Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[trishadono]

We have not seen @WDWKOOK since last December here on the DIS. She has been missed by many hopefully she returns soon.

Dave

Thanks

I haven't been around here much either. i was wondering why the log was so low lol.

 

[LadyLion4life]

Short trip report/opinions. We stayed CR Club Level May 1-6. Booked the extra FP option. Arrived at CR on Tuesday 5/1 at 8:45 or so (plane was late taking off) so went directly to lounge for drinks and watched fireworks on CL balcony.What a wonderful way to arrive! Went to room and quickly unpacked our carry-ons, hit the Wave bar for more drinks and went to the dock to relax and wait for EWP (we love it). Back in room by 11:00 and our checked luggage was delivered.

Wednesday 5/2: CL Breakfast for husband, I was afraid to eat prior to FOP so abstained, lol. AK emh, took Uber, rode Dinosaur (no pic, still hoping they find it) then husband rode EE. Had a 9:15 CLFP for FOP. I wasn't sure I'd like it and kept my eyes closed for some of it but what I saw...loved! Then we got a pretzel and alcohol at Pongu Pongu (I had the Rum Blossom...could do without the balls but it was yummy). Then we did our 10:15 CLFP for NRJ. Meh. Boring. Left AK and Ubered to Geyser Point for lunch. Enjoyed it. Took boat back to CR and relaxed at "quiet" pool with beer for hubby from CL and drinks for me at Sand Bar.

We had apps at CL (full meal for us, delicious pork, soup, mac/cheese, etc.). Headed to MK for FPs for BTMRR, HM, and POTC which was closed so we did JC on the anytime FP. Then 7DMT for last CLFP. We rode UTS in between. Got funnel cake and went to HEA viewing area. Us two and five other people, lol. Some tried to get into the viewing area and were denied after a kerfluffle. First time for us seeing HEA and it was great. Especially in the private viewing area. Then rode rides during EMH.

Thursday 5/3: GG breakfast at 8:30 so Ubered to Epcot and had breakfast at 8:00 finished by 9:00 and ubered to HS. 9:00 FP for RNRC (for husband, I'm a big baby) and FEA sing a long for me. TOT FP for husband. ST FP for husband. Left HS for CR (ubered) and pool time by Noon. Had lunch and drinks at the Sand Bar/CL and ubered to Epcot at 3:00. CLFP at 3-4 for Soarin' (still miss the original);CLFP for TT at 4:00 and CLFP for FEA at 5:00. Done with rides at 5:20 and enjoyed POE/showplace and left side of WS (Mexico, China, Germany*, Italy, America, Japan and back to Germany for Illuminations CL viewing - us and two other people. Awesome! Not the show, one and done for us -we did it many years ago too, meh) but the Viewing area was wonderful and the only way I'd watch - same with HEA.

We walked to Boardwalk (never been) to get an uber and spent about an hour there really enjoying it (and Boardwalk Joe's). Big surprise of our trip.

Friday 5/4: CL Breakfast, EMH MK and rode 7DMT, PP, Space,BTMRR, FP 7DMT again, FP WTP, UTS, FP space, shopped and and back to CR. Lunch and drinks at pool.Then Epcot again, ubered to BW and did Right side of WS starting with America and backtracked to Germany, then Japan, Morocco, France, UK, Canada, back to UK and spent about an hour in RnC (canceled our ADR but fortunately got a table in the pub) and POE/showplace? again. Walked to BW during Illuminations, Boardwalk Joe's, enjoyed the boardwalk again then ubered to CR. Got desserts at CL and watched fireworks from our balcony (room 4841) then to the Wave and dock. We love the Flower and Garden Festival. Food kiosks, drinks, etc.

Saturday 5/5. Unintentionally slept in as we wanted to hit AK for 7:00 emh. Got to AK at 9:30 for our 9:00 CLFP for FOP. Kept my eyes open the entire time! Loved it!Not sick at all (took Bonine each time). Had another drink at Pongu? , shopped, and took the bus (haha) back to CR. Skipped our CLFP for NRJ because neither of us liked it at all the first time. Husband said "it's just like IASW only with a more annoying song." I agree. It's a one and done for us but glad we rode it once.

