Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[DisneyParkFan]

Just subscribed to this thread today. Will post questions as they arise and/or as I get closer to my 2015 vacation. Booked it this morning.

 

[Cluelyss]

Anyone know if the CR has a Hidden Mickey scavenger hunt?

 

[lauritagoddess]

Here now!

The concierge who checked us in said the bus to Epcot for early morning transportation is available from MK only. Can anyone who's stayed recently confirm this?

I didn't think to ask for more info this morning. We had a crazy early trip to the airport.

Any details from those in the know?

--pennyplanner

I'm curious about this too. It seems like this info should be easier to find!

I'm definitely curious about this too. Can anyone confirm if this is correct?

 

[Cluelyss]

Bumping this up - interesting info Can anyone confirm? SRUAlmn ? Have fun, pennyplanner

Has any info been released as to when the monorail will be back on its "normal" operating schedule?

 

[johnsonet]

Has any info been released as to when the monorail will be back on its "normal" operating schedule?

Just found this on Disney's website:

"As part of our continuing efforts to exceed the expectations of our Guests, select monorail services will not be available in the early morning and late evening from June 22 through the end of Summer 2014.

Please note the following monorail schedule changes:

• Resort Monorail – 8:30 AM to midnight
• Epcot Monorail – 9:30 AM to 11:30 PM
• Express Monorail – 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM

During this time, watercraft and motor coach options will still be available to help transport you to your destination. In addition, all monorail services will offer standard operating hours on the weekend of July 4, 2014."

 

[Cluelyss]

Just found this on Disney's website: "As part of our continuing efforts to exceed the expectations of our Guests, select monorail services will not be available in the early morning and late evening from June 22 through the end of Summer 2014. Please note the following monorail schedule changes: • Resort Monorail – 8:30 AM to midnight • Epcot Monorail – 9:30 AM to 11:30 PM • Express Monorail – 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM During this time, watercraft and motor coach options will still be available to help transport you to your destination. In addition, all monorail services will offer standard operating hours on the weekend of July 4, 2014."

Thank you!!! What time to the buses start running for early morning ADRs then? And are the buses only running to the parks, so we would need to take a bus from MK to get to Poly or GF?

 

[Mousemommy1]

So excited!!! Just booked next years trip, which will be our first trip as a family of five!!! (Baby due in January)

DH and I and the girls are annual passholders and go often (next trip in 2 weeks!) and we are so excited to show "the world" to our new addition!!!

Our dates are 4/24/15 - 5/3/15 and we will be in a Tower Bay Lake View room!!

Wanted TPV, but none available under military discount, so will keep stalking

 

[SRUAlmn]

I posted this on the July thread, but thought I should definitely share it here for my fellow CR/BLT lovers Anyone else LOVE LOVE LOVE the smell of the resort!? Oh my! After a long, sweaty day in the parks to walk into BLT and feel the COLD air, and smell that smell and hear "welcome home" .....pure heaven!

I asked at the concierge desk and was told you can order it online! Bad news, the original investment in the machine is $200 and refills are $50, but I'm strongly considering it, ha! Disney got me again!

The website is www.enviroscent.com and it's the green clover and aloe scent. Here's a link to that scent http://www.enviroscent.com/Shop?search=green clover and aloe . There are so many choices! I want to smell them all! http://www.enviroscent.com/Shop/Accscent-Machines

The gentleman we spoke to at the front desk even mentioned these from the same site http://www.enviroscent.com/Scentsicles. He said you put them in your artificial Christmas tree and it smells like a real tree

I also Googled and found this site and they have a green clover and aloe room/fabric spray for $7! I ordered it and I'm going to give it a try and see if it smells the same. It didn't say it had the bergamot in it, so we'll see http://www.willowbaynaturals.com/Roo...pray_p_33.html

Just thought I'd share in case anyone else was in love as much as we were

 

[WDWKOOK]

DISNEY PARKS CONTEMPORARY RESORT VIDEO

TOWER ROOM VIDEO​

 

[johnsonet]

Thank you!!! What time to the buses start running for early morning ADRs then? And are the buses only running to the parks, so we would need to take a bus from MK to get to Poly or GF?

I do not know. This is a difficult predicament for you, since one would assume they could easily hop the resort monorail for breakfast at another resort on the monorail I will be at the CR next week and can find out if no one has answered by then

So excited!!! Just booked next years trip, which will be our first trip as a family of five!!! (Baby due in January)

DH and I and the girls are annual passholders and go often (next trip in 2 weeks!) and we are so excited to show "the world" to our new addition!!!

Our dates are 4/24/15 - 5/3/15 and we will be in a Tower Bay Lake View room!!

Wanted TPV, but none available under military discount, so will keep stalking

Congratulations on your baby What an awesome trip that will be. Have fun planning, and look for my Bay Lake view room pics next week (although I hope you get TPV if that is what you want.)

