Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[WDWKOOK]

VIEWS FROM BALCONY OF 4706/11TH FLOOR/SOUTH END - HIGHEST NON-CLUB LEVEL FLOOR:

AFTERNOON:





SUNRISE:

 

[WDWKOOK]

2ND FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM IN GARDEN WING IS NOW CREDIT/DEBIT CARD-ONLY:

 

[Mousemommy1]

Love the view Kook!!! Thanks for the pictures - so excited!

 

[WDWKOOK]

IF YOU APPRECIATE A GOOD GYM LIKE ME, YOU'LL HATE CR'S: THE CEILINGS ARE VERY LOW, THE SMITH MACHINE HAS BEEN REMOVED, ALONG WITH SOME ESSENTIAL NAUTILUS MACHINES AND THERE ARE ONLY 4 TREADMILLS (AND NO FANS) FOR TOWER, GARDEN AND BLT GUESTS. THE BATHROOM WAS CLOSED EVERY MORNING WHEN I WAS THERE. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND RUNNING OUTSIDE AROUND THE GARDEN WING/BLT - THE VIEW IS SO RELAXING. THE RECREATION MANAGER HOPES THAT THEY WILL BE ABLE TO EVENTUALLY MOVE THE GYM TO A BETTER LOCATION.


TOWER/3RD FLOOR:

 

[GreyStr0ke]

Hi KOOK! Thanks for all the recent photos. I check into BLT on Thursday and we were wanting to use the gym at CR in the mornings. Was the gym ever busy?

 

[trishadono]

Kook you are killing me!!' Wish I was there NOW!!!

I need a cupcake from Contempo too! No pics of food??!!

 

[Cluelyss]

KOOK, great pictures!!! Though they are making me very homesick! Love CR and the new room decor

 

[rcraw45425]

Love the new color scheme, haven't stayed there since they changed from the relaxing greens

 

[princessap]

VIEWS FROM BALCONY OF 4706/11TH FLOOR/SOUTH END - HIGHEST NON-CLUB LEVEL FLOOR:

AFTERNOON:
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SUNRISE:
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We are planning March 2016 return and I was leaning towards Poly next trip but these pics reminded me how much we loved the CR this year!!! so maybe a return there or try BLT!!! the lake view is the most peaceful relaxing view in the world

 

[mickeynut1]

We have never stayed at the CR before and we have a Garden Wing Garden View room booked. We are attending MNSSHP so the CR seems like the perfect place.

I think the CR is the perfect resort for attending events at MK .

We are very excited about our MNSSHP trip!!

You are going to love it! The parties are a lot of fun .

So I am trying to work in a few days family time since ds will also we away at school next year. I tried December/January but everyones days didn't match up

SO this morning I peeked and for 3 nights before my dd and I head to gf for our girls trip BLT 2br TPV opened up!!

Congrats on getting BLT .

Some interior CR room photos taken last week.

Thanks for sharing all of your great pics, KOOK .

VIEWS FROM BALCONY OF 4706/11TH FLOOR/SOUTH END - HIGHEST NON-CLUB LEVEL FLOOR:

Pretty views .

I check into BLT on Thursday

Have a great trip .

 

[WDWKOOK]

I'm glad everyone is enjoying the photos because I have more! The DIS is great for subjecting all of you to what family/non-Disneyphiles would never appreciate…like photos of cupcakes and bathrooms, (but not in the same frame, of course)…they just don't get it.

What did you think of the crab fritter at YS? I actually had it last time we were there. I thought it was so-so, but the stuff underneath was actually really good. It was a "wont order again" item though. Thanks for the rest of the review. I'll try to stick to the non-breakfasty items! Since we're doing the DX Dining Plan this trip (short trip and sig every night, plus actually trying CRT for the first time), it won't hurt as much when we've prepaid the bill already.

After hearing the description, we passed. I told the server that the thought of powdered sugar on an appetizer fritter sounded unappealing, especially along with The Charcuterie we ordered.



It's one of those dishes that probably would have been great as a Flower & Garden snack kiosk item. You were brave to order it!

For the DxDP are you doing a TS breakfast and a two TS dinner? I've always planned it in my head that that would be the 'perfect' way, but we always use TiW so we never do the DDP.

So I am trying to work in a few days family time since ds will also we away at school next year. I tried December/January but everyones days didn't match up

SO this morning I peeked and for 3 nights before my dd and I head to gf for our girls trip BLT 2br TPV opened up!!

We love that room and have never been able to find TPV! I am just not telling DH. If I tell him in advance he always says no but once summer actually here and he thinks about both kids being away it should be an easy sell

So add me KOOK 8/13-16 BLT! T

That sounds terrific and the views from those floor-ceiling windows are amazing.

Hi KOOK! Thanks for all the recent photos. I check into BLT on Thursday and we were wanting to use the gym at CR in the mornings. Was the gym ever busy?