Got to CR by 11:00 or so. We rented a Cabana at the Bullseye pool the week prior. Got about an hour and a half in when the rainstorm started, lol. Spent the next few hours there in the on and off rain (but had lunch and many drinks and tons of fun, and did laundry). Left at about 5:00 and did CL apps (steak, mac and cheese, etc.). Went to MK about 7:15. Had FP for PPF at 7:00-8:00, CLFP for 7DMT at 8:00-9:00,skipped the CL HEA, FP HM, and FP Space. Did all of those and got pics at the Lantern thing, rode POTC, IASW (because it was pouring rain, lol, and appreciated we weren't on NRJ). Had a blast.

Sunday 5/6 Slept through our BTMMR FP but got to MK after an awfully long ride on the monorail (never again,lol), took the train (loved it) to FL for our 7DMT FP in the rain, lol. Skipped our FP for PPF and headed back to CR for our late check out and Wave lunch.

Third time at the CR and second time CL and it's awesome. We had a memorable vacation. Can't wait to go back. Don't know when that will be. I hope Disney keeps the CL FP program. Went twice when our kids were young and stayed offsite and had a blast then two years ago the six of us stayed onsite CL at the CR. Don't think we'd ever stay off site again, just love the perks. And now, if we go again, club level. Looking towards a family trip, 2019 or 2020 for 10 of us.

I can't properly describe it. We had so much fun and did everything we wanted to do and more.

 

[trishadono]

Short trip report/opinions. We stayed CR Club Level May 1-6. Booked the extra FP option. Arrived at CR on Tuesday 5/1 at 8:45 or so (plane was late taking off) so went directly to lounge for drinks and watched fireworks on CL balcony.What a wonderful way to arrive! Went to room and quickly unpacked our carry-ons, hit the Wave bar for more drinks and went to the dock to relax and wait for EWP (we love it). Back in room by 11:00 and our checked luggage was delivered.

Wednesday 5/2: CL Breakfast for husband, I was afraid to eat prior to FOP so abstained, lol. AK emh, took Uber, rode Dinosaur (no pic, still hoping they find it) then husband rode EE. Had a 9:15 CLFP for FOP. I wasn't sure I'd like it and kept my eyes closed for some of it but what I saw...loved! Then we got a pretzel and alcohol at Pongu Pongu (I had the Rum Blossom...could do without the balls but it was yummy). Then we did our 10:15 CLFP for NRJ. Meh. Boring. Left AK and Ubered to Geyser Point for lunch. Enjoyed it. Took boat back to CR and relaxed at "quiet" pool with beer for hubby from CL and drinks for me at Sand Bar.

We had apps at CL (full meal for us, delicious pork, soup, mac/cheese, etc.). Headed to MK for FPs for BTMRR, HM, and POTC which was closed so we did JC on the anytime FP. Then 7DMT for last CLFP. We rode UTS in between. Got funnel cake and went to HEA viewing area. Us two and five other people, lol. Some tried to get into the viewing area and were denied after a kerfluffle. First time for us seeing HEA and it was great. Especially in the private viewing area. Then rode rides during EMH.

Thursday 5/3: GG breakfast at 8:30 so Ubered to Epcot and had breakfast at 8:00 finished by 9:00 and ubered to HS. 9:00 FP for RNRC (for husband, I'm a big baby) and FEA sing a long for me. TOT FP for husband. ST FP for husband. Left HS for CR (ubered) and pool time by Noon. Had lunch and drinks at the Sand Bar/CL and ubered to Epcot at 3:00. CLFP at 3-4 for Soarin' (still miss the original);CLFP for TT at 4:00 and CLFP for FEA at 5:00. Done with rides at 5:20 and enjoyed POE/showplace and left side of WS (Mexico, China, Germany*, Italy, America, Japan and back to Germany for Illuminations CL viewing - us and two other people. Awesome! Not the show, one and done for us -we did it many years ago too, meh) but the Viewing area was wonderful and the only way I'd watch - same with HEA.

We walked to Boardwalk (never been) to get an uber and spent about an hour there really enjoying it (and Boardwalk Joe's). Big surprise of our trip.

