Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[sfbank]

Honestly the breakfast is what we get the most out of the lounge when it comes to food. Quite a few times we are not back for midday but did enjoy a couple of afternoons in the lounge. We enjoy the evening offerings but only to sample as we like trying a couple of different restaurants every year, hitting our regulars like Flying Fish, and grabbing pizza on the Boardwalk. We rarely are in the lounge for cordials and desserts although I will make an exception at the Contemporary for the view!

 

[NightAngelX]

Hi! I have a question about bus transportation. Does the contemporary and BLT share with another resort? From what I've read it sometimes shares with Wilderness Lodge. If it does do they pick up at contemporary 1st? Also are buses always jam packed at park openings and closings?

I ask because my husband takes an ecv and absolutely hates taking buses when they are full. He feels like everyone is staring or thinking negatively about him since he's a bigger guy but also has a disability. He's trying to talk me into Minnie buses for our December trip but those sound expensive and could take up to 60min for an ecv one.
Thanks!

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

Anyone here now? Checking out tomorrow with too much Mike's variety pack. 21+ only, please

 

[rosie49ers80]

We were there last week and the only bus we took was to DHS which shared with Wilderness Lodge. First thing in the morning there was a cast member there at the bus stop and two scooters pulled up to the line after he had everyone line up for the approaching bus. He told them they would have to wait since the large crowd had been there a while but he would call for another bus and they would be the first ones on the next bus.

 

[lovingeire]

Well, just booked a one night stay in a Bay Lake View room to bookend our stay at BC for Wine & Dine. Had wanted to add a day on, but haven't had any luck and got a great rate at CR. DH is excited since it's his favorite! Plus, there are EMH till 11pm at MK that night so we can just walk back to the room. Very excited to be back at our favorite resort, even if it's only for one night!

 

[fiasco32]

Apologies, I tried to use the search function to find the answer to my question, but haven't had any luck.

Can you use the Dining Plan to get room service at the Contemporary Resort?

 

[WIll C]

Apologies, I tried to use the search function to find the answer to my question, but haven't had any luck.

Can you use the Dining Plan to get room service at the Contemporary Resort?

You can but it is 2 table service credits so use it wisely.

 

[disneydreamer781]

Well, just booked a one night stay in a Bay Lake View room to bookend our stay at BC for Wine & Dine. Had wanted to add a day on, but haven't had any luck and got a great rate at CR. DH is excited since it's his favorite! Plus, there are EMH till 11pm at MK that night so we can just walk back to the room. Very excited to be back at our favorite resort, even if it's only for one night!

Nice! Good to see MK Evening EMH back.

 

[AuroraBlue]

Does anyone know if you can buy yo baby in the Fantasia Market? Also does anyone happen to know the price of whole milk and bottled water? Thank you

 

[beccasmom]

C’mon Disney. New rooms (with maybe not too over the top Incredibles theming), totally renovate both pools and the pool bar area, add a Geyser Point-like waterfront dining restaurant, and I will never stay anywhere else. Promise.

I so agree about the pool area and a waterfront eatery a la Geyser Point! That would be incredible and an upgrade that’s long overdue!

 

[zoo2tycoon]

What floors are Club level rooms on? Looking at least expensive Bay Lake View Atrium Club level? Any area to avoid (noise from Chef Mickey)?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

What floors are Club level rooms on? Looking at least expensive Bay Lake View Atrium Club level? Any area to avoid (noise from Chef Mickey)?

CR has two Club Levels - Atrium Club which is on the 12th floor and Tower Club which is on the 14th floor. Atrium Club/12th floor is all standard rooms and is what most people are talking about when they say "CR CL" around message boards and such. Tower Club/14th floor is mostly suites and most of the rooms have to be booked via phone (some suites are bookable on Disney's website). (Sorry if you already know all of that!!)

The "Standard Room - Atrium Club Level" that is on Disney's website will be the cheapest CL option and will be on the 12th floor, facing Bay Lake.

I personally would rather not be on the Chef Mickey's end of the building, but I always feel a bit bad in mentioning this because it's one of those things that's not really that big of a deal. You could be out/about during your whole trip and never hear anything. We just happened to stay at CR a few times when our kids were little/napping and recall the noise drifting up rather clearly so it's just something that has stuck with me.

This map is a little hard to read, but it should help. When I book that room category, I typically request "Away from Chef Mickey's, Example rooms 4810-4824." Although last time I didn't feel strongly enough to even send a request - so it's sort of a tweener for me.



Sorry that was long, but hope it helps. Happy to answer any questions.

 

[zoo2tycoon]

CR has two Club Levels - Atrium Club which is on the 12th floor and Tower Club which is on the 14th floor. Atrium Club/12th floor is all standard rooms and is what most people are talking about when they say "CR CL" around message boards and such. Tower Club/14th floor is mostly suites and most of the rooms have to be booked via phone (some suites are bookable on Disney's website). (Sorry if you already know all of that!!)

The "Standard Room - Atrium Club Level" that is on Disney's website will be the cheapest CL option and will be on the 12th floor, facing Bay Lake.