I was there every morning around 6:15-7 and then I would head outside to jog. During that time, at most there was one other person, sometimes I was the only person. But, after 7, guests started coming in and one morning when I was leaving, 3/4 treadmills were taken. I think the peak vacation gym hours are around 7-9.

Kook you are killing me!!' Wish I was there NOW!!!

I need a cupcake from Contempo too! No pics of food??!!

Hehe, I think I have one or two of those

We are planning March 2016 return and I was leaning towards Poly next trip but these pics reminded me how much we loved the CR this year!!! so maybe a return there or try BLT!!! the lake view is the most peaceful relaxing view in the world

Between the three, for a family, I would highly recommend BLT. So much room, W/D, two bathrooms, gorgeous views.

 

[WDWKOOK]

Let's start out today at the Contempo Cafe, and I'm not messing around, we're going right to cupcakes:



CINDERELLA CUPCAKE: WHITE CAKE WITH VANILLA BUTTERCREAM. FONDANT WAS OF COURSE TASTELESS, (MARZIPAN WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT), BUT IT LOOKED PERFECT NONETHELESS.






CARROT CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE COCONUT 'INFUSION.' I THOUGHT A CREAM CHEESE FILLING ADDED TO THIS WOULD HAVE MADE IT A TAD LESS DRY, BUT IT WAS SO CUTE.






WORMS AND DIRT. NO "MUD"/PUDDING IN THE MIDDLE THOUGH.

 

[trishadono]

CINDERELLA CUPCAKE: WHITE CAKE WITH VANILLA BUTTERCREAM. FONDANT WAS OF COURSE TASTELESS, (MARZIPAN WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT), BUT IT LOOKED PERFECT NONETHELESS.
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OH YA!!! That's what I'm talking about!!!

 

[trishadono]

Oh, people have been asking about things to do when staying at GF. I recommend the newly named "cupcake crawl". Ride the monorail or boats and try a cupcake at each quick service restaurant of the mono resorts. I wouldn't leave out WL if you have time too.

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

Checking in on Saturday for one night…first time every for CL!!! Hoping the weather is great and can't wait for the monorail access and club offerings!

 

[mickeynut1]

I'm glad everyone is enjoying the photos because I have more!

Keep them coming! Disney pics never get old .

Let's start out today at the Contempo Cafe, and I'm not messing around, we're going right to cupcakes:

CINDERELLA CUPCAKE: WHITE CAKE WITH VANILLA BUTTERCREAM. FONDANT WAS OF COURSE TASTELESS, (MARZIPAN WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT), BUT IT LOOKED PERFECT NONETHELESS.
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That looks so good .

Oh, people have been asking about things to do when staying at GF. I recommend the newly named "cupcake crawl". Ride the monorail or boats and try a cupcake at each quick service restaurant of the mono resorts. I wouldn't leave out WL if you have time too.

That's a great idea .

Checking in on Saturday for one night…first time every for CL!!! Hoping the weather is great and can't wait for the monorail access and club offerings!

Have a great time .

 

[mommyrosa2]

Let's start out today at the Contempo Cafe, and I'm not messing around, we're going right to cupcakes:

I am such a cupcake freak! Loving the pics...thanks for sharing!!!

Oh, people have been asking about things to do when staying at GF. I recommend the newly named "cupcake crawl". Ride the monorail or boats and try a cupcake at each quick service restaurant of the mono resorts. I wouldn't leave out WL if you have time too.

Sooooo up for the challenge this summer...great idea Trish [/QUOTE][/QUOTE]

 

[CPer'sMom]

Checking in on Saturday for one night…first time every for CL!!! Hoping the weather is great and can't wait for the monorail access and club offerings!

Megan

How was your birthday cruise?!?? Hope your Mom (and you, of course!) had a great time.

 

[Mousemommy1]

Quick question....once you get off the boat from CR at Ft. Wilderness, how long of a walk is it to Trail's End? Our
arrival day dinner is there in 9 days and just trying to get an idea of time, thanks!

 

[WDWKOOK]

Oh, people have been asking about things to do when staying at GF. I recommend the newly named "cupcake crawl". Ride the monorail or boats and try a cupcake at each quick service restaurant of the mono resorts. I wouldn't leave out WL if you have time too.

Great idea! But my eyes are always bigger than my stomach when it comes to those sugary devils.

Checking in on Saturday for one night…first time every for CL!!! Hoping the weather is great and can't wait for the monorail access and club offerings!

Have fun and let us know how you liked it.

Keep them coming! Disney pics never get old .

Then it's more CR photos to come

I am such a cupcake freak! Loving the pics...thanks for sharing!!!

You're welcome!

Quick question....once you get off the boat from CR at Ft. Wilderness, how long of a walk is it to Trail's End? Our
arrival day dinner is there in 9 days and just trying to get an idea of time, thanks!

You can see TE from the dock. At a very leisurely pace it's maybe 3 minutes.