The ALL NEW Disney's Contemporary Resort & Bay Lake Tower FAQ with PICs! (FEB 2010)

[JanetMom]

How long did it take to get to CR using magical express?

3 days! Well that is what it felt like.

We didn't time it but at the most it was under 2 hours to go from sitting at the back of the plane to sitting on the balcony of our room, including a lunch at the airport and stops at Poly, GF and WL.

And we were at the Magic Kingdom for dinner at the Liberty Tree Tavern less than 3 hours after the plane landed.

 

[WDWKOOK]

Thanks! It would be fun to have a higher up room, and I bet the noise from Chef Mickey's can be loud. Your tip about the odd-numbered room is great! I think I might be putting in the exact same request you do Thanks again and I'll be sure to post my TR!

You're welcome and we'll be looking for your BLV TR in May

 

[WDWKOOK]

BLT, our new home! Loved it in December and can't wait to go back in October.

I'm glad to hear that you loved it. So what were your favorite things about BLT? Anything you weren't crazy about?

We are really looking forward to our first BLT stay in August. LOTS of wiggle room for the three of us in the 1-bedroom

 

[Glampire31]

those pics were really great..... I so want to stay there on my next trip ^__^

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

BLT, our new home! Loved it in December and can't wait to go back in October.

It's great to know you enjoyed it and congragulations on being able to stay there again in October.

 

[tbenny]

Is there a CM in the club level rooms all day?
One of our days is going to be downtime no park and hanging out at the hotel I plan to visit the CL quite a bit that day for water food wine etc I hope the CM doesnt tell me there is a limit on visits/water bottles?

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Is there a CM in the club level rooms all day?
One of our days is going to be downtime no park and hanging out at the hotel I plan to visit the CL quite a bit that day for water food wine etc I hope the CM doesnt tell me there is a limit on visits/water bottles?

There are always 2 or 3 Cast Members working in the lounges from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM and there is no limit on how much you can take. Also for whatever reason they don't put out water bottles in the lounge unless they need to, however you can always ask for their mini Disani bottles and a Cast Member will get them for you from the back.

 

[rcraw45425]

There are always 2 or 3 Cast Members working in the lounges from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM and there is no limit on how much you can take. Also for whatever reason they don't put out water bottles in the lounge unless they need to, however you can always ask for their mini Disani bottles and a Cast Member will get them for you from the back.

I am so glad to hear they have the mini Dasani bottles! WL CL only had those big glass bottles of water! Also, do they have diet Coke or is it just Coke & Sprite? DC was ahrd to come by over there as well.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I am so glad to hear they have the mini Dasani bottles! WL CL only had those big glass bottles of water! Also, do they have diet Coke or is it just Coke & Sprite? DC was ahrd to come by over there as well.

They actually have all three of those cans soda cans.

 

[nyisles84]

This will be our first visit to our new home at BLT coming up. It will also be the first time I am staying at a deluxe resort for the most part. I have never used ME but will this time. that bus ride is going to take an eternity. Although it will be nice to see the other resorts first hand up close.

 

[rcraw45425]

They actually have all three of the soda cans.

Thanks!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Thanks!

You're welcome.

 

[mamasha]

I took the plunge and upgraded from GV to MK tower
CR RESORTFAN4LIFE- thanks for letting me know that I would be happy in any room!
WDWKOOK thanks for suggesting a LV...none were avail..but that would have got me in the tower a little cheaper.
CINDERUMBRELLA- thanks for making me think why/or if I need to upgrade. We have a 20 month old with us on this trip ...so we might end up in the room earlier than in the past.
So now I need to make a room request and wait for May.
I am sure to post more questions as I think of them....I am going to avoid Janet's TR so I don't upgrade to CL!!!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I took the plunge and upgraded from GV to MK tower
CR RESORTFAN4LIFE- thanks for letting me know that I would be happy in any room!
WDWKOOK thanks for suggesting a LV...none were avail..but that would have got me in the tower a little cheaper.
CINDERUMBRELLA- thanks for making me think why/or if I need to upgrade. We have a 20 month old with us on this trip ...so we might end up in the room earlier than in the past.
So now I need to make a room request and wait for May.
I am sure to post more questions as I think of them....I am going to avoid Janet's TR so I don't upgrade to CL!!!

You're welcome and I hope you have a great time staying there.

 

[WDWKOOK]

You're welcome and I hope you have a great time staying there.

Ditto, mamasha

 

[WDWKOOK]

This will be our first visit to our new home at BLT coming up. It will also be the first time I am staying at a deluxe resort for the most part. I have never used ME but will this time. that bus ride is going to take an eternity. Although it will be nice to see the other resorts first hand up close.

I hope you have a fantastic vacation at BLT and post a BLT/TR when you get back. Oh, and don't get off at the wrong bus stop

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Congrats Mamasha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also, AP rates are out through the summer. I just switched from a room only pin code to AP plus DxDDP!!!!! Same rate, but now we get dining. HTH someone here!

 

[WDWKOOK]

Congrats Mamasha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also, AP rates are out through the summer. I just switched from a room only pin code to AP plus DxDDP!!!!! Same rate, but now we get dining. HTH someone here!

Yep, here they are from MouseMisers:

Travel Dates: June 4 – August 14, 2010

Walt Disney World has released special room only discounts for Annual Passholders. You must check in during the travel dates, however, you can extend your stay past the ending date. Only the nights included in the travel dates listed above will be discounted. Availability is limited, though all resorts and room types are available. Some nights may not be discounted, and weekend prices may be slightly higher. The savings are as follows:

Save 30% at Disney Value Resorts
Save 35% at Disney Moderate Resorts
Save 40% at Disney Deluxe Resorts
Save 40% at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts

Some Sample Nightly Rates:

Pop Century, standard room: $83 per night
Caribbean Beach, standard view room: $120 per night
Wilderness Lodge, woods view room: $165 – $195 per night
Animal Kingdom Lodge, savanna view room: $186 – $228 per night
Beach Club, standard view room: $204 – $234 per night
Polynesian, garden view room: $219 – $255 per night
Grand Floridian, garden view room: $246 – $279 per night
Saratoga Springs, 2 bedroom villa: $333 – $399 per night

These prices are per night, and do not include the 12.5% room tax. Annual Passholders can also book a package that include these special nightly rates, and a Disney Dining plan, which is not discounted. An active annual passport will be required at check in to receive the discount. Please note that the Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resorts change to value season starting on July 18.

 

[Craig-TMIP]

Hi everyone!

I have been playing with Flickr for a little while and having fun sharing pictures there.
I created a group for contemporary resort and bay lake tower photos.

Take a look and join up if you are on Flickr.

thanks!

http://www.flickr.com/groups/contemporaryresort

 

[WDWKOOK]

Hi everyone!

I have been playing with Flickr for a little while and having fun sharing pictures there.
I created a group for contemporary resort and bay lake tower photos.

Take a look and join up if you are on Flickr.

thanks!

http://www.flickr.com/groups/contemporaryresort

Oh no I'm not a Flickrer, I'm a Photobucketer. But, at least I can view the photos. Thanks for the link!