Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

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I am confused how the whole Atrium can be cleared? Chef Mickeys? The shoppes? How is all that stuff cleared out? Thanks

Those things are all open and available. PP was referring to Disney closing down the whole Tower for guest room renovations mostly all at once, vs Disney’s usual 1-2 floors/sections at a time room renovation strategy.
 
Hi all, I’m looking for opinions of the Garden Rooms, I just read on another thread (Here now and just back) that it was so bad they switched resorts. No internet for hours, strong moldy odor, tiny bathroom with no storage, poor elevators…..I haven’t read these reports elsewhere and I’m hoping her poor experience was a fluke. I’m staying at the Contemporary end of Aug into September. My reasons: proximity to MK, Monorail Resort, Water Parade, room has 2 queen and daybed (traveling with my DH, adult DS and Adult Niece). Now I’m torn…..I keep considering switching over to AKL where we can book our normal CL. But I find AKL so far from everything. I know the Garden Rooms are due for a makeover, so I am fine with knowing they may be aged, but is it still nice to stay there?
 
Hi all, I’m looking for opinions of the Garden Rooms, I just read on another thread (Here now and just back) that it was so bad they switched resorts. No internet for hours, strong moldy odor, tiny bathroom with no storage, poor elevators…..I haven’t read these reports elsewhere and I’m hoping her poor experience was a fluke. I’m staying at the Contemporary end of Aug into September. My reasons: proximity to MK, Monorail Resort, Water Parade, room has 2 queen and daybed (traveling with my DH, adult DS and Adult Niece). Now I’m torn…..I keep considering switching over to AKL where we can book our normal CL. But I find AKL so far from everything. I know the Garden Rooms are due for a makeover, so I am fine with knowing they may be aged, but is it still nice to stay there?
I never read reviews other than on here lol.

Internet, only issues for me is when I’m in an elevator. Rooms, grounds are fine for coverage.

Tiny bathroom? 2 sinks, and a separate toilet room is NOT tiny.

No storage? There are 2 closets, a dresser and a long desk. That means tons of
counter space. I often do my hair n makeup at the desk while others shower etc.

Ok truly the building is old and the elevators are tiny. I usually just use the stairs. You can get a bit of musty smell in Florida if the room was vacant. Once the air conditioning gets turned up then that goes away.

Long story short: MIL visited but can’t drive her car back so going with a friend who visiting near SIl and my dd in VA/ dd will drive grandmas car va to fla and uber/taxi next morning to wdw. I fly in late Friday , dd and Ds will arrive early Saturday, I was going to book pop but with limited time because we leaving Sunday I switched to CR.

HEA and walking back
EWP
Mono to GF for citricos
Walk for rope drop
Pool, lobby should be quiet with most of resort not bookable
Larger rooms vs pop
Better food options
Price went from 200 a night to 425 with 25% off. Worth it for me for such a quick trip. The thought of huge bus lines in the heat and or unexpected storm made it more appealing for sure.
 
Hi all, I’m looking for opinions of the Garden Rooms, I just read on another thread (Here now and just back) that it was so bad they switched resorts. No internet for hours, strong moldy odor, tiny bathroom with no storage, poor elevators…..I haven’t read these reports elsewhere and I’m hoping her poor experience was a fluke. I’m staying at the Contemporary end of Aug into September. My reasons: proximity to MK, Monorail Resort, Water Parade, room has 2 queen and daybed (traveling with my DH, adult DS and Adult Niece). Now I’m torn…..I keep considering switching over to AKL where we can book our normal CL. But I find AKL so far from everything. I know the Garden Rooms are due for a makeover, so I am fine with knowing they may be aged, but is it still nice to stay there?

l l was in garden wing last week. We were on the ground floor so l cannot comment on the elevator situation. Our room had no mold/odors whatsoever. I travel with someone with severe allergies and he was fine. I experienced no internet issues whatsoever. We were in the parks a lot, so it certainly could have been out while we were there, but in the mornings/evenings we had no issues.

space between sinks is indeed very small for storage but overall the bathroom was very roomy. I would say the room was a bit dated but very roomy for our family of 5. We liked walking to magic kingdom!
 

