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

[mandy200587]

Sorry, but what is BVG?

It's the shop on the right side from Fantasia's.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Sorry, but what is BVG?

Their full name is Bay View Gifts.

 

[spaceace510]

Anybody tried room service?

I haven't tried CR room service, but have tried Poly and GCH (in DLR) and have liked them both, and I wouldn't be afraid to try it at CR

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I haven't tried CR room service, but have tried Poly and GCH (in DLR) and have liked them both, and I wouldn't be afraid to try it at CR

I have not tried room service at the Contemporary, however when looking at the menu some items they have like their sandwiches and salads are the same ones you could get at the Tempo Grab & Go. So just something you should know.

 

[megnsamsgracie]

Can anyone tell me if there are any kids activities during the day at the pool?
Thanks!!
Chris

We only had 2 days at CR but both days, there were activities at the pool. Now.. my kids were the only ones there but still.. they had a blast!

 

[4merlurkerchris]

Thanks for the info on the activities!!
Chris

 

[Terry36]

Does the Cont. offer message services? If not, which hotel does?

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Does the Cont. offer message services? If not, which hotel does?

I don't remember if they do, however I am sure you can get one done at the Grand Floridian.

 

[j&t]

Hi! Sorry for the possibly silly question, but I was wondering if it makes a lot of difference what side of the hotel you're on (side closest to MK vs. side closest to the Garden Wing). I've seen many posts asking what floor to request & I've seen photos on the photo thread from the different floors and from rooms close to MK side and towards the middle of the hotel, but nothing from the 'far' side of the hotel. I'm curious what the view is like from a room on the side closest to the Garden Wing (I believe the room numbers would end in the high 20's).

Honestly, I'm sure any view on the MK side is awesome...I'm just trying to prepare myself for the worst case scenario I currently have a MK view room ressie & I've already requested a high floor. Is it worth it to request a room closer to the MK side of the building?

 

[Statler]

I'm also worried about getting a bad MK view room. Is there a such thing? I was thinking of upgrading from the Deluxe Wing room to a MK view as a surprise for my wife.

 

[Secondgradememories]

Does the Cont. offer message services? If not, which hotel does?

Hi! I just called the Olympiad Sports Center at the CR - call the general number and ask for the center - and got this information:

They have 25, 50 and 80 minutes massages offered right at the center. The prices range from $65 - 120 and are for Swedish massage. You can upgrade to aromatherapy or deep tissue for an extra charge. I think it was $15. I hope I didn't misquote the man, as I'm going from my sketchy math memory

Hope that helps! Now I just have to try and squeeze in some "Me" time away from the family!

 

[Secondgradememories]

Hi again, My DH has a dream of watching the fireworks from the lake while cruising on the gentle waters of a Florida lagoon. I, on the other hand, prefer the land where my DD can't go overboard, except in the purchasing of too many stuffies. I am, however, willing to give him this one if it's possible. Has anyone ever rented a boat at the CR? Is it even possible to get one for Wishes without taking a Wishes Cruise? Thanks for any advice you can give!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Hi again, My DH has a dream of watching the fireworks from the lake while cruising on the gentle waters of a Florida lagoon. I, on the other hand, prefer the land where my DD can't go overboard, except in the purchasing of too many stuffies. I am, however, willing to give him this one if it's possible. Has anyone ever rented a boat at the CR? Is it even possible to get one for Wishes without taking a Wishes Cruise? Thanks for any advice you can give!

Here is a link to the cost and etc of renting boats at the Contemporary. http://www.wdwinfo.com/recreation/parasail.htm

 

[NJRRK]

In all my past trips to DW you could not rent any watercraft after dark.

 

[Secondgradememories]

Thanks! I've been so focused on my massage dream, I thought I better give a shout out to my DH's wish too...

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Hi! Sorry for the possibly silly question, but I was wondering if it makes a lot of difference what side of the hotel you're on (side closest to MK vs. side closest to the Garden Wing). I've seen many posts asking what floor to request & I've seen photos on the photo thread from the different floors and from rooms close to MK side and towards the middle of the hotel, but nothing from the 'far' side of the hotel. I'm curious what the view is like from a room on the side closest to the Garden Wing (I believe the room numbers would end in the high 20's).

Honestly, I'm sure any view on the MK side is awesome...I'm just trying to prepare myself for the worst case scenario I currently have a MK view room ressie & I've already requested a high floor. Is it worth it to request a room closer to the MK side of the building?

I'm also worried about getting a bad MK view room. Is there a such thing? I was thinking of upgrading from the Deluxe Wing room to a MK view as a surprise for my wife.

I honestly don't think there are any bad Magic Kingdom Views rooms in the Tower. A few years ago my family and I had one on the 6th floor which is the lowest possible floor you can get (there are none on the 5th floor because of the Monorail station) and we did not see anything wrong with it.

 

[Secondgradememories]

In all my past trips to DW you could not rent any watercraft after dark.

I try to tell him this seems silly, but he swears he heard about it on a Podcast... As I said, I'm nervous about the water to begin with, now throw in DARK water and all I see are crocodiles! At least I can say I did all the research I could.

 

[NJRRK]

I try to tell him this seems silly, but he swears he heard about it on a Podcast... As I said, I'm nervous about the water to begin with, now throw in DARK water and all I see are crocodiles! At least I can say I did all the research I could.

Don't worry about the crocodiles, they only live in way-south FL, Alligators on the other hand .

The dark water part is the reason I think that Disney severly restricts watercraft rentals at night.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

If there any boats in the water at night in the Magic Kingdom area it would be the Wishes Cruises boat, Resort transportation boats and the one that goes to and from the TTC.

 

[Secondgradememories]

Don't worry about the crocodiles, they only live in way-south FL, Alligators on the other hand .

Here in MN I only have to worry about large sturgeon...obviously I need some reptile training... What am I SAYING???

If there any boats in the water at night in the Magic Kingdom area it would be the Wishes Cruises boat, Resort transportation boats and the one that goes to and from the TTC.

Thanks! Logic wins out again! We leave in 11 days, so I'm sure the Wishes Cruises are rather booked. Maybe there will be a cancellation. These last minute trip additions are crazy!