Why does everyone want CRV DVC?

[DisneyDVCdad]

That's easy! The Magic Kingdom! Every visit my family has made to Disney that is the first park we visit! And I would say that is where we spend the most time!

 

[spiceycat]

I wouldn't buy there and might never stay there, but easy monorail access to the MK when you have stroller aged children is a really nice feature. (We are, thankfully, past that point).

well how about you in a wheelchair or ECV or whatever they call them at the time....

for 50 years I would say it is a given.

I love the location.

 

[kdzgon]

The top 6 reasons for me:

1. Magic Kingdom/Fireworks/Lagoon view (incl Electric Parade!) (LOCATION)

2. Walkway to MK (LOCATION)

3.Chef Mickey's, Concourse Steakhouse and California Grill (LOCATION)

4. Marina/watercraft rentals (LOCATION)

5. Monorail to Epcot & to other monorail resorts (& Epcot) for meals (LOCATION)

6. Sandy beach (& hammocks) tiny as it is

And, maybe a little added nostalgia, 'cause ever since I first saw the Contemporary, I love that the monorail runs right through the building!

 

[kdzgon]

I wouldn't buy there and might never stay there, but easy monorail access to the MK when you have stroller aged children is a really nice feature. (We are, thankfully, past that point).

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LOL - that's what I thought, too ("past that point")...and then last September we were there, schlepping 2 3YO grandsons around in a twin stroller (plus, after a few days, a scooter for DH as he injured his foot rather badly - operation is finally next Friday).

 

[CarolA]

Ok, please help me understand why there seems to be all this demand for DVC at the contemporary resort. I've never stayed there but it does look kinds plain there. No theming, no real landscaping and grounds to speak of. VWL is practicallly a stones throw away with much more resort feel and amenties I would think. Yea, Yea contemporary has a monorail station but is that REALLY why everyone wants it?

EVERYONE doesn't want it. I for one could care less and have NO desire to buy or stay at the CR.

The truth is I go to Disney lots of times and skip the MK and don't miss it. And I find the monorail to be amoung the most useless types of transport at Disney. "Holding for clearance" is a theme there! I also do not really enjoy being battered in the heels by the stroller brigade. (It's a STROLLER not a battering ram!)

A few other thoughts
1. Concourse Steakhouse is rumored to be closing and will reopen as an Asian themed resturant.
2. Sandy beaches and Hammocks are better at BCV (Location)
3. You can WALK to Epcot for meals at BCV (Location)
4 If I am in a wheelchair one day I want to wheel to the balcony to look at animals or wheel to Epcot to drink around the world. (Hey if I live to 80 or so I get to do what I want!)

 

[doubletrouble_vb]

Location, transportation and I'd like to say I'm in the minority but it looks like I'm on the lunatic fringe...I actually like the looks of the building, the decor and the theming (there's a great new tomorrow!).

Also...one up on BCV and BWV...you don't have to have a park ticket to use the monorail station.

 

[Sammie]

Location.

I think if they build, it is going to be a large structure. I think they are going to offer suites for the resorts and DVC in a combo building.

Also I think they will offer concierge and it will be located in the new building. I think it will be the first in what I would consider super luxury DVC. I think it will have some breathtaking views of the Magic Kingdom, and for me personally there is nothing at Disney I would rather see than the MK.

I think the concierge lounge will be at the top and have unbelieveable views of Wishes. I think you will see more upscale Dining offered there.

As to the decor, I really like the new look of the rooms, ultra chique.

 

[dvcjim]

Ok, please help me understand why there seems to be all this demand for DVC at the contemporary resort.

DVC resorts are in demand based upon how easy it is to get to the parks.

People buy into DVC with visions of going in and out of the parks with ease. No other resort can compare with the Contemp, with that in mind. BC/BW are close.

 

[DVCconvert]

EVERYONE doesn't want it. I for one could care less and have NO desire to buy or stay at the CR.

The truth is I go to Disney lots of times and skip the MK and don't miss it. And I find the monorail to be amoung the most useless types of transport at Disney. "Holding for clearance" is a theme there! I also do not really enjoy being battered in the heels by the stroller brigade. (It's a STROLLER not a battering ram!)

A few other thoughts
1. Concourse Steakhouse is rumored to be closing and will reopen as an Asian themed resturant.
2. Sandy beaches and Hammocks are better at BCV (Location)
3. You can WALK to Epcot for meals at BCV (Location)
4 If I am in a wheelchair one day I want to wheel to the balcony to look at animals or wheel to Epcot to drink around the world. (Hey if I live to 80 or so I get to do what I want!)

CarolA -- are you Diane's long lost sister???

