Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[Lupine Aura]

I had a lagoon view and I was sort of in the middle of it. The lake views would be the farthest from the tower.

Thank you! Good to know.

 

[alliecat523]

The only thing I don’t like about Garden Wing is the walk to Contempo for coffee in the morning. I wish they had a small kiosk of goods with a drink station somewhere in the Garden Wing. But that’s me just being whiny. Overall, I love the GW!!

 

[Deb & Bill]

The only thing I don’t like about Garden Wing is the walk to Contempo for coffee in the morning. I wish they had a small kiosk of goods with a drink station somewhere in the Garden Wing. But that’s me just being whiny. Overall, I love the GW!!

The walk from the Contempo Café to the Garden Wing is shorter than the walk from any of the buildings at GFV to Gasparilla island Grill.

 

[ardanxela]

We have 5 days, 2 rooms booked at POFQ for the week after Christmas. I also have the last 2 days booked at BLT, a one bedroom lake view to do a possible split stay. It will be an additional 1K for the two nights at BLT. I've never stayed at either resort but would love BLT on NYE to view the fireworks without being in the Parks. We will be at MK on the 30th and I know they have the same fireworks that night and we are planning to stay late for their extra hours they offer after the park closes. The 31st we'll be at AK to try and avoid some of the crowds. Is it worth that much extra money you think to stay at BLT? I know it's going to be insanely busy while we are there, and keep going back and forth on what to do. Thanks.

 

[wmoon]

We have just booked 5 nights at the contemporary from Christmas Eve. We booked a theme park view. I planned to ask for a high floor other than that are all views for theme park rooms good?

Also do all rooms have a day bed?

We’ve never stayed at the contemporary before but I’ve always wanted to so feeling very excited.

Thanks for any help.

 

[Gryhndmom]

We have 5 days, 2 rooms booked at POFQ for the week after Christmas. I also have the last 2 days booked at BLT, a one bedroom lake view to do a possible split stay. It will be an additional 1K for the two nights at BLT. I've never stayed at either resort but would love BLT on NYE to view the fireworks without being in the Parks. We will be at MK on the 30th and I know they have the same fireworks that night and we are planning to stay late for their extra hours they offer after the park closes. The 31st we'll be at AK to try and avoid some of the crowds. Is it worth that much extra money you think to stay at BLT? I know it's going to be insanely busy while we are there, and keep going back and forth on what to do. Thanks.

We own an BLT and love it as it is a short walk to MK and it’s is soooo nice to sit on the balcony to watch fireworks and not have to fight the crowds out of the park. If you definitely stay at BLT in the lake view, we usually request north tower, even number, high floor to get what we call a partial lake view (to the right as you stand on the balcony) and the castle to the left . Also staying at BLT will give you a chance to do some laundry in the small washer and dryer in the 1bd. Hope this helps.

 

[DVC4US]

Does Magical Express make a stop at BLT & Contemporary or just the Contemporary?

Thanks!

 

[B. Shoe]

Good evening, everyone! We're slated to stay at the CR from October 22-26! Just randomly checking things out on the website shows NO availability whatsoever for any room in the CR during that time period.

Is there a possibly a conference booked at the resort during that week, or something else blocking people from booking rooms at this time?

 

[dansdad]

Good evening, everyone! We're slated to stay at the CR from October 22-26! Just randomly checking things out on the website shows NO availability whatsoever for any room in the CR during that time period.

Is there a possibly a conference booked at the resort during that week, or something else blocking people from booking rooms at this time?

There could be a conference. But my guess would be that they are just sold out due to the popularity of October at WDW now. With the proximity to MK and the Halloween parties, CR is extremely popular.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Does Magical Express make a stop at BLT & Contemporary or just the Contemporary?

Thanks!

I think it only stops at the Contemporary.

 

[juuuliebeth]

Does Magical Express make a stop at BLT & Contemporary or just the Contemporary?

We stopped at Wilderness Lodge, BLT, Contemporary Tower then Polynesian when I arrived on August 16th. They seemed to group based on who was there. It was 1:30pm on a Thursday and not very busy at DME. Bus was less than half full and made four stops. Upon departure it seemed to be Wilderness Lodge, BLT, then Contemporary Tower. No Poly afterward. I was staying in the Tower, so I was the last pickup and the bus was pretty packed. Some families had to separate when they got on.

 

[DVC4US]

I think it only stops at the Contemporary.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. We drive so usually don't have to worry about it, but we have family taking ME this time so wasn't sure if it would stop at both places. I guess I can always ask once I get there if we beat them. Thanks!

