Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[trishadono]

We were there Wednesday to Sunday morning. Both the the resort and parks were quieter on the weekdays vs weekend.

The only issue we had with the buses was getting to HS. Everybody is going early to get a boarding pass vs the other parks people arrive different times. We were at Poly for breakfast and there were so many people waiting we used uber instead.

1/2 the time we were only ones on the bus. Out of the 5 days only once did we have 6 boarding groups the max at HS at 8pm park close.

We walked to MK Sat and Sun. We got to MK around 8:40 Saturday and rode tons in the morning. Sunday we got to security on the path at 8am. They did temp check at 8:15 and we walked 1/2 way to MK and held there until 8:23. Then they walked us to turn styles arriving 8:28. At 8:30 they let us in and the rides were open. We did SDMT, 3 SM, buzz, and pirates and left park at 10am.

Pools had plenty of seating and bullseye pool often was empty.

The elevator midday never was an issue. There were short waits after 6pm. Sometimes in the morning too. Overall not an issue.

We ate at CG 1st night. Thursday was breakfast at CM’s, lunch at Epcot in the QS in Mexico with outdoor seating by the water. That night we went back to Epcot and had booth items for dinner.

Friday breakfast at Kona then QS at HS backlot express. That night when we went back we had the cheese plate and steak puff at Baseline tap house, That is walk up and was better than we expected. That night I mobile ordered a cupcake from CC at CR.

Sat we did cosmos rays early lunch. We stopped at Enchanted Rose on the way back to MK at 4p. Then after leaving park we stopped and changed and went to Tambu at Poly. We got bothflatbreads and best I have ever had. The seafood one was so good. Chucks of seafood. Dd had a lapu lapu. I mobile ordered a Aloha cupcake from Capt Cooks to take back to our room.

We felt we needed to plan each meal. Not being able to park hop changed things, However in the end we felt we did a good job and tried some new things, but got some favorites too.

oh waiting for Epcot at 11 was boring so we went to DS and shopped. We bused to BC and walked in from there around 1p.

After trying the deluxe suite at CSR and a 1 br at RR which are both new the CR really felt dated. However we have lots of memories of these rooms and always enjoy our castle view so we enjoyed it anyways, My next trip I would like to do GF if it opens as planned. We shall see!

 

[jemtx]

It was open yesterday when we were there with our 4 year old godson

Thank you.

 

[trishadono]

I posted pix of flatbreads on poly but you may like to see them too.

Also my Aloha cupcake mobile ordered at Cap Cooks.
‘When you only a mono ride away from the other resorts it feels like you are staying at them all.

 

[Ahabart]

I posted pix of flatbreads on poly but you may like to see them too.

Also my Aloha cupcake mobile ordered at Cap Cooks.
‘When you only a mono ride away from the other resorts it feels like you are staying at them all.
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Thanks for the photos and information! Can you tell me how these flatbreads compare to the ones at Contempo?

 

[trishadono]

Thanks for the photos and information! Can you tell me how these flatbreads compare to the ones at Contempo?

The main thing was the toppings. I really enjoyed the seafood one. I needed a fork to get the pieces that fell off!
I did get a flatbread at CR. I’m not sure if it was the bread or that it was boxed but it was soggy. Getting the bread hot and fresh on a plate made it taste more crispy at Poly.

 

[bcuinohio]

The main thing was the toppings. I really enjoyed the seafood one. I needed a fork to get the pieces that fell off!
I did get a flatbread at CR. I’m not sure if it was the bread or that it was boxed but it was soggy. Getting the bread hot and fresh on a plate made it taste more crispy at Poly.

I ordered the meat lovers flatbread at Contempo earlier this month. I agree, it was kind of soggy. My wife and son got the hot turkey sandwich and it was very good.

I did order a flatbread at Captain Cook’s last year and I thought it was pretty good.

 

[trishadono]

I ordered the meat lovers flatbread at Contempo earlier this month. I agree, it was kind of soggy. My wife and son got the hot turkey sandwich and it was very good.

I did order a flatbread at Captain Cook’s last year and I thought it was pretty good.

I have been getting flatbreads at the mono resorts for years. These were the best! The toppings were top notch and bread was tastier.

 

[jdd]

Good but not amazing as dd would say, she the foodie of the 2 of us. However everything was hot and fresh. Her only complaint was the waffles/pancakes were a little dry. She was comparing them to staying at GF in rpc were they make them fresh in front of you and there’s strawberry sauce and whipped cream. Really that’s not a for comparison lol.

The next morning we did Kona at poly. The macadamia pancakes were amazing one of a kind breakfast.
2 different experiences yet I enjoyed both.

Ah, forgot about Kona at the Poly - maybe will try there. Our DHS morning would be best since the park doesn't open until 10am, but CM's doesn't have any availability that day. For now I booked The Wave for breakfast that morning - loved their buffet in the past, not sure how it will be as a served meal.

And thanks for the review and pictures. We're just 10 days away now and I'm starting to get excited!

 

[trishadono]

Ah, forgot about Kona at the Poly - maybe will try there. Our DHS morning would be best since the park doesn't open until 10am, but CM's doesn't have any availability that day. For now I booked The Wave for breakfast that morning - loved their buffet in the past, not sure how it will be as a served meal.

