Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[FSU Girl]

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Thanks!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Just noting a report from a separate thread that some rooms in the Garden Wing recently reopened. Looks like they've finished some parts and are still working on other sections.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Just noting a report from a separate thread that some rooms in the Garden Wing recently reopened. Looks like they've finished some parts and are still working on other sections.

Are they refurbishing the garden wing also? I didn't know! Is it Incredibles theme as well?

 

[KM82]

Just booked our first stay in the main tower in August! I am so excited!

 

[LilJennaBell]

Does anyone have any insight into when the splash pad is expected to reopen? We have both a Garden Wing room and room over at the GF booked and are trying to decide which would be better for our 8, 5 and 1 year old… we love them both!!

Thank you in advance

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Does anyone have any insight into when the splash pad is expected to reopen? We have both a Garden Wing room and room over at the GF booked and are trying to decide which would be better for our 8, 5 and 1 year old… we love them both!!

Thank you in advance

Hm, which two of the kids do you love? Just kidding!

I didn't know the CR slash pad was closed. But in general, having stayed at the two, I think kids would like either. I think the GF pool splash area is better. But CR has Chef Mickey's, the monorail goes through the building, which is way cool (even for me as and adult!), and the walk to MK is shorter. They're both lovely, so it's hard!

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Are they refurbishing the garden wing also? I didn't know! Is it Incredibles theme as well?

Yes, the Garden Wing has been closed since shortly after the new year. Full renovation, same Incredibles room theme.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Does anyone have any insight into when the splash pad is expected to reopen? We have both a Garden Wing room and room over at the GF booked and are trying to decide which would be better for our 8, 5 and 1 year old… we love them both!!

Thank you in advance

Well, I would put the dinky CR squirt zone and the GF splash pad in totally different leagues. In my strong opinion most parents would prefer GF's.

I'm not aware of CR's squirt area being under refurbishment (it just reopened not that long ago), maybe you're thinking of GF's splash pad (which I think has some work currently or coming up, although I need to go search specifics as I can't recall off hand).

 

[bambialways4ever]

Well, I would put the dinky CR squirt zone and the GF splash pad in totally different leagues. In my strong opinion most parents would prefer GF's.

I'm not aware of CR's squirt area being under refurbishment (it just reopened not that long ago), maybe you're thinking of GF's splash pad (which I think has some work currently or coming up, although I need to go search specifics as I can't recall off hand).

It wasn't under refurbishment when we were there Friday but the Bay Lake Tower one was.

 

[Frozen2014]

Question about rooms. We were able to upgrade from the Garden Wing to the Main Tower. One thing I noticed....

• with the Garden Wing, it states it has 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed
• with Main Tower (Lake View), it states 1 King and 1 Day bed or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed

We have 2 teenagers (boy and a girl) and so they each want their own bed. Is there a way to specify that we want the second configuration ? i.e. 2 Queen beds and 1 day bed? Or is it luck of the draw?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Question about rooms. We were able to upgrade from the Garden Wing to the Main Tower. One thing I noticed....

• with the Garden Wing, it states it has 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed
• with Main Tower (Lake View), it states 1 King and 1 Day bed or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed

We have 2 teenagers (boy and a girl) and so they each want their own bed. Is there a way to specify that we want the second configuration ? i.e. 2 Queen beds and 1 day bed? Or is it luck of the draw?

There are very few 1 King/Day Bed rooms in the Tower, so few it's generally not a concern. Plus baring an error or some unusual circumstance, Disney will usually assign those rooms to two adults and not larger party sizes - so I wouldn't worry about it. I'd save your requests for "high floor" or something else that may be important to you.

If by rare chance you do happen to get assigned a King room, just make sure to quickly bring it up at the front desk.

Hope that helps!

 

[Frozen2014]

There are very few 1 King/Day Bed rooms in the Tower, so few it's generally not a concern. Plus baring an error or some unusual circumstance, Disney will usually assign those rooms to two adults and not larger party sizes - so I wouldn't worry about it. I'd save your requests for "high floor" or something else that may be important to you.

If by rare chance you do happen to get assigned a King room, just make sure to quickly bring it up at the front desk.

Hope that helps!

Great thank you. That makes me feel better. Guess that makes sense as four of us won't fit in 1 king + day bed.

Btw...for the tower, what is a good room request? Was only focusing on the Garden Wing.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Great thank you. That makes me feel better. Guess that makes sense as four of us won't fit in 1 king + day bed.

Btw...for the tower, what is a good room request? Was only focusing on the Garden Wing.

Which category?

Generally speaking I think “high floor” is a simple and easy request for either side. The higher floor the better, IMO.

If I’m being really nit picky I’d rather not be over the Chef Mickey’s side of the building just given generally restaurant noise and chatter that tends to float up. But that’s pretty minor, IMO. If a concern something like “high floor, north end of the building away from Chef Mickeys” would work.

If on the TPV side odd numbered rooms allow for castle views while in bed - some like to make that request.

Hope that helps!

 

[Frozen2014]

Which category?

Generally speaking I think “high floor” is a simple and easy request for either side. The higher floor the better, IMO.

If I’m being really nit picky I’d rather not be over the Chef Mickey’s side of the building just given generally restaurant noise and chatter that tends to float up. But that’s pretty minor, IMO. If a concern something like “high floor, north end of the building away from Chef Mickeys” would work.

If on the TPV side odd numbered rooms allow for castle views while in bed - some like to make that request.

Hope that helps!

Thanks! We will be in tower, lake view room.

 

[agreeable_83]

Staying at the Contemporary soon, first time. What are the main things to do there that I shouldn't miss?

 

[trishadono]

Staying at the Contemporary soon, first time. What are the main things to do there that I shouldn't miss?

We enjoy shopping, eating, an adult beverage either outside by pool, in the atrium, or up at CG stand by.

We really like the convenience to walk for early morning.

The bullseye pool is deep md generally warmer water.

Take advantage of being on mono with easy access to poly and gf!

The new rooms are really nice n bright!

Fantasia market has things you might need or want. They have a decent selection.

Watching EWPis my must do! You can watch from there or mono to poly or gf as well.

I enjoy looking over the rail in the main tower to atrium below. Very cool. You can access all but cl floors.

Just staying where you ride a mono and can see the castle is priceless!

 

[DMLAINI]

What time does the EWP go by The Contemporary?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

What time does the EWP go by The Contemporary?

At the moment it’s around 10:05pm.

 

[FSU Girl]

When staying at bay lake tower for cash are we allowed to use the contemporary pool too or just the bay lake tower pool?

 

[PittPantherfan]

Can someone share a little about the Nespresso machine in the CL lounge? I am a morning coffee person and thought I'd be going down to Contemporary grounds but saw others talking about the lounge Nespresso machine. I not familiar - assuming its an auto espresso machine? Coffee syrups available? Thanks!