Contemporary Resort.. worth it?

[elfy18]

Disney has yet to disappoint me in the amazement factor. I saw a picture of fireworks from the theme park view at the Contemporary Resort. Of course, now all I want to do is experience that same view. My question is, has anyone stayed in the theme park view at the Contemporary and actually seen the fireworks from their balcony? Is it worth the time/money to spend? I'm not a huge fan of fireworks and I always try to get out of the park before they start just to avoid the crowds to the buses, so I figure I could experience them from the comfort of a room, plus get an amazing view of MK while I'm there, if only for one night. Thoughts?

[Cardinals314]

I have never stayed at the Contemporary, but I heard that the park view is great. I have heard as well that the views from the 6th floor are as good as the views from the 11th since there are no obstacles in the way. You can easily walk back from Magic Kingdom to the Contemporary. Also, you can listen to the Wishes soundtrack on channel 20 in your room as the fireworks go off.

if you’re going to spend $400+ a night, you might as well spend 10% more and get the neat experience

[elfy18]

Great, thanks for the info. It's something I've wanted to do for a while. Even if it's only once, I can still mark it off the Disney to-do list.

[theBIGyowski]

You could look into renting DVC points and staying at Bay Lake Tower as well...if you didn't want to spend as much. DW and I stayed at BLT a few years ago with a "Lake View" and we loved it. Of course we didn't have a MK...but there are rooms with MK views as well.

All that said...if you have no problem spending more money...then go ahead and get the MK View room. Me personally...I'd rather spend it on food or merchandise since the view out of the room window isn't high enough on the totem pole for me.

[Wizzard419]

If you aren't a huge fan of fireworks in the park you might not be anymore impressed with them from your room, even if you had the best view out of any of the three MK hotels on the monorail line.

[horizons1]

Some friends have done this and they liked the room and the view. But I think if I had a choice I'd prefer a lagoon view from the Poly. Same fireworks benefit, but full-frontal view instead of sideways.

[Wizzard419]

Even if you decide against a fireworks view room, doesn't the contemporary resort offer a walking path to MK? It could make staying in the parks to watch the fireworks a little less of a chore if you were watching near the train station and then just walked back (or even took the monorail) right when it ended.

[elfy18]

Yes, there is a walking path to MK and that would make it much easier getting back to the room than riding the bus to another resort. Thanks for all the responses. Since this is a one time thing, I think I will shoot for the stars and get a room with the MK view. Plus, I think my 3 year old would have crashed by the time the fireworks start and I could watch them from the window while she is sleeping (she isn't a fan of fireworks either. She doesn't like the loud noises and gets bored with them after a few minutes.) Or the two of us could watch them together from the room if she happens to be awake. Either way, I think it will be a great experience. Thanks again!

[Amy]

Yes, there is a walking path to MK and that would make it much easier getting back to the room than riding the bus to another resort. Thanks for all the responses. Since this is a one time thing, I think I will shoot for the stars and get a room with the MK view. Plus, I think my 3 year old would have crashed by the time the fireworks start and I could watch them from the window while she is sleeping (she isn't a fan of fireworks either. She doesn't like the loud noises and gets bored with them after a few minutes.) Or the two of us could watch them together from the room if she happens to be awake. Either way, I think it will be a great experience. Thanks again!

That sounds like a great plan if you are able to swing the room rate. Hopefully you can find a good promotion going on for when you are going!

[elfy18]

Yes, there is a walking path to MK and that would make it much easier getting back to the room than riding the bus to another resort. Thanks for all the responses. Since this is a one time thing, I think I will shoot for the stars and get a room with the MK view. Plus, I think my 3 year old would have crashed by the time the fireworks start and I could watch them from the window while she is sleeping (she isn't a fan of fireworks either. She doesn't like the loud noises and gets bored with them after a few minutes.) Or the two of us could watch them together from the room if she happens to be awake. Either way, I think it will be a great experience. Thanks again!

That sounds like a great plan if you are able to swing the room rate. Hopefully you can find a good promotion going on for when you are going!

Yes, I'm on the lookout for a promotion before the room is booked. If anything, I think I can get a AAA discount. More than likely this will be a split stay and I will only spend one night there and then move on to a value resort.