1. - Some would welcome that change
2. - Not really
3. - As you could if you took the Monorail from CRV
4. - No contest - we'd all want you to do what you want to do (as the results from that not happening might disrupt the space-time continuum!!! )

 

[DISNEY4FUN]

I like to be able to walk back and forth from MK. I actually liked the old theming in the rooms. I thought it was "cartoony". The new decor is less fun. Whose to say that a DVC villa would follow with the same decor. As everyone else has said, location means a great deal to me. I hate standing in line for a bus. Mk is my favorite park. At CR you can make a quick, spontaneous trip over to MK to shop, eat, etc. I'll buy in if they build.

 

[eyeheartgoofy]

You know, I never really was excited about the idea of a CR DVC until our last visit. I can't tell you how many times I thought it would be the bees knees to just hop on that monorail. We actually took the WL launch to the Contemporary to catch the monorail several times. In my opinion, the location would be especially nice for short stays where time is of the essence. Also, it would be nice when staying with young kids b/c of the easy access to MK and the quick getaway back to your hotel.

 

[byoung]

One word MONORAIL.

 

[lenshanem]

How many stories is the tower?

 

[Tigger031266]

Where to start:

1. Best Restaurants (Chef Mickey, Cal Grill)
2. Best Lake
3. Fast Boats
4. Best Arcades
5. Best View (MK from a tall building)
6. Monorail to MK
7. Monorail to Epcot
8. Monorail to Poly and GF and their restaurants and shops
9. Light parade at night on the water
10. Beach
11. Best Atrium (maybe WL is tied)
12. Memories
13. Boats to WL, MK and FW
14. The place overflows with WDW Magic
15. Walk to Magic Kingdom
16. Very sound proof rooms (take a look at they way it was constructed)
17. Large rooms with very pretty colors
18. Great Shops

We all know it needs some work but I envision a Contemporary with a Disney Quest inside, beautiful balconies, a futuristic waterpark type pool, life around bay lake, walkways to the WL and FW, Futuristic Restaurants....

 

[Anal Annie]

Now I feel the exact opposite of you, Diane. Could care less about AKV, but the CRV intrigues me to no end. Location, monorail, location, Cali Grill and Concourse steakhouse.

...but have you eaten at the Boma restaurant at AKL?! That's some good food over there...

 

[CarolA]

CarolA -- are you Diane's long lost sister???

1. - Some would welcome that change
2. - Not really
3. - As you could if you took the Monorail from CRV
4. - No contest - we'd all want you to do what you want to do (as the results from that not happening might disrupt the space-time continuum!!! )

To get from CRV to Epcot requires TWO monorails and the numerous opportunities for "holding for clearance" Not my cup of tea.


(PLus why do parents think that since it's a monorail their child can RUN, SCREAM and climb over people They wouldn't allow this on a bus but on a monorail.... "they are just being kids" ! )

 

[Starr W.]

...but have you eaten at the Boma restaurant at AKL?! That's some good food over there...

Too far out there for the DH, we just got our waitlist for VWL and I have to change an ADR since it was at DTD and "that's too far to go" according to DH.
So if he won't go from VWL to DTD, he sure isn't going out to AKL for dinner.

 

[Barnum01]

This is the resort that will get me to buy DVC. Personally, it is a sentimental fav, because I went in the 70s when I was a kid and always wished we could stay at the CR or Poly instead of schlepping to and from the Days Inn Kissimmee.

Ditto! I was going to try to be witty, but all I can say is ditto (and that my schlepping lasted into the 80's).

Although, I'm still hoping they extend the WEDway (TTA) to the new building for a DVC exclusive entrance directly into Tomorrowland.

Regards

 

[DVCconvert]

To get from CRV to Epcot requires TWO monorails and the numerous opportunities for "holding for clearance" Not my cup of tea.


(PLus why do parents think that since it's a monorail their child can RUN, SCREAM and climb over people They wouldn't allow this on a bus but on a monorail.... "they are just being kids" ! )

Yes...that is VERY problematic.
It is a 'big' problem changing from one monorail to another. Perhaps a pre-sweetened tea would be more your cup? In my years of using the monorail I've NEVER had to 'HOLD for clearance' for more than 5-6 minutes.

However I must say that I've never personally witnessed out of control kids climbing over non related adults on a bus, but...that's just my experience!

 

[Anal Annie]

Too far out there for the DH, we just got our waitlist for VWL and I have to change an ADR since it was at DTD and "that's too far to go" according to DH.
So if he won't go from VWL to DTD, he sure isn't going out to AKL for dinner.

No arguement about the hike to get there...but we still have to go at least once during our stays tho...it's just not your usual fare...so it's worth it for us...we make a res. & I look at the trip over as being no diff. than going out to anyplace else on a Sat. nite & having to wait an hr. on some hard bench with a beeper/pager...except this is worth it! Forget the Savanah view - Boma is one of the best things about AKL... Anyway, sorry, I'm from the orig. thread here...