The ALL NEW Disney's Contemporary Resort FAQ with PICTURES! (APR 2009)

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

just curious....is Chef Mickey's on the end of the building closest to the MK, or is it on the opposite end? I've been looking at pictures and can't place which direction it's in?

It's located at the opposite end away from Chef Mickey's, which would be towards the TTC.

 

[DOES THE SHOE FIT]

I was told by IPO that they review all room requests 10 days prior to arrival and make room assignments. Has anyone ever called IPO 10 days prior to arrival to find out whether their room request was granted? If they review the requests 10 days out, shouldn't they be able to tell you this information?
We are checking in on 11/9. By my calculations, today is 10 days prior to arrival. When I called IPO today, they told me that tomorrow was 10 days prior to arrival, which doesn't make sense. Can any of you experts help me out with this?
Much appreciated!!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I was told by IPO that they review all room requests 10 days prior to arrival and make room assignments. Has anyone ever called IPO 10 days prior to arrival to find out whether their room request was granted? If they review the requests 10 days out, shouldn't they be able to tell you this information?
We are checking in on 11/9. By my calculations, today is 10 days prior to arrival. When I called IPO today, they told me that tomorrow was 10 days prior to arrival, which doesn't make sense. Can any of you experts help me out with this?
Much appreciated!!

Well the only thing I know is that it's a Cast Member from the Contemporary who will actually be doing the room assignment, so all the IPO does is send them whatever requests you have.

 

[CoachBagFanatic]

Does the boat launch from the CR go to the WL at all? TIA

 

[WDWKOOK]

Does the boat launch from the CR go to the WL at all? TIA

Yes, it does.

 

[CoachBagFanatic]

Yes, it does.

Oh Great. Thanks WDWKOOK. That makes things a lot easier to get to our ADR at the WL.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Does the boat launch from the CR go to the WL at all? TIA

Don't forget it's hours of operation is from 6:45 AM - 11:30 PM.

 

[CoachBagFanatic]

Don't forget it's hours of operation is from 6:45 AM - 11:30 PM.

Thank you. We are going there for dinner so we will be good to go. We are getting very excited the closer our trip gets.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Thank you. We are going there for dinner so we will be good to go. We are getting very excited the closer our trip gets.

You're welcome.

 

[mdrob214]

Thank you. We are going there for dinner so we will be good to go. We are getting very excited the closer our trip gets.

In the evenings it stops at WL first and then FW.

 

[CoachBagFanatic]

In the evenings it stops at WL first and then FW.

Ah, Good to know. Thanks for the heads up.

Can anyone tell me how deep the pool is? TIA

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Can anyone tell me how deep the pool is? TIA

I don't remember the exact numbers but it's a standard size pool in terms of how deep it is.

 

[WDWKOOK]

I don't remember the exact numbers but it's a standard size pool in terms of how deep it is.

Isn't its deepest point 4'11"?

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Isn't its deepest point 4'11"?

It could be that, however I am not 100% sure.

 

[Pjimmeyer]

Isn't its deepest point 4'11"?

Yep.

 

[CoachBagFanatic]

Thanks to all of you about the depth of the pool. I can't swim and just wanted to make sure that there wasn't a true deep part like SAB. Now that's a scary. Love my one little cove that I found there.

 

[Fortune1211]

Can someone please point me to the right direction for the chocolate monorail that gets delivered to your room? I thought previously I had seen it on the front page but now I can't find it I would like to order them to go into my parents and my aunt/uncles room for our trip at the end of the month. TIA!

Shannon

 

[mdrob214]

Can someone please point me to the right direction for the chocolate monorail that gets delivered to your room? I thought previously I had seen it on the front page but now I can't find it I would like to order them to go into my parents and my aunt/uncles room for our trip at the end of the month. TIA!

Shannon

I got one in July. I was told I had to call 48 hrs ahead, but when I called, they told me no. So I called on the day I wanted it. Call Private Dining and tell them your room number nad time you want it. I had mine put in the room while we were out as a surprise for DH. He loved it. It's not chocolate, though--it's white. I think it was about $40?? (Of course I just tossed all my trip receipts.) I can't remember exactly, though.

 

[Pjimmeyer]

That's so cool I'm not sure I could bring myself to acutally EAT it

 

[mommykds]

Hi, we just got back from a wonderful stay at the CR. Now I know why "CRfan4life" is a CR fan for life! We had a MK view room on the 7th floor away from Chef Mickey's. It was quiet & the view was like no other. That is THE BEST view on property IMHO. I kept the drapes open all night & watched the castle change color. I could not sleep!!! We watched Hallowishes from our balcony twice & the music is piped in on channel 20 (the CR channel). Being in the tower & going down 3 floors to the monorail was super convenient. Contempo Cafe was great for breakfast.

My kids loved the bathroom, they thought it was so cool. Only complaint was housekeeping. (terrible) That was the only downside but everything else was great.

We stayed at the CR on Halloween & enjoyed the pool. They had Halloween crafts & games for the kids. They had "Race to Witch Mountain" playing that night on the beach. CR also offered trick or treating at the shops & in the lobby which was fun.

I will post some pictures asap.

Thanks for your tips & help on this thread! That made tha trip even more enjoyable.