Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[WDWKOOK]

Here are the screen captures of the new and improved OCI Room Location Request drop-down menus in the "My Reservations" section of MDX:

 

[WDWKOOK]

Saw this in yesterday's AllEars Newsletter. Two-hour FREE delivery to BELL SERVICES for Prime members!

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[Liberator]

I just called the reservation line and spoke to a very friendly and helpful CM. I asked about rates for several dates, just for calculating. I was specifically asking for 14th floor King Rooms. The price I was given is about 40$ lower than a BLV Atrium CL room, after tax. I repeated the price just to be sure I got her right, and she agreed that it was the right price.

Is that possible??? I thought these rooms were more expensive than Atrium CL rooms...strange.

 

[WDWKOOK]

I just called the reservation line and spoke to a very friendly and helpful CM. I asked about rates for several dates, just for calculating. I was specifically asking for 14th floor King Rooms. The price I was given is about 40$ lower than a BLV Atrium CL room, after tax. I repeated the price just to be sure I got her right, and she agreed that it was the right price.

Is that possible??? I thought these rooms were more expensive than Atrium CL rooms...strange.

That can't be correct. The Tower Club Standard Rooms are about $30 - $40 more per night than an Atrium Club Standard View room. Also, you can't book a king room. The two queen and the king rooms are the same price and by-request only when booking a Standard Club Level room.

The booking for the 14th floor is called a "Standard Room - Club Level." Someone must have confused a "Standard View" room on the 12th floor (which is a BLV) with a Standard Club Level room on the 14th.

 

[Liberator]

That can't be correct. The Tower Club Standard Rooms are about $30 - $40 more per night than an Atrium Club Standard View room. Also, you can't book a king room. The two queen and the king rooms are the same price and by-request only when booking a Standard Club Level room.

The booking for the 14th floor is called a "Standard Room - Club Level." Someone must have confused a "Standard View" room on the 12th floor (which is a BLV) with a Standard Club Level room on the 14th.

I also thought that can not be correct. I did not know that King Rooms are not a seperate booking category, but the CM did not say anything negative when I asked for a King Room. I imagined you can boom either King or 2 Queens and when booking 2 Queens BLV/MKV is request only, but obiously I was wrong

I checked the homepage with the same dates if she maybe gave me a price for a Standard Room on Atrium CL - but no, her price was about 40 $ lower, after tax. Something must be wrong here , maybe I will call again


Edit: I found my mistake! I checked the wrong dates after the call for comapring...oh my.

 

[WDWKOOK]

I also thought that can not be correct. I did not know that King Rooms are not a seperate booking category, but the CM did not say anything negative when I asked for a King Room. I imagined you can boom either King or 2 Queens and when booking 2 Queens BLV/MKV is request only, but obiously I was wrong

I checked the homepage with the same dates if she maybe gave me a price for a Standard Room on Atrium CL - but no, her price was about 40 $ lower, after tax. Something must be wrong here , maybe I will call again


Edit: I found my mistake! I checked the wrong dates after the call for comapring...oh my.

I'm glad you figured it out. A day or two ago I posted a long post on the CL thread HERE specifically about Atrium Club Vs. Tower Club. That post might provide a bit more info. for you.

 

[KurtC]

Are you guys sure? Last week I booked: "Standard Room‑King ‑ Club Level" for late next year. I had to call in to do it but it didn't seem to be an issue

 

[WDWKOOK]

Are you guys sure? Last week I booked: "Standard Room‑King ‑ Club Level" for late next year. I had to call in to do it but it didn't seem to be an issue

Now, I'm definitely not sure! I booked Tower Club last month, so your booking is more recent. My booking (for one person) reads, "Standard Room - Club Level." When I requested King, she said she would make a note of it, and it doesn't appear on my confirmation. So I (wrongly) assumed beds were by-request, just like the view. But, it must have been that Kings were sold-out for my dates next month.

Obviously, it is an actual booking since your confirmation proves it. Oddly, you'd think Queen would also be bookable as those would be needed for two guests who don't want to sleep together or 3 + guests. Strange that mine indicates neither King nor Queen, maybe because it's for one?. Thanks for correcting my incorrect assumption, @KurtC.

 

[WDWKOOK]

The exterior of Disney's Contemporary Resort is currently undergoing cleaning and painting. Starting Friday, Aug. 5, the 4th floor observation deck will be closed to all Guest traffic for 3 to 4 weeks.
Exterior painting will begin on this side of the building. Guests will still be able to walk to the neighboring Bay Lake Tower. Additionally, the exterior staircase will also be accessible, but only for emergency exiting purposes.

~OTPN​

 

[Leafsgirl36]

Now, I'm definitely not sure! I booked Tower Club last month, so your booking is more recent. My booking (for one person) reads, "Standard Room - Club Level." When I requested King, she said she would make a note of it, and it doesn't appear on my confirmation. So I (wrongly) assumed beds were by-request, just like the view. But, it must have been that Kings were sold-out for my dates next month.

Obviously, it is an actual booking since your confirmation proves it. Oddly, you'd think Queen would also be bookable as those would be needed for two guests who don't want to sleep together or 3 + guests. Strange that mine indicates neither King nor Queen, maybe because it's for one?. Thanks for correcting my incorrect assumption, @KurtC.

When we booked a couple of years ago, we booked Standard Room‑King ‑ Club Level, it was an actual room and not a request.

