Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[GADisneyDad14]

When staying at bay lake tower for cash are we allowed to use the contemporary pool too or just the bay lake tower pool?

All Bay Lake Tower guests (regardless of if you booked on points or cash) can use BLT and CR pools.

 

[trishadono]

Can someone share a little about the Nespresso machine in the CL lounge? I am a morning coffee person and thought I'd be going down to Contemporary grounds but saw others talking about the lounge Nespresso machine. I not familiar - assuming its an auto espresso machine? Coffee syrups available? Thanks!

They have syrups, yes! I only do regular coffee but just ask a CM and they will show you how to use it. I know dd uses it with a cup of ice to make an americano.

 

[Kazi7]

Sorry if this is a dumb question but I haven't been paying too much attention lately. Can DVC members staying at BLT get up to the fireworks deck outside Top of the World even though the bar is closed? I'm assuming not, but just thought I'd check. That would mean that our best free fireworks viewing option would be the regular 4th floor observation deck at CR? We will have 8 in our party and I'm assuming that getting up to the Cali Grill Lounge at fireworks time might be impossible.

 

[bcuinohio]

Sorry if this is a dumb question but I haven't been paying too much attention lately. Can DVC members staying at BLT get up to the fireworks deck outside Top of the World even though the bar is closed? I'm assuming not, but just thought I'd check. That would mean that our best free fireworks viewing option would be the regular 4th floor observation deck at CR? We will have 8 in our party and I'm assuming that getting up to the Cali Grill Lounge at fireworks time might be impossible.


Unfortunately Top of the World Lounge is still closed.

 

[CookieandOatmeal]

It wasn't under refurbishment when we were there Friday but the Bay Lake Tower one was.

We'll be at BLT in less than two weeks. Is the construction loud at the pool from the splash pad refurbishment?

 

[ShannyMcB]

Is the audio from the fireworks piped into the 4th floor observation deck? Any other suggestions on where you can watch the fireworks from on properly?
How about EWP? I know the lake but anywhere in particular? Is there a deck on that side of the building or just head towards the water?
Silly questions I know but I've only ever been to the Cali Grille and will be staying in the Gareden wing this summer.

 

[bambialways4ever]

We'll be at BLT in less than two weeks. Is the construction loud at the pool from the splash pad refurbishment?

It's weird, the construction was never going on when we were at the pool. We only saw them working on it our last day there.

 

[CookieandOatmeal]

It's weird, the construction was never going on when we were at the pool. We only saw them working on it our last day there.

Guess that's a good thing that it wasn't disruptive!

 

[bcuinohio]

Has anyone happened to notice if Contempo or the gift shop has been selling the insulated refillable mugs? I got one last time and it keeps everything nice and cold.

 

[dk413]

Is the audio from the fireworks piped into the 4th floor observation deck? Any other suggestions on where you can watch the fireworks from on properly?
How about EWP? I know the lake but anywhere in particular? Is there a deck on that side of the building or just head towards the water?
Silly questions I know but I've only ever been to the Cali Grille and will be staying in the Gareden wing this summer.

Yes, the music is piped in. The good sports on the observation deck can get pretty crowded but if you walk up the stairs on either side you will have an excellent view from the staircase balconies. The top picture below is a view from the stairs on Level 5, but just keep going up until the crowd thins. The stairs on the right have the best views.

For the EWP the best view is from the room balconies on the Bay Lake Side but you would also have a great view from the beach. But, yes, just head towards the water and you will see it. The bottom picture is the view of the EWP from our room.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1515088255091412998

 

[amcc]

Anyone staying there now - have you seen any notices for Easter services tomorrow? They used to have mass in the convention rooms before COVID.

 

[mrsap]

Anyone staying there now - have you seen any notices for Easter services tomorrow? They used to have mass in the convention rooms before COVID.

Hope this helps…


Disney World Outsources Easter Religious Services

While Disney World has typically held Easter Sunday services at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, the company is outsourcing Easter this year. Instead, they are directing guests to area churches or live-stream offerings. There are no restrictions at Walt Disney World when it comes to health and safety concerns over COVID-19, so it’s unknown if Disney will simply cease to offer Easter services going forward, or if there are some special circumstances that we are unaware of for this year.

 

[amcc]

Hope this helps…


Disney World Outsources Easter Religious Services

While Disney World has typically held Easter Sunday services at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, the company is outsourcing Easter this year. Instead, they are directing guests to area churches or live-stream offerings. There are no restrictions at Walt Disney World when it comes to health and safety concerns over COVID-19, so it’s unknown if Disney will simply cease to offer Easter services going forward, or if there are some special circumstances that we are unaware of for this year.

Thank you so much. Yes, now I can plan my Easter.

 

[Once.Upon.A.Time]

Would anyone recommend this resort for a couple with no kids?

 

[Nabas]

Would anyone recommend this resort for a couple with no kids?

Yes but this depends on what the two of you enjoy doing.

If you love the Magic Kingdom, then no resort is better for being able to walk to and from that theme park, especially when the Monorail is crowded at park opening and closing.

But if, for example, you like lounging at the pool, then IMO the Contemporary and BLT have the worst Deluxe Resort pool. Both have minimal theming while the BLT pool is much too small.

 

[bcuinohio]

Would anyone recommend this resort for a couple with no kids?

I think couples would do well at any Disney Resort but I think the Poly or GF would be better.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Would anyone recommend this resort for a couple with no kids?

We're a couple with no kids and love CR/BLT. We own points at BLT. But I'm a kid at heart and love the monorail going through the building the CR's history, and we're not pool people.

 

[Jennasis]

Would anyone recommend this resort for a couple with no kids?

We would. BLT is our home resort and our favorite Disney resort. We don;t have kids.

 

[FSU Girl]

Would anyone recommend this resort for a couple with no kids?

Definitely. I only recently had a baby, so most of my trips were as a couple and this is my favorite resort. A theme park view room in the main tower is great don’t have to deal with crowds in the parks to watch the fireworks. Being on the monorail gives you easy access to all the other hotels and Epcot and magic kingdom. I personally like the pool it has a great view of the lake