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

[MUDisneyCouple]

I booked the CR Tower MK view at the AAA rate a few weeks ago for the 12/5-12/15. I was told that the rooms were filling up quick for that period. I asked the CM, if she knew why and she said the first two weeks of December are getting really popular.

I know those rooms are popular, but I hate to hear that it will be busy the first two weeks in Dec...I was hoping to get in the middle of the Thanksgiving and Christmas crowds...here's keeping my fingers crossed!!!

 

[eeyoresnr]

I booked the CR Tower MK view at the AAA rate a few weeks ago for the 12/5-12/15. I was told that the rooms were filling up quick for that period. I asked the CM, if she knew why and she said the first two weeks of December are getting really popular.

I would guess they are getting so popular because Disney advertises them as their "SLOW" times at WDW so more and more people are booking those dates and in the end those weeks will be as busy as all the others

 

[nbodyhome]

Denise over on mousesteps has posted some pics of the new Contemporary Grounds.

Link: http://www.mousesteps.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=204&Itemid=65

Thanks for mentioning me, I was happy to be there for the first day of it re-opening. The Contemporary really needed something on the first floor for drinks and something to eat - though I miss the Food and Fun center!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

The Contemporary really needed something on the first floor for drinks and something to eat - though I miss the Food and Fun center!

I am also going to miss the Food & Fun Center however I am sure once it opens, Chef Mickey's Express will be a great location.

 

[Terry36]

Here is a link to post #88 which is pictures of what it looks like. http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=23122195&postcount=88

Thanks

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Thanks

You're welcome.

 

[4merlurkerchris]

I think the chocolate monorail looks great, but the family doesn't like white chocolate--. What other treats have you ordered?
Thanks!!
Chris
Also, what kids activities are there at the pool during the day?

 

[4merlurkerchris]

Hi,
Can anyone tell me the check-in procedure for concierge guests?
Thanks!!
Chris

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Hi,
Can anyone tell me the check-in procedure for concierge guests?
Thanks!!
Chris

Once you arrive tell the Cast Members at the bell stand inside that lobby that you are checking into a room on the 12th or 14th floor. They will then call up there to say you have arrived and a bellman will take you up there so you can check-in.

 

[4merlurkerchris]

Thank you for your reply!!
Chris

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

You're welcome.

 

[aggie98]

I've been following along and I apologize if this has been asked but I can't remember everything I've read in this thread...

About how long does it take to get from Epcot to the CR using the monorail?

We are thinking about doing the morning in Epcot the day we leave. Our flight leaves MCO at 3:55 which means we have to be at the resort at 12:55 if we use ME (right?) So depending on transporation time, we may do Princess Storybook breakfast or not... it's up in the air.

TIA!

 

[spaceace510]

I've been following along and I apologize if this has been asked but I can't remember everything I've read in this thread...

About how long does it take to get from Epcot to the CR using the monorail?

We are thinking about doing the morning in Epcot the day we leave. Our flight leaves MCO at 3:55 which means we have to be at the resort at 12:55 if we use ME (right?) So depending on transporation time, we may do Princess Storybook breakfast or not... it's up in the air.

TIA!

Edit: Original Post is below mine... don't ask me how it says i posted half an hour earlier than hers

I think its doable. depending on what time the breakfast is, i wouldn't be at the station any later than 12. There shouldn't be much traffic leaving Epcot, at that time, so you should make it on the first train. The hard part, is once you get to the TTC, if that is crowded, you might consider the express monorail to MK, then walk back to CR (or if there is no line, and a train just pulling into the station switch on to that) i think it should work!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I've been following along and I apologize if this has been asked but I can't remember everything I've read in this thread...

About how long does it take to get from Epcot to the CR using the monorail?

We are thinking about doing the morning in Epcot the day we leave. Our flight leaves MCO at 3:55 which means we have to be at the resort at 12:55 if we use ME (right?) So depending on transporation time, we may do Princess Storybook breakfast or not... it's up in the air.

TIA!

The 1st thing you need to do is take the Resort Monorail to the TTC, so once you arrive there you can transfer to the Epcot Monorail. In total I would say it takes about 25-30 minutes because if the Epcot Monorail is not there when you arrive it's about a 5 minuite wait and it's about a 10 minute ride to Epcot. Plus when you arrive the Monorail goes all around Future World before going into the station.

 

[eeyoresnr]

Edit: Original Post is below mine... don't ask me how it says i posted half an hour earlier than hers

this is happening all over the boards today for some reason..there is no telling where this post will be when I hit submit

 

[spaceace510]

this is happening all over the boards today for some reason..there is no telling where this post will be when I hit submit

I know seriously... i knew the clocks here were off, but i had no idea, it would do something like this

 

[aggie98]

Thanks spaceace and CR fan!

 

[4merlurkerchris]

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

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Thanks spaceace and CR fan!

You're welcome.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

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

I think if there are kids any activties they will list them on some board at the pool.