Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

[STLstone]

we are staying at the CR, Garden View. For early check in one of the questions was odd or even room number? What would be the difference?

The TouringPlans website has a "room finder" that tells you exactly where every room is. For some rooms, they even have a photos of the view. My only warning is that you will probably find the exact room you want and that might cause some disappointment if you don't get it!

I'm not sure if this link will take you directly there or not:
https://touringplans.com/hotel_maps/disneys-contemporary-resort

 

[Gryhndmom]

For those at CR/BLT, have they put up fencing along the small beach areas ?

 

[rere101399]

Hi @WDWKOOK can you add me to the log-o-rail please?
We are thrilled to be staying in CR, garden wing, garden view with FD 11/27-12/2. Thanks for all of the great info on this thread!

 

[Ntrain]

Hi, @WDWKOOK please add me to the log.
We are going 9/4 - 9/7 CR GW
Our first time at this resort. Will be celebrating my birthday!!!
Thanks

 

[NS8VN]

Didn't want to jinx it until it was booked, but after a little 8 AM website stress we are set. January 20-25, 2017 at BLT. Have been looking forward to returning to the Contemporary for 15 years!

 

[HatboxHaint]

For those who stayed in both BLT and CR... does BLT feel like the "contemporary experience"?

 

[Gryhndmom]

For those who stayed in both BLT and CR... does BLT feel like the "contemporary experience"?

Having stayed CL at CR and now an owner at BLT...I would have to answer your question with yes I do feel like I still get that "contemporary experience" at BLT. DH and I find the decor is the same (very modern and sleek) and actually find BLT has a less crowded feeling. Yes there is no room service, daily housekeeping or club level at BLT but chef Mickey, the wave, California grill are just a short walk away. Hope this helps !

 

[yellowfish78]

Hello! Our first stay at BLT is coming up on October. We were lucky enough to get two nights in a one bedroom standard view room off wait list from a DVC member. I have just a few questions since this is our first stay here and have been unable to find some answers...
What is a standard view, really? View of CR? Low floor?
And for Top of the World, is that just for DVC owners with ID or anyone staying in a DVC room?

 

[CMNJ]

Hello! Our first stay at BLT is coming up on October. We were lucky enough to get two nights in a one bedroom standard view room off wait list from a DVC member. I have just a few questions since this is our first stay here and have been unable to find some answers...
What is a standard view, really? View of CR? Low floor?
And for Top of the World, is that just for DVC owners with ID or anyone staying in a DVC room?

Low floor-I've read it is 1st-4th floor (not sure if that is official but that's what I've read)
Top of the world is only supposed to be for DVC members and guests staying in a DVC villa with a member as long as the member accompanies them. Since it sounds like you are renting not staying with a DVC member you would not be eligible (assuming they follow policy at the checkin desk)

 

[NS8VN]

The 2nd picture in this posts shows which rooms are which views: http://www.disboards.com/threads/bl...nks-last-update-of-post-1-10-21-2015.2257082/ Basically they are the lower floors, so you might get a partial view of MK, or the CR, a parking lot, or be right next to the pool.

As for TotW, the official policy is that it is only available to DVC members with ID staying at BLT on points. As far as I can tell from stories the level of enforcement will depend on how busy they are and the CM at the desk. Never hurts to ask.

 

[yellowfish78]

Low floor-I've read it is 1st-4th floor (not sure if that is official but that's what I've read)
Top of the world is only supposed to be for DVC members and guests staying in a DVC villa with a member as long as the member accompanies them. Since it sounds like you are renting not staying with a DVC member you would not be eligible (assuming they follow policy at the checkin desk)

The 2nd picture in this posts shows which rooms are which views: http://www.disboards.com/threads/bl...nks-last-update-of-post-1-10-21-2015.2257082/ Basically they are the lower floors, so you might get a partial view of MK, or the CR, a parking lot, or be right next to the pool.

As for TotW, the official policy is that it is only available to DVC members with ID staying at BLT on points. As far as I can tell from stories the level of enforcement will depend on how busy they are and the CM at the desk. Never hurts to ask.

