Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[MinMou]

I read that since the CR is a convention hotel, that all deliveries are handled by the business office, and that they are only available during the week. In that case, since we are arriving on a Saturday, we would have to wait until Monday to get any items we have sent to the hotel.

Is that correct, or did I overlook something? ( I am hoping I didn't ask this before!)
I am trying to decide whether to take Magic Express or a car service to our hotel, and a car service will let us stop at a store. If we aren't going to see anything we have delivered for 2 days, I am thinking we need to shop on the way, at least for a few days.

 

[melana]

how comfortable is the pull out sofa bed at BLT in the studios? There is a possibility my niece and sister will join me and I was just curious at the comfort level of those since that is where they would sleep. thanks!!

 

[KurtC]

I read that since the CR is a convention hotel, that all deliveries are handled by the business office, and that they are only available during the week. In that case, since we are arriving on a Saturday, we would have to wait until Monday to get any items we have sent to the hotel.

Is that correct, or did I overlook something? ( I am hoping I didn't ask this before!)
I am trying to decide whether to take Magic Express or a car service to our hotel, and a car service will let us stop at a store. If we aren't going to see anything we have delivered for 2 days, I am thinking we need to shop on the way, at least for a few days.

From what I heard (our first CR stay is coming up in November!), if you SHIP something, like from Amazon, it goes through the convention center which is only available during the week. But if you have something delivered, like from Garden Grocer, it goes to the Bell Desk. Hopefully someone else can confirm for sure.

 

[Andrwh1]

Hello! We are planning a trip this year with our 2 and 5 year olds and trying to decide between the Contemporary and the Art of Animation. The main reason we're considering AoA is to have separate sleeping areas for the kiddos. We could only do a standard room at Contemporary but I wondered if we could put a pack n play in the sink/shower part of the bathroom. Does anyone know if it would fit? From the room layout diagram I think it would but not sure how accurate of a scale those diagrams are. I'd love to be able to walk back and forth to MK for naps but we'd really like to be able to have separation for sleeping so I'm torn!

 

[vrajewski10513]

Idk if anyone here can answer my question, or if I should ask on a DVC board.... we're looking into renting a two bedroom DVC villa at BLT. I've been watching different you tube video tours of the villa and it seems some show two Queen beds in the second room and others show a queen and a pull out sofa. Can anyone tell me if the DVC rooms have one or the other? Or is it just luck of the draw which one you end up with??

 

[Dr Gunnie]

We have a reservation for a Garden Wing - Standard Room for our trip in March and we are now able to make our requests on the on-line check-in webpage. Any recommendations from anyone? The only thing I'm thinking is maybe requesting to be close to transportation, but didn't know if there was any secret to the Garden Wing as far as rooms since we've never stayed there before.

Thanks in advance!

 

[NS8VN]

Idk if anyone here can answer my question, or if I should ask on a DVC board.... we're looking into renting a two bedroom DVC villa at BLT. I've been watching different you tube video tours of the villa and it seems some show two Queen beds in the second room and others show a queen and a pull out sofa. Can anyone tell me if the DVC rooms have one or the other? Or is it just luck of the draw which one you end up with??

The two queen beds is called a Dedicated 2-bedroom, which is exactly that. The one you see with the pull out sofa is called a Lock-Off 2-bedroom and is a studio connected to a 1-bedroom. The lockoff also has a small kitchenette area and a separate door that you can use to get in to it, as it is just a studio room. These are separate booking options, you will see 2-bedroom and 2-bedroom lockoff listed.

 

[vrajewski10513]

The two queen beds is called a Dedicated 2-bedroom, which is exactly that. The one you see with the pull out sofa is called a Lock-Off 2-bedroom and is a studio connected to a 1-bedroom. The lockoff also has a small kitchenette area and a separate door that you can use to get in to it, as it is just a studio room. These are separate booking options, you will see 2-bedroom and 2-bedroom lockoff listed.

Thank you! We are renting points so I just emailed the rep we're working with to see if that's something we're able to get. We have three couples so having three beds would be ideal so nobody gets stuck on a pull out couch

 

[FoodieFriend]

Thank you! We are renting points so I just emailed the rep we're working with to see if that's something we're able to get. We have three couples so having three beds would be ideal so nobody gets stuck on a pull out couch

Just FYI, I've spend 10+ nights on the sofa bed in BLT & it's very comfortable. My friend spent the same stay on the single pull out chair sleeper & he said it was great!

