Disney's CONTEMPORARY RESORT Information & Questions

LisaCM614 · Jul 19, 2017

tnmom25 said:
I called last week and was told that it would go to bell services. I called again today since I've had other people tell me that it would go to the business center. The answer I got today is that it goes to the Contemporary gift shop and I pick it up there, paying the $5 charge. I'm so confused!!! I think bell services sounds like the more likely option, since you're speaking from experience and not just what you were told.

Things can change but mine went to bell services and they delivered it when we got to BLT around 7pm

Roxyfire · Jul 19, 2017

We'll be staying in a Lake View studio October 3-6, I happened upon three nights in a row (when a bunch of other DVC resorts were available too for some reason) so I thought might as well check out our DVC home for real! Walking back from the Halloween party is gonna be a lot nicer than waiting around for transport at the end of the evening. To get back from Epcot in the evening, the monorail is the only way back, other than taxi/uber, correct? Thanks!

GADisneyDad14 · Jul 19, 2017

Roxyfire said:
We'll be staying in a Lake View studio October 3-6, I happened upon three nights in a row (when a bunch of other DVC resorts were available too for some reason) so I thought might as well check out our DVC home for real! Walking back from the Halloween party is gonna be a lot nicer than waiting around for transport at the end of the evening. To get back from Epcot in the evening, the monorail is the only way back, other than taxi/uber, correct? Thanks!

That's correct. Getting back from Epcot is one my least favorite things about staying at CR/BLT, especially if it's later in the night and you just want to get home. I've been known to taxi/Uber after illuminations on occasion just so I don't have to deal with the monorail crowd and transferring.

Roxyfire · Jul 19, 2017

GADisneyDad14 said:
That's correct. Getting back from Epcot is one my least favorite things about staying at CR/BLT, especially if it's later in the night and you just want to get home. I've been known to taxi/Uber after illuminations on occasion just so I don't have to deal with the monorail crowd and transferring.

I suspected that, well I guess we can wait and see how we feel about it. Thanks!

travelgirl77 · Jul 20, 2017

I am so excited to be staying CL at the contemporary August 5th-11th! We are staying atrium CL with a TPV...and surprising our kiddos. Almost two weeks out and I feel like I could burst. Two questions: We are planning to arrive late morning on the 5th and chilling at the pool, riding the monorail, exploring, and then dinner at O'Hana. Can we leave our luggage there or should we keep it in our car? I assume there are safes in the room?? Thanks.

zoo2tycoon · Jul 20, 2017

travelgirl77 said:
I am so excited to be staying CL at the contemporary August 5th-11th! We are staying atrium CL with a TPV...and surprising our kiddos. Almost two weeks out and I feel like I could burst. Two questions: We are planning to arrive late morning on the 5th and chilling at the pool, riding the monorail, exploring, and then dinner at O'Hana. Can we leave our luggage there or should we keep it in our car? I assume there are safes in the room?? Thanks.

My son (20) and I are in regular TPV August 6-11!

GADisneyDad14 · Jul 20, 2017

travelgirl77 said:
I am so excited to be staying CL at the contemporary August 5th-11th! We are staying atrium CL with a TPV...and surprising our kiddos. Almost two weeks out and I feel like I could burst. Two questions: We are planning to arrive late morning on the 5th and chilling at the pool, riding the monorail, exploring, and then dinner at O'Hana. Can we leave our luggage there or should we keep it in our car? I assume there are safes in the room?? Thanks.

Hi there. I love Atrium Club... one of my favs. Just booked a trip next month there myself.

Yes, you can leave your luggage with bell services all day until your room is ready. I would recommend this over leaving in your car - safer and your stuff won't melt.

We commonly get there before we expect our room to be ready, we just pack a back-pack to keep with us with stuff we may need, be it bathing suits, sunscreen, etc.

Yes, there are safes in the rooms.

Hope you have a GREAT trip!

travelgirl77 · Jul 20, 2017

zoo2tycoon said:
My son (20) and I are in regular TPV August 6-11!

GADisneyDad14 said:
Hi there. I love Atrium Club... one of my favs. Just booked a trip next month there myself.

Yes, you can leave your luggage with bell services all day until your room is ready. I would recommend this over leaving in your car - safer and your stuff won't melt.

We commonly get there before we expect our room to be ready, we just pack a back-pack to keep with us with stuff we may need, be it bathing suits, sunscreen, etc.

Yes, there are safes in the rooms.

Hope you have a GREAT trip!

Thanks! Hey, don't be a stranger! I have crazy curly hair and will be chasing after two brown headed, precocious children, and my husband is a coastie, and totally looks the part! I hope we get to say hi!

Thanks for confirming we can bring our bags in...and thank you for that suggestion about keeping a bag for our stuff, like swimsuits, because I probably wouldn't think of that until too late. I am also happy that you love it as it is my husband's and kids' first trips and I hope it is amazing and magical for them from the word go!

