It has such comfortable rooms nod amazing views and is so convenient. DH sys he has a new favourite! We have now moved to YC CL and it doesn't fare well in comparison to the CR. E like everything about the CR better - even the pool, surprisingly. We enjoyed sitting poolside and looking out over Bay Lake.

Thanks to everyone who helped us with info on the CR and helped us to decide to try it out again. We are thrilled and plan to stay here again next visit.

Glad you're having a great time!!! Can't wait to stay at CR in August!!!

 

[princessap]

I am having an internal debate with myself and thought this was the best place to ask this question.

We are planning to rent points for BLT for next September and my plan was to use someone on the boards here who I have been in touch with and book in February at the 7 month mark. I have been reading on here about lots of people booking already for September and am now worried that I should be booking now.

Would you go ahead and book now thru David's for a standard view or lake view or would you wait and use someone on the boards here and book lake view for 3$ less per point??? I am worried we won't be able to secure a reservation if we wait so am wondering if I should just go ahead and book now????

 

[Missyrose]

I am having an internal debate with myself and thought this was the best place to ask this question.

We are planning to rent points for BLT for next September and my plan was to use someone on the boards here who I have been in touch with and book in February at the 7 month mark. I have been reading on here about lots of people booking already for September and am now worried that I should be booking now.

Would you go ahead and book now thru David's for a standard view or lake view or would you wait and use someone on the boards here and book lake view for 3$ less per point??? I am worried we won't be able to secure a reservation if we wait so am wondering if I should just go ahead and book now????

There are already a couple of days during your trip dates that standard view is sold out (I just looked). You should have no problem booking a lake view studio at seven months out. But, when it comes to booking DVC, you should always have a clear Plan B in case things don't work out exactly as planned.

 

[princessap]

I had someone check yesterday and all the days were there Missy....did you check September 21-25 BLT one bedroom?? if they are you just helped me decide to book now!