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

[gmi3804]

In May 2000 when my family and I got upgraded to the 14th floor I forget which room we had, however it was either 4913 or 4915.

So were they noticeably larger?

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

So were they noticeably larger?

I don't remember exactly how they looked, however I do remember they were big and just like the other standard rooms on the other Tower floors.

 

[gmi3804]

I don't remember exactly how they looked, however I do remember they were big and just like the other standard rooms on the other Tower floors.

Are 4911 and 4912 really small?

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Are 4911 and 4912 really small?

I am not sure. However the thing you need to remember is those rooms have 1 King Bed each, where as 4913 and 4915 have 2 Queen Beds.

 

[gmi3804]

I am not sure. However the thing you need to remember is those rooms have 1 King Bed each, where as 4913 and 4915 have 2 Queen Beds.

But aren't all the other rooms the same size, regardless if it's 1K or 2Q?

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

But aren't all the other rooms the same size, regardless if it's 1K or 2Q?

Yes they are.

 

[jackal]

CR Resort Fan, do you know where the stairs are in the Tower at CR?? We couldn't find them and wanted to use them a few times. We were on the 6th floor.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

CR Resort Fan, do you know where the stairs are in the Tower at CR?? We couldn't find them and wanted to use them a few times. We were on the 6th floor.

The only stairs I know about are the ones you see when standing on the observation decks of each floor, however I doubt anyone ever uses them and I don't think the Cast Members want you using them.

 

[jackal]

What if there were a fire or something like that? I thought it was strange we couldn't find stairs anywhere.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I guess if there was a fire then that's what the stairs are for, however when there is not an emergency then you would not need to take them.

 

[jackal]

We never went to the observation decks as we had a Theme Park View. I probably should have checked them out. I kind of wish I had more time to check the resort out. we went at such a busy time, it was get to the parks as early as possible and pass out when we walk in the room at night. I might have to give it another try. only in the Tower though. I know I didn't like the Garden wing at all.

 

[3rdshiftcm]

My family and I once had a Magic Kingdom View as low as the 6th floor which is the lowest floor you can get (there are none on the 5th floor because of the Monorail station) and we found nothing wrong with it at all. If you want to stay as high as possible then request a room for the 11th floor, since it's the highest none Club Level floor in the Tower.

Thanks, we've requested as high as possible but we're not getting in until 6-7 PM on a Fri so I'm worried that it won't be availible.

I'll just make sure we all cross our fingers.

 

[momatater]

Thanks, we've requested as high as possible but we're not getting in until 6-7 PM on a Fri so I'm worried that it won't be availible.

I'll just make sure we all cross our fingers.

When we went in Sept and stayed in a MK view, we requested a high floor as well. Our plane arrived after 5 pm and we didn't get to the resort until 6:45ish and we got the BEST room ever. It was on the 11th floor, all the way at the end of the hall, corner room, closest to the MK. The view was simply FANTASTIC!!!!! Just wanted you to know that you may still be ok at that check-in time!!

 

[gmi3804]

Yes they are.

But some of the double rooms on 14 look so much smaller than all the other rooms on that floor. Are the small-looking ones the same depth as the regular rooms on other floors? Am I phrasing this correctly?

 

[nicole0992]

Hello and thank you to ALL of you who have posted on this thread. It is so wonderful to see all the information, reviews and pictures!

We are booked a trip for this June for 8 nights with deluxe dining. I booked deluxe because we plan to relax and take it easy and enjoy the resort. I will "budget" some dining credits to do room service. I honestly have searched and searched but haven't seen any reviews or reports on how the food is via the room service. Has anyone had any meals? Good or bad reviews please let me know.

Thanks again and I hope to add more to the conversation here.
Nicole

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Thanks, we've requested as high as possible but we're not getting in until 6-7 PM on a Fri so I'm worried that it won't be availible.

I'll just make sure we all cross our fingers.

You're welcome and no matter what floor you end up with have a great time.

But some of the double rooms on 14 look so much smaller than all the other rooms on that floor. Are the small-looking ones the same depth as the regular rooms on other floors? Am I phrasing this correctly?

Honestly I don't know.

 

[commdoc]

I read a while ago that the Contemporary pool would close sometime for improvements. Has it closed? reopened? if not any idea when it will? I'm thinking of going for a weekend in early March...

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I read a while ago that the Contemporary pool would close sometime for improvements. Has it closed? reopened? if not any idea when it will? I'm thinking of going for a weekend in early March...

The pool renovations started on Janurary 5th and is scheduled to finish on March 15th. So during that time you can still use the quiet pool which is located behind the main pool or go swimming at the Polynesian, since they are allowing you to pool hop there during that time.

 

[brergnat]

I read a while ago that the Contemporary pool would close sometime for improvements. Has it closed? reopened? if not any idea when it will? I'm thinking of going for a weekend in early March...

I have a reservation at the Contemporary for late March/Early April, and when I made the reservation, the CM on the phone told me that the pool refurbishment should be finishing up by the time we arrive (March 26), but in the event that it is not done, we are welcome to use the pools at EITHER the Polynesian OR Wilderness Lodge.

Hope this helps!

On the other hand, I feel bad for guests booked at the Poly between now and March, as the GF pool is also closed for rehab and they are ALSO being told to use the Poly pool....that is going to be a crowded pool.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I have a reservation at the Contemporary for late March/Early April, and when I made the reservation, the CM on the phone told me that the pool refurbishment should be finishing up by the time we arrive (March 26), but in the event that it is not done, we are welcome to use the pools at EITHER the Polynesian OR Wilderness Lodge.

Hope this helps!

On the other hand, I feel bad for guests booked at the Poly between now and March, as the GF pool is also closed for rehab and they are ALSO being told to use the Poly pool....that is going to be a crowded pool.

Doesn't the Grand Floridian have more then 1 pool? I also feel bad for the guests staying at the Polynesian during this time however if WDW managment is saying the Contemporary and Grand Floridian guests can go swim there, then they won't be doing anything wrong.