News Contemporary Refurbishment--April to Sept 2021

[castlecake2.0]

*yells so someone at TDO might hear me* “DO THIS TO THE CONCOURSE LEVEL!!!”
How did they get the lobby so right and the rooms so wrong? I standby my theory that there was a glitch in the Covid era zoom meetings and the Incredibles rooms were accidentally approved.

 

[nickys]

They’ve also got tables and chairs, plus comfy seats at Contemporary Grounds. So far I like what I’ve seen - except the rooms.

Blog Mickey has loads of pictures here:

Disney's Contemporary Resort Lobby Reopens With Mary Blair Flair, Historical Photos

The Disney's Contemporary Resort lobby is now open and we have a full tour of the new space, featuring wonderful murals and historic photos!

blogmickey.com

All Ears only has a handful but shows the Contemporary Grounds area:

Renovations at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort Are Starting to Wrap Up!

Take a look at the latest construction update at Disney's Contemporary Resort!

allears.net

 

[James Alucobond]

*yells so someone at TDO might hear me* “DO THIS TO THE CONCOURSE LEVEL!!!”

Couldn't agree more. Having more Mary Blair flair would really help make sense of the mural too.

 

[Communicora]

*yells so someone at TDO might hear me* “DO THIS TO THE CONCOURSE LEVEL!!!”
How did they get the lobby so right and the rooms so wrong? I standby my theory that there was a glitch in the Covid era zoom meetings and the Incredibles rooms were accidentally approved.

Right? Seeing those room illustrations in the lobby just reemphasizes what a misfire the rooms they ended up with are.

 

[DCBaker]

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Are DOWN at New Steakhouse 71 Restaurant in Disney World

Construction walls have come DOWN at Disney's Contemporary Resort -- here's a look inside!

allears.net

 

[Rose&Crown]

Are they not doing work on the concourse level? If not that’s going to be quite the transition.

 

[GimpYancIent]

They’ve also got tables and chairs, plus comfy seats at Contemporary Grounds. So far I like what I’ve seen - except the rooms.

Blog Mickey has loads of pictures here:

Disney's Contemporary Resort Lobby Reopens With Mary Blair Flair, Historical Photos

The Disney's Contemporary Resort lobby is now open and we have a full tour of the new space, featuring wonderful murals and historic photos!

blogmickey.com

All Ears only has a handful but shows the Contemporary Grounds area:

Renovations at Disney World’s Contemporary Resort Are Starting to Wrap Up!

Take a look at the latest construction update at Disney's Contemporary Resort!

allears.net

The design team now shows it has the capability, but, do they have the guts to swallow their pride and REDO THE ROOMS!

 

[nickys]

The design team now shows it has the capability, but, do they have the guts to swallow their pride and REDO THE ROOMS!

The rooms are reopening from today, aren’t they? It’s too late, which is a pity.

 

[MisterPenguin]

The design team now shows it has the capability, but, do they have the guts to swallow their pride and REDO THE ROOMS!

Re-doing the rooms ain't happening.

But neither is getting rid of Mary Blair, which was so many's worry.

We can have it all!

 

[DC0703]

This lobby area looks very nice. The former version looked far too much like a typical Hilton or Marriott - upscale and contemporary but plain. This is stylistic and Disney-esque with a lot of character. Very happy with the way this turned out.

 

[castlecake2.0]

Are they not doing work on the concourse level? If not that’s going to be quite the transition.

It looks like they’re possibly updating the flooring on the monorail platform maybe, but that’s it. Chef Mickeys is the main culprit, if they could get rid of the 90s purple clutter it would make a world of difference.

 

[Gottliebjess]

Why is everyone hating on the new incredible rooms? I thought they were cool and fit in with the idea of contemporary really well

 

[dreday3]

Why is everyone hating on the new incredible rooms? I thought they were cool and fit in with the idea of contemporary really well

What I dislike about them is the monolith they built around the window/balcony. Looks like you are closed in

 

[Gottliebjess]

What I dislike about them is the monolith they built around the window/balcony. Looks like you are closed in

I also admit I LOVE the incredibles and a minimalist look. They are probably my favorite themed rooms

 

[James Alucobond]

My main problem with the redo of the rooms is that the decals in the closet and drawer look terrible, the lights are aggressively fluorescent, and a couple of the pieces look, at least in the photos, a bit cheap. If they had dialed in a bit more on some of the warm tones and furnishings from the lobby and just not done the decals, it would be fine.

 

[MaryJaneP]

I had to Google West Elm as I’ve never heard of it. Is the fact a rustic-retro-modern style furniture store misinterpreted the difference between modern art/design and contemporary art/design excuse Disney from also doing so?

If Disney followed the trends the CR wouldn’t even exist.

Count the guests lucky that the CR was designed somewhat contemporary and, unfortunately, has subsequently fallen to the perverse penchant to include IP in everything that is done. Fortunately the original design was not some cheap knockoff of a nearly 20 year old Disney movie or we might be discussing the renovations being done to Cinderella's resort. Boldness does not mean conformity.

 

[Indy_UK]

This lobby update looks very classy

 

[castlecake2.0]

Why is everyone hating on the new incredible rooms? I thought they were cool and fit in with the idea of contemporary really well

Because the rooms are a hideous choice for this location. The rooms should match the lobby aesthetic. If the Incredibles rooms were at Art of Animation it would be great, but this hotel deserves a higher end look that decals of super suits in a closet are not providing.

 

[nickys]

Why is everyone hating on the new incredible rooms? I thought they were cool and fit in with the idea of contemporary really well

- I don’t like the Incredibles
- I don’t want a life size vinyl figure staring at me when I open a closet. That would go for any character, even Mickey himself
- There is no desk / table
- I don’t like the lack of privacy in the bathroom
- I don’t like the colour scheme

 

[trainplane3]

It's time like this when you can tell two different teams had no coordination:
Lower Lobby=Mary Blair inspired with bits of history tossed about
Upper lobby=Some 90's-esque hellish and awkward area with 3 stores eating up space for weird reasons
Rooms=Incredibles with stickers in closets

What is the main theme of this place? There's no consistency.