And thanks for the review and pictures. We're just 10 days away now and I'm starting to get excited!

It will be different but so fun! The low crowds are quite the experience!

 

[Glent59]

Good Day All!

We just got our Waitlist for BLT!!!!! We are heading there early December, and have never stayed at BLT before. We have a " lake view" 2 bedroom Villa, and from what have read, i want North Tower, High Floor, and even number room... Can some one guide me to photos of the views from the different rooms ( we have stayed at Aulani, and the Disboard site basically showed EVERY view from every room ) was looking for something like that, also looking for suggestions if we should consider something else...

Thanks all!!!
Glen

 

[yaksack]

Good Day All!

We just got our Waitlist for BLT!!!!! We are heading there early December, and have never stayed at BLT before. We have a " lake view" 2 bedroom Villa, and from what have read, i want North Tower, High Floor, and even number room... Can some one guide me to photos of the views from the different rooms ( we have stayed at Aulani, and the Disboard site basically showed EVERY view from every room ) was looking for something like that, also looking for suggestions if we should consider something else...

Thanks all!!!
Glen

If you are on the waitlist, what happens to your current reservation? Is it valid until you get in the BLT?

 

[Glent59]

The original reservation was In SSR, that reservation was valid till we got our BLT wait list filled, the original reservation is automagically canceled... i did have to call to get them to cancel my other wait list at boardwalk...

 

[bcuinohio]

Good Day All!

We just got our Waitlist for BLT!!!!! We are heading there early December, and have never stayed at BLT before. We have a " lake view" 2 bedroom Villa, and from what have read, i want North Tower, High Floor, and even number room... Can some one guide me to photos of the views from the different rooms ( we have stayed at Aulani, and the Disboard site basically showed EVERY view from every room ) was looking for something like that, also looking for suggestions if we should consider something else...

Thanks all!!!
Glen

This is a Lakeview from the 10th floor. We were in room 8035. It was a 1BR villa though. I requested a location similar to what you mentioned but didn’t get it.

 

[Deb & Bill]

If you are on the waitlist, what happens to your current reservation? Is it valid until you get in the BLT?

A waitlist is only via DVC. If the waitlist comes through, it modifies the existing reservation to the waitlisted reservation.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Good Day All!

We just got our Waitlist for BLT!!!!! We are heading there early December, and have never stayed at BLT before. We have a " lake view" 2 bedroom Villa, and from what have read, i want North Tower, High Floor, and even number room... Can some one guide me to photos of the views from the different rooms ( we have stayed at Aulani, and the Disboard site basically showed EVERY view from every room ) was looking for something like that, also looking for suggestions if we should consider something else...

Thanks all!!!
Glen

There is only one tower. So North end, even number, high floor.

 

[jemtx]

Just happened to be watching a monorail loop video. It was very recent bc it had all the social distancing markers and everyone was wearing masks. When the monorail came through the CR and stopped, I noticed what looked like a paper sign on every other room door alternating on each floor. Has anyone who has been there recently or is there currently confirm? Are they marking off the rooms so they are only putting guests in every other room? Thanks.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Anyone have updates on how the fitness center is currently operating? I know masks will be required

 

[trishadono]

Good Day All!

We just got our Waitlist for BLT!!!!! We are heading there early December, and have never stayed at BLT before. We have a " lake view" 2 bedroom Villa, and from what have read, i want North Tower, High Floor, and even number room... Can some one guide me to photos of the views from the different rooms ( we have stayed at Aulani, and the Disboard site basically showed EVERY view from every room ) was looking for something like that, also looking for suggestions if we should consider something else...

Thanks all!!!
Glen

The only rooms that are 2 br lake view end in 02 or a few on top ending in 12. We had a room ending in 04 once,

The map is old but the far left orange column is the 02’s. The views off an old phone but we had view of lake straight out and SM and the castle to our left.

Just happened to be watching a monorail loop video. It was very recent bc it had all the social distancing markers and everyone was wearing masks. When the monorail came through the CR and stopped, I noticed what looked like a paper sign on every other room door alternating on each floor. Has anyone who has been there recently or is there currently confirm? Are they marking off the rooms so they are only putting guests in every other room? Thanks.

We were on the 11th floor. There was someone in every room from about 38-48. Pretty much all of 11 was full. We did not see any signs and we were there 8/19-23. Sorry

Anyone have updates on how the fitness center is currently operating? I know masks will be required

dd said it was open but not the spa. We had a girl get off our elevator to the 3rd floor with gym clothes on too.

 

[Bama Mom]

and do you think they sell distilled water for C-Pap machines?


thanks!!

I've never stayed at The contmeporary but will in March. But I know the gift shop at Wilderness Lodge sells distilled water and told me all the resorts have it in their gift shops. You do have to ask for it though because they have to go to the back and get it. It isn't something they keep on the shelf. It just costs a few dollars. It was worth paying that so we didn't have to bring any for hubby's machine last August.

 

[Avery&Todd]

I've never stayed at The contmeporary but will in March. But I know the gift shop at Wilderness Lodge sells distilled water and told me all the resorts have it in their gift shops. You do have to ask for it though because they have to go to the back and get it. It isn't something they keep on the shelf. It just costs a few dollars. It was worth paying that so we didn't have to bring any for hubby's machine last August.

thanks!!