Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[dreamseeker9]

Just throwing in another answer to your lunch question...The Wave isn't busy at lunch, but the Sand Bar can get busy and I wouldn't recommend it out of all your options nearby - there are better choices.

You said dad won't be in the parks much, but can he ride a boat? If dad is able to get on the Blue Flag boat, I think a little trip over to FW would be fun. Trail's End serves lunch, and though there's construction going on, WL serves lunch at Whispering Canyon Café. The monorail to Poly or GF was also a great suggestion. Just don't want dad to get cabin fever stuck at CR all the time.

Thanks for the feedback! When we stayed at the Poly, I took my parents over to WL for lunch at Whispering Canyon Cafe, and they really enjoyed exploring a different resort. I've always wanted to go to FW and explore, and we all love boat rides, so that sounds like a win-win idea!

 

[WDWKOOK]

60 days and counting....60 days to lose the 10lbs I am sure to gain back from drinking and eating around the world at wine and food festival !

But, it'll be the best 10 pounds lost and gained

Thanks for the feedback! When we stayed at the Poly, I took my parents over to WL for lunch at Whispering Canyon Cafe, and they really enjoyed exploring a different resort. I've always wanted to go to FW and explore, and we all love boat rides, so that sounds like a win-win idea!

The draft horses and ponies aren't far from Trail's End and the marina

 

[OurLaughingPlace]

Getting ready to jump on Magical Express! In about an hour we should be checking into Contemporary for the first time ever!!! Beyond excited

 

[Mousemommy1]

Getting ready to jump on Magical Express! In about an hour we should be checking into Contemporary for the first time ever!!! Beyond excited

How exciting!!! Enjoy your trip!!

 

[WDWKOOK]

Getting ready to jump on Magical Express! In about an hour we should be checking into Contemporary for the first time ever!!! Beyond excited

LOVE an early arrival! You have the whole day ahead of you! I think you (and I in 18 days), are the last ME stop? Let us know if you're greeted outside - just curious.

I see we're both doing a 3-way split and both BC. I can't recall what you booked at CR, but let us know your first impressions. CR is a magical place and quintessential Disney.

 

[MrsBlovesDisney]

Ok this is going to sound like a silly question......


It has to do with the music which is played at the CR pool area. For years they played the same "music loop" (Sting, Seal, Hootie....amongst other artists - yeah yeah I'm old I get that lol)!! We have it on our iPods here at home and listen to it when we miss our second home. When we were there a few months ago (go twice a year) we noticed the music switched to instrumental music.....just like they play at the BLT pool area (which was under rehab at the time). Was just wondering, since the BLT pool area is back open now, by chance did the music loop switch back to the oldies or is it permanently instrumental? Anyone there now who can take a listen? TIA

 

[WDWKOOK]

Ok this is going to sound like a silly question......


It has to do with the music which is played at the CR pool area. For years they played the same "music loop" (Sting, Seal, Hootie....amongst other artists - yeah yeah I'm old I get that lol)!! We have it on our iPods here at home and listen to it when we miss our second home. When we were there a few months ago (go twice a year) we noticed the music switched to instrumental music.....just like they play at the BLT pool area (which was under rehab at the time). Was just wondering, since the BLT pool area is back open now, by chance did the music loop switch back to the oldies or is it permanently instrumental? Anyone there now who can take a listen? TIA

Not a silly question at all and I've grown to expect hearing that loop anytime I'm at CR. It's so comforting and makes me know I'm there. I know that the manager controls the music from his office, but I don't know what they're playing now, but I will in 18 days. Maybe @OurLaughingPlace will listen a spell and let us know

 

[WDWKOOK]

I thought this sounded like fun and I'll actually be staying at the BC that day so I can walk right over. I didn't RSVP since I'm not registered on FB, but I do plan on attending. Anyone else who might attend?​

 

[MrsBlovesDisney]

Not a silly question at all and I've grown to expect hearing that loop anytime I'm at CR. It's so comforting and makes me know I'm there. I know that the manager controls the music from his office, but I don't know what they're playing now, but I will in 18 days. Maybe @OurLaughingPlace will listen a spell and let us know

Thx WDWKOOK!!

 

[browneyedplanner]

I swear someone posted a toll-free number for Disney...does someone have it handy so I don't have to go through 213 pages of info please?

Thanks!

 

[WDWKOOK]

I swear someone posted a toll-free number for Disney...does someone have it handy so I don't have to go through 213 pages of info please?

Thanks!

Toll-free? Disney doesn't have a toll-free number, but this is the one I posted a while back: (407) W-DISNEY.

 

[browneyedplanner]

Thanks WDWKOOK! I could have sworn someone had a secret toll free number. Maybe it was another board LOL

Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[WDWKOOK]

Thanks WDWKOOK! I could have sworn someone had a secret toll free number. Maybe it was another board LOL

Thanks for the quick reply.

There isn't even a secret one. MANY years ago there was, but not any longer. If you're calling from out of the US, is it a matter that could be handled online via email or chat?

 

[browneyedplanner]

It's ok, my sister will figure out another way. She didn't want to call from work (she works at a hospital).

Thanks anyway!

 

[dansdad]

I swear someone posted a toll-free number for Disney...does someone have it handy so I don't have to go through 213 pages of info please?

Thanks!

Unfortunately, Disney doesn't have ANYTHING that's toll free.

 

[OurLaughingPlace]

How exciting!!! Enjoy your trip!!

Thank you!

LOVE an early arrival! You have the whole day ahead of you! I think you (and I in 18 days), are the last ME stop? Let us know if you're greeted outside - just curious.

