Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[jemtx]

Curious to see what they do to The Wave.

Have such mixed feelings about the place. I love the food and service there, I love how you used to always be able to get an ADR without much thought/planning, dining at the bar has brought some of the best emerging from COVID memories and CM interactions. Its hidden gem status is more or less a constant.

But if I’m honest, I really don’t like the setting in there at all. The bar is nice and a comfortable setting, but to me the dining room has always been rather dull and dark. Just not a place I want to be for very long.

Somewhat worried they take the Artist’s Point route here and Disney it in some way... but I guess we’ll see.

You think those rumors of an Incredibles steakhouse will come true??

 

[jgl130]

How is the garden wing? We are staying there for the first time on this upcoming trip. We have stayed in the tower so we know what the rooms are like in general. I figured it would just be quieter in the garden wing (especially while there is renovation going on) and that it might be nice to be closer to the pool and not need to rely on the elevators.

I’ll be in the garden wing this June. Have the same questions. Thanks!

We liked it! It was our first time staying at the Contemporary, so can’t compare it to the Tower rooms. It was definitely quiet! We were in room 5349, so had a view of the water. Occasionally heard the boats going by, but that was about it for noise.

 

[Eastern]

Curious to see what they do to The Wave.

Have such mixed feelings about the place. I love the food and service there, I love how you used to always be able to get an ADR without much thought/planning, dining at the bar has brought some of the best emerging from COVID memories and CM interactions. Its hidden gem status is more or less a constant.

But if I’m honest, I really don’t like the setting in there at all. The bar is nice and a comfortable setting, but to me the dining room has always been rather dull and dark. Just not a place I want to be for very long.

Somewhat worried they take the Artist’s Point route here and Disney it in some way... but I guess we’ll see.

I agree. It's like an underground bunker. Similar to Le Cellier (I don't like eating there either).

 

[Eastern]

How is the garden wing? We are staying there for the first time on this upcoming trip. We have stayed in the tower so we know what the rooms are like in general. I figured it would just be quieter in the garden wing (especially while there is renovation going on) and that it might be nice to be closer to the pool and not need to rely on the elevators.

I like the Garden Wing. LIke you said it's quieter and no elevators but everything is close by.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

You think those rumors of an Incredibles steakhouse will come true??

I hope they aren’t, personally.

Although I will exchange an Incredibles themed renovation of The Wave for a total makeover and addition of a Geyser Point style outdoor dining venue to the CR waterfront. Please and thank you Disney.

 

[trishadono]

I agree. It's like an underground bunker. Similar to Le Cellier (I don't like eating there either).

Me either!

 

[Dave006]

I hope they aren’t, personally.

Although I will exchange an Incredibles themed renovation of The Wave for a total makeover and addition of a Geyser Point style outdoor dining venue to the CR waterfront. Please and thank you Disney.

Hey @GADisneyDad14 that seems like a fair offer so when do you present your plan?

Dave

 

[bcuinohio]

I hope they aren’t, personally.

Although I will exchange an Incredibles themed renovation of The Wave for a total makeover and addition of a Geyser Point style outdoor dining venue to the CR waterfront. Please and thank you Disney.

That would be cool.

 

[penel3]

So I am confused by the construction in the tower. Is all of the tower closed? For how long? We lost out last year on what would have been our first ever stay at Contemporary Tower, them park view. I just booked us at the Contemporary Garden View (all that was offered at Contemporary), but now I am debating whether to switch it over to the Boardwalk Inn. I booked Contemporary thinking that once the tower opened back up I would just switch my room to there, so if someone knows the full scoop, or where to direct me for the full scoop on how long the construction will last, that would be mighty magical of you!!!!!

 

[yaksack]

So I am confused by the construction in the tower. Is all of the tower closed? For how long? We lost out last year on what would have been our first ever stay at Contemporary Tower, them park view. I just booked us at the Contemporary Garden View (all that was offered at Contemporary), but now I am debating whether to switch it over to the Boardwalk Inn. I booked Contemporary thinking that once the tower opened back up I would just switch my room to there, so if someone knows the full scoop, or where to direct me for the full scoop on how long the construction will last, that would be mighty magical of you!!!!!

Check out this forum: ***WDW Resorts Open/Closed Detail & FAQ Thread*** | The DIS Disney Discussion Forums - DISboards.com

 

[Dave006]

So I am confused by the construction in the tower. Is all of the tower closed? For how long?

No just the TPV side is blocked off. Once they finish on that side and the TPV rooms reopen they will move to the Bay Lake side. No specific dates were ever announced as to the specific timing.

Also this week they announced that The Wave and the Wave lounge would be closing on July 16th for a long refresh to re-open in time for the 50th Anniversary Celebration by Oct. 1st.

Dave

 

[penel3]

Thank you Dave and Yaksak!!

 

[yaksack]

Our DD turned 16 in March. Any ideas what we could at the resort for her? A fireworks cruise would have been perfect, but....

 

[suzymouse724]

Has anyone stayed at the hotel on Halloween before, and if so, did they do anything special! We are so excited we will be staying in the tower on Halloween! We were hoping to do the Halloween party, but based on the announcement this week I think it will just be too late for my kids. We already have a park pass for the MK on Halloween, so I’m thinking the kids can dress up and enjoy the MK during the day, and hopefully there will be some Halloween entertainment/trick or treating at the hotel in the evening ??

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Has anyone stayed at the hotel on Halloween before, and if so, did they do anything special! We are so excited we will be staying in the tower on Halloween! We were hoping to do the Halloween party, but based on the announcement this week I think it will just be too late for my kids. We already have a park pass for the MK on Halloween, so I’m thinking the kids can dress up and enjoy the MK during the day, and hopefully there will be some Halloween entertainment/trick or treating at the hotel in the evening ??

I haven’t stayed at CR over Halloween, but generally speaking the Disney resorts do some “light” Halloween-themed activities as part of the normal recreation offerings during the day/evening. One year at Poly we had a trick-or-treat themed scavenger hunt, for example. Have also seen Halloween themed crafts. I would not call Disney’s holiday recreation activities particularly extensive, so I would not set expectations too high, just light things/touches - probably just enough to get a little Halloween fix. If you want true trick-or-treating, you may need to get a little creative on your own.

 

[yaksack]

Are the boats for Fort Wilderness and the WL running yet or has there been any info indicating when they will run?

 

[Dave006]

Yes but only between the MK and each resort. The resort to resort boats are not back currently. Depending on when you go they may have already returned.

They are using all the boats or social distancing at the moment.

Dave

 

[Frwinkley]

Does anyone know if bottled water can be purchased in any of the shops? Do they sell it in large quantities? Any idea the cost?

We really are only looking to purchase water; that's why we're not placing an online delivery order.

Thanks!

 

[yaksack]

Wow.

 

[olive]

Does anyone know if bottled water can be purchased in any of the shops? Do they sell it in large quantities? Any idea the cost?

We really are only looking to purchase water; that's why we're not placing an online delivery order.

Thanks!

Not sure about cost but I *think* you can buy water in the gift shops at the resort.