I personally would rather not be on the Chef Mickey's end of the building, but I always feel a bit bad in mentioning this because it's one of those things that's not really that big of a deal. You could be out/about during your whole trip and never hear anything. We just happened to stay at CR a few times when our kids were little/napping and recall the noise drifting up rather clearly so it's just something that has stuck with me.

This map is a little hard to read, but it should help. When I book that room category, I typically request "Away from Chef Mickey's, Example rooms 4810-4824." Although last time I didn't feel strongly enough to even send a request - so it's sort of a tweener for me.

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Sorry that was long, but hope it helps. Happy to answer any questions.

It was perfect thank you! We want to be away from Chef Mickey’s as it’s my 22 year old son and I . Yes it would be floor 12 Atrium. Thank you!!!!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

It was perfect thank you! We want to be away from Chef Mickey’s as it’s my 22 year old son and I . Yes it would be floor 12 Atrium. Thank you!!!!

Cool! I personally love that view category for CL.... you get the beautiful Bay Lake view from your room and the MK view from the lounge - best of both worlds! Plus without the TPV room cost.

Enjoy your trip.

 

[zoo2tycoon]

Cool! I personally love that view category for CL.... you get the beautiful Bay Lake view from your room and the MK view from the lounge - best of both worlds! Plus without the TPV room cost.

Enjoy your trip.

Switched my reservation from CL Gran Destino to Atrium CL at Contemporary. Probably last mom/son trip. Yes more $$ but worth it! We did TPV (not CL there) 2 years ago and loved walking to MK.

Thanks

 

[blrem]

The flatbreads at Contempo are very good and they usually have several types. We have found the Chicken Alfredo pasta to be pretty good, too. They always have fun, delicious cupcakes! It is definitely worth a monorail ride over to the GF for Gasparilla Grill. Their food is always very fresh and they have some creative offerings. Captain Cook's has good food but, in our experience, it always seems to be very crowded and hectic.

We are at the Contemporary now - please note that Gasparilla Grill at the Grand Floridian takes around 20 minutes to prepare your meal! We thought it was "quick serve" and stopped there wanting a grilled chicken and brie sandwich about 4pm on a Tuesday. After waiting in a line to order we were told it would be 20 minutes and they would bring it to our table. We cancelled our order and left since we didn't plan on that long for quick serve. Captain Cook's and The Contempo Cafe always have our food ready in about 5 minutes.

 

[mom2jcc]

My husband and I are doing a split stay between the Dolphin and Contemporary at the end of October. I surprised him with the Contemporary the last part of our trip as this will be our 25th Anniversary trip and it's always been on our wish list. I have a couple questions. Is there a recommended room request for a lake view room? Is it true guests can go up to California Grill at 4:30 without reservation to get a drink at the bar? We have dinner reservations at The Wave at 5:00 and I thought this would be a nice thing to do before we head to dinner. Lastly, where is a good place to view the fireworks at the resort?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

My husband and I are doing a split stay between the Dolphin and Contemporary at the end of October. I surprised him with the Contemporary the last part of our trip as this will be our 25th Anniversary trip and it's always been on our wish list. I have a couple questions. Is there a recommended room request for a lake view room? Is it true guests can go up to California Grill at 4:30 without reservation to get a drink at the bar? We have dinner reservations at The Wave at 5:00 and I thought this would be a nice thing to do before we head to dinner. Lastly, where is a good place to view the fireworks at the resort?

Sounds like a fun way to celebrate your anniversary to me!

Personally, I’d request an upper floor. If you felt like saying “upper floor, away from Chef Mickeys”, that could work too if you would like to not be on the Chef Mickeys side (I find the noise drifts up and you can occasionally hear it in your room if you are sensitive to noise). Of course, requests are just that, but it never hurts.

Not sure about 4:30pm for the Cali Grill bar - the website lists the hours as 5pm so I ‘thought’ that’s the earliest you can go up to sit at the bar, but maybe someone else knows for sure.

DW and I have arrived at opening several times and had no trouble getting a spot at the bar - it is one of our favorite spots! Personally I’d just stay up there and eat vs The Wave, but that’s just me. Do try to make sure you’re there sometime close to opening just in case they get a rush of people trying to do the same thing (although in my experience it’s usually just been us and a few other couples).

Cali Grill is a good place to watch fireworks - you can get back up to the observation deck with your receipt.

The fourth floor observation deck is also a popular spot.

Have a great trip!

 

[trishadono]

Switched my reservation from CL Gran Destino to Atrium CL at Contemporary. Probably last mom/son trip. Yes more $$ but worth it! We did TPV (not CL there) 2 years ago and loved walking to MK.

Thanks

Enjoy! Our ds22 said he wants a break from disney. Luckily we all 4 were together in May at GF rpc. Leave with a bang right?

My ds still loves cookies and milk and I got smart and stock up during the day so when we get back late they are there in the room.

Yes more $ but for a last trip you made a great choice! Atrium is awesome

 

[Surgie2]

We have two rooms booked at CR (TPV not CL) in January for two nights. On our last stay at Poly, I belonged to TP so made my room requests through them. I didn't renew my membership so is it enough to have my requests noted by calling the Disney reservation line?

I know it's request only - but we'd like connecting rooms, preferably on a higher floor (not sure if the Chef Mickey noise would be an issue??)