Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View-661.asp" target="_blank"><b>LP Lotion: Around the WDW Resorts</b></a> Pictures taken May 6th of the new tower construction at the Contemporary and pool construction at the Caribbean Beach.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 Looks like it's going to be pretty big. The Contemporary is coming along. thanks for sharing.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Is the pool being enlarged at the CB? This new DVC could look cool. I wonder if they will have a moving walkway between the two buildings (though a People Mover would be even cooler!)
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun When we were at CBR in Feb a CM told us they were making the pool much bigger, adding a few more water slides and 2 hot tubs to hold more guests. I wish I had taken more photos of the "old" one to compare.
Originally Posted By WDWFreak92 Can't wait to see what the Contemporary DVC will look like! I'm so excited. It should also add a nice backdrop for Tomorrowland as well. And I'm really excited to see how the new pool at CBR is going to turn out.
Originally Posted By MPierce Thanks for the pictures Doobie. Does it look like the walk way from the DVC to the Contemporary is going to be straight or zig zag.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Is the pool being enlarged at the CB?>> Totally replaced. The CBR's pool hasn't been sufficient for years. Remember, when it opened the 'resort' was basically considered and marketed as a value resort (even if they didn't use that terminology). The jacuzzi was a total joke for what for years was the largest hotel in the USA (really!) as it fit four smallish adults. So, they're just doing what should have been done a decade ago. I'm more concerned about upkeep. I've had some nightmarish experiences at that resort -- including the first Disney room I ever had to refuse outright and tell management it shouldn't be in service. As far as I know, the rooms haven't had a major upgrade since 2000-01 (about when I last stayed) and I can only imagine what those rooms look like. <<This new DVC could look cool. I wonder if they will have a moving walkway between the two buildings (though a People Mover would be even cooler!)>> I doubt that ... besides, so many guests use ECV's they really don't need moving walkways anyway!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo true about CBR, I do not know why it is so popular other than location. As for the Contemporary, lol. Just thinking about something that would make it even more interesting.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun I have said it before but we love CBR. With all of the negative said, I really inspected the rooms both times we stayed and they were spotless. Mousekeeping was excellent. Foodcourt service was quick and friendly. The "old pool" was really cool, but not large enough for the size of the resort. The jacuzzi was soooo small. I hope they keep a waterfall, I loved that. I found the resort so relaxing. Not too busy feeling or hustle bustly. Perfect for a family of 4! One thing I LOVE about WDW is that there is so many different places to stay, everyone can find their happy place!
Originally Posted By Doobie <<< Thanks for the pictures Doobie. Does it look like the walk way from the DVC to the Contemporary is going to be straight or zig zag. >>> I do not believe that it is straight. It looks to zig zat somewhat. I'm curious to see if it will have windows (assuming it's enclosed). If it does, it would be a great place to watch fireworks (if that's permitted). Doobie.
Originally Posted By WDWFreak92 <<true about CBR, I do not know why it is so popular other than location.>> Are you kidding me!? I love CBR! It's quite possibly one of my favorites at WDW. Now, when I went the rooms were nothing like you described. They were well kept and just as good as any other resort on property. And as far as the resort itself, it's wonderful. So relaxing and laid-back, and quite beautiful. I really enjoyed watching watching Illuminations (well, what you could see of it) while laying on a comfy hammock eating a delicious dessert from the food court, and that to me is what Disney vacationing is all about.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun ^^^I AGREE!! and I have read that the rooms are a little bigger than other mods!
Originally Posted By mousermerf The walkway is a serpentine, i've not seen the pictures in question but i've seen it in person. It's a cable stay bridge between the buildings that serpentines onto alternating sides of support posts.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Different strokes. I find CBR very boring. I much prefer POR or CS.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I find CBR very boring as well. Perhaps it's because the island-theming is very, very common across Florida. It just doesn't do anything for me. I loved it when it opened two decades ago, but back then it wasn't every day that Disney opened a new resort, let alone one that wasn't designed to bankrupt the average person's vacation fund. I'm reasonably sure that I'll likely stay there in the future at some point, but it sure won't be until they rehab those rooms again.
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun ^^Thanks spirit, I think you hit the exact reason I do like it CBR. Being from western NYS, there is no island feel (obviously) so I love to get that on vacation. Now many people love Saragoga Springs Resort, but to me that wouldn't be a vacation - too much like home. I had never thought of that before. I don't suppose most residents of New Orleans would want to stay at POFQ/Riverside either.
Originally Posted By mddembski Does anybody know when the construction at the Contemporary will be done? Also, will the pool be upgraded? Thanks
