Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[nashvilleash]

Any updates on construction of the garden wing? We are headed in May and curious if they will still be under construction.

 

[Queen-Bee]

We've moved to CR from GF as we we're told there was some work going on in our building and I'm hearing that the room renovations are still on-going at the CR.

I was just wondering if anyone knows if all of the tower rooms have been completed?

Thanks

 

[GADisneyDad14]

We've moved to CR from GF as we we're told there was some work going on in our building and I'm hearing that the room renovations are still on-going at the CR.

I was just wondering if anyone knows if all of the tower rooms have been completed?

Thanks

All the Tower rooms have been completed - they are currently working on the Garden Wing rooms.

There is some general work going on around BVG (one of CR's gift shops) on the 4th floor, although it doesn't appear from photos to be too disruptive.

Hope that helps!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Just got back from our trip where we spent our first 3 nights at BLT for the first time and boy did we fall in love with it!!! So glad we stayed there. Loved the room and how it was set up. Loved the walk over the bridge to the tower. Everytime I walked over it I had to stop for a few minutes to take in the view of MK. Watched the fireworks from there our first night and that was awesome. Had dinner at Steakhouse 71 our first night there and it was soooo good. Got to watch the water pageant. And on top of all of this we had a really short walk to MK and a monorail ride to Epcot. Wow. This resort is in our top 3 for sure and I hope we can stay there again one day.

 

[trompettecon]

Thinking of a 2br suite club level at CR. Are they all on the 14th floor? Ty

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Thinking of a 2br suite club level at CR. Are they all on the 14th floor? Ty

Yes, 14th floor. Also known as the Tower Club. If you search on the CL thread you can find my posts/pics from a few months ago. Posts were probably sometime late Nov or early Dec. Happy to answer any questions!

 

[mwhite67]

Just got back from two weeks resort hopping. Didn't stay at CR but went there a few times to check out the renovations in the public areas. Downstairs check-in is very nice and the little tribute area to Mary Blair was cool. Cast members were great and service at Steakhouse 71 was wonderful. All that said, I ventured upstairs to snoop around the "renovated" hallways. Now in all fairness I did not see a room, but I was shocked at the poor quality. I know this has been discussed before but seeing it for yourself is so disappointing. The Incredibles wallpaper/stickers on the walls look pretty bad up close. Lots of bubbles or maybe the walls weren't smooth enough. Elevator doors/trim still all chewed up. I've read there are quality problems in the rooms as well. We stayed in the Poly DVC rooms and Copper Creek Villas and the quality was so much better. I was excited for the CR update and wanted to love the mid-century vibe, but I will not pay those rates for that level of quality. Maybe they tried to go fast to get it reopened.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

@trompettecon - I should clarify, I was in a 1 BR for that trip - but the 2BRs are similar, just with another bedroom. All of the suites on 14 are relatively massive.

 

[trompettecon]

@trompettecon - I should clarify, I was in a 1 BR for that trip - but the 2BRs are similar, just with another bedroom. All of the suites on 14 are relatively massive.

Could not find your CL photos... Let me know if you find them. TY!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Just got back from two weeks resort hopping. Didn't stay at CR but went there a few times to check out the renovations in the public areas. Downstairs check-in is very nice and the little tribute area to Mary Blair was cool. Cast members were great and service at Steakhouse 71 was wonderful. All that said, I ventured upstairs to snoop around the "renovated" hallways. Now in all fairness I did not see a room, but I was shocked at the poor quality. I know this has been discussed before but seeing it for yourself is so disappointing. The Incredibles wallpaper/stickers on the walls look pretty bad up close. Lots of bubbles or maybe the walls weren't smooth enough. Elevator doors/trim still all chewed up. I've read there are quality problems in the rooms as well. We stayed in the Poly DVC rooms and Copper Creek Villas and the quality was so much better. I was excited for the CR update and wanted to love the mid-century vibe, but I will not pay those rates for that level of quality. Maybe they tried to go fast to get it reopened.

Didn't check out the hallways and now I wish I had. I worry because it seems like the rehabs lately are missing the mark and the Boardwalk is due next year. I hope they don't take it's charm away like they have at some of the others.

 

[trishadono]

Just realized today is T-100 days until my next trip to CR

Curious though, how extensive has remodeling been to the 2nd and 3rd floors of the tower? Didn't have much of a chance to walk around last year when I briefly visited. I'm hoping there's not too much "color pop" on the walls, particularly on the 3rd floor which at this point might almost be a walking time capsule. Are the ballrooms still unlocked like they have been in years past?

Edited:

I misread this the 1st time. I have been to CG a few times since remodel. 2nd floor check in area looks pretty close to the same. I didn’t think to check the ballrooms. I have a CG reservation 3/22 so if I remember I’ll take a peek.

 

[DMLAINI]

Where can you get the tennis balls & racquets to use the courts?

 

[trishadono]

Where can you get the tennis balls & racquets to use the courts?

Good question! I would ask the people at the boat dock area. They have or will know where to get and are generally not busy. You can ask at the pool bar probably too. There is always the cm’s at checkin , but sometimes the lines are long.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

Saw a live stream today and they said that at Steakhouse 71 they are getting rid of the old glass behind the check in podium that was still there from when it was the Wave. Is this true?

 

[bookbabe626]

Did the 14th floor rooms also get the Incredibles refurb? The only videos and pics I have found so far are pre-refurb ones or post-refurb from other floors.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Did the 14th floor rooms also get the Incredibles refurb? The only videos and pics I have found so far are pre-refurb ones or post-refurb from other floors.

Yes, the 14th floor was fully renovated. I posted some pics of a 1BR suite on the CL thread awhile back. I’ll see if I can find that post.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Did the 14th floor rooms also get the Incredibles refurb? The only videos and pics I have found so far are pre-refurb ones or post-refurb from other floors.

I also answered your question on the CL thread, but adding the link here too in case helpful for others: https://www.disboards.com/threads/disneys-club-level-cl-information-questions.3414590/post-63561268

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Could not find your CL photos... Let me know if you find them. TY!

Just wanted to reply to this from earlier in the week - see the post just above this one for the link. Happy to answer any questions.

 

[trompettecon]

I really want that Edna Mode pillow in my room!

 

[sarahc]

We are staying at CR in April! Does anyone know what time buses start running to the Studios please?