 

[vrajewski10513]

Just FYI, I've spend 10+ nights on the sofa bed in BLT & it's very comfortable. My friend spent the same stay on the single pull out chair sleeper & he said it was great!

I'd do it if I have to, but I'd definitely rather have an actual bed if it's possible lol

 

[blessedby3]

Hello! We are planning a trip this year with our 2 and 5 year olds and trying to decide between the Contemporary and the Art of Animation. The main reason we're considering AoA is to have separate sleeping areas for the kiddos. We could only do a standard room at Contemporary but I wondered if we could put a pack n play in the sink/shower part of the bathroom. Does anyone know if it would fit? From the room layout diagram I think it would but not sure how accurate of a scale those diagrams are. I'd love to be able to walk back and forth to MK for naps but we'd really like to be able to have separation for sleeping so I'm torn!

I would be interested to know this as well. I will be traveling with my 22 month old granddaughter who is not a great sleeper. We really want to stay a few nights at the CR so we are probably giving up good sleep to do that I was hoping there would be somewhere out of the way to put her

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I would be interested to know this as well. I will be traveling with my 22 month old granddaughter who is not a great sleeper. We really want to stay a few nights at the CR so we are probably giving up good sleep to do that I was hoping there would be somewhere out of the way to put her

So, I'm going to say yes, a pack-n-play would fit in the bathroom... BUT - it would make the bathroom pretty useless for anyone else. Your baby may be in there asleep but it's gong to be a PITA to brush your teeth and go to the bathroom.

When we've travelled with our 2-year old, we just put the pack-n-play in the room and adjust our behavior accordingly. Stay quiet, keep the lights low, etc. It's a minor sacrifice to keep everyone asleep and well rested, which is critical at that age!

My DS is a light sleeper but we find with the commotion and stimulation of Disney she usually sleeps pretty well (once she actually goes to sleep).

Good luck!

 

[kabbie]

Once you get on the bus, what is the travel time to Hollywood Studios? I see that the early ADR bus starts to run 7:00-7:15am daily - Does that mean that it would still be running at 7:30am?

 

[Cluelyss]

We have a reservation for a Garden Wing - Standard Room for our trip in March and we are now able to make our requests on the on-line check-in webpage. Any recommendations from anyone? The only thing I'm thinking is maybe requesting to be close to transportation, but didn't know if there was any secret to the Garden Wing as far as rooms since we've never stayed there before.

Thanks in advance!

If outdoor space is a priority, request ground floor. The 2nd and 3rd floor rooms do not have balconies.

 

[Cluelyss]

Once you get on the bus, what is the travel time to Hollywood Studios? I see that the early ADR bus starts to run 7:00-7:15am daily - Does that mean that it would still be running at 7:30am?

The busses run about every 20 minutes. That's also about the travel time to HS.

 

[blessedby3]

What are the request choices for Garden Wing rooms for online check in? How far in advance do you get to check in online?

 

[Andrwh1]

So, I'm going to say yes, a pack-n-play would fit in the bathroom... BUT - it would make the bathroom pretty useless for anyone else. Your baby may be in there asleep but it's gong to be a PITA to brush your teeth and go to the bathroom.

When we've travelled with our 2-year old, we just put the pack-n-play in the room and adjust our behavior accordingly. Stay quiet, keep the lights low, etc. It's a minor sacrifice to keep everyone asleep and well rested, which is critical at that age!

My DS is a light sleeper but we find with the commotion and stimulation of Disney she usually sleeps pretty well (once she actually goes to sleep).

Good luck!

Thank you for the info!!

 

[RipperSB]

From what I heard (our first CR stay is coming up in November!), if you SHIP something, like from Amazon, it goes through the convention center which is only available during the week. But if you have something delivered, like from Garden Grocer, it goes to the Bell Desk. Hopefully someone else can confirm for sure.

Confirmed, just as you described, items SHIPPED go to the Convention Centre but items DELIVERED (Garden Grocer, items purchased in the parks, etc.) go to the resort.

 

[blessedby3]

Are there plates/bowls/cups provided in standard rooms? I know there is a mini fridge and coffee maker, but wondered if they provide paper products for us to have for breakfast and snacks.

 

[trishadono]

This is the 1br TPV villa. Entryway
Detail of the bench seating:

Detail of the bench/footstool: