Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[browneyedplanner]

6 more sleeps until we check in!!! I cannot wait (I don't want too many people in my real world knowing because it's a surprise for the kids and I don't want it to get ruined lol)

EEEEEEEK!

 

[ownedby3]

6 more sleeps until we check in!!! I cannot wait (I don't want too many people in my real world knowing because it's a surprise for the kids and I don't want it to get ruined lol)

EEEEEEEK!

We have 8 more sleeps and I just told my girls this past Sunday! They are SOOOO excited (4 and 6 year olds)!!

 

[ownedby3]

Last question of the day, if you are staying at the Contemporary can you use the pool at BLT?

 

[Cluelyss]

Where is Fresh Express? I'm going next week and can check.

It's a new room service option.

 

[Cluelyss]

Last question of the day, if you are staying at the Contemporary can you use the pool at BLT?

No, it's for BLT guests only. But I believe the reverse is true (BLT guests can use the CR pool).

 

[Cluelyss]

Does anyone know if they allow kids to share the buffet at Wave? I would say probably not but worth a shot LOL!

Kids under 3 could eat off your plate if you ordered the buffet. For kids 3+ there is a child's priced buffet option ($14.99 vs $21.99, per allears)

 

[browneyedplanner]

We have 8 more sleeps and I just told my girls this past Sunday! They are SOOOO excited (4 and 6 year olds)!!

So exciting! My boys are 4 and 7 and they will literally freak out when we show up at the hotel! I can't wait to see their little faces

 

[trishadono]

We're staying at BLT for 2 nights before our 4 night stay at BWV. We likely won't arrive until 6pmish on our first night, we're spending the day at Kennedy Space Center before we check in. How likely are we to be able to walk up and eat dinner at The Wave? or any other MK resort restaurant? We'll have had breakfast in the car, lunch at KSC and we'll be needing a decent dinner. Or is Contempo Cafe a really good QS for dinner?

You can book a dining reservation last minute from the app. Sometimes dd and I will decide last minute to eat in a restaurant. So once you know the arrival time (based on your departure and travel time) try that. You can see all dining available at the time you want. Its easy to get to WL by boat or GF and poly by mono.

I do like Contempo Café too. If its warm there is a different menu at the pool in case you want to sit outside.

Have Fun!

 

[stitchfan18]

We are staying in a garden wing room next month, and have a couple questions:
1-We requested ground floor/ balcony during online check in. I know the garden wing doesn't have balconies, so do you think the request emphasizes we really want a separate outdoor space? It's noted on our reservation that we would like to have a patio as well. Would you change our online check in request to anything else or leave it? We really don't care about room location as long as it's ground floor. Any other tips to getting a ground floor room?

2- where is the best place to watch wishes? I was thinking the 4th floor observation area, but I remember reading about the monorail progressive meal that would close that area down some nights? Is there another good place where music is piped in?

Thanks!

 

[wdwnut61]

30 more days and we'll be back at our happy place

Magic bands shipped today

 

[blessedby3]

We are staying in a garden wing room next month, and have a couple questions:
1-We requested ground floor/ balcony during online check in. I know the garden wing doesn't have balconies, so do you think the request emphasizes we really want a separate outdoor space? It's noted on our reservation that we would like to have a patio as well. Would you change our online check in request to anything else or leave it? We really don't care about room location as long as it's ground floor. Any other tips to getting a ground floor room?

2- where is the best place to watch wishes? I was thinking the 4th floor observation area, but I remember reading about the monorail progressive meal that would close that area down some nights? Is there another good place where music is piped in?

Thanks!

I booked a Garden Wing room as well for our trip in May. I am wanting ground floor for the patio also. I will be watching for any replies

 

[melana]

cabana question at BLT pool. is this available? If so does availabilty go quick? Also would you find it odd if a party of 1 booked one? I am thinking of doing this in October on my solo trip. I am thinking of doing a pool day/afternoon.

 

[trishadono]

cabana question at BLT pool. is this available? If so does availabilty go quick? Also would you find it odd if a party of 1 booked one? I am thinking of doing this in October on my solo trip. I am thinking of doing a pool day/afternoon.

I was chatting with another dis'er that was going to be at gf when I was at bc. She booked one for herself on a day her DH had to work.

I popped over to meet/say hello. She really enjoyed it. She liked having her privacy and was glad she booked it.

 

[Quellman]

Just popping in to say we had an amazing stay at Bay Lake Tower! I think we're going to stay there again next year!

We were in the one bedroom standard view suite. The suite was gorgeous - beautifully decorated and the theming was subtle but lovely. My kids LOVED the slide at the pool even though we had a bit of a chilly week. And being able to walk to the Magic Kingdom was so nice. No buses or monorail to wait for!

At first we thought we'd want to try a different resort each year, but it would be really tough to beat our experience at BLT!

We pretty much only stay at BLT, though in the themepark view. Convince is key for us. Monorail, walking to Magic Kingdom, and fireworks at night.

No, it's for BLT guests only. But I believe the reverse is true (BLT guests can use the CR pool).

Correct the Bay Lake Pool is for Bay Lake guests only. The Contemporary pool is for use by guests of both Bay Lake and Contemporary.

cabana question at BLT pool. is this available? If so does availabilty go quick? Also would you find it odd if a party of 1 booked one? I am thinking of doing this in October on my solo trip. I am thinking of doing a pool day/afternoon.

Bay Lake Tower Pool does not have cabanas. They are available at the contemporary pool. If you want to do it, nothing stopping you. A nice shaded area, some snacks, what isn't to like!

 

[Ava]

Are there towels and life jackets available by the BLT pool? I see that there are life jackets by the CR pool, but don't see any mention of towels in the posts about either pool.

 

[stitchfan18]

Are there towels and life jackets available by the BLT pool? I see that there are life jackets by the CR pool, but don't see any mention of towels in the posts about either pool.

There were both towels and life jackets at the BLT pool in November.

 

[dan40]

Are there any notable restaurants in the Bay Lake Towers part of the Contemporary that are worth making a reservation for?

 

[NS8VN]

There are zero restaurants in Bay Lake Tower, notable or otherwise. There is only the Top of the World lounge which is exclusive to DVC members only.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Are there any notable restaurants in the Bay Lake Towers part of the Contemporary that are worth making a reservation for?

No, all of the restaurants are in the main tower building. There is the Top of the World lounge at BLT but its only for DVC members.

 

[tgarre06]

30 more days and we'll be back at our happy place

Magic bands shipped today

Love how you referred to it as your happy place! That is what Disney is to our family!