Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[PinkPrincess4Ever]

I'm not sure about pool hours since we didn't swim when we were there last dec but the Contempo Cafe closes at like midnight or so but the refill station is open 24 hours

Awesome news about refill station! thanks

 

[woodynjessiesmomma]

This thread is awesome!
We are going to WDW and staying with a friend at Bonnett Creek the 19-26th, but I just found out my oldest will be out of school Friday the 18th. CR has always been my dream resort and I really want to do a TPV for a night or two before my friend gets there. From reading this thread, I think I want room 4747 but I wouldn't have known what to request without you guys. I'm only putting in upper floor and odd room number and hoping for the best. If we stay two nights we might go to MK for a partial day, but if it's only one day we'll probably just enjoy the resort. Flights through SW aren't available yet for our dates so I'm hesitating on booking CR until I know for sure how many nights we can stay (based on if it's worth it to fly down on the 17th or just wait until the morning of the 18th). I'm so excited I just had to share and no one here at work understands my excitement

 

[Trekkie]

Flights through SW aren't available yet for our dates so I'm hesitating on booking CR until I know for sure how many nights we can stay (based on if it's worth it to fly down on the 17th or just wait until the morning of the 18th).

You didn't mention which month you were talking about.

But, if you're talking about a room-only reservation, then you can go ahead and book, now. And if you cancel more than 5 days before arrival, they credit your money back to your credit card. (Less than 5 days in advance, they charge you for one night's stay.)

(If you're talking about a room+ticket booking, then you have to cancel 45 days out, to avoid a penalty. But, the penalty is less, $200.)

Might really want to book your room, now. Contemporary does run out of rooms. Sometimes a ways in advance.

 

[ready2vacation]

Can someone verify for me the material that the door is made of - metal or wood? I am going for my MBA graduation trip in December and would like to do some door decoration with a large sign and need to know if magnets or those command hooks would work better.


We recently decorated our room at the Animal Kingdom Lodge for Christmas and the Command Hooks were a godsend for hanging stockings and the wreath. Just curious. Want everyone on our floor to know that I got my MBA!

I don't know the answer to your question...but congrats on your graduation! We were also booked for December to celebrate my MBA graduation, but my DSS (26) is getting married in September so I had to push my graduation to May 2016. Too much planning to do, but sure will hate to go another semester!!

We will be at BLT this year from May 7 - 16. We have changed the resort and offsite/onsite fifty zillion times, but we are "sure" (ha!) that we are sticking here. Can't beat being that close to MK with a 3 year old. I just wish there had been something with an AP or military discount at BLT!

 

[Trekkie]

Can someone verify for me the material that the door is made of - metal or wood?

At least in the tower (only rooms I've stayed in), they're metal.

What kind of metal, I have no clue. (But figure steel is a pretty safe bet.)

 

[Cluelyss]

Can you swim late after park hours( after midnight)? Called and they said pool closes at 11:00 pm at Contemporary. Do they lock the pools or do you have access to swim late hours. We have stayed at Carribean Beach and the main pool closes at 11:00 but you can swim at the quiet pools anytime. Also can you refill mugs 24 hours, and is the counter service available 24 hours here? I have a Tower TPV booked 7 nights after our Disney Cruise, just making sure I made the right resort choice. My hubby and I have 3 teens that are night owls trying to pick the best monorail resort to best fit us. Thanks for the help

I don't know the "official" pool hours, but I can tell you there were people in the pool every night we walked past on our way to our room, including coming back from MNSSHP, which was after midnight.

 

[woodynjessiesmomma]

You didn't mention which month you were talking about. But, if you're talking about a room-only reservation, then you can go ahead and book, now. And if you cancel more than 5 days before arrival, they credit your money back to your credit card. (Less than 5 days in advance, they charge you for one night's stay.) (If you're talking about a room+ticket booking, then you have to cancel 45 days out, to avoid a penalty. But, the penalty is less, $200.) Might really want to book your room, now. Contemporary does run out of rooms. Sometimes a ways in advance.