Quellman · Jul 20, 2017

dzak1717 said:
Just found a room at BLT marathon weekend Sunday. Since we are running and assuming the room won't be ready when we finish, is there a place to shower or at least change by the pool? Can't wait for our first stay at BLT. Stayed at the old North tower many years ago, excited to be back.

I know there is a place to change near the pool. It's in the building that has the pool side bar, lockers, and Sammu Duval Water sports rental. I don't remember if there was a shower facility in there or not. I don't think there is as the space is somewhat on the small side for pool bathrooms.

Ambehnke · Jul 20, 2017

travelgirl77 said:
I am so excited to be staying CL at the contemporary August 5th-11th! We are staying atrium CL with a TPV...and surprising our kiddos. Almost two weeks out and I feel like I could burst. Two questions: We are planning to arrive late morning on the 5th and chilling at the pool, riding the monorail, exploring, and then dinner at O'Hana. Can we leave our luggage there or should we keep it in our car? I assume there are safes in the room?? Thanks.

zoo2tycoon said:
My son (20) and I are in regular TPV August 6-11!

We are the cheapos in the garden wing Aug 6-12! Lol!

LisaCM614 · Jul 21, 2017

Quellman said:
I know there is a place to change near the pool. It's in the building that has the pool side bar, lockers, and Sammu Duval Water sports rental. I don't remember if there was a shower facility in there or not. I don't think there is as the space is somewhat on the small side for pool bathrooms.

There is a changing room and showers by the pool near the snack bar.
@dzak1717 you may like the locker room at the health club a little better. It is quite a bit larger and has everything you need for showering and freshening up. I think it is on the 3rd floor of the contemporary. We used it when we were switching from BLT to BWV

wdhinn89 · Jul 25, 2017

When doing on-line check in, is there an area to request a room far away from Chef Mickey's or a request for an actual room number?

GADisneyDad14 · Jul 25, 2017

wdhinn89 said:
When doing on-line check in, is there an area to request a room far away from Chef Mickey's or a request for an actual room number?

No, the online check-in options are very limited. I would call in those types of requests. Although, I'd advise against requesting an actual specific room number, that's a bit risky. In that past at CR I have requested a range of room numbers to give the room assignor something to work with.

Hope that helps.

wdhinn89 · Jul 25, 2017

GADisneyDad14 said:
No, the online check-in options are very limited. I would call in those types of requests. Although, I'd advise against requesting an actual specific room number, that's a bit risky. In that past at CR I have requested a range of room numbers to give the room assignor something to work with.

Hope that helps.

Thank you!! :flower3:

MinMou · Jul 25, 2017

wdhinn89 said:
When doing on-line check in, is there an area to request a room far away from Chef Mickey's or a request for an actual room number?

You can request a room to the north or closest to MK, since those are further away from CM. I am trying to remember the address of the website that shows the views from different rooms, because it gives recommendations on what to request. But in absence of that, GADisneyDad's recommendation of calling directly is a good way to go.

FelisLachesis · Jul 25, 2017

MinMou said:
I am trying to remember the address of the website that shows the views from different rooms, because it gives recommendations on what to request.

https://touringplans.com/hotel_maps/disneys-contemporary-resort

FelisLachesis · Jul 25, 2017

How noisy are the rooms in the Garden Wing by the pool? We're going during Marathon Weekend, so we're going to have a lot of early nights, probably in bed by 8 pm or so.

got15 · Jul 28, 2017

MinMou said:
You can request a room to the north or closest to MK, since those are further away from CM. I am trying to remember the address of the website that shows the views from different rooms, because it gives recommendations on what to request. But in absence of that, GADisneyDad's recommendation of calling directly is a good way to go.

What number should I call directly?

GADisneyDad14 · Jul 29, 2017

got15 said:
What number should I call directly?

The regular WDW reservation line: (407) 939-5277

WDWKOOK · Jul 31, 2017

Ambehnke said:
Getting very excited for our first stay at the Contemporary! We'll be there Aug 6-12!

It's almost time! I'll log your dates, @Ambehnke.

Roxyfire said:
We'll be staying in a Lake View studio October 3-6, I happened upon three nights in a row (when a bunch of other DVC resorts were available too for some reason) so I thought might as well check out our DVC home for real! Walking back from the Halloween party is gonna be a lot nicer than waiting around for transport at the end of the evening. To get back from Epcot in the evening, the monorail is the only way back, other than taxi/uber, correct? Thanks!

I'll add your dates to the Log-o-Rail, @Roxyfire.

travelgirl77 said:
I am so excited to be staying CL at the contemporary August 5th-11th! We are staying atrium CL with a TPV...and surprising our kiddos. Almost two weeks out and I feel like I could burst. Two questions: We are planning to arrive late morning on the 5th and chilling at the pool, riding the monorail, exploring, and then dinner at O'Hana. Can we leave our luggage there or should we keep it in our car? I assume there are safes in the room?? Thanks.

Your trip is coming up real soon! I'll log your dates, @travelgirl77.

zoo2tycoon said:
My son (20) and I are in regular TPV August 6-11!

Congratulations, @zoo2tycoon and I'll log your dates, too.

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