Contemporary Question

[Punky]

I have a reservation for the Contemporary Wing room May 20-26. I have read that if you can't stay in the tower it is not worth it. I really want to make this vacation special for my family as we have had some major family traumas this year. Any help in easing my mind would be appreciated. Thanks!!

 

[sotoalf]

The CR is the resort which draws the most extreme responses. Some love it, some loathe it. I love it, but keep in mind: it lacks the tranquil air of the Poly, WL, or the Epcort Resorts. It feels like a bustling big-city hotel with a Disney ambience. You'll feel like you're in the middle of the action - and you are.T

The North Garden Wing is closest to the MK; the South is closest to the pools. Both are decorated the same and offer the same views. Only first-floor rooms offer patios, so if you must stay in one of the wings I suggest requesting a first floor. If you get a first floor patio overlooking Bay Lake, you'll have an unparalleled tranquility. Imagine enjoying morning coffee listening to the loons and boat horns, or a nightcap with same!

The longest walking distance from the farthest Wing room to the Tower is three or four minutes. A roof connects the wings to the Tower, so you will not get wet.

To sum up, the Wings will meet your needs. The CR has the largest rooms at WDW, both in the Tower and Wings....just remember, try and get a first-floor room (and even better, facing Bay Lake) if at all possible!

 

[arizonacolbys]

We stayed in a Wing Room at the Contemporary last March & really fell in love with the place. Where we stayed we had a lovely view of the lake & could even hear the train at the MK in the afternoon (with the patio door open.) We loved eating at Chef Mickey's in our own resort, loved the pools, and sitting on the beach at night to watch the Water pageant. Being able to walk to the MK in the morning, or at park close when the line is immense for the monorail makes the Contemporary very desirable in my opinion. I think your family will be very happy at the Contemporary!

 

[Kimberle]

I'll bet you heard that from someone who's never stayed in a wing room, too!

We loved our stay in the north wing. We were on the 2nd floor, about 1/2 way down. It was very quiet with a pretty view. We could see the fireworks from our window.

It was a very short walk from our room to the bus stop, which is closest to the north wing.

You'll love your CR stay!!!

 

[n2mm]

We stayed in the south wing last year and we really liked it. We would definitely stay again. I did not find the walk from the SW to the food areas very long at all. About the same as a room in a moderate or value to their food area. We loved having such a huge room and a huge bathroom. We loved the convenience and the boat service at this resort. We would have no problem staying here again. This summer we tried to get in for our 10 night stay but couldn't get a standard room for the entire time, so had to settle for the WL instead.