Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[Dave006]

Hoping just because it’s a preview

Yes it is the CM preview and they are testing the mainline processes so that's why the funneling of everyone through the TTC.

New security proceedures, new spacing for guests, and practice, practice, practice for Friday!

Dave

 

[Llama mama]

Yes it is the CM preview and they are testing the mainline processes so that's why the funneling of everyone through the TTC.

New security proceedures, new spacing for guests, and practice, practice, practice for Friday!

Dave

Thank you for answering all my crazy questions these last few weeks!!
If you are at CR 7/31-8/8 let me know I will buy you lunch!!!!!!

 

[trishadono]

We always request the same room and have always got the one we wanted or the one next to it either side (fingers crossed it stays that way!) we would use the Touringplans faxing function to do that for us.

Here is a walk through of our last room on our last trip there:

Very well done video! Thank you!

FYI the description is a little confusing. In the DVC the plain size rooms are called studios, then they have 1 and 2 bedroom villas. In the Hotels they are called rooms and suites. It may not seem like a big deal but that is the terminology.

Again thanks for posting!!!!

 

[dreynolds1982]

We always request the same room and have always got the one we wanted or the one next to it either side (fingers crossed it stays that way!) we would use the Touringplans faxing function to do that for us.

Here is a walk through of our last room on our last trip there:

That's right in the area of rooms that we'd prefer (along that one side, nice a quiet with the water view). I've used TPs room request feature in the past and it worked out pretty well, but my membership expired and didn't want to pay the $$ to re-up for just a one night no-park trip, so I put in non-specific room requests via the chat feature on MDE. Priority order, 1) ground level (for patio), 2) water view, 3) king room. Our room is already "garden view" so I imagine #1 and 2 will get met. We did online check in so figure if I see the room number and it's not what I'd prefer I'll just give em a call and see what they can do for me.

 

[Dave006]

I hope everyone is sitting down as they read this post. The Florida Governor has Extended the State of Emergency this afternoon until September 5th!

The self-quarantining requirements for those traveling to Florida from the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, and CT) has also been extended by 60-days until September 5, 2020.

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/florida-governor-extends-state-of-emergency-60-days/
Dave

 

[trishadono]

I hope everyone is sitting down as they read this post. The Florida Governor has Extended the State of Emergency this afternoon until September 5th!

The self-quarantining requirements for those traveling to Florida from the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, and CT) has also been extended by 60-days until September 5, 2020.

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/florida-governor-extends-state-of-emergency-60-days/
Dave

If I’m in VA with my dd and flying in from there am I ok if my home address is NY?

Ugh

I was on the phone with wdw today! They never said a word!

 

[Dave006]

If I’m in VA with my dd and flying in from there am I ok if my home address is NY?

Ugh

I was on the phone with wdw today! They never said a word!

You should be fine flying from VA. Also a Disney CM would have no idea that the governor was going to announce the extension this afternoon.

However you might have an issue when you return to NY depending on what the NY Governor decides to do for returning vacationers.

Dave

 

[trishadono]

You should be fine flying from VA. Also a Disney CM would have no idea that the governor was going to announce the extension this afternoon.

However you might have an issue when you return to NY depending on what the NY Governor decides to do for returning vacationers.

Dave

I’m still working from home so that’s not really an issue. Thx for input!

 

[pktbMouse]

A lot of ppl including me have the garden wing garden view .. I hope they have enough rooms !! Lol

 

[Deb & Bill]

Very well done video! Thank you!

FYI the description is a little confusing. In the DVC the plain size rooms are called studios, then they have 1 and 2 bedroom villas. In the Hotels they are called rooms and suites. It may not seem like a big deal but that is the terminology.

Again thanks for posting!!!!

DVC also has three bedroom Grand Villas (that sleep 12) (at all but BRV, BCV, PVB), Bungalows at the Polynesian that sleep 8, Cascade Cabins at WL that sleep 8, tree house villas that sleep 9 at SSR. The biggest difference between villas and suites are the full kitchen and laundry. Villas have them, most suites do not (they might have a butler's pantry). Most of the studios have a queen bed and a sleeper sofa (most double sized, some queen sized) (some also have a bunk sized murphy bed), but OKW has two real queen beds. RIV has a murphy bed instead of a sleeper sofa. SSR renovated villas have a murphy bed instead of a sleeper sofa).

