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

[ShelsGoingToDisney]

I know over planning but I was wondering how big the fridge is? Could it hold a gallon of milk and still have room for other things or is it a little cube size? TIA for you help.

I think it is the standard dorm sized fridge. That is what they have at the Poly at least and from pictures I've seen it looks the same at the CR. A gallon wouldn't fit. You may try half gallon laid on their sides or take the shelf out.

I too am very interested in the pool rehab info!!

 

[Tinkaroo]

I know over planning but I was wondering how big the fridge is? Could it hold a gallon of milk and still have room for other things or is it a little cube size? TIA for you help.

You can see pretty good pics of the fridge in the rooms here: http://www.contemporaryresort.net/standard_room.html

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I'll be there on Sunday March 22. I can take photos of the pool rehab, and photos of the drawer space (or lack of drawer space). I'll check on the fridge size too. We plan on eating breakfast in the room each day.

Just let me know if there are any questions or request for photos and I'll do the best I can while I'm there.

Can you please find out two things when you get a chance.

First if they are adding a 2nd bus stop for Bay Lake Tower, because I doubt that they are.

Second if Contemporary guests can use the Bay Lake Tower pool? I asked that last August and was told yes they could since it would be an amenity of the whole resort, the way Wilderness Lodge guests are also able to use the DVC pool in the villas section. However at the time Bay Lake Tower had not announced yet, so the DVC Cast Member was guessing. Although using the example of the DVC pool in the Villas at the Wilderness Lodge I would say they are correct.

 

[Trena]

Can you please find out two things when you get a chance.

First if they are adding a 2nd bus stop for Bay Lake Tower, because I doubt that they are.

Second if Contemporary guests can use the Bay Lake Tower pool? I asked that last August and was told yes they could since it would be an amenity of the whole resort, the way Wilderness Lodge guests are also able to use the DVC pool in the villas section. However at the time Bay Lake Tower had not announced yet, so the DVC Cast Member was guessing. Although using the example of the DVC pool in the Villas at the Wilderness Lodge I would say they are correct.

Sure thing. I'll ask.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Sure thing. I'll ask.

Thank you.

 

[oasispaul]

I'll be there on Sunday March 22. I can take photos of the pool rehab, and photos of the drawer space (or lack of drawer space). I'll check on the fridge size too. We plan on eating breakfast in the room each day.

Just let me know if there are any questions or request for photos and I'll do the best I can while I'm there.

awesome! thanks, trena!
looking forward to the pool update. could you also check on the refurb schedule for the councourse sundries & spirits shop? i believe the shop is scheduled to re-open in late April/early May. just wanted to see if they're on/ahead of/behind schedule.

thanks again!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

awesome! thanks, trena!
looking forward to the pool update. could you also check on the refurb schedule for the councourse sundries & spirits shop? i believe the shop is scheduled to re-open in late April/early May. just wanted to see if they're on/ahead of/behind schedule.

thanks again!

Just so you know when they re-open their name is changing to the Fantasia Market, so they can add more food items once Bay Lake Tower opens.

 

[islandbound1day]

I am sure hoping the pool Rehab is done by the time you are there on the
22nd because I am there on the 27th and I was told by several CMs that it would be done by the 15th or very close to that date. Otherwise, I would have reconsidered staying at the Contemporary and just booked the Poly since the slide is a huge factor for my little boy. I realize that we can use the Volcano pool at the Poly but I do not want to have to go back and forth to swim. Keeping my fingers crossed. Have a wonderful time.

 

[oasispaul]

Just so you know when they re-open their name is changing to the Fantasia Market, so they can add more food items once Bay Lake Tower opens.

thanks for the heads up - i'm hoping they might be ahead of schedule so we can check it out during our 4/28 - 5/5 trip!

 

[spacec47]

Could you find out what's on the room service menu? I have asked before and someone was going to take a pic....but they have yet to post is and allearsnet.com's menu is before the wave existed....so I assume there will be some changes... Thanks!

 

[Trena]

I am sure hoping the pool Rehab is done by the time you are there on the
22nd because I am there on the 27th and I was told by several CMs that it would be done by the 15th or very close to that date. Otherwise, I would have reconsidered staying at the Contemporary and just booked the Poly since the slide is a huge factor for my little boy. I realize that we can use the Volcano pool at the Poly but I do not want to have to go back and forth to swim. Keeping my fingers crossed. Have a wonderful time.

I'm with you on that! My oldest kids, 12 & 9 love the slides. Its just too big of a pain to go pool hoppin' with 3 kids!!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

thanks for the heads up

You're welcome.

Could you find out what's on the room service menu?

This is not a picture however here is a list of the new main courses for lunch and dinner, because that's where the main changes are.

Old lunch starters
Small Caesar Salad
Spicy Buffalo Wings
Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

New lunch starters
Onion Soup
Mixed Greens Salad
Romaine Heart and Prosciutto Salad
Soup Of The Day

Old Hot Entrees and Sandwiches
Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich and Fries
Steak and Fries
Oven-Roasted Prime Rib sandwich and fries

New Hot Entrees and Sandwiches
Grilled New York Steak Strip
Grilled Steak Panini
Grilled Chicken Panini

Old Dinner Appetizers
Small Caesar Salad
Spicy Buffalo Wings
Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

New Dinner Appetizers
Onion Soup
Mixed Greens Salad
Romaine Heart and Prosciutto Salad
Shrimp Cocktail
Soup Of The Day

Old Main Courses
Grilled Filet Mignon
Barbeque Pork Ribs
Roasted Half Chicken
Pan-Seared Scallops and Barbeque Shrimp

New Main Courses
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Durban-Marinated and Naturally Raised Chicken

Finally there are some dinner items that did not change and those are still listed from the menu posted at Allearsnet.

 

[Disneymama5816]

I know over planning but I was wondering how big the fridge is? Could it hold a gallon of milk and still have room for other things or is it a little cube size? TIA for you help.

I think a full gallon would be too big. I have definately put in 1/2 gallons and the door still shut. There is also some room on the door for cans of soda.

 

[Disneymama5816]

Second and third floor rooms in the Garden Wing have sliding glass doors, but very shallow (about two-foot) balconies.

Thanks!!!

 

[1bandaid]

Thanks for the pictures and the fridge info. I really appreciate it. I can't seem to find anything when I'm searching for it. I do find lots of interesting things though!

 

[spacec47]

CR Resort Fan 4 Life- Thanks for the update!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

CR Resort Fan 4 Life- Thanks for the update!

You're welcome and I was happy to help.

 

[ILIKEWDW]

Yay! I just booked Bay Lake Tower, theme park view, for September. I am excited to learn all about the Contemporary.

Hi, we also have BLT reservations for September!!!! I made it on February 12th

 

[Lisacope]

Could you find out what's on the room service menu? I have asked before and someone was going to take a pic....but they have yet to post is and allearsnet.com's menu is before the wave existed....so I assume there will be some changes... Thanks!

I was the one who took the pix for you - if you pm me your email address I will give you access to the photobucket folder with the pix of the roomservice menu - sorry I didn't get this to you sooner!

 

[RussellDisney]

awesome! thanks, trena!
looking forward to the pool update. could you also check on the refurb schedule for the councourse sundries & spirits shop? i believe the shop is scheduled to re-open in late April/early May. just wanted to see if they're on/ahead of/behind schedule.

thanks again!

Is there a place to buy snacks now, prior to the new market opening?