Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[princessap]

so with all the poly construction I can't help but lean back toward CL at CR…it was amazing!!!!! if we can't secure BLT with our timeshare then I am pretty sure CR CL it will be!

 

[mickeynut1]

Is it just me, or does this sound appealing?

Hey mickeynut1

A friend is going to CR next week. For some reason, all my friends who use TAs stay at CR They're very excited!

I thought it sounded good, too .

I hope your friends have a great trip and enjoy the CR .

so with all the poly construction I can't help but lean back toward CL at CR…it was amazing!!!!! if we can't secure BLT with our timeshare then I am pretty sure CR CL it will be!

Sounds like a good plan .

 

[AliceIn]

One week from today, we will be frantically scrambling around trying to get ready for our trip! We are arriving in Orlando around 9:30 am, so we booked a Cabana at the pool for the entire day. We have to be on our way to the airport by 3:30 am, so I'm thinking that a relaxing day at the pool with some shade and nice loungers will make for a very relaxing first day. We don't have any park plans thus far, though I'm tempted to run over to Epcot for the evening to stroll around the WS. I'm getting so excited for the trip!

When I get back I'll write up a review of how the cabanas are at the CR pool. I'm hoping it's going to be an awesome day.

 

[mommyrosa2]

One week from today, we will be frantically scrambling around trying to get ready for our trip! We are arriving in Orlando around 9:30 am, so we booked a Cabana at the pool for the entire day. We have to be on our way to the airport by 3:30 am, so I'm thinking that a relaxing day at the pool with some shade and nice loungers will make for a very relaxing first day. We don't have any park plans thus far, though I'm tempted to run over to Epcot for the evening to stroll around the WS. I'm getting so excited for the trip!

When I get back I'll write up a review of how the cabanas are at the CR pool. I'm hoping it's going to be an awesome day.

This will be us on our first day as well. First time at the CR with our girls and we too rented a cabana for the day which is also a first for us. Will be interested in hearing your thoughts on the cabana. Have a great trip!

 

[GreyStr0ke]

When I get back I'll write up a review of how the cabanas are at the CR pool. I'm hoping it's going to be an awesome day.

We had one rented for a day last month and it was great. You'll love it.

 

[wdhinn89]

We had no takers on our extra water, soda, beer so we gave it to the luggage CM's and they were very happy.

We had a great time at Disney. Our room was clean but I had called the first day asking for extra hand towels, shampoo and conditioner since we had four adults in our room. Over an hour later housekeeping showed with body towels and wash cloths (no hand towels) and a bag of shampoos, soaps, conditioners etc. BUT we never received a bottle of anything again from housekeeping. Needless to say, ran out of shampoo and conditioner. We also put the extra towels under the sink they gave us BUT housekeeping took them to use the next day and left us no extras. I noticed they were very stingy on replenishing the coffee too. Good thing only I drink it. We also called maintenance because the toilet room door was sticking and they fixed it immediately while we were at the park and the curtain got stuck too but housekeeping did nothing with it and never went near the curtains again. They left them open and untouched even after my husband climbed on a chair and fixed it. Other than those few things, all was well. We enjoyed our stay and will continue to stay at the Contemporary.

 

[outahere]

Checking into the CR next weekend as part of a split stay. We're staying CL at the BC then moving to an Atrium CL Theme Park view room at the CR. This is our first time at both of those resorts, and we're looking forward to checking out both places. The past couple of years we've been staying at either WL or YC, so staying at CR will be a different experience.

Does anyone know if they are having a CM serve the wine and cordials like they do at YC/BC? We're not big drinkers, but I prefer to pour my own.

I'm going to try to read through most of this very informative thread, but if anyone has any great tips for a WDW veteran but a first-timer at CR I'd love to hear them.

Thanks.

 

[Cloudless Nights]

Just 9 days until the beginning of our trip (at BWV), and 14 days until we check in for the first time at BLT! So excited!

 

[WDWKOOK]

How long are you and DD there?

Ten nights. I would have done a split, but I let DD choose and she thinks non-splits are more relaxing, but maybe I can convince her to split

Is it just me, or does this sound appealing?

I was excited at first, until I read that it includes characters. I wish that Character Dining venues would offer one meal per day sans characters, like lunch.

so with all the poly construction I can't help but lean back toward CL at CR…it was amazing!!!!! if we can't secure BLT with our timeshare then I am pretty sure CR CL it will be!