Friday 5/4: CL Breakfast, EMH MK and rode 7DMT, PP, Space,BTMRR, FP 7DMT again, FP WTP, UTS, FP space, shopped and and back to CR. Lunch and drinks at pool.Then Epcot again, ubered to BW and did Right side of WS starting with America and backtracked to Germany, then Japan, Morocco, France, UK, Canada, back to UK and spent about an hour in RnC (canceled our ADR but fortunately got a table in the pub) and POE/showplace? again. Walked to BW during Illuminations, Boardwalk Joe's, enjoyed the boardwalk again then ubered to CR. Got desserts at CL and watched fireworks from our balcony (room 4841) then to the Wave and dock. We love the Flower and Garden Festival. Food kiosks, drinks, etc.

Saturday 5/5. Unintentionally slept in as we wanted to hit AK for 7:00 emh. Got to AK at 9:30 for our 9:00 CLFP for FOP. Kept my eyes open the entire time! Loved it!Not sick at all (took Bonine each time). Had another drink at Pongu? , shopped, and took the bus (haha) back to CR. Skipped our CLFP for NRJ because neither of us liked it at all the first time. Husband said "it's just like IASW only with a more annoying song." I agree. It's a one and done for us but glad we rode it once.

Got to CR by 11:00 or so. We rented a Cabana at the Bullseye pool the week prior. Got about an hour and a half in when the rainstorm started, lol. Spent the next few hours there in the on and off rain (but had lunch and many drinks and tons of fun, and did laundry). Left at about 5:00 and did CL apps (steak, mac and cheese, etc.). Went to MK about 7:15. Had FP for PPF at 7:00-8:00, CLFP for 7DMT at 8:00-9:00,skipped the CL HEA, FP HM, and FP Space. Did all of those and got pics at the Lantern thing, rode POTC, IASW (because it was pouring rain, lol, and appreciated we weren't on NRJ). Had a blast.

Sunday 5/6 Slept through our BTMMR FP but got to MK after an awfully long ride on the monorail (never again,lol), took the train (loved it) to FL for our 7DMT FP in the rain, lol. Skipped our FP for PPF and headed back to CR for our late check out and Wave lunch.

Third time at the CR and second time CL and it's awesome. We had a memorable vacation. Can't wait to go back. Don't know when that will be. I hope Disney keeps the CL FP program. Went twice when our kids were young and stayed offsite and had a blast then two years ago the six of us stayed onsite CL at the CR. Don't think we'd ever stay off site again, just love the perks. And now, if we go again, club level. Looking towards a family trip, 2019 or 2020 for 10 of us.

I can't properly describe it. We had so much fun and did everything we wanted to do and more.

I didn't do the xtra FP's . It is great for people who want lots of rides but we go so often I only like to book FP's for in between appetizers and desserts then we have more time for resort/pool/exploring.

I am a "can't do teacups" person yet FOP doesn't bother me at all. It's even smoother/better than soarin for me.

We love cl too. Did you notice if they still had sparkling wine/champagne?

You really packed a lot in those few days! Wow. It's neat to see how people DO Disney! There is so many ways to have a great time!

 

[mystery222184]

We have not seen @WDWKOOK since last December here on the DIS. She has been missed by many hopefully she returns soon.

Dave

It’s been awhile, and she is also missed on the WL board- hopefully everything is ok

 

[Roxyfire]

Got funnel cake and went to HEA viewing area. Us two and five other people, lol. Some tried to get into the viewing area and were denied after a kerfluffle. First time for us seeing HEA and it was great. Especially in the private viewing area. Then rode rides during EMH.

Out of curiosity, where is the viewing area located in Magic Kingdom?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Out of curiosity, where is the viewing area located in Magic Kingdom?

To my understanding (which I think is right, although not 100% sure), the HEA viewing as part of the paid CL trial program is around the yellow circle below:

 

[Roxyfire]

To my understanding (which I think is right, although not 100% sure), the HEA viewing as part of the paid CL trial program is around the yellow circle below:

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Ok thanks that makes sense, I was wondering if they'd have them in the Plaza garden as well but I could see that getting pretty full combining the dessert party crowd with the CL crowd.

 

[DisneyFansInNYC]

To my understanding (which I think is right, although not 100% sure), the HEA viewing as part of the paid CL trial program is around the yellow circle below:

Wow, I didn't read anything about the CL viewing area for HEA. How does it work and how long is the trial?

Edited: I just read about it and that it is part of the 3 additional FP program. It also said that you had to make a reservation for the viewing - is that true?