We stopped at Wilderness Lodge, BLT, Contemporary Tower then Polynesian when I arrived on August 16th. They seemed to group based on who was there. It was 1:30pm on a Thursday and not very busy at DME. Bus was less than half full and made four stops. Upon departure it seemed to be Wilderness Lodge, BLT, then Contemporary Tower. No Poly afterward. I was staying in the Tower, so I was the last pickup and the bus was pretty packed. Some families had to separate when they got on.

I knew it would stop at other hotels just trying to figure out if it will unload at Contemporary and then move to BLT to unload those guests. Just like to meet those arriving after us if I can so wasn't sure if the bus would stop at BLT. Thanks!

 

[juuuliebeth]

I knew it would stop at other hotels just trying to figure out if it will unload at Contemporary and then move to BLT to unload those guests. Just like to meet those arriving after us if I can so wasn't sure if the bus would stop at BLT. Thanks!

They definitely did BLT before the main Contemporary drop off and pick up. I don't know if other drivers might skip BLT, but our driver asked people where they were going as they got on the bus. Some said BLT and some said Contemporary. So maybe make sure your party says BLT to make sure? Just in case.

 

[DVC4US]

They definitely did BLT before the main Contemporary drop off and pick up. I don't know if other drivers might skip BLT, but our driver asked people where they were going as they got on the bus. Some said BLT and some said Contemporary. So maybe make sure your party says BLT to make sure? Just in case.

Awesome! Thanks for the info!

 

[SaintsManiac]

So just a quick post for anyone wondering if TP room requests work. We went to the front desk to check in and the CM say she had my room request and would it be ok if she gave us the room next door. I said sure! I couldn’t believe it. This is why I always stop by the desk.

We do have to wait a bit for it to be ready, but it’s worth it to us.

 

[SwanVT2]

Looking into a garden standard room for me, dd age 7 and my parents. How is the spaciousness vs. A moderate standard room? What cooling system is used? My dad snores and I am hoping a little.more space in the room and a constant cooling fan will.help the situation

 

[brodie mcadam]

This isn’t my first choice for which resort I would like to stay in, but I’ve been thinking, we will have a toddler with us, he’ll need one nap during the day and will be spending three days at Magic Kingdom and I think their location alone might be worth it. I just heard that there’s not a lot of kid friendly activities there, what are your thoughts?

 

[kcpinwdw]

This isn’t my first choice for which resort I would like to stay in, but I’ve been thinking, we will have a toddler with us, he’ll need one nap during the day and will be spending three days at Magic Kingdom and I think their location alone might be worth it. I just heard that there’s not a lot of kid friendly activities there, what are your thoughts?

I think contemporary is hands down the most convenient resort for those with small children. I have twins that just turned six. We LOVE staying at the contemporary, especially for short trips. It's our go-to resort for anything four nights or under. The walk to MK is so valuable, you save a ton of time. There is plenty kid friendly, too.

 

[BamaBeagle]

So just a quick post for anyone wondering if TP room requests work. We went to the front desk to check in and the CM say she had my room request and would it be ok if she gave us the room next door. I said sure! I couldn’t believe it. This is why I always stop by the desk.

We do have to wait a bit for it to be ready, but it’s worth it to us.

Was the CM Ana? She checked us in when we stayed two weeks ago, and mentioned the fax. She said she couldn't put us in where we requested, they'd picked out another room, here's where it is, would that be ok? (and it WAS!!) She was wonderful and very helpful about getting us into the room with enough time to get ready for MNSSHP that night.

And when we took the ME, it stopped at both CR and BLT for drop off. At pick up, it started with BLT, CR (but no one to pick up there), Wilderness, Poly, and finally GF before heading to the airport.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Was the CM Ana? She checked us in when we stayed two weeks ago, and mentioned the fax. She said she couldn't put us in where we requested, they'd picked out another room, here's where it is, would that be ok? (and it WAS!!) She was wonderful and very helpful about getting us into the room with enough time to get ready for MNSSHP that night.

And when we took the ME, it stopped at both CR and BLT for drop off. At pick up, it started with BLT, CR (but no one to pick up there), Wilderness, Poly, and finally GF before heading to the airport.

Her name was Nikki. I actually have an update on my post and room situation. At 4pm the room still wasn’t ready and we were pretty beat. We went to the front desk to check on it and they asked if they could switch us to another room. We turned out getting a better room! We have a garden view now and are close to the pool. It worked out even better! It was so nice of them.