John park hopper
Well-Known Member
I posted this back in 2017-- some may be interested
Recently looking through old boxes of pictures for some of my military stuff and found our original Contemporary reservation for our honeymoon from March 20, 1977. I was shocked to see what we paid back then, we stayed at the Contemporary Garden wing (think it's gone now) paid $45/night, stayed 3 nights. If we stayed in the tower it would have been $60/night. On check in we received a folder which contained a copy of the The World news " good news from the vacation Kingdom" 8 page newpaper of info on WDW (still have it) Vol 7, No 3 It lists all sorts of stuff watercraft rentals --Ski Boat with driver $15/hour, Catamaran 12'-14' $4-6/ hour, sunfish $4/hour. Also says miles of sandy beaches which attracts swimmers all year round. For those in my age bracket who may remember these performers the following Guy Lombardo and his royal Canadians, Comic George Kirby and the Mills Brothers would be performing the month of March at the Sky Top Supper Club. We made reservations for the Polynesian Luaus 8:15 seating cost $12.50/person (lucky to find a burger @ that price now). We also ate at The Contemporary Terrace Buffeteria $1.10-3.95. To be honest I can't remember how the food compares to now. Times and prices sure have changed over the years
I remember swimming in the lagoon and never gave gators a thought
Recently looking through old boxes of pictures for some of my military stuff and found our original Contemporary reservation for our honeymoon from March 20, 1977. I was shocked to see what we paid back then, we stayed at the Contemporary Garden wing (think it's gone now) paid $45/night, stayed 3 nights. If we stayed in the tower it would have been $60/night. On check in we received a folder which contained a copy of the The World news " good news from the vacation Kingdom" 8 page newpaper of info on WDW (still have it) Vol 7, No 3 It lists all sorts of stuff watercraft rentals --Ski Boat with driver $15/hour, Catamaran 12'-14' $4-6/ hour, sunfish $4/hour. Also says miles of sandy beaches which attracts swimmers all year round. For those in my age bracket who may remember these performers the following Guy Lombardo and his royal Canadians, Comic George Kirby and the Mills Brothers would be performing the month of March at the Sky Top Supper Club. We made reservations for the Polynesian Luaus 8:15 seating cost $12.50/person (lucky to find a burger @ that price now). We also ate at The Contemporary Terrace Buffeteria $1.10-3.95. To be honest I can't remember how the food compares to now. Times and prices sure have changed over the years
I remember swimming in the lagoon and never gave gators a thought