 

[WDWKOOK]

I purchased this cute monorail fleece throw (and more fun Mickey luggage). I haven't yet received it so I can't comment beyond it being great since it features one of my favorite attractions - the monorail! The Disney Store online is having a 25% off sale and free shipping, (sale ends today), so that's a better discount than I can get in person when I'm there next month.

 

[WDWKOOK]

When we booked a couple of years ago, we booked Standard Room‑King ‑ Club Level, it was an actual room and not a request.

It's definitely bookable, you're right. So it must have just been sold-out when I booked. It must be a similar booking to the Deluxe GF RPC room. I booked that as well and requested a king and was told that I would be in a queen, even though my confirmation reads "Main Bldg. - Deluxe Room - Club Level." She also said I could request the king, but like the Tower Club, my confirmation doesn't have it so I assume I'm in a queen. I'm really just thrilled to be staying on the Tower Club level so it really doesn't matter.

 

[Mom2Elliot]

We have been enjoying a 6 night stay at the Contemporary after 3 days at AKL. We like AKL a lot, but CR has it beat! From complimentary bottle of water, the vanity items, the much much bigger bathroom and closet space, plus complimentary frozen grapes delivered poolside? AKL can't compare! Of course, the walk to the MK has to be the best part. I do hope they upgrade the pool at some point though, it is lacking in comparison to the pools at AKL and other resorts. On the plus side, we easily got seats by the pool at CR but not at AKL

 

[skuttle]

We are checking in to the CR-TPV in early October. I just did online check in and requested a high floor and odd number room. I really do not want to be near Chef mickey's. Should I submit an additional request? If so, how? Or is it really not that big of a deal.

 

[WDWKOOK]

We have been enjoying a 6 night stay at the Contemporary after 3 days at AKL. We like AKL a lot, but CR has it beat! From complimentary bottle of water, the vanity items, the much much bigger bathroom and closet space, plus complimentary frozen grapes delivered poolside? AKL can't compare! Of course, the walk to the MK has to be the best part. I do hope they upgrade the pool at some point though, it is lacking in comparison to the pools at AKL and other resorts. On the plus side, we easily got seats by the pool at CR but not at AKL

Thank you for posting your comparison of AKL with CR. It's great that they're still offering those special amenities (for free) and have even added free poolside delivered snacks. This still seems to be the only resort that's doing this and I'm curious if they're beta testing this, perhaps to someday add on a resort fee? I'll be sure to ask about it when I'm there next month. Enjoy the rest of your stay!

We are checking in to the CR-TPV in early October. I just did online check in and requested a high floor and odd number room. I really do not want to be near Chef mickey's. Should I submit an additional request? If so, how? Or is it really not that big of a deal.

Many say they don't find it a big deal, but I'm not one of those guests. I'm staying Tower Club next month so it's not an issue since those rooms only go from the north end to mid-Tower and have a wall mid-Tower. However, I always call to have "far from Chef Mickeys" or "north end, close to BLT" added to my reservation.

One visit, we switched from another resort after a couple of days and I was just thrilled to get a Tower Room so I didn't complain. But, we were practically above CM (12th floor) and the early morning table-setting and late-night clean-up and "Celebrate Mickey" song every hour was very annoying to me, but not really to DD and DH. The music does seem like it's at a lower volume than in the past, but I would still call Disney Reservations (unless you went through a TA) and have it added to your reservation. If you're staying CL, just email the IPO.

 

[skuttle]

Many say they don't find it a big deal, but I'm not one of those guests. I'm staying Tower Club next month so it's not an issue since those rooms only go from the north end to mid-Tower and have a wall mid-Tower. However, I always call to have "far from Chef Mickeys" or "north end, close to BLT" added to my reservation.

One visit, we switched from another resort after a couple of days and I was just thrilled to get a Tower Room so I didn't complain. But, we were practically above CM (12th floor) and the early morning table-setting and late-night clean-up and "Celebrate Mickey" song every hour was very annoying to me, but not really to DD and DH. The music does seem like it's at a lower volume than in the past, but I would still call Disney Reservations (unless you went through a TA) and have it added to your reservation. If you're staying CL, just email the IPO.

Thanks! A friend of mine is a disney travel agent so I let her book so she can get credit for it (even though I don't need a travel agent after so many trips!). We are only staying three nights, and one morning DH and I are taking one for the team and bringing our boys to Chef Mickeys for breakfast since we'll be right there. I might just take my chances and see how it goes for such a short trip.

 

[MushuHill]

I am booked for my 1st stay at BLT theme park view in April. It is the same week as the Star Wars marathon. I read that the monorail will be running starting at 2:30 AM for runners. Should I be worried that I will be able to hear it while I'm sleeping?

 

[AaronInWI]

I am booked for my 1st stay at BLT theme park view in April. It is the same week as the Star Wars marathon. I read that the monorail will be running starting at 2:30 AM for runners. Should I be worried that I will be able to hear it while I'm sleeping?

I would be very surprised if you could hear the monorail (indicated by the arrow below) from your room due to its distance from BLT. And if you can hear anything, it'll probably just be a "whoosh", certainly not enough to wake you up.

 

[WDWKOOK]

I am booked for my 1st stay at BLT theme park view in April. It is the same week as the Star Wars marathon. I read that the monorail will be running starting at 2:30 AM for runners. Should I be worried that I will be able to hear it while I'm sleeping?

@AaronInWI is right, you can't hear the monorail from BLT. However, you can hear it a bit from some of the Tower rooms at CR, but you have nothing to worry about at all at BLT, @MushuHill.

Enjoy your first BLT stay!

 

[Grand Admiral]

I would be surprised if you could hear the monorail standing outside on a balcony.