Oops! Our trip is in September I was planning to book the room and 7 days of tickets unless it's better to book them separately.?. Maybe I will go ahead and book. I will need the park tickets no matter what.
Thank you!

 

[Trekkie]

I was planning to book the room and 7 days of tickets unless it's better to book them separately.?

I can see advantages and disadvantages to either method.

But, whichever way you go, I'd say, book your room now. If you have to cancel, it costs you nothing. (As long as you do it 45 days before.) And I'd really hate to do all the planning, then find out the room I wanted is all booked up.

 

[woodynjessiesmomma]

I can see advantages and disadvantages to either method. But, whichever way you go, I'd say, book your room now. If you have to cancel, it costs you nothing. (As long as you do it 45 days before.) And I'd really hate to do all the planning, then find out the room I wanted is all booked up.

Done! This was just the push I needed to book it. We are booked 9/17-9/19. I hope school follows last year's calendar.

 

[courtneybeth]

At least in the tower (only rooms I've stayed in), they're metal.

What kind of metal, I have no clue. (But figure steel is a pretty safe bet.)

So a pretty good sized magnetic hook or magnet would work?

 

[Lou1982]

Hi,

We'll be at the CR from 2/21 to 3/7 and I want to order some items from abercrobmie and american eagle to be delivered to the resort (were travelling from the uk)

How long with the resort hold a package for you? ideally id like to order asap but i realise the resort wont hold the items for 4 weeks! thanks

 

[Koh1977]

Can you still take a bus to HS (or AK) from the TTC? (Or would you have to go from a resort or another park?) I didn't think the buses stopped at the TTC any more, but someone said they'd seen it elsewhere on the DIS boards so I thought I would double check.

 

[Cluelyss]

Hi, We'll be at the CR from 2/21 to 3/7 and I want to order some items from abercrobmie and american eagle to be delivered to the resort (were travelling from the uk) How long with the resort hold a package for you? ideally id like to order asap but i realise the resort wont hold the items for 4 weeks! thanks

I've always made sure my packages don't arrive more than a week before I do. I'm not sure if there is an "official" length of time they will sold something, but any longer than that and I worry it would get misplaced.

Also, be aware that CR will charge you for package pick up based on the size of the package. See OP for pricing.

Enjoy your stay!!

 

[Leleluvsdis]

Can you still take a bus to HS (or AK) from the TTC? (Or would you have to go from a resort or another park?) I didn't think the buses stopped at the TTC any more, but someone said they'd seen it elsewhere on the DIS boards so I thought I would double check.

they were there a year ago. I thought they were actually encouraging use of them as well.

 

[woodynjessiesmomma]

Ok, I booked and the only option for requests was crib and near or adjoining rooms. I was hoping I could edit after I booked but I haven't found a way. Do I have to call to request an odd room number/high floor?

 

[Koh1977]

Ok, I booked and the only option for requests was crib and near or adjoining rooms. I was hoping I could edit after I booked but I haven't found a way. Do I have to call to request an odd room number/high floor?

There are only a few requests you can make online when you book, a few more when you check-in online at 60 days. If you want a more specific request, you'll need to call and have it added.

 

[woodynjessiesmomma]

There are only a few requests you can make online when you book, a few more when you check-in online at 60 days. If you want a more specific request, you'll need to call and have it added.

Thank you!!!

 

[raider97]

Pricing out different options with and without dining for our December trip. Has free dining been offered at the Contemporary in the past?

Thanks,

Stephanie

 

[AThrillingChase]

New Contemporary Resort merchandise is available!!!! I would love to have one of the coffee mugs.

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/01/contemporary-resort-new-merchandise-at.html#more

This is exciting! I like to get something from all of the deluxe resorts but I was afraid I couldn't at the CR. I have an adorable tunic length sweatshirt from AKL that I wish they would make for all of them! I hope they at least have some shirts coming though. The design is great!

