Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[austinalexander]

Can anyone confirm if the tvs are the new interactive ones that have casting capabilities?

 

[PolyRob]

Can anyone confirm if the tvs are the new interactive ones that have casting capabilities?

Yes, CR has been updated to include the new TVs.

 

[Sparkly]

Staying in Bay Lake Tower in May, can't wait

Are there really only a few options available at Contempo Cafe?? Maybe it's because I stayed at POFQ last trip and it had a food court, but it seems a bit limited.

 

[jemtx]

Staying in Bay Lake Tower in May, can't wait

Are there really only a few options available at Contempo Cafe?? Maybe it's because I stayed at POFQ last trip and it had a food court, but it seems a bit limited.

Unfortunately the menu has really been chopped down since COVID. You can also mobile order breakfast from steakhouse 71. They have a bigger breakfast menu with omelettes and things. You can also mobile order steakhouse 71 for lunch and dinner as well. Sometimes Contempo has a special or seasonal item that doesn’t show up on MDE, but is advertised in the actual restaurant. They currently have two special sandwich entrees and they had a special baked Mac n’ cheese recently. The BVG gift shop has an extra dessert case that has some things like fudge and caramel apples and other baked goods that are similar to the confectionary on Main Street.

 

[cstorm65]

Staying in Bay Lake Tower in May, can't wait

Are there really only a few options available at Contempo Cafe?? Maybe it's because I stayed at POFQ last trip and it had a food court, but it seems a bit limited.

@jemtx said it perfectly! Contemporary and Bay Lake suffer from what may be the biggest negative to Disney Deluxe hotels. They are great hotels where you actually want to spend time, but the quick service food is always so limited at all of them. I would add there is a pool bar/restaurant at the Conntemporary main pool, but the menu there is super limited. I do think this place is temporarily closed while the pool is being refurbished, not sure when that refurbishment is over. But this place has Hot Dogs, Nachos, and I think maybe burgers if I remember correctly.

 

[jemtx]

@jemtx said it perfectly! Contemporary and Bay Lake suffer from what may be the biggest negative to Disney Deluxe hotels. They are great hotels where you actually want to spend time, but the quick service food is always so limited at all of them. I would add there is a pool bar/restaurant at the Conntemporary main pool, but the menu there is super limited. I do think this place is temporarily closed while the pool is being refurbished, not sure when that refurbishment is over. But this place has Hot Dogs, Nachos, and I think maybe burgers if I remember correctly.

Yes! I completely forgot about the Sand Bar. It does have only about 3-4 items on menu (nachos, burgers, hot dogs, snacks & ice cream), but it is quick and tasty. I think sitting out there by the lake is really nice. It’s peaceful & never crowded. Since BLT is DVC, the fantasia market in 4th floor has a bunch of grocery items—pop tarts, cereal, snacks, chips, some frozen items, etc.

 

[beccasmom]

We are staying at the CR in the Garden Wing for the first time. Now I am wondering if we should stay in the Tower? Are the tower rooms better? The Incredibles theming isn't a factor for us. There will be 5 adults in one room. We don't mind the extra walking to our room for the Garden Wing. Normally the GF or WL are our go to resorts but trying something different.

Before we purchased our DVC membership, we often stayed in one of the CR wings (there were two, pre-BLT) because it was less expensive. It is quieter in the wings and the rooms are very spacious (and virtually identical to the tower rooms). I didn’t stay in a tower room until a few years ago. I enjoyed it, but the difference in price is a good reason to chose the wing room. The CR often has a loud, bustling atmosphere and staying in the quieter wing is a nice way to relax and unwind, especially after a long day at a theme park.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Sand Bar used to have an awesome quesadilla on the menu years ago, but for whatever reason it disappeared.

The severe lack of options at Contempo and Sand Bar bug me to no end. It’s like they slashed things at reopening never to return. Contempo used to be pretty solid overall, IMHO.

Someday they will build a Geyser Point-esque real waterfront dining option and all will be right in the world.

 

[jemtx]

Sand Bar used to have an awesome quesadilla on the menu years ago, but for whatever reason it disappeared.

The severe lack of options at Contempo and Sand Bar bug me to no end. It’s like they slashed things at reopening never to return. Contempo used to be pretty solid overall, IMHO.

Someday they will build a Geyser Point-esque real waterfront dining option and all will be right in the world.

Totally agree with you about contempo’s menu.

 

[focusondisney]

Only recently started staying at CR, but we have stopped in there many times over the years. I’m also annoyed how limited the menu at Contempo Cafe is & thought there had been much more years ago. I wasn’t sure if I was remembering wrong so thanks for confirming it’s not just me.

 

[JBRB828]

Only recently started staying at CR, but we have stopped in there many times over the years. I’m also annoyed how limited the menu at Contempo Cafe is & thought there had been much more years ago. I wasn’t sure if I was remembering wrong so thanks for confirming it’s not just me.

Yes, the menu is very limited. We were there in August and decided one night to grab a bite there because we had no reservations anywhere. We were quite disappointed with the offerings. The food was not bad, my DH loved his sandwich.
We stayed at CR also a few years ago, before Covid, and the menu was bigger.

I'm thinking the limited menu is because of not enough staff.

 

[bcuinohio]

Sand Bar used to have an awesome quesadilla on the menu years ago, but for whatever reason it disappeared.

The severe lack of options at Contempo and Sand Bar bug me to no end. It’s like they slashed things at reopening never to return. Contempo used to be pretty solid overall, IMHO.

Someday they will build a Geyser Point-esque real waterfront dining option and all will be right in the world.

A Geyser Point type dining option would be so nice. Contempo does seem to be my biggest disappointment at CR. Our two stays at BLT were post Covid so we never got to experience Contempo when they had more options.

 

[bcuinohio]

Yes, the menu is very limited. We were there in August and decided one night to grab a bite there because we had no reservations anywhere. We were quite disappointed with the offerings. The food was not bad, my DH loved his sandwich.
We stayed at CR also a few years ago, before Covid, and the menu was bigger.

I'm thinking the limited menu is because of not enough staff.

Did DH get the turkey sandwich? I thought it was pretty good. The flatbread was disappointing to me.

 

[JBRB828]

Did DH get the turkey sandwich? I thought it was pretty good. The flatbread was disappointing to me.

Yes, turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing but on a grain bread.

 

[AnneK]

Anyone know what time the security gate opens at the walkway between CR and MK?

 

[mickey916]

Anyone know what time the security gate opens at the walkway between CR and MK?

Someone else may have a more definitive answer but back in May it was about a 1/2 hour before early entry.

 

[buzz1fan]

Is the pool going to be open by June?

 

[austinalexander]

Just booked a tower room for late august. I noticed it says one king bed or two queens but there’s no way at all to request a king. I called and put my request in but I honestly have very little faith in getting it since there’s no way to confirm that request was actually put in. Anyone have luck getting a king in the tower?

 

[trishadono]

Just booked a tower room for late august. I noticed it says one king bed or two queens but there’s no way at all to request a king. I called and put my request in but I honestly have very little faith in getting it since there’s no way to confirm that request was actually put in. Anyone have luck getting a king in the tower?

I did in the garden wing once . They don’t have many but requesting helps . If you get to your room and it’s not a king don’t touch anything and ask at check in. I have had luck that way sometimes if room IS available .

 

[trishadono]

Is the pool going to be open by June?

I think it’s open in April .