Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[mommyrosa2]

There are 2 at the main pool too. When we had one a few weeks ago we got to choose if we wanted one by the quiet pool or the main pool once we checked in. Of the 4 cabanas, only two were in operation that day and the one we didn't choose was never used.

Good to know, thank you.

If I don't get one by the quiet pool, I'll survive but not going to lie and say that it wouldn't be nice if I did . Hurry up August!!!

 

[Cluelyss]

There were 2 different sized rooms at poly. The older buildings like Fuji are smaller that the newer buildings like Tahiti. The larger roomed buildings are now all converted to DVC so now you can only get the older/smaller rooms which are pretty similar to CR's.

We had the small room first then we got a bigger one next. After that I researched and made sure to get the bigger rooms. Now you have to book the dvc studio for more space.

I'm glad you mentioned this, because I was thinking our CR room was at least as big as our Poly room, if not bigger! (we were in Fiji on our last Poly stay, which makes sense now!)

 

[mickeynut1]

If anyone gets pictures of the pool (while open)..... I'm hoping someone can catch my son Derek who is one of the lifeguards there on the Disney College Program in a picture!! He rarely sends us pictures and never of him in "uniform". Thank You ahead of time if you can get his picture!!

I can't help with getting a pic, but wanted to say I hope your son is enjoying the College program .

We stayed at the poly two years ago and those rooms are definitely bigger then the CR rooms. There are five of us so the room felt small at CR (but not small enough to keep us from staying there again) we loved it!!

I'm glad the room size won't prevent you from staying at the CR again since you really enjoyed your stay .

There were 2 different sized rooms at poly. The older buildings like Fuji are smaller that the newer buildings like Tahiti. The larger roomed buildings are now all converted to DVC so now you can only get the older/smaller rooms which are pretty similar to CR's.

We had the small room first then we got a bigger one next. After that I researched and made sure to get the bigger rooms. Now you have to book the dvc studio for more space.

Thanks for posting this information . I knew the rooms in one or two of the longhouses were larger and that some were being converted to DVC, but I wasn't sure which ones they were.

 

[DizNee Luver]

I can't help with getting a pic, but wanted to say I hope your son is enjoying the College program .

He is, this is his 3rd time doing it!!

 

[Gryhndmom]

Congrats...sending happy pixie dust your way !

Happy Cinco De Mayo day to everyone ! Here in San Antonio we are mourning our Spurs devastating first round loss to the clippers ! Perhaps a trip to CR would make me feel better

 

[mickeynut1]

He is, this is his 3rd time doing it!!

Good for him!! .

Happy Cinco De Mayo day to everyone ! Here in San Antonio we are mourning our Spurs devastating first round loss to the clippers ! Perhaps a trip to CR would make me feel better

Right back 'atcha .

I'm sorry about your Spurs . I really thought they'd take the series. I think a trip to the CR is a great idea .

 

[Daisytiff]

Hi everyone

Considering booking at contemporary, but I don't do elevators, I got stuck in one once and have a fear. Is it worth it for me? Is there any staircases that aren't locked? And does anyone know what floor the deluxe studios are on because that's all that's available the week I need.

 

[dansdad]

Hi everyone

Considering booking at contemporary, but I don't do elevators, I got stuck in one once and have a fear. Is it worth it for me? Is there any staircases that aren't locked? And does anyone know what floor the deluxe studios are on because that's all that's available the week I need.

What about a room in the Garden Wing? No elevators there and you're still at the Contemporary.

 

[Daisytiff]

What about a room in the Garden Wing? No elevators there and you're still at the Contemporary.

Is the garden wing where deluxe studios are? Because that's all that's available for my dates

 

[dansdad]

Is the garden wing where deluxe studios are? Because that's all that's available for my dates

No, sorry. Those are in Bay Lake Tower.

 

[AliceIn]

Well, I see that you are staying CL. We did not, and we very much missed it!!! That was part of our frustration, as we had become used to CL. We agreed that we will do CL next time.

That being said, one of the most annoying things about the CR was the dang elevators. There are 5 elevators and they are incredibly slooooooow! I think it's because of the volume of people using them but OMG, when you have a screaming baby and you just want to get to your room....ugh!

We liked that there was a QS place there but it could really use more variety. We were over that menu after a couple of days and often took the monorail to other resorts to eat.

The lobby is so busy, which we knew, but it just really takes away from the ability to come to your resort and feel relaxed. You just feel right in the middle of it all still, which is good and bad. We prefer the relaxed feel of the WL or YC.

Now, the room size was awesome!! We had a full size crib in there and had plenty of room to move around, but there was not a lot of drawer space.

The pool was nice and not too crowded. We would have liked if the Sand Bar was open later though. It was annoying to have to go up to the 4th floor for a beer to bring down to the pool...thus, using the dreaded elevators again.

We despise Chef Mickeys so we didn't eat there. We did eat at the Wave, and that was good. We had lunch one day.

Having the EWP outside our window was nice, but beware, it is very loud. We had white noise going loudly and still heard that thing loud and clear.

Being able to walk to MK is the epic awesomeness of this resort!! My DH even walked to MK on several mornings just to get Starbucks and bring it back...it's nice being that close.

Hmmm...I'm sure there is more....I'm still sleepy, lol. We are overall glad we stayed there and can check it off the list but I don't know that we will stay the again anytime soon. Mostly because we have a quest to stay at every resort, but if we were to repeat, it would be WL or YC or even POFQ!

Thank you for the info. I hear you on the elevators. Sometimes there is a long wait, and I remember experiencing this at the CR. We had similar issues on Disney Cruise Line. At the end of a long day, it is hard waiting. Thanks for the info about the pool. I'll make sure we bring enough beverages to the pool to avoid trips back in.

I am really excited to try club level at the CR!

 

[rcraw45425]

Not familiar with a deluxe studio but the studios are all DVC in Bay Lake Tower.

 

[DisneyParkFan]

My MagicBands arrived today! The vacation is real and it is on!

 

[Scott MC]

And I believe today is my "Less than 100 days!" marker.

 

[DisneyParkFan]

And I believe today is my "Less than 100 days!" marker.

Congratulations!

 

[mommyrosa2]

And I believe today is my "Less than 100 days!" marker.

We're right there with you Scott...cannot wait!!!

 

[mickeynut1]

My MagicBands arrived today! The vacation is real and it is on!

And I believe today is my "Less than 100 days!" marker.

We're right there with you Scott...cannot wait!!!

 

[msmith1026]

Hi everyone! We are staying in the Garden Wing (Garden View) 8/26-9/6, this will be our first stay at the Contemporary. We were originally staying at the Poly, but switched when the room only discount for late summer came out. Our daughter will be turning 9 while we are there, and she had really wanted to stay at the Contemporary, so she's so excited her wish came true!

 

[rcraw45425]

With our youngest's graduation on the 23rd our stay from the 24th-28th is coming quickly now! And then once we arrive it will speed by in the blink of an eye. Hoping for moderate temps but the way way it's warmed up here in GA the past couple of days I'm afraid that we're going to bake!

 

[mommyrosa2]

With our youngest's graduation on the 23rd our stay from the 24th-28th is coming quickly now! And then once we arrive it will speed by in the blink of an eye. Hoping for moderate temps but the way way it's warmed up here in GA the past couple of days I'm afraid that we're going to bake!

I just have to say that after the lousy LONG winter we've had here in Massachusetts, I don't think I'm ever going to complain again about being too warm anywhere even when I know we'll be roasting in Disney in August . Congrats on your youngest's graduation and enjoy your trip!!