Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[jinkies04]

We will be there at the same time....maybe all us thread buddies should get together for drinks etc. be fun to post a picture to the thread !

That would be fun!

 

[Love_the_Mouse]

Do the 2 bedroom suites at BLT have washers and dryers inside the suites?

 

[WDWKOOK]

yes...AKL (1st time) from 8/2 > 8/6 then BLT (our 4th stay) 1 bedroom villa from 8/6 > 8/14. Will def check in whenever I can. From what I hear about the heat and the increased crowds, I have a feeling I'll be spending a lot of time at the resort LOL

funny about the ferry boat, I just assumed they parked them at the TTC at the end of the night? Unless it was off getting some maintenance. Great shot regardless!!

Every evening the monorails and boats return to the "barn," then they dispatch in the morning. It's magical seeing them without guests on them slowly chugging past BLT and CR.

Do the 2 bedroom suites at BLT have washers and dryers inside the suites?

Welcome to the DIS and the CR/BLT thread, @Love_the_Mouse!

All of the villas have washers and dryers with the exception of the Studio. Just so there's no confusion, the "suites" are located in the Garden Wing and 14th floor Tower at the Contemporary and those do not have a washer/dryer in them.

The first two pages of this thread has more information about CR and BLT and there are chapter hyperlinks in POST 1. Let us know if you have more questions

 

[JinxedSydney]

I have eons to go (see the sad ticker below), but we will be making our first trek to the BLT in 2018, my brother's home resort. So far, we're up to 10 adults, 5 kids and a couple of two room suites.

 

[lovegrumpy]

Checking in Aug 3rd and can't wait. My youngest has asked to stay at BLT since we seen it beeing built.

 

[AaronInWI]

I have eons to go (see the sad ticker below), but we will be making our first trek to the BLT in 2018, my brother's home resort. So far, we're up to 10 adults, 5 kids and a couple of two room suites.

Whoa, you're going to need all that time just to plan a trip with so many people! And just think of it this way, after the ball drops in NYC to mark the end of 2016, you'll be able to say "when we go to Disney World NEXT YEAR..." (I know the pain of long waits between trips. It's the little things that get us through it.)

 

[WDWKOOK]

From 4/15:





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[OurLaughingPlace]

From 4/15:

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Your pictures are beautiful! We are staying at CR in 19 days (for the first time). I am even more excited after looking at your pictures. We are staying Garden Wing, so I think we are close to the pools? We spend lots of time in the pool, and this view looks gorgeous! Thanks for sharing

 

[WDWKOOK]

I have eons to go (see the sad ticker below), but we will be making our first trek to the BLT in 2018, my brother's home resort. So far, we're up to 10 adults, 5 kids and a couple of two room suites.

So far?! What a grand gathering! That's a great reunion to look forward to.

Checking in Aug 3rd and can't wait. My youngest has asked to stay at BLT since we seen it beeing built.

Your trip is almost here! Here's something for your youngest:

 

[WDWKOOK]

Your pictures are beautiful! We are staying at CR in 19 days (for the first time). I am even more excited after looking at your pictures. We are staying Garden Wing, so I think we are close to the pools? We spend lots of time in the pool, and this view looks gorgeous! Thanks for sharing

The Garden Wing is pictured in the middle photo POST 4198. It's as close as you can get to the pools!

Couple more GW/pool photos from 4/15 for you:



Garden Wing in background:

 

[OurLaughingPlace]

The Garden Wing is pictured in the middle photo POST 4198. It's as close as you can get to the pools!

Couple more GW/pool photos from 4/15 for you:

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Garden Wing in background:
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LOVE THESE! We like to walk early in the morning, so we obviously will have some gorgeous views. We never thought we'd be able to afford a CR stay, but the GW rooms were very affordable. Planning on taking advantage of walking to the MK and just hanging around the resort pool. Getting so excited as it's getting so close. Appreciate all of the advice you've put in this thread. It's really appreciated by us CR first timers!

