Tag: Contemporary

Health and Wellness Suites at Contemporary Resort

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Several weeks ago, when Walt Disney World announced the coming “Royal Guest Rooms” that will be introduced at the Port Orleans Riverside Resort next year, they also announced the conversion of 23 suites in the Contemporary Resort to special “Health and Wellness Suites.” Intrigued at the idea of such an upscale, trendy room type at … Continue reading "Health and Wellness Suites at Contemporary Resort"
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Bay Lake Tower Grand Villa

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/1000s shutter, f3.2, ISO 800 Last May I took a tour of Bay Lake Tower, including a look at one of the Grand Villas, which is the subject of my Pic of the Week for resort rooms. Here you can see the living room and dining … Continue reading "Bay Lake Tower Grand Villa"
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New Storybook Rooms and Health and Wellness Suites Continue Growth Strategy at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 26, 2011 – Over the course of the next year, new Walt Disney World Resort hotel rooms and suites will open that will allow guests to sleep like visiting Disney royalty or perhaps add a yoga session or two to their Disney vacation. It’s part of an overall lodging strategy … Continue reading "New Storybook Rooms and Health and Wellness Suites Continue Growth Strategy at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels"
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New Gingerbread Tree at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
I haven’t been to Walt Disney World during the holidays for two years, so the big Gingerbread Tree at the Contemporary Resort, located on the Grand Canyon Concourse Level adjacent to the monorail station, was new to me. Said to be inspired by the art of Disney Legend Mary Blair, the Gingerbread Tree is placed … Continue reading "New Gingerbread Tree at Disney’s Contemporary Resort"
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Magic Kingdom Skyway

Posted on by Jack Spence
After I published my blog about the demolition of the Tomorrowland Skyway Station, one of my readers wrote and asked me to write a blog about this defunct attraction. I don’t usually take requests for articles, but I felt that this was timely subject matter and decided to go for it. The first Disney Skyway … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Skyway"
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Deb’s Pre-Bay Lake Towers Trip Photos

Posted on by Jack Marshall
Monday August 3, 2009 Chefs Daniel and Hector helped make the evening amazing Dessert. Berries a la berries Watching Sushi Chefs Black Fig Serrano Ham Ricota Salata Flat bread Heirloom Tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella to start California Grill wins! Sitting at sushi/chef table Really pouring now with lots of thunder. Glad I am at a … Continue reading "Deb’s Pre-Bay Lake Towers Trip Photos"
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Bay Lake Tower

Posted on by Jack Spence
Yesterday (May 27, 2009) I was one of a privileged few to be allowed to view a Grand Villa at Disney’s Bay Lake Tower, a Disney Vacation Club property. Scheduled to open in early August of this year, this new resort is sure to become one of the most popular at Walt Disney World. Its … Continue reading "Bay Lake Tower"
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Outer Rim — Contemporary Resort

Posted on by Jack Spence
It appears that the construction on the fourth floor of the Contemporary Resort is just about complete. The Outer Rim cocktail lounge has reopened and is once again a delightful place to enjoy a drink and relax after a long day in one of the parks. It’s located in just about the same place it … Continue reading "Outer Rim — Contemporary Resort"
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Mary Blair Tiles

Posted on by Jack Spence
In my last blog, I mentioned that I thought the Mary Blair tiles on the Grand Canyon Concourse of the Contemporary Resort should be replaced with something more fitting of the new décor. I knew when I wrote this, I was going to receive emails of disagreement. And I was right. Many of you feel … Continue reading "Mary Blair Tiles"
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