Sounds like a good plan.

One week from today, we will be frantically scrambling around trying to get ready for our trip! We are arriving in Orlando around 9:30 am, so we booked a Cabana at the pool for the entire day. We have to be on our way to the airport by 3:30 am, so I'm thinking that a relaxing day at the pool with some shade and nice loungers will make for a very relaxing first day. We don't have any park plans thus far, though I'm tempted to run over to Epcot for the evening to stroll around the WS. I'm getting so excited for the trip!

When I get back I'll write up a review of how the cabanas are at the CR pool. I'm hoping it's going to be an awesome day.

Have you considered booking a cabana for the half-day? It could be close to noon before you could enjoy the cabana so a half-day rental might make more sense. It would be almost half the price and would start at 3. The all-day rental starts at 10, but you'd probably miss out on 2-3 hours of that.

We had no takers on our extra water, soda, beer so we gave it to the luggage CM's and they were very happy.

We had a great time at Disney. Our room was clean but I had called the first day asking for extra hand towels, shampoo and conditioner since we had four adults in our room. Over an hour later housekeeping showed with body towels and wash cloths (no hand towels) and a bag of shampoos, soaps, conditioners etc. BUT we never received a bottle of anything again from housekeeping. Needless to say, ran out of shampoo and conditioner. We also put the extra towels under the sink they gave us BUT housekeeping took them to use the next day and left us no extras. I noticed they were very stingy on replenishing the coffee too. Good thing only I drink it. We also called maintenance because the toilet room door was sticking and they fixed it immediately while we were at the park and the curtain got stuck too but housekeeping did nothing with it and never went near the curtains again. They left them open and untouched even after my husband climbed on a chair and fixed it. Other than those few things, all was well. We enjoyed our stay and will continue to stay at the Contemporary.

Thank you for posting about your stay. Sounds like a room check would have been a good idea before you got into your room. Toiletries should be replenished without asking, and we had too few towels, too. There should be one set of everything based on the max. occupancy of the room, but this isn't always the case.

Checking into the CR next weekend as part of a split stay. We're staying CL at the BC then moving to an Atrium CL Theme Park view room at the CR. This is our first time at both of those resorts, and we're looking forward to checking out both places. The past couple of years we've been staying at either WL or YC, so staying at CR will be a different experience.

Does anyone know if they are having a CM serve the wine and cordials like they do at YC/BC? We're not big drinkers, but I prefer to pour my own.

I'm going to try to read through most of this very informative thread, but if anyone has any great tips for a WDW veteran but a first-timer at CR I'd love to hear them.

Thanks.

As far as I know, YC was the beta tester for this. We were one of the first guests to try it out last year and DH loved it and I didn't. I have heard rumors that at some point, all CLs may be doing this, but as of now, I believe only YC is doing it.

Just 9 days until the beginning of our trip (at BWV), and 14 days until we check in for the first time at BLT! So excited!

Yippee for BLT! Did you request a rehabbed BWV room? They are still working on rehabbing all the villas, but many are done.

 

[AliceIn]

Have you considered booking a cabana for the half-day? It could be close to noon before you could enjoy the cabana so a half-day rental might make more sense. It would be almost half the price and would start at 3. The all-day rental starts at 10, but you'd probably miss out on 2-3 hours of that.

I thought about doing a half day, but we would have nowhere to go if our room weren't ready, and we'll be too wiped out to do much. (Think waking at 2:30 am to leave the house by 3:30). We know we'll miss the first hour or so, but we want to have a place to relax right away upon arrival. Our flight lands at 9:15, and I figure we'll be off the plane by 9:30. I've got a rental car for me and the carry-on. My kids want to ride the ME, so I'll likely get to the resort quite a bit earlier than my husband and kids will.

 

[mickeynut1]

One week from today, we will be frantically scrambling around trying to get ready for our trip! We are arriving in Orlando around 9:30 am, so we booked a Cabana at the pool for the entire day. We have to be on our way to the airport by 3:30 am, so I'm thinking that a relaxing day at the pool with some shade and nice loungers will make for a very relaxing first day. We don't have any park plans thus far, though I'm tempted to run over to Epcot for the evening to stroll around the WS. I'm getting so excited for the trip!