 

[shb5007]

Hey everyone! I am planning a "surprise engagement trip" for my girlfriend for December. It is for 3 nights at Disney. I am thinking about 1 night at the Contemporary (engagement night after Christmas Party)...and then 2 nights at Port Orleans French Quarter. The best rate I can find for the Tower (Bay Lake View) is $520.69 with taxes and fees. Is this about as low as I will find?

 

[Cluelyss]

Hey everyone! I am planning a "surprise engagement trip" for my girlfriend for December. It is for 3 nights at Disney. I am thinking about 1 night at the Contemporary (engagement night after Christmas Party)...and then 2 nights at Port Orleans French Quarter. The best rate I can find for the Tower (Bay Lake View) is $520.69 with taxes and fees. Is this about as low as I will find?

Room discounts for December have come out the first week of August in the past, so you may find something a little cheaper in the coming days. But if that's the room / view you have your heart set on, I'd book it now and apply a discount later if/when it comes out. And congrats!!

 

[JinxedSydney]

Whoa, you're going to need all that time just to plan a trip with so many people! And just think of it this way, after the ball drops in NYC to mark the end of 2016, you'll be able to say "when we go to Disney World NEXT YEAR..." (I know the pain of long waits between trips. It's the little things that get us through it.)

I'm looking forward to the planning! Before, the DD's were always too young to help with restaurant picks. Now, it'll be a blast to have them help!

So far?! What a grand gathering! That's a great reunion to look forward to.

Yeah...so far. But the plane tickets cost more than the WDW tickets and room. Ought to be a great time, though! Looking forward to the Hoop-Dee-Doo again!

 

[Gryhndmom]

Saw a picture where it looks like the beach area a poly is being replaced with rock/gravel. Is this happening at all of the beaches since the alligator attack ?

 

[dansdad]

Saw a picture where it looks like the beach area a poly is being replaced with rock/gravel. Is this happening at all of the beaches since the alligator attack ?

There's been no announcement. But they've done that at GF and are starting to do the Poly.

 

[Cluelyss]

Saw a picture where it looks like the beach area a poly is being replaced with rock/gravel. Is this happening at all of the beaches since the alligator attack ?

It's not the entire beach, just a nice buffer to keep people out of the water.

 

[teddygurl28]

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lovely photo! can i ask what time this was at? my 2 year old is an early riser, so id love to try and be out to see this ( i know we cant guarantee it but it can give me something to look forward to being up when i don't want to be!)

 

[MarkE83]

Howdy all...
is 407-824-2955 the best number to call for adding dining to the private/specialty cruises? I called a few times yesterday and again today, but nobody answered. I've left a voicemail, but as its an international phone number, I'm not holding my breath waiting for them to call me back...

Muchas gracias!

 

[WDWKOOK]

Hey everyone! I am planning a "surprise engagement trip" for my girlfriend for December. It is for 3 nights at Disney. I am thinking about 1 night at the Contemporary (engagement night after Christmas Party)...and then 2 nights at Port Orleans French Quarter. The best rate I can find for the Tower (Bay Lake View) is $520.69 with taxes and fees. Is this about as low as I will find?

@shb5007, congratulations on your upcoming engagement!

I've never paid rack rate at WDW nor any other resort or hotel. Between general public offers, travel site offers like Expedia, etc..., travel agency magical deals, military rates, FL resident rates, etc... you should be able to find something better than rack rate. THIS SITE shows historic discounts and posts current WDW deals.

lovely photo! can i ask what time this was at? my 2 year old is an early riser, so id love to try and be out to see this ( i know we cant guarantee it but it can give me something to look forward to being up when i don't want to be!)

I'm sorry, but I can't recall the exact time, but perhaps it was around 0630-0730? I'm sorry that I can't recall, but you could ask any boat captain and they will tell you the times that the boats and ferries come out of the boat barn and over to the resorts and TTC.

Howdy all...
is 407-824-2955 the best number to call for adding dining to the private/specialty cruises? I called a few times yesterday and again today, but nobody answered. I've left a voicemail, but as its an international phone number, I'm not holding my breath waiting for them to call me back...

Muchas gracias!

I think it would be easiest for you to just call the main Disney Reservation and Help line and they will connect you to whomever can best help you: (407) W-DISNEY. Buena suerte.