 

[Dave006]

It also said that you had to make a reservation for the viewing - is that true?

Correct for the CL paid 3 FPs you also get a night time entertainment option for you to select. They put you a list for a specific option like HEA at MK or Rivers of Light at MK or Illuminations at Epcot...

Dave

 

[DisneyFansInNYC]

Correct for the CL paid 3 FPs you also get a night time entertainment option for you to select. They put you a list for a specific option like HEA at MK or Rivers of Light at MK or Illuminations at Epcot...

Dave

Got it thank you - good to know. We haven't booked our FPs yet.

 

[pianoronni37]

Hi! My husband and I are going to experience our first stay at the Contemporary in October, after moving from AKL due to a pool closure. We're staying in the Garden Wing, Garden View, and the peace and quiet seems nice for our 10 year anniversary!

We're really looking forward to staying on the monorail loop, as this is a "resort-only" vacation with just one park day, and we can try out different restaurants and sights!

Some questions:

How is the pool at the Contemporary? Is there much shade? If not.... is there *any* shade? What we liked about the AKL pool was the shade factor, but I really like that the Contemporary's pool is right on Bay Lake!

Regarding the refillable mugs - is there only a spot at Contempo Cafe, or will they fill them at the Sand Bar for you?

What about bathrooms near the pool? If we're spending our days there drinking, I know we won't want to trek back to the room

 

[kcpinwdw]

How is the pool at the Contemporary? Is there much shade? If not.... is there *any* shade? What we liked about the AKL pool was the shade factor, but I really like that the Contemporary's pool is right on Bay Lake!

Not a lot of shade, but some. It's a pretty open area. Look into renting a cabana though! That's what I would do with a full pool day!

Regarding the refillable mugs

The pool snack bar will give you a refill... for some reason I think you show them your mug and they fill a to-go cup... it's been a while since we had the mugs there, but that's what I remember.

What about bathrooms near the pool?

Yes, there is a bathroom!

 

[pianoronni37]

Not a lot of shade, but some. It's a pretty open area. Look into renting a cabana though! That's what I would do with a full pool day!



The pool snack bar will give you a refill... for some reason I think you show them your mug and they fill a to-go cup... it's been a while since we had the mugs there, but that's what I remember.



Yes, there is a bathroom!

Thank you so much for your help! We decided to rent a cabana for 2 of our half-days there, to guarantee some shade (we're pasty northerners)

Happy to hear about the bathrooms and refillable mugs - we may not get the mugs this year, but it's nice to know they'll be filled poolside.

 

[kcpinwdw]

(we're pasty northerners)

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Me too . Have a great trip! we will be there in oct too, 2-6, garden wing.

 

[TeacherDL]

Two weeks from today!!!!

 

[trishadono]

Two weeks from today!!!!

What room did you book? There are so many,options between BLT and CR.

My last BLT was 1/17 but I can't wait to be back at CR this summer .

Every trip I say I'm gonna try the stand by seating at CG in the bar area but dd keeps me running lol. Maybe this time I'll make it!

 

[kcpinwdw]

Every trip I say I'm gonna try the stand by seating at CG in the bar area but dd keeps me running lol. Maybe this time I'll make it!

I am taking my son in just over a week, just the two of us for a mommy-son trip... and his most wanted thing to do was the new Pixar play place! So I am thinking a standby bar seat at CG may be exactly what I do while he has his time there...

 

[ConnecticutNonna]

I am taking my son in just over a week, just the two of us for a mommy-son trip... and his most wanted thing to do was the new Pixar play place! So I am thinking a standby bar seat at CG may be exactly what I do while he has his time there...

Nice!

 

[trishadono]

I am taking my son in just over a week, just the two of us for a mommy-son trip... and his most wanted thing to do was the new Pixar play place! So I am thinking a standby bar seat at CG may be exactly what I do while he has his time there...

I love kid n me trips !

Sounds fun , enjoy !

 

[Jennasis]

BLT bound! 12/8-14!! We had to book a Lake view studio since I totally forgot our 11 month window had opened for booking and I missed that all important "rope drop" to go online first thing in the am to make the reservation. I went online at 11am and only Lake View studios were available instead of the standard view. We actually REALLY love ground floor rooms but oh well.