 

[Dave006]

A lot of ppl including me have the garden wing garden view .. I hope they have enough rooms !! Lol

Should not be a problem for you as there are ~360 rooms in the Garden wing and only 54 of those have a Standard view. The Tower is actually smaller at a meager 295 rooms.

Dave

 

[pktbMouse]

Should not be a problem for you as there are ~360 rooms in the Garden wing and only 54 of those have a Standard view. The Tower is actually smaller at a meager 295 rooms.

Dave

Oh wow ! Did not know that ! Thank you what’s the best way to make a room request ? Thanks

 

[RN_Mama_inFL]

California Grill and Chef Mickey’s now showing in the list of restaurants to open July 10th! Not able to book yet though it seems. Sand Bar also listed

 

[CastAStone]

Hi! I am looking at purchasing BLT in DVC and given how big that commitment is I’m trying to make sure I understand all the details.

I have a specific question about Epcot Transporation. Getting there seems straightforward enough, at least when MK isn’t emptying out - 1 Monorail stop then a transfer.

Getting back though seems like a 45 minute process, with all those stops on the resort monorail. I have three questions:

1. is that a fair estimate of the average return time from Epcot to Contemporary/BLT?
2. I keep seeing conflicting information on this: Does WDW routinely run buses from Epcot to the Contemporary?
3. Can you take a bus from Epcot to MK and walk? Do people? How late do they run those?

 

[Deb & Bill]

Hi! I am looking at purchasing BLT in DVC and given how big that commitment is I’m trying to make sure I understand all the details.

I have a specific question about Epcot Transporation. Getting there seems straightforward enough, at least when MK isn’t emptying out - 1 Monorail stop then a transfer.

Getting back though seems like a 45 minute process, with all those stops on the resort monorail. I have three questions:

1. is that a fair estimate of the average return time from Epcot to Contemporary/BLT?
2. I keep seeing conflicting information on this: Does WDW routinely run buses from Epcot to the Contemporary?
3. Can you take a bus from Epcot to MK and walk? Do people? How late do they run those?

Yep. By the way, if you look anything at all like your avatar, you won't like the BLT studio. They are really cramped. But if you are a normal sized person, you will still find them to be cramped.

 

[CastAStone]

Yep. By the way, if you look anything at all like your avatar, you won't like the BLT studio. They are really cramped. But if you are a normal sized person, you will still find them to be cramped.

Thank you. Is that a yes to all 3?

I am a large white man instead of the large black man pictured so more or less yes. I am interested in 1BRs, not Studios. We want the real kitchen, otherwise I don’t think we’d be looking at buying. From the videos I’ve seen the 1BRs look similar in space to what we had at Kidani last year, is that a fair assessment?

Our plan was to do a sleeping tour of a few resorts this September before buying but who knows if we’ll ever get to do that...

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Hi! I am looking at purchasing BLT in DVC and given how big that commitment is I’m trying to make sure I understand all the details.

I have a specific question about Epcot Transporation. Getting there seems straightforward enough, at least when MK isn’t emptying out - 1 Monorail stop then a transfer.

Getting back though seems like a 45 minute process, with all those stops on the resort monorail. I have three questions:

1. is that a fair estimate of the average return time from Epcot to Contemporary/BLT?
2. I keep seeing conflicting information on this: Does WDW routinely run buses from Epcot to the Contemporary?
3. Can you take a bus from Epcot to MK and walk? Do people? How late do they run those?

I’m in a BLT 2BR right now (moved by Disney). I’ve never stayed in a villa before, but now I get what all the “DVC people” are raving about. Not going to lie, it’s awesome.

As far as Epcot... that’s CR’s weak link (IMO). Getting there... excitement, one stop, and adrenaline make the transferring feel fine. Getting back.... eh, blah.... not so great. I could say the same for GF too, BTW.

1) I think that is fair - could be shorter if you luck out with timing and transfers, could be longer if you hit bad luck.

2) CR doesn’t normally have buses to Epcot as long as the monorail is running, as far as I know.

3) No bus from Epcot to MK as far as I know, it’s monorail only. Unless it is out of service.

That’s the facts as I know them, someone chime in if I’m off or stale on anything.

 

[PPFlight75]

Has anyone been able to book a cabana yet or know if they are in use?

 

[Llama mama]

Has anyone been able to book a cabana yet or know if they are in use?

I called today. No rentals yet. I am planning on calling daily lol.

 

[PPFlight75]

I called today. No rentals yet. I am planning on calling daily lol.

Haha! I've thought about calling again several times. I"ll have to try too!