Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[GADisneyDad14]

Hello All
I was just looking at the things to do at the CR for our May trip and the Electrical Water Pageant came up. I had never heard of it. Is it worth making time for? How long is it?
Thank you in advance

If you have a room that faces Bay Lake and you happen to be in the room, you'll be experiencing EWP whether you want to or not. That sucker is LOUD and the sound carries very well across the water/towards the tower.

Love the EWP - cheesy but classic Disney and (for me) a connection to a childhood memory.

Not saying we'd rush back to see it if we were out, but if we're around - you bet we'll watch.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I'm staying at CR for the first time in August. I've heard that the AC units use motion sensors to turn on. Is this true and if so what do people do to keep the AC on at night?

Unless they have changed in the last year, I rank Poly and CR resort room thermostats as just about the best out there. I think there is some sort of sensor to it, but it's not like the newer style ones that are far more restrictive/sensitive. You can get a Poly and CR room ICE COLD in my experience. I know someday they'll update these rooms/HVAC, but for now these are my fav rooms on property for temp control.

 

[ellbell]

Unless they have changed in the last year, I rank Poly and CR resort room thermostats as just about the best out there. I think there is some sort of sensor to it, but it's not like the newer style ones that are far more restrictive/sensitive. You can get a Poly and CR room ICE COLD in my experience. I know someday they'll update these rooms/HVAC, but for now these are my fav rooms on property for temp control.

Thanks for this. I read on touring plans that it was the motion sensor kind and started to worry because it will be hot as Hades end of August.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Thanks for this. I read on touring plans that it was the motion sensor kind and started to worry because it will be hot as Hades end of August.

Yeah, especially when the sun is setting to the west facing the TPV rooms (if you have one). Hot, hot, hot! I’ve had a few early Sept stays in a CR TPV room and you get those late afternoons without a cloud in the Sky and the sun just won’t go away. Not great TPV balcony time!

I should note just in case, my comments apply to CR, I’m not sure what they have at BLT for thermostats.

 

[veronica13]

Just a little more info. It generally starts around 9 PM (unless HEA is scheduled for 10 PM, in which case it’ll start after HEA ends) over at Ploy and goes Poly-GF-FW-WL-CR-MK. It generally gets to CR about a little after 10 PM.

Thank you

 

[veronica13]

If you have a room that faces Bay Lake and you happen to be in the room, you'll be experiencing EWP whether you want to or not. That sucker is LOUD and the sound carries very well across the water/towards the tower.

Love the EWP - cheesy but classic Disney and (for me) a connection to a childhood memory.

Not saying we'd rush back to see it if we were out, but if we're around - you bet we'll watch.

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Just watched - Remided me of the MSEP. I Loved MSEP growing up - can’t wait to watch it with my girls.

 

[leannak]

I can't seem to find an answer to this... how tall do kids need to be to use the slide at BLT?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I can't seem to find an answer to this... how tall do kids need to be to use the slide at BLT?

I haven’t been to BLT, but unless it’s different than other resorts (which I assume is unlikely) there are no height requirements on WDW resort slides.

 

[klacey1]

I'll be staying at BLT for my bachelorette party in May! I stayed at CR last year with my fiance and was surprised at how much I loved the resort. Cannot wait to stay there again!!

 

[love2go2disney2]

My Husband surprised our family with a trip to WDW in July, and we are staying at CR!! This has been a dream of mine, for a long time! I am usually the one planning trips. But he surprised yesterday, with a week at WDW!! Can not wait.

 

[Cluelyss]

I haven’t been to BLT, but unless it’s different than other resorts (which I assume is unlikely) there are no height requirements on WDW resort slides.

I don’t recall a minimum at BLT (or anywhere, for that matter) just make sure the child can swim or is wearing a life vest (or you’re there to catch them) as the water may be over their head at the bottom of the slide. Can’t recall the exact depth, but my youngest could not touch right at the bottom.

 

[Sarahraegraham]

Can anyone tell me about the twin size sleeper chairs at BLT? Wondering how comfortable it is for an adult.

 

[ErinsMommy]

Someone please refresh my recollection - we booked an "agency exclusive" and the reservation says "Atrium Club Standard View". I thought there was only 2 views - Bay Lake or Theme Park?

 

[ksromack]

Someone please refresh my recollection - we booked an "agency exclusive" and the reservation says "Atrium Club Standard View". I thought there was only 2 views - Bay Lake or Theme Park?

I cant speak to what a standard view is but Atrium club is club level.

 

[dansdad]

Someone please refresh my recollection - we booked an "agency exclusive" and the reservation says "Atrium Club Standard View". I thought there was only 2 views - Bay Lake or Theme Park?

There are 2 categories for Atrium Club, Standard and Theme Park View. Standard Views have views of Bay Lake.

 

[ErinsMommy]

There are 2 categories for Atrium Club, Standard and Theme Park View. Standard Views have views of Bay Lake.

Awesome, thank you

 

[Gryhndmom]

Can anyone tell me about the twin size sleeper chairs at BLT? Wondering how comfortable it is for an adult.

DH tried it and said it wasn’t bad...he is about 6’2” tall and was fine. Must caveat this with as an airline pilot he sleeps in a lot of different hotels/beds .

 

[Deb & Bill]

Can anyone tell me about the twin size sleeper chairs at BLT? Wondering how comfortable it is for an adult.

My 6'2" son preferred the chair to the sofa. But he's as skinny as he is tall.

 

[Deb & Bill]

I don’t recall a minimum at BLT (or anywhere, for that matter) just make sure the child can swim or is wearing a life vest (or you’re there to catch them) as the water may be over their head at the bottom of the slide. Can’t recall the exact depth, but my youngest could not touch right at the bottom.

I don't think the life guards will let you stand at the bottom of the slide to catch kids. They'll need to be able to swim or move to the side of the bottom of the slide.

 

[DisneyPandaBear]

just booked deluxe garden room for April. Are the only perks the extra space you are paying for? First time it’s ever been available for our stay.