News Contemporary Refurbishment--April to Sept 2021

[Skywise]

FIX THE DARN POOL PLEASE DISNEY I WANT TO STAY HERE BUT IT HOLDS ME BACK

What's wrong with the pool?

 

[Horizons '83]

Wow that is one bright/white room. Its a bit boring for me, but its not offensive. I've never stayed at the Contemporary and this won't eek me in that direction either. I did enjoy the Wilderness Lodge updates however.

 

[dothebrdwalk]

What's wrong with the pool?

It's terrible compared to the other deluxe resorts

 

[lazyboy97o]

It’s good to know that an original, half century old hotel that has been recognized as an icon of Orlando, built by a man named Disney was somehow “not Disney” and has now been fixed.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I really dislike the cutesy incredibles wallpaper everywhere...

Are we looking at the same photos?

Where?

 

[GhostHost1000]

It looks terrible but I’m sure they’ll raise the price and people will flock to it because it’s so magical

 

[EpcotCenter82]

It's terrible compared to the other deluxe resorts

Yes, agree. Most of the deluxe resorts have updated at least one pool that is now zero entry. The main Contemporary pool was last updated about 20 years ago!

 

[GimpYancIent]

The Contemporary did not have an I.P. applied to it before, now, it's not the Contemporary but it's the Incredibles resort. A transformation from a blast from the past view of the future to a cartoon modern. I always saw the Contemporary as a monorail station with rooms to stay in and a few amenities now a cartoon ambiance has been added to the mix.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

This one is a mixed bag for me. I love the aesthetic, I hate the way the characters are so in-your-face. The curtains in particular are horrible.

A transformation from a blast from the past view of the future to a cartoon modern.

You know The Incredibles is set in the 1960s, right? I'm not saying you have to like the refurb, but this complaint is just factually incorrect.

Do.... do a lot of people think The Incredibles is set in the present or future?

 

[SpectroBro]

I like it.

 

[GimpYancIent]

I was just saying that the pop rooms almost look nicer! I’d like to see it in person un photoshopped. I just don’t get why they went this route adding to the further clash of styles around the resort.

Pop was and is intended to be cartoony.

 

[Haymarket2008]

Everything minus the Incredibles touches is a BIG win. But the IP stuff is really tacky. I’m conflicted because on one hand there is a structural improvement. But on the other the slapping on of character nonsense really detracts from the positives.

 

[peoplemover]

These deluxe refurbs remind me of the value resorts. What’s so bad about not having Disney characters in the room? I think it works for the cheaper hotels but Disney characters don’t scream deluxe to me.

 

[danlb_2000]

It’s good to know that an original, half century old hotel that has been recognized as an icon of Orlando, built by a man named Disney was somehow “not Disney” and has now been fixed.

Unless it has Disney characters plastered all over it, it isn't Disney enough. I am still wondering which characters Victoria and Albert's will eventually get re-themed to.

 

[Haymarket2008]

Also I am very happy to see that a Contemporary “mini-museum” is on the way. The resort absolutely deserves that. The Polynesian one is so lovely and I hope we get something just like it.

And no mention of Incredibles going into The Wave......could it be the rumored Steakhouse 71?

 

[dreday3]

It looks like a train sleeper car?

I like it fine, but not tempted to rebook my stay to CR.

 

[mightynine]

It's not a bad overall look for the room, but the character stuff just looks tacky and certainly not deluxe.

 

[FigmentFan82]

As someone that doesn't enjoy having to pre-plan every move while visiting WDW but still wanting quality, The Wave is one of my favorite spots. I'm happy it's getting some TLC but I'll be very upset if it gets covered with the Incredibles. It's getting awfully difficult to escape IP...

you will eat your Incredi-steak and enjoy it!

 

[Dr.GrantSeeker]

Everything minus the Incredibles touches is a BIG win. But the IP stuff is really tacky. I’m conflicted because on one hand there is a structural improvement. But on the other the slapping on of character nonsense really detracts from the positives.

I somewhat agree with you. Take out the Incredibles and the room is definitely better. I can't put my finger on it, but something with the room just does not seem deluxe in my opinion. I do like that there is carpet under the beds (I wish they would do that in all of the recent room referbs). But it is like the room is a pod or small container, maybe its how bright it is or even the way they trimmed out the windows/door to the balcony. I have always loved the Contemporary even with the flat sinks. This redesign certainly doesn't make me want to book a room at the Contemporary, that's for sure.

 

[The_Jobu]

I don't understand Disney's obsession with cramming IP everywhere possible. How does this make them money? Is there really a market for people that wouldn't stay at the Contemp at deluxe prices but now would because Fro-zone pillow?