Thanks, all! I stopped by the front desk before we left and had no issues getting the parking fees removed. We stayed ground level in the garden wing, with a king bed and view of the pool. No musty smells, plenty of room for DH, DS, and I. Bathroom not small but very limited counter space there. But plenty of counter and storage space in the rest of the room
 
Are there screens on the patio doors on the ground floor or the pretend balconies on the higher levels- Are the ground floors nosier because of patios to open areas?
 
Are there screens on the patio doors on the ground floor or the pretend balconies on the higher levels- Are the ground floors nosier because of patios to open areas?
No screens on any patio/balcony except for the Cascade Cabins at Wilderness Lodge. It might depend on your location if you think it is noisier. Any patio or balcony that is right next to the pool might be noisier than one away from the pool.
 
Sorry if I missed this in here, don’t think it was mentioned though.

Has anyone dined at California Grill during fireworks since they returned? We have a res there in late July, and really hoping they are back to piping in the fireworks music. I know BLT top of the world lounge is still closed otherwise that would have been our go-to.
 
Sorry if I missed this in here, don’t think it was mentioned though.

Has anyone dined at California Grill during fireworks since they returned? We have a res there in late July, and really hoping they are back to piping in the fireworks music. I know BLT top of the world lounge is still closed otherwise that would have been our go-to.

Top of the world observation deck was open for firework July 1-4 for members staying at BLT, no idea if it will continue though.
https://www.disboards.com/threads/top-of-the-world-lounge-reopening.3841469/post-63141145
 
I have been known to make room number maps but found one already done. Keep in mind only the south wing is currently open for CR. Tower is getting a makeover and north wing is now BLT.

2nd I see that my trip next week The Wave will be closed but it says breakfast available at CG. I hope it’s open for my dates, I’d go up just for coffee and a view😍

Quick few days. Dd and Ds driving mil car home to Florida for her then meet me in wdw. Finally getting to stay in the deluxe gv room. 👍
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A couple BLT questions....
1-we are set for a studio lake view. Do you have a favorite room in this category and why?
2- Any way to be in a studio lake view room w/ a chance of being able to see MK as well? Would appreciate those room numbers as well. TIA!
 
When is the best time to do any room requests with the resort? And can we do those requests online? We’re staying in a Garden Wing - King room in early September, so I know there are not many of those anyway. TIA!
 
A couple BLT questions....
1-we are set for a studio lake view. Do you have a favorite room in this category and why?
2- Any way to be in a studio lake view room w/ a chance of being able to see MK as well? Would appreciate those room numbers as well. TIA!
When I have a lake view, I usually just request "high floor." I prefer the center section, looking straight out to the lake. If you want a partial MK view, you'll need an "even numbered, north section" room. I think you really need an xx14 room; I don't think an xx08 would cut it. You can see the layout here: https://www.disboards.com/threads/b...nks-last-update-of-post-1-10-21-2015.2257082/
 
Hi there,

I’m wondering if there has been any news of removing the motor boat rental offerings?

we are actually planning a stay at Fort Wilderness, but I just saw it posted that they got rid of the pontoons and sea raycers. Was wondering if maybe we’d be able to hop over to CR and rent boats there? Pretty bummed if they’re taking this offering away entirely!
 
Hi there,

I’m wondering if there has been any news of removing the motor boat rental offerings?

we are actually planning a stay at Fort Wilderness, but I just saw it posted that they got rid of the pontoons and sea raycers. Was wondering if maybe we’d be able to hop over to CR and rent boats there? Pretty bummed if they’re taking this offering away entirely!

So far the sea racers and pontoons have yet to return to any MK area resort. There has been chatter/rumor that Disney intends to never bring them back, but TBD of course.
 
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