The NEW Disney's Contemporary Resort FAQ with PICTURES! (Feb 2008)

[annej]

YAY! for the refillable mugs! That makes all of us very happy . Thank you for finding out the scoop.

I have a question - do the rooms have ceiling fans? DH thinks he needs a fan to sleep.

TIA!

 

[triplefigs]

WOOHOO! Going to add your new pics to the updated info on the 1st page, Denise. Thanks again!

 

[BuzzLiteyear]

Refillable Mugs....I will be able to sleep again . I just don't understand why I obsess over little things like this. This is a happy day Thank you so much for the pictures . I can now officially confirm to my children that we will be going to CR in August .

 

[triplefigs]

I have a question - do the rooms have ceiling fans? DH thinks he needs a fan to sleep.

TIA!

I do not remember a ceiling fan in our Tower Room. We bring a white noise machine for background noise (we always sleep with a ceiling fan on at home).

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

The old rooms use to have the ceiling fans, however the renovated rooms no longer have them.

 

[nbodyhome]

WOOHOO! Going to add your new pics to the updated info on the 1st page, Denise. Thanks again!

You are welcome!

 

[deb0206]

Just making ADRs for May and the CSR told me the Concourse Steakhouse will be open till 5/31 now. Reservations were easy to get. I'm guessing b/c they were supposed to closed by then, they weren't any reservations on the books already....just wanted to report that.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Just making ADRs for May and the CSR told me the Concourse Steakhouse will be open till 5/31 now. Reservations were easy to get. I'm guessing b/c they were supposed to closed by then, they weren't any reservations on the books already....just wanted to report that.

I guess this means the Concourse Steakhouse will be closing June 1st.

 

[triplefigs]

I have updated the 1st page with the new info on the CSH.

 

[contemp_mj]

What happening across the room where you check in at the main lobby. Also, the old area where you used to get breakfast, what going on there?

Does anyone have any new photo's?

Thanks,

MJ

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

What happening across the room where you check in at the main lobby. Also, the old area where you used to get breakfast, what going on there?

Does anyone have any new photo's?

Thanks,

MJ

The only thing I can think of for the lobby is that they might be rebuilding the Contemporary Grounds as a full service coffee house. The area where the Food & Fun Center use to be is being turned into the Wave, which is going to be the restaurant that replaces the Concourse Steakhouse.

 

[nbodyhome]

The only thing I can think of for the lobby is that they might be rebuilding the Contemporary Grounds as a full service coffee house. The area where the Food & Fun Center use to be is being turned into the Wave, which is going to be the restaurant that replaces the Concourse Steakhouse.

They hadn't yet started the coffee house as of a few days ago. The project has stalled a lot, I was told it has to do with Joffreys.

Also was told that there was a meeting about maybe putting Chef Mickeys on 1st floor. Didn't sound like most were interested in doing that, but no way to know what Disney will do.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Also was told that there was a meeting about maybe putting Chef Mickeys on 1st floor. Didn't sound like most were interested in doing that, but no way to know what Disney will do.

That I don't ever see happening. Since they are putting the Wave in the old Food & Fun Center location, where would they have room for Chef Mickey's?

 

[momto2]

Chef Mickeys is fun to see from the monorail too!

 

[MommyBuzz909]

Any one know what time they start renting out water mice in the mornings and what all is required to rent one and cost??

 

[triplefigs]

Any one know what time they start renting out water mice in the mornings and what all is required to rent one and cost??

There's a link to the pricing on the 1st post under Marina. Sammy Duvall's Water Sports Center

-Sammy Duvall's Water Sports Centre offers the following activities: Parasailing, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Jet Skiing, and Tubing. Reservations are recommended and can be made 90 days in advance by calling 407-939-0754.
There is a 24 hour cancellation policy.

Personal Watercraft/Wave Runners -at Disney's Contemporary Resort

• $125 + tax: One Hour guided excursion offered during these hours:

Summer Season: 8:00am and 9:00am
Winter Season: 10:00am thru 4:00pm

• $75 + tax: 30 minutes
• $125 + tax: One hour

Non-guided excursions available from 9:00am year round
All of the Personal Watercraft can hold up to 3 guests with a combined weight that's less than 400 pounds. All drivers must be age 16 or over and must present a valid state issued Driver's License or Permit with photo ID when they check in. No exceptions. A credit card is required to be used as a damage deposit. Children under age 18 must have an adult present to sign waivers prior to departure.

 

[MommyBuzz909]

That's for a jet ski - I'm just talking about the little 2 seat boats....

 

[penguins1]

We are staying at CR for the first time in Sept with a theme park view room. Should I put in a room request for a higher floor? Is there any need to do that?

Thanks!

 

[triplefigs]

We are staying at CR for the first time in Sept with a theme park view room. Should I put in a room request for a higher floor? Is there any need to do that?

Thanks!

I would and ask for the end closest to the MK.

 

[wdhinn89]

Any one know what time they start renting out water mice in the mornings and what all is required to rent one and cost??

Not sure what time the rental station opens, probably around 9:00. We rented the mice boats in Nov while we stayed at GF. The prices were around the area of $26 for 1/2 hour and about $40 for an hour. There were plenty of boats available and have to be 12 and older to drive. We love them.