Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[andyman8]

Yep, it’s open.

Thank you!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Thank you!

I should add, the only small bit of uncertainty I encountered while there (opening week) was what time it opened. There was a scroll on the resort TV channel saying the walkway would open at 8:30am (not sure if it is still there). We used it one morning before 8:30, and another morning I drove out of BLT around the same time and it didn’t look like the temp check tent (which is set up just before the recently completed permanent security structure) was staffed yet and a line of guests had formed. There seemed to be some confusion if you asked BLT CMs about what time it opened, perhaps not surprisingly.

Long way of saying YMMV with exactly when it opens in the AM.

 

[rj9555]

I donno, but don’t ask any questions and go enjoy!!!

Last summer I reserved a Garden Wing room at a steeply discounted convention rate, and I when I went to check in, I was given a tower room (lake view) instead. CM said nothing about me getting an upgrade. he just gave me the room number and said I was on the 5th flloor. It was quite weird, but I wasn't going to complain.

 

[Sarahraegraham]

So, we booked garden wing garden view and I just got my room assignment -- they're putting us in a 2 bedroom at BLT. Is there something going on with the garden wing because that's an insane upgrade.

We booked a GW king room and checked in on Wednesday. Got our room, and a few hours later we were told of the water outage and offered to move. They tried to put us in a BLT studio but we needed more room, so we also ended up in a BLT 2-br lake view, complimentary. Never would have stayed there otherwise. It felt huge lol. Enjoy!

 

[Llama mama]

Can you mobile order at the Sand Bar?
Is there servers walking around the pool to take food orders like SAB?

 

[Llama mama]

Are some items still grab and go at the Contempo Cafe or is it 100% mobile order?

 

[Sarahraegraham]

Are some items still grab and go at the Contempo Cafe or is it 100% mobile order?

100% mobile. You can get grab and go items in the gift shop (ice cream, donuts, drinks, that kind of thing)

 

[disneyfan150]

Sorry about the stupid question , but I have not stayed at CR since 1974. At what point would the walkway from CR to MK be closed? We are belly up RD peeps. I was wondering where we wait for the walkway to open.

 

[trishadono]

Has anyone who has been in the last week or two gone to Epcot via bus at opening? What was your experience? We are debating what time to head there. We have ECVs also, so we are doubly confused as to how it will work since the social distancing lines have been added.

I have a CR trip soon. You can take the bus from CR OR ride your ECV to MK and take a bus to 1st to arrive YC, BC, BWI then go in Epcot from there. My thinking is few people will be leaving and the buses will be less crowded.

However, weather always comes into play. Rain or extreme heat that day will make this a less preferred way.

Dd and I often try different ways to get places. It’s kinda fun to mix it up.

 

[Mr. Baloo]

Would you all think it is better to walk to MK, or take the monorail? Not worried about the steps, just keeping it easy, low stress.

Thanks

 

[kristidiaz1]

We took the walkway yesterday and it was amazing! Quick easy walk, no one waiting at all at either temperature check or security. We breezed through everything and in about 10 min we were scanning our MB. Haven't taken the monorail yet, but couldn't ask for anything more as far as the walkway goes.

 

[Chris Ehlers]

Does anyone Know if the Grills out by the BLT pools are Gas or Charcoal?

 

[acebatonfan]

Would you all think it is better to walk to MK, or take the monorail? Not worried about the steps, just keeping it easy, low stress.

Thanks

Definitely walk. The monorail goes MK--CR--Poly--TTC--GF--MK, so it's not a direct stop to the MK. The walk was maybe 10-15 minutes max at a chill pace, bag check was a walk-up last time I went. It was so nice when the park closed and just being able to slowly walk back to the resort and not have to fight to get a bus/monorail back, especially now that everything is being limited due to social distancing. If you're also staying at BLT it is a little bit less of backtracking, since you need to go to the CR to get the monorail instead of going to the BLT lobby and walking out to the walkway.

 

[dreynolds1982]

So, we booked garden wing garden view and I just got my room assignment -- they're putting us in a 2 bedroom at BLT. Is there something going on with the garden wing because that's an insane upgrade.

We have a GW/GV room for Aug.4-5. Based on reports I'm now fully expecting to not be in the Garden wing ha. What kind of view did you get at BLT? I was kinda looking forward to the quiet and serenity of GW but wouldn't look an upgrade gift horse in the mouth!

 

[doleddanielle]

Hi, all! I've booked a room at CR for a late September stay, but I keep flip-flopping between TPV and Lake View but I know I definitely want to stay in the main tower. I apologize if this was asked before, but is there any benefit to TPV right now without any nighttime spectacular, such as fireworks or the EWP? They're so similar in price because of the AP discount, but I can't decide which would be the better pick at the moment. It'll be our first time staying there!

 

[Dave006]

Well a Bay Lake view is nice if you like to watch the sun rise over the lake or look down at the pool activities. A TPV is nice for sitting on the balcony and watching the sun go down or looking at the MK or the Poly, and GF across the Seven Seas Lagoon.

Note: under normal operation the EWP also goes by on Bay Lake so it can be seen from either side of the CR tower.

Dave

 

[doleddanielle]

Well a Bay Lake view is nice if you like to watch the sun rise over the lake or look down at the pool activities. A TPV is nice for sitting on the balcony and watching the sun go down or looking at the MK or the Poly, and GF across the Seven Seas Lagoon.

Note: under normal operation the EWP also goes by on Bay Lake so it can be seen from either side of the CR tower.

Dave

Ohh okay great, thank you for the insight!! Had no idea about that fact about the EWP. This will be a more relaxed trip so the appeal of walking to MK is awesome and from the sound of it, the sights of the TPV across the lagoon seem to be better than that of the lake view.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Does anyone Know if the Grills out by the BLT pools are Gas or Charcoal?

I thought they were currently closed up and not in use.

 

[Chris Ehlers]

I thought they were currently closed up and not in use.

I havent seen anything stating this hence why i asked We wanted to do some burgers and dogs and eat and drink by the pool after our 2 AK days since they close @ 6

 

[DisneyJacket]

Staying at the CR at the end of Sept. Was inquiring if the Monorail to EPCOT was open. Saw a post on 7/15 that it was not, but have been told by a CM that it was. Curious what those who have been there recently have experienced?