I posted this on the July thread, but thought I should definitely share it here for my fellow CR/BLT lovers Anyone else LOVE LOVE LOVE the smell of the resort!? Oh my! After a long, sweaty day in the parks to walk into BLT and feel the COLD air, and smell that smell and hear "welcome home" .....pure heaven!

I asked at the concierge desk and was told you can order it online! Bad news, the original investment in the machine is $200 and refills are $50, but I'm strongly considering it, ha! Disney got me again!

The website is www.enviroscent.com and it's the green clover and aloe scent. Here's a link to that scent http://www.enviroscent.com/Shop?search=green clover and aloe . There are so many choices! I want to smell them all! http://www.enviroscent.com/Shop/Accscent-Machines

The gentleman we spoke to at the front desk even mentioned these from the same site http://www.enviroscent.com/Scentsicles. He said you put them in your artificial Christmas tree and it smells like a real tree

I also Googled and found this site and they have a green clover and aloe room/fabric spray for $7! I ordered it and I'm going to give it a try and see if it smells the same. It didn't say it had the bergamot in it, so we'll see http://www.willowbaynaturals.com/Roo...pray_p_33.html

Just thought I'd share in case anyone else was in love as much as we were

 

[mickeynut1]

I just posted my Yacht Club/Club Level review HERE.​

Great review, KOOK, thanks for sharing .

Here now!

Hope you're having a great time .

Hope you get just what you want

Thanks - I'm starting to pack and get crazy

Thanks .

Happy packing....it won't be long before you will be on your way .

Just subscribed to this thread today. Will post questions as they arise and/or as I get closer to my 2015 vacation. Booked it this morning.

Congrats and happy planning .

DISNEY PARKS CONTEMPORARY RESORT VIDEO

TOWER ROOM VIDEO​

Great videos. Thanks for sharing .

 

[johnsonet]

DISNEY PARKS CONTEMPORARY RESORT VIDEO

TOWER ROOM VIDEO​

Oh my goodness LOVE IT!

 

[SRUAlmn]

DISNEY PARKS CONTEMPORARY RESORT VIDEO

TOWER ROOM VIDEO

Loved them!!! Thanks for posting!

 

[Mousemommy1]

I do not know. This is a difficult predicament for you, since one would assume they could easily hop the resort monorail for breakfast at another resort on the monorail I will be at the CR next week and can find out if no one has answered by then



Congratulations on your baby What an awesome trip that will be. Have fun planning, and look for my Bay Lake view room pics next week (although I hope you get TPV if that is what you want.)

Thank you!! Can't wait to see pictures!!! Honestly, I am just as happy with BLV. It's going to be a great trip!

 

[Cluelyss]

I do not know. This is a difficult predicament for you, since one would assume they could easily hop the resort monorail for breakfast at another resort on the monorail I will be at the CR next week and can find out if no one has answered by then Congratulations on your baby What an awesome trip that will be. Have fun planning, and look for my Bay Lake view room pics next week (although I hope you get TPV if that is what you want.)

Thank you, please let us know! And have a great trip!!!

 

[johnsonet]

Thank you!! Can't wait to see pictures!!! Honestly, I am just as happy with BLV. It's going to be a great trip!

You're welcome and I agree!

Thank you, please let us know! And have a great trip!!!

Thanks and I have made a note to myself re. asking about the early resort breakfast transportation

 

[EmCredible]

Just booked our room for February 23-28! Will be staying in a Garden View Wing room. This is my dream resort and am SO excited to finally stay here! I think the best perk for us will be being able to walk to the MK! Its always a journey trying to get our kids to the TTC then on the Ferry/Monorail. Will be so nice to be able to walk to our favorite park.

 

[johnsonet]

Just booked our room for February 23-28! Will be staying in a Garden View Wing room. This is my dream resort and am SO excited to finally stay here! I think the best perk for us will be being able to walk to the MK! Its always a journey trying to get our kids to the TTC then on the Ferry/Monorail. Will be so nice to be able to walk to our favorite park.

Congratulations! Great time of year to go... And I completely agree. Being able to walk to and from MK will be absolutely fabulous. I am really looking forward to being able to do this next week, especially given the monorail situation this summer.

 

[mickeynut1]

Just booked our room for February 23-28! Will be staying in a Garden View Wing room. This is my dream resort and am SO excited to finally stay here! I think the best perk for us will be being able to walk to the MK! Its always a journey trying to get our kids to the TTC then on the Ferry/Monorail. Will be so nice to be able to walk to our favorite park.

How exciting . We've never stayed at the CR, but we have walked there from the MK and it is a nice perk .

Being able to walk to and from MK will be absolutely fabulous. I am really looking forward to being able to do this next week, especially given the monorail situation this summer.

I agree, being able to walk back and forth to MK is a huge plus, especially with the monorail situation lately .

 

[princessap]

We are booked for next march in a garden wing room!!! can't wait!