When I get back I'll write up a review of how the cabanas are at the CR pool. I'm hoping it's going to be an awesome day.

Sounds like a great way to start your trip .

We had a great time at Disney. Our room was clean but I had called the first day asking for extra hand towels, shampoo and conditioner since we had four adults in our room. Over an hour later housekeeping showed with body towels and wash cloths (no hand towels) and a bag of shampoos, soaps, conditioners etc. BUT we never received a bottle of anything again from housekeeping. Needless to say, ran out of shampoo and conditioner. We also put the extra towels under the sink they gave us BUT housekeeping took them to use the next day and left us no extras. I noticed they were very stingy on replenishing the coffee too. Good thing only I drink it. We also called maintenance because the toilet room door was sticking and they fixed it immediately while we were at the park and the curtain got stuck too but housekeeping did nothing with it and never went near the curtains again. They left them open and untouched even after my husband climbed on a chair and fixed it. Other than those few things, all was well. We enjoyed our stay and will continue to stay at the Contemporary.

Sorry about the minor housekeeping issues, but glad you had a great trip overall .

Checking into the CR next weekend as part of a split stay. We're staying CL at the BC then moving to an Atrium CL Theme Park view room at the CR. This is our first time at both of those resorts, and we're looking forward to checking out both places. The past couple of years we've been staying at either WL or YC, so staying at CR will be a different experience.

Splitting between an MK resort and Epcot resort is the best of both worlds . Have a great trip!

Just 9 days until the beginning of our trip (at BWV), and 14 days until we check in for the first time at BLT! So excited!

Ten nights. I would have done a split, but I let DD choose and she thinks non-splits are more relaxing, but maybe I can convince her to split

Good luck on the split. I do agree with your DD that staying in one place is more relaxing, but I also think 10 nights is plenty of time for a split as having 5 nights each at 2 resorts is enough time to enjoy each one .

 

[solana131]

Hi everyone! I hopped over here from the WL thread because we have just rebooked. The construction rumors scared me and I just don't want to chance it. Our first CR stay will be 11/11/15-11/17/15 in the Garden Wing. My DS8 and DIS BFF DMGeurts will be sharing a room (her first time at CR too)!

So I have a strange question.....looking at the resort maps and garden wing layouts I have found on TouringPlans and other places....it looks as though the end rooms (6123, 6124, 6107, 6108, 5150 & 5151) would have to be a different layout than the rest. They are kinda turned on their side with the entrances on the side of the room instead of the back. Has anyone stayed in an end room in the GW? Are they different layouts? Or is my mind just playing tricks on me? Really want to request 6123, and yes, I know my chances of getting that exact room as slim....but it's worth a try However, if I lose floorplan space, it isn't worth it. They look smaller....more square shaped than rectangle. Am I wrong?

Other than that, we are very excited to cross another resort off our list. And can I just say.....the food looks AMAZING! I specifically can't wait to try The Wave for breakfast

 

[WDWKOOK]

I thought about doing a half day, but we would have nowhere to go if our room weren't ready, and we'll be too wiped out to do much. (Think waking at 2:30 am to leave the house by 3:30). We know we'll miss the first hour or so, but we want to have a place to relax right away upon arrival. Our flight lands at 9:15, and I figure we'll be off the plane by 9:30. I've got a rental car for me and the carry-on. My kids want to ride the ME, so I'll likely get to the resort quite a bit earlier than my husband and kids will.

I see, I didn't realize you weren't doing ME. You'll get there well before your kids and I think that's a great plan just in case your room isn't ready and seeing how early you have to get up. Did you note on OCI that your preference is to have a room ASAP Vs. location requests? That might help to get you in early and you can ask again at check-in if you'd prefer first-available, but with the cabana, I think you're all set. Also, there is a shower in the bathroom next to the pool, if you should need it.

Hi everyone! I hopped over here from the WL thread because we have just rebooked. The construction rumors scared me and I just don't want to chance it. Our first CR stay will be 11/11/15-11/17/15 in the Garden Wing. My DS8 and DIS BFF DMGeurts will be sharing a room (her first time at CR too)!

