Why does everyone want CRV DVC?

[Barnum01]

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!).

Agreed! My initial thoughts (way back when Tink found the images) were that the design was inspired by the original EPCOT née Progressland Progress City central hotel.

Completely wrong location and absolutely removed from its original intent and context, but if something like this is to be built, it might as well be as close to Tomorrowland as possible, since Epcot is certainly not EPCOT.

Regards again

 

[BroganMc]

How many stories is the tower?

16, according to that permit submitted last November along with the artist rendering.

As to the OP question:

I'd never pay cash to stay at the Contemporary, but I've always been fascinated with the idea of being able to sneak out and hike over to the Castle.

I also use a powerwheelchair, so the monorail makes a much easier and more reliable form of transport than the ferries (which are prone to decreased water levels).

My brother's family counts it as their favorite resort and routinely pay cash to stay there as wrap-around to a Disney cruise.

The size of the project suggests we'll be seeing more rooms (and more accessible rooms) than the tiny VWL/BCV resorts. For someone who needs to book a room with a roll-in shower or can't go, that becomes a major issue.

I like the EWP and view of MK fireworks. If I'm not mistaken, only BW-View rooms have a view of the EPCOT fireworks and then only if they are the high ones. But every view I've had of MK has shown me the castle with fireworks. I forget it is still a hike away.

Lastly, all this expansion means DVC is booming. Since I just got in last May, it means a return on my investment in the form of newer, exciting possibilities for vacationing. (And judging by the AKV points chart, it won't break the bank either.)

 

[Mtnman44]

Ok. Now all of you have me excited about CRV DVC too! I'm not yet sure I'd need to own there, but it might be fun to use points at. Same with VAK, I'm just not sure I need to own there but looking forward to visiting. I will be adding on at BWV however because that is a great location too!

 

[CinderellaPug]

Over the past year, DW has asked me several times why I am so interested in this project. I often ask her these two questions

Q: What is the best park in DisneyWorld?
A: MK

Q: What is the best(most interesting) form of transportation?
A: Monorail

Therefore - why not buy in and hang out in the place that is the closest to the best park with the coolest transportation?

She also loves California Grill which might help me convince her down the road to buy in.

 

[kdzgon]

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,

If it weren't for the fact that we have 4 grandchildren under four and another on the way, I agree MK would probably not be all that important. However, as a large motivation (for us) for purchasing DVC was trips with the grands, I anticipate many trips to the MK in our foreseeable future. Scooter/wheelchair access goes along with MK (we never take the monorail there), and DH loves fireworks but one DGS (he lives with us full-time right now) is terrified of the noise right now. The view from the Contemporary is a good compromise (for now) and also allows us to get the grands in to bed a bit earlier those nights.

The monorail is OK when considered an experience rather than merely transportation, and is much easier to use when dealing with both a scooter and stroller (I DO try and watch out for heels whenever possible, tho ). The beach and hammocks were just a little kicker and not a prime motivator.

I haven't been to BCV yet, but definitely plan to on a trip without the little ones. Without so many little grands, I'd say the Epcot resorts would be as good or better locations than CRV for us, as well.

Laurie

these icons added on the insistence of my 3 YO DGS

 

[lenshanem]

I also do not really enjoy being battered in the heels by the stroller brigade. (It's a STROLLER not a battering ram!)

(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" ! )

Carol, Carol... You're right! I don't think you need to be near the MK.



BroganMC, thanks for the info. I actually meant the main tower, not the DVC Contemporary building. I was just curious how the two buildings would line up against each other in height. Anyone know the main tower's stories? Thanks!


And I love this thread. I hadn't even thought about the ease of getting to the other monorail resorts for restaurants, shopping and even pool hopping!

 

[spiceycat]

I think California grill is on the 14 or 15 floor.

So I don't think it is 16 - but it has stuff on the roof - and I think the DVC or Cont suites will be the same height when finished.

dvc won't be taller.

members who say that the building will look awfully - well I have yet to see a DVC building that looks even bad.

It won't compete with Cont - but will make it look even better (my opinion) - the way VWL & WL, BC & BCV - finished off the hotel.

 

[spiceycat]

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

we have had this happen a couple of times - but mother not to mention everyone else in my family - looks at the monrail as a ride at WDW. not just transportation.

hey at least we weren't on it - when it stopped and the guests on it had to be taken down..... talk about panic attacks.

(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" ! )

so sorry this happened to you.

It hasn't happened to me (yet) - but I think kids are little scared of me. I find kids are very interesting to study and their parents even more.

 

[dwelty]

I agree with other posts here. There is no theaming! Just a big concrete highrise no different than what you would see in any big city. Frankly it scares me a little that DVC is going to go this direction. I hope VAKL is a sign that they still plan on theaming their resorts in the future.

 

[kdzgon]

I agree with other posts here. There is no theaming! Just a big concrete highrise no different than what you would see in any big city. Frankly it scares me a little that DVC is going to go this direction. I hope VAKL is a sign that they still plan on theaming their resorts in the future.

I suspect there may be a big difference as a DVC owner vs a non-owner, but IMO heavy theming is not as important when the resort rooms are mostly a place to sleep. And remember, when it was first built, it was quite "futuristic", so I would argue it was indeed themed when built, perhaps just not a theme to the liking of some. (For those in North Jersey, think the painting outside of the old Alexander's building...)

 

[BroganMc]

I suspect there may be a big difference as a DVC owner vs a non-owner, but IMO heavy theming is not as important when the resort rooms are mostly a place to sleep. And remember, when it was first built, it was quite "futuristic", so I would argue it was indeed themed when built, perhaps just not a theme to the liking of some.