Thank you for the link for the rooms! Now to decide if a ground floor request would be nicer than another view. And we are renting. I've read the guidelines for Top of the World and it states DVC, but then also read reviews that some renters gain access. It's a MNSSHP weeknight - we might ask just to see, or head to the Poly beach instead.

 

[CMNJ]

Thank you for the link for the rooms! Now to decide if a ground floor request would be nicer than another view. And we are renting. I've read the guidelines for Top of the World and it states DVC, but then also read reviews that some renters gain access. It's a MNSSHP weeknight - we might ask just to see, or head to the Poly beach instead.

That's why I said assuming they follow policy-per DVC policy you can't go but I have read reports of people being allowed up without showing their membership card. So you could try it and get lucky but you may very well be turned away as they aren't actually supposed to allow you.

 

[STLstone]

During our stay, 5/31 - 6/9, every night (as far as I remember), they had a CM operating the furthest elevator and checking for membership cards before people were allowed on.

 

[FoodieFriend]

Hello! Our first stay at BLT is coming up on October. We were lucky enough to get two nights in a one bedroom standard view room off wait list from a DVC member. I have just a few questions since this is our first stay here and have been unable to find some answers...
What is a standard view, really? View of CR? Low floor?
And for Top of the World, is that just for DVC owners with ID or anyone staying in a DVC room?

In late Sept/early Oct '15, we stayed at BLT on points as an owner in a standard view 1 bedroom villa (I think most standard view rooms are 5th floor & lower). I requested the 5th floor near concourse & got 1st floor, outside C, closer to CR. View was of Bay Lake boat dock. If we had been in the room at the right time, I'm sure we could've watched the Electric Water parade thingy from our living room/bedroom. At first I was disappointed with being on the 1st floor. We didn't leave our curtains open because lots of ppl would be walking by glancing in all the time, but the ease of not having to wait for elevators to head to the bus stop or walk to MK was incredible! We usually chose to ride the monorail when it was less busy & only experienced a monorail shutdown once, so the elevator wait times were negligible. We just took a bus instead. My group really appreciated how easy it was to get around using Disney Transporation to/from BLT. We weren't "in the know" about the boat transportation, but we hope to try it next time!

From what I experienced going up to ToTW, the check in desk on the ground floor requires you to swipe your DVC membership card & enter your pin number on a keypad before allowing your group up to the lounge. We went there to see Wishes from their balcony. It was packed with ppl about 2 rows deep along the railing. We could see a large group standing outside of California Grill in CR as well. it was a great show with the music piped in thru the lounge. We only went up there once, so I don't know if the entry method is different when it's not a busy time. We didn't stay to have any food or drinks, but it's definitely an experience to go up there & we would return for a longer stay next time.

 

[yellowfish78]

Thank you everyone for your responses. I didn't think of "no waiting for an elevator" as a benefit of ground floor. I just assume a higher floor would be nice - and cross my fingers for a parking lot view! LOL. We are there for two nights only with one day at MK so ground floor might be a good option for us.

 

[outahere]

Anyone stay CL at CR lately?

We're staying Atrium CL at the CR next week and received the usual welcome email. It stated that evening turn-down with chocolates and cordials in the lounge were included. Did they bring those things back, or is that message out of date?

Thanks.

PS - also posted on the CL thread

Ok..... I'll answer my own question, in case anyone else is interested. We just returned from a two night CL stay at CR, and yes they do turn-down with chocolates and do have cordials in the lounge in the evening. Unlike most of the other CL lounges, the wine, beer and cordials were self-serve. We stayed CL at the CR about a year ago, and the experience this time was excellent and pretty much identical to last year, including being greeted curbside when we arrived (we drove), and escorted up to the lounge to check in.

 

[plbreeze]

Is there a place to use a microwave?

 

[Cluelyss]

Is there a place to use a microwave?

Contemp Cafe has a microwave.

 

[lilmomma00]

Bumping this as I'm looking for them too!!!

curious what these look like?

 

[dreamseeker9]

Very excited - for our September trip, I upgraded from a garden wing garden view to a tower TPV with the back-to-school discount! I decided the extra price was worth it for me and my parents, they are celebrating their 45th anniversary - they got married the same year as the Contemporary opened!