So I have a strange question.....looking at the resort maps and garden wing layouts I have found on TouringPlans and other places....it looks as though the end rooms (6123, 6124, 6107, 6108, 5150 & 5151) would have to be a different layout than the rest. They are kinda turned on their side with the entrances on the side of the room instead of the back. Has anyone stayed in an end room in the GW? Are they different layouts? Or is my mind just playing tricks on me? Really want to request 6123, and yes, I know my chances of getting that exact room as slim....but it's worth a try However, if I lose floorplan space, it isn't worth it. They look smaller....more square shaped than rectangle. Am I wrong?

Other than that, we are very excited to cross another resort off our list. And can I just say.....the food looks AMAZING! I specifically can't wait to try The Wave for breakfast

Welcome! I'll add your dates to the Log. We love The Wave's breakfast buffet, so many great choices so we like to schedule it for a midmorning breakfast, like a brunch.

I don't know if I can fully answer your room question. When I was last there taking photos, I found some canal and Bay Lake-facing rooms that I thought seemed perfect. They had amazing views and seemed to have an extra window on the side. However, looking at my notes, only some of the rooms you mention overlap with my notes:

6107 Directly faces the canal.

6108 Directly faces the canal and has the extra window on the side that faces Bay Lake.

These are on the ground floor and 6208/6308 and 6207/6307 are above them. Though I love the Bay Lake facing rooms, I thought these rooms were very intriguing seeing that they seem to have an extra side window (but, they aren't Deluxe rooms). I've never seen photos of these rooms inside, but these might be the room-type you're describing. I took photos of some of these rooms to remind me that I loved their location and uniqueness:

GARDEN WING CANAL-FACING ROOMS WITH SIDE WINDOW:










VIEW:

 

[cheshirecollector]

I'm hoping to go back to the Contemporary next year for the first time in more than 20 years. I have a quick question: what type of music do they play in the public areas there? I vaguely remember movie songs.

 

[solana131]

Yes KOOK! Those are the ones! And on the maps they look square vs rectangle (at least 5150 & 5151 do).....and with the hallway running in between the rooms, the door to the room must come in at the side of the room. And with an extra window.....hmmmm, they have to have a different layout. Just odd that there is no mention or photos of these rooms anywhere! I have searched every phrase I can think of...including just "Contemporary 6107".

I'm kinda hoping we get one of them so I can put an end to the speculation.....admit it, now you are just as curious as me

I honestly don't see a bad view at any of the garden wing garden view rooms on TP's room finder map. So I will be happy with anything. Just curious

 

[CJLove79]

Hey everybody, I plan on renting one of those Pontoon boats at the Contemporary. I have no experience whatsoever in driving a boat but I think it would be cool to be captain of a small boat at Disney World. LOL. Are those Pontoon boats easy to maneuver & drive? How fast do they go? Can you drive to Seven Seas Lagoon, stop the boat at a spot where you won't interfere with other boats, to take pics of the Magic Kingdom from the water? Is it like driving a car? Any tips will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Chereya]

Hello all! Just joining this thread for the first time and I'll have to go back and start reading from the beginning!

Very excited to have just booked BLT as part of our big April 2016 trip! We'll start off at Universal for 3 nights, then move to BWV for a Sun-Fri stay, take a short detour up to Savannah for the weekend, then back to WDW for 3 nights at BLT! So much has changed since our last WDW trip over 10 years ago - pre-kids! I need to get myself back up to speed on all of the tips and tricks in my planning! Super excited to introduce my kids to WDW for the first time! They've been to Disneyland twice as it's much closer for us living on the West coast.

We've booked a 1BR Lake view, high floor request. We were going to go with Standard view but I got "upsold" on the lake view by the DVC owner we are renting points from, lol!

Now I just have to plan and wait patiently...

 

[constanze]

Hello all! My DS is graduating from High School next week I converted my children as Disney fans from a very young age...so all four of us are heading to Disneyworld and staying at the CR for the first time August 4-11th. I'm hoping my favorite place on earth will dull the pain I'm feeling with him getting ready to leave the nest.

 

[rxtiger]

Hello all! My DS is graduating from High School next week I converted my children as Disney fans from a very young age...so all four of us are heading to Disneyworld and staying at the CR for the first time August 4-11th. I'm hoping my favorite place on earth will dull the pain I'm feeling with him getting ready to leave the nest.

Same here, our one and only DS just graduated and we are heading to the CR in a couple of weeks. We are hoping that he will continue to take family vacations with us to WDW.

 

[constanze]

My son promises he'll keep going to WDW with us...I'll hang on to that so I don't cry