I see we're both doing a 3-way split and both BC. I can't recall what you booked at CR, but let us know your first impressions. CR is a magical place and quintessential Disney.

Got on Magical Express at exactly 9:00am. We were the last ones on bus (only 1/2 full) before they pulled away at 9:05am. Arrived at Contemporary first!!! At 9:40am. I didn't know it was even possible to get from airport to Contemporary that quickly. We were dropped off first, followed by the GF and Poly (not sure who was second or third). It was announced that we would be dropped off third, but we were surprised with being dropped off first.
We booked a standard garden wing room. We requested ground floor and near transportation. We received our request - ground floor and really near tunnel leading into main building. Parking lot view. It is so quiet here. HUGE rooms. Fully bottle of complimentary Dasani water, H20 hair spa hair products.
When we arrived, our room wasn't ready, so we left our luggage and hopped on monorail to Poly. We bought mugs (only red, blue, purple handle less mugs there). We toured around the Poly (last year we visited and it was under construction), shopped, then ate lunch at Captain Cooks, followed by Dole Whips at Pineapple Lanai - so good! Then took monorail back around to MK - got pictures in front of MK, got tickets attached at Guest Services, then hopped back on monorail for Contemporary. No issues with monorail other than someone leaning against door and they had to stop for a couple of minutes.
Upon arrival to CR, room still not ready, so went swimming until 2;00pm. Room finally ready so we got our bags delivered and are now relaxing and getting ready to have dinner at Trails End later on tonight. Tomorrow will be EMH at the MK - taking advantage of visiting MK as much as possible while at the CR.
@WDWKOOK you are correct that we are heading to the BC next, followed by PORS. Gotta tell you, we love BC, but these Contemporary rooms are amazing and spacious feeling! DD17 so excited to have her own bed too.
We were not greeted outside. There were a couple of ladies by the valet area, but no one greeting us. However, everyone has been extremely friendly and chatty
So far, things are great!

 

[OurLaughingPlace]

@MrsBlovesDisney and @WDWKOOK
Heard a lot of Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus by the pool (kids playing pool games). I will try to listen tomorrow

 

[MrsBlovesDisney]

@MrsBlovesDisney and @WDWKOOK
Heard a lot of Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus by the pool (kids playing pool games). I will try to listen tomorrow

Much appreciated!! Enjoy your stay!!

 

[WDWKOOK]

Thank you!



Got on Magical Express at exactly 9:00am. We were the last ones on bus (only 1/2 full) before they pulled away at 9:05am. Arrived at Contemporary first!!! At 9:40am. I didn't know it was even possible to get from airport to Contemporary that quickly. We were dropped off first, followed by the GF and Poly (not sure who was second or third). It was announced that we would be dropped off third, but we were surprised with being dropped off first.

We booked a standard garden wing room. We requested ground floor and near transportation. We received our request - ground floor and really near tunnel leading into main building. Parking lot view. It is so quiet here. HUGE rooms. Fully bottle of complimentary Dasani water, H20 hair spa hair products.

When we arrived, our room wasn't ready, so we left our luggage and hopped on monorail to Poly. We bought mugs (only red, blue, purple handle less mugs there). We toured around the Poly (last year we visited and it was under construction), shopped, then ate lunch at Captain Cooks, followed by Dole Whips at Pineapple Lanai - so good! Then took monorail back around to MK - got pictures in front of MK, got tickets attached at Guest Services, then hopped back on monorail for Contemporary. No issues with monorail other than someone leaning against door and they had to stop for a couple of minutes.

Upon arrival to CR, room still not ready, so went swimming until 2;00pm. Room finally ready so we got our bags delivered and are now relaxing and getting ready to have dinner at Trails End later on tonight. Tomorrow will be EMH at the MK - taking advantage of visiting MK as much as possible while at the CR.
@WDWKOOK you are correct that we are heading to the BC next, followed by PORS. Gotta tell you, we love BC, but these Contemporary rooms are amazing and spacious feeling! DD17 so excited to have her own bed too.

We were not greeted outside. There were a couple of ladies by the valet area, but no one greeting us. However, everyone has been extremely friendly and chatty
So far, things are great!

Thanks so much for checking in with us. You got there in record time! So glad you got your requested location and don't forget that "parking lot view" is also a "monorail view"

LOVE TE! Looks like someone's having some fried chicken tonight. They also have a great breakfast buffet with BBQ Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict - the best. It's like The Samoan over at Kona, but AYCE.

It's going to be SOOO hard heading over to BC after Tower Club. I'm sure I won't want to leave, but I'm trying to make this a "trip of firsts" and BC is the last Deluxe I haven't tried. I've never been excited about it and prefer YC's theming, but I felt I needed to mark it off the list. Tower Club wasn't available anyway with my military rate after 9/8 so I have to move on. While you might not want to leave either, it's great being able to walk to Epcot and DHS and I'm sure your DD (same age as mine) loves SAB and B&C.

I hope you continue having a magical stay.

@MrsBlovesDisney and @WDWKOOK
Heard a lot of Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus by the pool (kids playing pool games). I will try to listen tomorrow

That's the pool party music (sigh) so there's still a chance the 90's are alive and well and coming through those hidden speakers in the foliage.

 

[mateojr]

Hey WDWKOOK what do you think about CR because last time I was there it was OK, so maybe you could tell me what good things I could do at the CR. I stayed in a bay view club level room. and Chef Mickey's was OK, so if you have any suggestions about the CR if you do awesome!