Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[TheFloatingBear]

Well, not to be the bearer of bad news, but in room dining did not return to any resort (except for GF) after Covid. Presumably that’s a permanent change at this point. :-(

Well, that's too bad but good to know - thanks for the reply. I had wondered about that because I had heard that it hadn't come back for most of the resorts, but the link in the dining post from AllEars says 2023 In-Room Dining so I was hopeful...Back to the drawing board...thanks again

 

[flowergirl45]

Hello! We are headed to the Contemporary in a month. Flying down instead of driving, for the first time in many years. We make hot tea in our room morning and night, and for week-long vacations, that equates to about a case of bottled water. I’m interested in hearing what options there are, with associated costs, to obtain a case of water. Thank you!

 

[yaksack]

Flower girl - I think they have coffee and tea available 24/7 in the quick serve area. You just have to buy mugs.

 

[flowergirl45]

Yaksack, thank you. He does buy coffee there at breakfast. But he has special tea that he brings to brew in the room. ️

 

[jemtx]

The fantasia market on the 4th floor sells water. Last time I was there they did not have cases anymore, so you have to buy individual 20 0z (or bigger) bottles. I think each bottle was around $3.50-3.99 (you can use AP discount in retail store). Each room has a small one cup Keurig coffee machine that you could use for hot water. The 4th floor Contempo cafe also has a tap that is specifically dedicated to hot water for tea. Hope that helps. Have a good trip.

 

[ShannyMcB]

Could probably order a case from instacart, Walmart etc....bell services will hold a grocery delivery so long as there is no alcohol. Don't know prices but definitely less than you'd be paying at the gift shop.
Also (and this is random) but a filtration bottle much like a portable Britta is an option that wouldn't take up much room in your suitcase. Fill it at night it will be ready to go for the morning, fill it in the morning ready for the night.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Also (and this is random) but a filtration bottle much like a portable Britta is an option that wouldn't take up much room in your suitcase. Fill it at night it will be ready to go for the morning, fill it in the morning ready for the night.

This! And it would save a lot of plastic!

 

[EpcotPhoenician]

Hi, all! I secured a last-minute DVC rental for NYE at Bay Lake Tower (Lake View). What time do they start distributing wristbands for fireworks viewing from the Contemporary viewing area? Historically speaking, do Guests start filling that area crazy early?

 

[limegreenmonorail]

Hi, all! I secured a last-minute DVC rental for NYE at Bay Lake Tower (Lake View). What time do they start distributing wristbands for fireworks viewing from the Contemporary viewing area? Historically speaking, do Guests start filling that area crazy early?

I was at Contemporary last NYE and I don't remember seeing them distribute wristbands...the only resort I know of that does that is Poly. I didn't try to watch the fireworks from the 4th floor though, so maybe I missed it? The NYE party out in the courtyard was fun though!

 

[jemtx]

I was at Contemporary last NYE and I don't remember seeing them distribute wristbands...the only resort I know of that does that is Poly. I didn't try to watch the fireworks from the 4th floor though, so maybe I missed it? The NYE party out in the courtyard was fun though!

I didn’t know they did any kind of party in the courtyard. What’s it like? Do they s do a countdown, etc.?

 

[limegreenmonorail]

I didn’t know they did any kind of party in the courtyard. What’s it like? Do they s do a countdown, etc.?

Yes, every resort hosts a free NYE party. There's a dance party with a DJ, crafts, games, scavenger hunt, countdown, etc. They're fun parties!

 

[jemtx]

Yes, every resort hosts a free NYE party. There's a dance party with a DJ, crafts, games, scavenger hunt, countdown, etc. They're fun parties!

Wow. Sounds really fun.

 

[flowergirl45]

Also (and this is random) but a filtration bottle much like a portable Britta is an option that wouldn't take up much room in your suitcase. Fill it at night it will be ready to go for the morning, fill it in the morning ready for the night.

I love this idea! As Duckbug said, so much less plastic! Thank you. And thank you to everyone for commenting!

 

[TheSpooph]

Hey all! I am thinking of attending a conference held at the CR. My plan is to stay onsite using the discounted conference block of rooms but there is a limited number of rooms available. If I’m not able to get the discounted rate, my work won’t pay the rack rate. There is a second block of rooms at Coronado Springs or I could stay offsite at a nearby Marriott.

Few questions…
1. If I can’t stay at CR, would you go Coronado or offsite. (Pretty sure they are NOT running buses for the conference so I would have to drive either way.)
2. Anyone done a non-Disney conference at the CR? Just wondering how it ‘typically’ works… where the ballrooms/meeting rooms are, lunch options, etc. (I say ‘non-Disney’ because maybe Disney does things differently for their own conferences??)

 

[ShannyMcB]

Hey all! I am thinking of attending a conference held at the CR. My plan is to stay onsite using the discounted conference block of rooms but there is a limited number of rooms available. If I’m not able to get the discounted rate, my work won’t pay the rack rate. There is a second block of rooms at Coronado Springs or I could stay offsite at a nearby Marriott.

Few questions…
1. If I can’t stay at CR, would you go Coronado or offsite. (Pretty sure they are NOT running buses for the conference so I would have to drive either way.)
2. Anyone done a non-Disney conference at the CR? Just wondering how it ‘typically’ works… where the ballrooms/meeting rooms are, lunch options, etc. (I say ‘non-Disney’ because maybe Disney does things differently for their own conferences??)

Coronado is a lovely resort if CR is not available. Would be fairly easy to get from there to CR if you did not have a car

 

[TheSpooph]

Coronado is a lovely resort if CR is not available. Would be fairly easy to get from there to CR if you did not have a car

I’ve heard/read great things about Coronado! I’m glad you’ve experienced the same! guessing I would just take the MK bus to/from Coronado?

 

[ShannyMcB]

I’ve heard/read great things about Coronado! I’m glad you’ve experienced the same! guessing I would just take the MK bus to/from Coronado?

Bus to MK then a short walk to CR. Or really whatever bus comes first...then would be bus from DS, HS or AK or monorail from epcot. As long as the conference doesn't start before park open you have a lot of options.

 

[Sajchinook2015]

Does anyone know about the 1bedroom Suite on the 14th floor of CTR and the sleeper sofa. Is it easy to pull out? We are all in our 60’s. Sure wish they had a regular rollaway instead.

 

[Rachel GB]

Good morning!
Does anyone have a 12th floor map including lounge location indicated, please?
Potentially booking CR Atrium CL for the first time (hurray!) and would like to make an informed choice. Any maps I found through searching either didn’t include the lounge or were from years ago and no longer displayed.
Thank you so much in advance- your help is much appreciated! Have a magical day!!!

 

[yaksack]

How do you know which lounge you will have access to if staying the main building?