DISNEY'S CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information Thread!

[Ronald Duck]

Here are sets of photos I took while roaming the Contemporary (mostly early in the a.m.) To me, it's still a gorgeous place, with amazing views and wonderful light.

We'll start with some 1st and 4th floor lobby views:

I have lots more that I'll post later.

 

[SGB13]

You're getting me so excited for my trip in November!

 

[MrsBlovesDisney]

Hey Ronald Duck,
Thanks for posting the pictures!!! Makes us miss the CR more than ever!! Don't know if we can wait 'til February.....I think I feel a "Holiday Trip" coming on ....LOL!!! Our son is absolutely addicted to the monorails... that picture of the orange monorail just made his day!!

...Keep those pictures and reviews coming!!

 

[triplefigs]

Love the pictures! 3 weeks from right now we'll be checking into the CR!

 

[Ronald Duck]

Here are some more, this time of the outside areas:

 

[Ronald Duck]

...and a few more:

I may or may not have any other CR photos to post, BUT I'd be happy to answer questions about our trip!

 

[Ronald Duck]

Here are a few more outside shots:

I still have more...will post later today or tomorrow.

 

[Gabe's Mom]

Great pictures! Can't wait to check in on the 30th!

 

[PrincessV]

Ronald Duck , thank you, thank you, thank you! I'll be there one week from today
Your pictures are really fantastic you have a terrific eye for composition and perspective.

 

[triplefigs]

My triplets are looking at your fantastic pictures with me right now. You have just made our day. We are so excited and can't wait until Sept 23! Looking forward to seeing the rest of them. Thanks for sharing.

 

[alacazander]

What a treat that was Ronald Duck!

Thank you for sharing your fabulous picture!

 

[Ronald Duck]

More random CR pics from last weekend:

 

[Ronald Duck]

...and one final set (sorry didn't save the best for last!)

Hope you all enjoyed viewing them as much as I enjoyed posting them!!!

 

[momimouse27]

Ronald Duck, you rock!!! I have absolutely loved your pictures. We will be checking into CR for our very first time on 9/23. These photos have me so excited to get there

 

[Ronald Duck]

Ronald Duck, you rock!!! I have absolutely loved your pictures. We will be checking into CR for our very first time on 9/23. These photos have me so excited to get there

Thanks, momimouse27! Your kids are going to have an awesome time...including the two "big kids"

 

[40-Something Kid]

I booked my trip today through CRO with a modest AP discount. I was really surprised and happy with the Atrium Club price. I don't usually travel in September, when prices are lower and further discounted to boot. Concierge is only an occasional choice. I have really enjoyed reading about the 12th floor in these posts.

Plus, I have seen the gorgeous CR room renovations up close--my sister stayed in the CR Tower in June (she could not get a room last minute at the Poly, where my family was already staying). Poor thing, she may have been one of the 1st few guests in her newly-renovated 6th floor MK view. (And, no lie, she was upgraded from a Garden Wing room!!!! This type of luck, or skill, follows her everywhere.) Anyway, as far as the room goes--what a wonderful departure from the crazy color schemes of the past. Everything was so tastefully decorated.

And I have some questions for recent guests.

First, is the Olympiad Fitness Center on the 3rd floor still open? I ask because my CR Concierge Itinerary Planning questionnaire states that I should contact the website for the GF Spa for any spa treatments. Why is that, I wonder?

Second, if you have stayed at the Atrium Club, do I check in at the 1st floor lobby, or just head up to the 12th Floor? I know I probably can't get to the 12th floor without a card key---but don't want to make an extra stop, if not necessary.

Thank you.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I booked my trip today through CRO with a modest AP discount. I was really surprised and happy with the Atrium Club price. I don't usually travel in September, when prices are lower and further discounted to boot. Concierge is only an occasional choice. I have really enjoyed reading about the 12th floor in these posts.

Plus, I have seen the gorgeous CR room renovations up close--my sister stayed in the CR Tower in June (she could not get a room last minute at the Poly, where my family was already staying). Poor thing, she may have been one of the 1st few guests in her newly-renovated 6th floor MK view. (And, no lie, she was upgraded from a Garden Wing room!!!! This type of luck, or skill, follows her everywhere.) Anyway, as far as the room goes--what a wonderful departure from the crazy color schemes of the past. Everything was so tastefully decorated.

And I have some questions for recent guests.

First, is the Olympiad Fitness Center on the 3rd floor still open? I ask because my CR Concierge Itinerary Planning questionnaire states that I should contact the website for the GF Spa for any spa treatments. Why is that, I wonder?

Second, if you have stayed at the Atrium Club, do I check in at the 1st floor lobby, or just head up to the 12th Floor? I know I probably can't get to the 12th floor without a card key---but don't want to make an extra stop, if not necessary.

Thank you.

The Olympiad Fitness Center is open, I was there last month so I can confirm that for you.

My family & I always have stayed on the Atrium Club just like we did last month & I can tell you that you are able to check in on the 12th floor. What you do is when you arrive tell the bell hop who takes your bag that your staying on the Atrium Club. They will call up to say that you & your family have arrived. Then they will take you & your family along with your bags up to the 12th floor. While you check in the bell hop will unload your bags for you in your room & then once your checked in, you can start having fun.

 

[40-Something Kid]

Thanks for the quick and helpful reply, CR Resort Fan 4 Life. I notice that you will have two CR Atrium Level vacations in one year--you must truly enjoy this resort. That's great.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Thanks for the quick and helpful reply, CR Resort Fan 4 Life. I notice that you will have two CR Atrium Level vacations in one year--you must truly enjoy this resort. That's great.

40-Something Kid, yes I do enjoy the Contemporary Atrium Club. The Cast Members up there are amaizing & I just love being at the Contemporary while on vacation. I am sure you guessed that based on my user name & my signiture you can see I enjoy staying on the Atrium Club.

 

[MomPlanner22]

Great pictures by Ronald Duck! We are staying at the CR in December and can't wait!

I wanted to know where that sculputure is of the mickey ears with Mickey sitting in the middle of them. I would love to take a picture there of our family.

Thanks!!

P.S. We are booked in the garden wing with a garden view but want a refurbished room as close to the main tower as possible. Any advice on room numbers or a location?