Agreed. If you compare the look of the Contemporary (and the proposed Villa) to nearby Space Mountain, it's all pretty much the same style. A Jetsons/60's style view of 21st-22nd century style. Something borne out of the 1920's art noveau style.

Ironically, when I first traveled the World in '98 (staying at All Star Sports), I found the Contemporary was the least handicap accessible and therefore least futuristic of the MK resorts. To get to Chef Mickey's for breakfast I had to start out 2 hours early and take 2 busses. There wasn't an elevator from the monorail to the concourse at the time. Just an escalator.

 

[spiceycat]

lly, when I first traveled the World in '98 (staying at All Star Sports), I found the Contemporary was the least handicap accessible and therefore least futuristic of the MK resorts. To get to Chef Mickey's for breakfast I had to start out 2 hours early and take 2 busses. There wasn't an elevator from the monorail to the concourse at the time. Just an escalator.

remember that. It was a big deal when they put that elevator in and it only does to the 4th floor just like the escalator.

then you transfer to the other elevator to go to your room or leave the resort.

I think someone made them???? don't remember the details. the CR use to say in all its advertisement that it was not handicapped accessible - but they did provide a bus/van.

I think some of the wing rooms were handicapped?????

 

[keishashadow]

I say a little prayer every day . In our eyes the CR is "it".

We initially bought sold out VWL (sight unseen) for the proximity to MK, our fav. park.

Although DH feel head over heels and became a DVC believer because of WL, I can easily see us selling that portion of our contract for CRV .

Beauty of DVC, something for everyone.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Well for me cr is not very appealing..i like the restaurants though and the monorail of course but I probably wouldn't buy there. I would probably try and use my points to stay there or if I were to buy it would be the smallest point contract available. Really, I'd rather buy at poly dvc or grand floridian dvc..but that may never happen.

Why is it that the people who say they don't like the Contemporary for their lack of themeing, also say they will go there for the restaurants? I guess that comment comes from the fact that a lot of times when my family & I return there during the evening, it can take a while to find a parking spot because of the guests who are just their for an ADR. I am not saying non Contemporary are not welcome to eat there, it's just that parking there can sometimes be a pain & I wish the Contemporary would have a seperate parking lot for guests staying there & for guests with ADR's, like they have at the Board Walk & other Resorts around WDW.

 

[spiceycat]

Why is it that the people who say they don't like the Contemporary for their lack of themeing, also say they will go there for the restaurants? I guess that comment comes from the fact that a lot of times when my family & I return there during the evening, it can take a while to find a parking spot because of the guests who are just their for an ADR. I am not saying non Contemporary are not welcome to eat there, it's just that parking there can sometimes be a pain & I wish the Contemporary would have a seperate parking lot for guests staying there & for guests with ADR's, like they have at the Board Walk & other Resorts around WDW.

It wasn't easy getting WDW to agree to the one at BW. I think it helped that several conventions also complainted. besides if a non-BW says they are eating there - well guess what the BWV or BWI does not have a restuarant - all the restuarants are along the BW - not the hotel.

the CR is not designed that way.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

It wasn't easy getting WDW to agree to the one at BW. I think it helped that several conventions also complainted. besides if a non-BW says they are eating there - well guess what the BWV or BWI does not have a restuarant - all the restuarants are along the BW - not the hotel.

the CR is not designed that way.

That maybe true but the main point is the Board Walk still has a seperate parking lot for it's guests who happen to be staying there & for guests just comming to eat there. While I doubt the Contemporary will have a seperate parking lot, it's something I wish that one day they can consider because of all the conventions they have there, the amount of regular guests staying there & all the guests there every morning & evening to eat at Chef Mickey's, Concourse Steakhouse & the California Grill.

 

[jade1]

Obviously not everyone wants CRV, but I could swear I read somewhere that MK had a fairly high attendance each year and that even some people equated the MK as Walt Disney World itself. Anyway if there is any interest in the MK, maybe some people would be interested in staying within walking distance and or being able to see into the MK/Wishes from their room or quiet pool on the roof.

Its like looking from a train at the scenery-do you really care what the train looks like?

 

[JWG]

To the original thread topic:

I'd like CRV for location and convenience. Its on the monorail, so easy access to Epcot. Its right at MK. Those are the two parks I frequent the most (Epcot being 1, MK being 2). Chef Mickey's is a favorite of mine. We have a 5 mos. old DD - MK looks to become more important. View of the fire works show and castle from our room? How cool that would be.

Current sales locations are not convenient. SSR is a nice "campus" feel, but only close to DTD. Nice for many, but I want easy access to theme parks. AKV is great views of the safari, but only really convenient to AK.

I could do a resale of BWV or BCV, but my parents bought into BWV in 1998 or 1999 and we have the opportunity to purchase trips from them. Odds are we will buy or get their ownership someday as well - so why buy there now?

Lastly, its financial. Even if I loved the current DVC purchase options, I couldn't afford to buy in and pay the dues. By the time CRV sales start, I hope that's changed.

 

[minnie61650]

1 - Ability to walk to the Magic Kingdom

2 - Monorail

I agree.
It all about location,location,location.
I am not yet a DVC member. I am waiting for DVC with acess to monorail.
I have been waiting for 15 ears for a DVC monorail location.
I guess I can wait a few more.

Here is to hoping!

 

[kdzgon]

Can someone compare the interest in a potential CRV to that of BCV when it was first anticipated? I wasn't around back then, but it seems to me people are pretty passionate about BCV (mostly for, but a few against), and in fact I sense an even more similar passion for WLV (people either seem to love it or strongly dislke/have absolutely no interest in). Both BCV and WLV, while not monorail resorts, have good locations for a specific theme park. Was there a very high interest for either or both these resorts when they were announced?