We are doing a split stay and arriving at CR for our first ever stay 2/20 - 2/23 for the Princess half It's so close!!

 

[WDWKOOK]

Yesterday, I finally finished updating and posting the WL/VWL thread. Come on over anytime to the NEW THREAD! I plan on updating this thread a bit after I return from our next stay in April.
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We will be at BLT August 1-10th. Studio, lake view!

Welcome to the thread and I'll add your dates to the log-orail.

Can you swim late after park hours( after midnight)? Called and they said pool closes at 11:00 pm at Contemporary. Do they lock the pools or do you have access to swim late hours. We have stayed at Carribean Beach and the main pool closes at 11:00 but you can swim at the quiet pools anytime. Also can you refill mugs 24 hours, and is the counter service available 24 hours here? I have a Tower TPV booked 7 nights after our Disney Cruise, just making sure I made the right resort choice. My hubby and I have 3 teens that are night owls trying to pick the best monorail resort to best fit us. Thanks for the help

They do post pool hours, however, at CR, they won't kick you out after hours, but they do rope-off the slide.

This thread is awesome!
We are going to WDW and staying with a friend at Bonnett Creek the 19-26th, but I just found out my oldest will be out of school Friday the 18th. CR has always been my dream resort and I really want to do a TPV for a night or two before my friend gets there. From reading this thread, I think I want room 4747 but I wouldn't have known what to request without you guys. I'm only putting in upper floor and odd room number and hoping for the best. If we stay two nights we might go to MK for a partial day, but if it's only one day we'll probably just enjoy the resort. Flights through SW aren't available yet for our dates so I'm hesitating on booking CR until I know for sure how many nights we can stay (based on if it's worth it to fly down on the 17th or just wait until the morning of the 18th). I'm so excited I just had to share and no one here at work understands my excitement

Best not to request a specific room number so your request sounds great. Congratulations!

I don't know the answer to your question...but congrats on your graduation! We were also booked for December to celebrate my MBA graduation, but my DSS (26) is getting married in September so I had to push my graduation to May 2016. Too much planning to do, but sure will hate to go another semester!!

We will be at BLT this year from May 7 - 16. We have changed the resort and offsite/onsite fifty zillion times, but we are "sure" (ha!) that we are sticking here. Can't beat being that close to MK with a 3 year old. I just wish there had been something with an AP or military discount at BLT!

I'll log your dates if you aren't already logged. Never give up with the Military rate. Rooms open all the time and they do place some of them back into the Military rate inventory. I've gotten rooms at the last minute that have been canceled and placed back into the Mil. inventory.

Done! This was just the push I needed to book it. We are booked 9/17-9/19. I hope school follows last year's calendar.

Congratulations and I'll log your dates, too.

Hi,

We'll be at the CR from 2/21 to 3/7 and I want to order some items from abercrobmie and american eagle to be delivered to the resort (were travelling from the uk)

How long with the resort hold a package for you? ideally id like to order asap but i realise the resort wont hold the items for 4 weeks! thanks

Welcome and I'll update your departure date. I found a couple of different answers to your question. One said the Poly told them they'd hold it up to one month and someone else said BC told them up to 5 days. Best to call CR and ask.

Can you still take a bus to HS (or AK) from the TTC? (Or would you have to go from a resort or another park?) I didn't think the buses stopped at the TTC any more, but someone said they'd seen it elsewhere on the DIS boards so I thought I would double check.

Yes, unless they stopped that service in '13 or '14. You can also catch park buses at the MK which is just a short walk from CR.

Pricing out different options with and without dining for our December trip. Has free dining been offered at the Contemporary in the past?

Thanks,

Stephanie

Yes, it has be included in the past. However, with the Deluxe Resorts, it's usually a greater savings to apply a discount to the room rather than opting for FD.

We are doing a split stay and arriving at CR for our first ever stay 2/20 - 2/23 for the Princess half It's so close!!

If you're not already logged, I'll add you. You're going to love CR!