jemtx
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- Feb 20, 2019
Disney math at its finest.
Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions
- Thread starter WDWKOOK
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- Jul 3, 2014
I am not one to give sound Disney financial advice, but IMHO, comfort equals a lot. You know your group best - some are fine cramming in wherever, some like to spread out. Enjoy your trip, whatever you decide.
EpcotPhoenician
Thank the Phoenicians
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- Feb 21, 2021
Just a quick review of my current stay at Bay Lake Tower (theme park view studio).
The Cast Members here are truly top-notch and very accommodating. For me, it sits at #2 on my list (Wilderness Lodge in my experience is the best - nothing but the best after a dozen stays there).
The pool is excellent. Nice and quiet, and I had no issue finding a chair as late as 12pm. The turkey BLT wrap at the pool bar was fresh and delicious.
The view from the room is truly unbelievable. The pictures don’t do it justice. Waking up to the monorail soaring by is such an unbelievable feeling. And it’s even better when you can walk 10 minutes to your room after MK closes.
I must say though, the room I’m in is in desperate need of a refurb. I’m not a DVC member so I’m not sure when BLT is due… but the couch is in horrible shape and the curtains have some awful-looking stains on them. The TV is tiny and still has the DVD player hookup. I slept OK, but I definitely felt large lumps in the mattress.
Once these rooms get a refurb I will most definitely be back!
The Cast Members here are truly top-notch and very accommodating. For me, it sits at #2 on my list (Wilderness Lodge in my experience is the best - nothing but the best after a dozen stays there).
The pool is excellent. Nice and quiet, and I had no issue finding a chair as late as 12pm. The turkey BLT wrap at the pool bar was fresh and delicious.
The view from the room is truly unbelievable. The pictures don’t do it justice. Waking up to the monorail soaring by is such an unbelievable feeling. And it’s even better when you can walk 10 minutes to your room after MK closes.
I must say though, the room I’m in is in desperate need of a refurb. I’m not a DVC member so I’m not sure when BLT is due… but the couch is in horrible shape and the curtains have some awful-looking stains on them. The TV is tiny and still has the DVD player hookup. I slept OK, but I definitely felt large lumps in the mattress.
Once these rooms get a refurb I will most definitely be back!
bcuinohio
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- Jan 28, 2008
Supposed to be refurbed in 2024.
skifast22
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- Nov 26, 2006
Just bumping this up, heading there in 13 days and wondering if I will need to buy one on the way. thanks
bcuinohio
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- Jan 28, 2008
When I first stayed at BLT back when it first opened the room was a mess so dusty dents everywhere stains on couch the refurb should have been a. long time ago
We usually stay in a villa but since we booked more last minute staying in a room at contemporary. I know an over the door shoe organizer would not work on the sliding door I was wondering if it would work on the closet doors or front door and if anyone has done this recently since the renovations trying to find ways to create. a little more space would rather have a dresser than a pull down 5th sofa but it is what it is
Olaf63
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- Oct 18, 2014
Just back from a great stay at the Contemporary. Had room 6109 (first floor) in the garden wing. It probably was the furthest room but we had great water views and the opportunity to watch the electrical parade from our patio/room. The room was in great shape but the hallways were in need of rebab. But overall, a great stay for the Destination D23 Expo.
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trishadono
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- Aug 21, 2011
EWP from your patio? Nice!
I was there this weekend for d23 too. We stayed at gf . We had to buy a suitcase to get home all the freebies and we didn’t even get all of them. What a surprise!
Duckbug.Ducktales
Listening to the music to Fantasmic!
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- Feb 5, 2020
We stayed at Bay Lake Tower, also for Destination D23. And yeah, they really loaded us up! I came with spare room in a suitcase but was not expecting the quantity and size of all the swag. We had to give away the Figments they gave us, we gave them to the staff at the Community Hall in BLT and they were so thrilled!
Olaf63
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- Oct 18, 2014
Almost had to but we stuff everything in our bags and took our figments out of the boxes
Duckbug.Ducktales
Listening to the music to Fantasmic!
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- Feb 5, 2020
We weren't fans of the figment designs so were happy to give them to folks who appreciated them. One of the CMs thanked us profusely, so that was nice
pinkxray
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- Sep 4, 2009
My family requested BLT for our next trip. I am a big fan of GF and I really love filling my refillable mug in the morning and watching everything wake up while viewing the castle from in front of Gasparilla. Is there any nice seating areas in CR that I can see the castle while drinking my coffee in the morning? We don’t have a theme park view.
I also wake up way before my family so sometimes I like to find a nice quiet sitting area somewhere to maybe read a book or something while they sleep.
I also wake up way before my family so sometimes I like to find a nice quiet sitting area somewhere to maybe read a book or something while they sleep.
jemtx
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- Feb 20, 2019
Fill your mug at Contempo on the 4th floor and then walk all the way over by fantasia store (by big wall of windows) and sit in the chairs inside or go outside on the 4th floor observation deck and sit on the benches that are out there. Direct and very close view of the castle and monorails—can’t beat it. Enjoy
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