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A Preview of New Dishes Coming to the California Grill

On Tuesday we brought you a preview of the new California Grill, opening this Fall at Disney's Contemporary Resort. Today, the Official Disney Parks blog is previewing more of the new menu items including three-meat meatballs, Cape Canaveral prawns, house-made charcuterie and more.

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Posted: Fri 5/3/2013 1:06p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Concept Art for the New California Grill

The Official Disney Parks Blog has several renderings for the updated California Grill opening late summer at the Contemporary Resort.

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Posted: Thu 1/31/2013 5:06p • permalinkDiscuss It
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A Sneak Peek at the New California Grill Menu

The California Grill will be closing on February 1st for an extensive refurbishment bringing in new decor, a new kitchen and a new menu. It won't be reopening until later summer, but Disney Parks Blog author Pam Brandon already has a sneak peek at the new menu .

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Posted: Tue 1/29/2013 7:18a • permalinkDiscuss It
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Contempo Cafe Closed for Refurbishment Until Aug 27

Disney has announced that the Contempo Cafe, the quick service restaurant at the Contemporary Resort, will be closed today through Sunday, reopening on Monday, August 27th. During this time a smaller version will be set up in the Grand Republic rooms A and B on the second floor from 7a to midnight. In addition, the Sand Bar will have extended hours, 11a tp 11p. For those with refillable mugs, the Contempo Cafe beverage station will remain open (there is also one at the Sand Bar and the Grand Republic rooms A and B)

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Posted: Thu 8/23/2012 2:34p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Check-In Changes Coming for Bay Lake Tower Guests

Disney has announced they are in the process of relocating arrival at the Contemporary Resort's Bay Lake Tower to the Tower itself (currently all check-ins are in the Contemporary's main tower). The Bay Lake Tower will be staffed from 7a to 10p daily with all front desk and concierge duties available. The new front desk will be open starting August 20th. Note: Guests arriving via Disney's Magical Express will still be dropped off in front of the main tower and will check-in there.

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Posted: Fri 8/17/2012 8:13a • permalinkDiscuss It
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RFID Payment Terminal Set Up at the Contemporary Resort

WDWMagic.com has a photo of a new payment terminal at the Contemporary Resort that is setup to do regular card swipes or cards with an RFID chip. According to their post, once the NextGen roll out begins later this year, guests will be able to charge to their room by simply touching their room key to the terminal.

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Posted: Thu 8/2/2012 3:05p • permalinkDiscuss It
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California Grill to Shut Down For Six Months

The Orlando Sentinel writes Disney's California Grill at the Contemporary Resort will be closing for a six month refurbishment starting January 6, 2013.

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Posted: Mon 7/9/2012 10:56a • permalinkDiscuss It
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Disney World Cancels Plans for Contemporary Resort Wellness Suites

Back in April Walt Disney World announced they would be converting some of the rooms in the Contemporary Resort into Wellness Suites...

These suites will feature bamboo flooring, 100-percent cotton linens, non-allergenic wrapped mattresses – as well as great views of Magic Kingdom Park and Bay Lake. Bathrooms on this floor also will be equipped with rainwater showers and tea tree oils

Guests staying in these suites also can enjoy the benefit of having cardio equipment right in their room. And they’ll have daily access to seasonal and organic fresh foods at the concierge lounge, and can enjoy yoga sessions and spa treatments at the resort’s renovated wellness studio.

Disney has now announced those plans have been modified. The wellness concepts will no longer be included though the refurbishment will go on with most of the design concepts previously shown being utilized. The renovations will take place in 2013.

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Posted: Wed 11/30/2011 7:01p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Histories of Disney’s Contemporary and Polynesian Resorts

David Brady at the Official Disney Parks Blog presents an interesting look back at the development of the original Walt Disney World hotels, the Polynesian and the Contemporary.

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Posted: Fri 9/30/2011 10:36a • permalinkDiscuss It
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The Contemporary - Then and Now

The Official Disney Parks Blog compares the decor in the Contemporary Resort rooms then and now...


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Posted: Fri 5/13/2011 2:10p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Disney World Adds Health and Wellness Suites and Royal Guest Rooms

The Official Disney Parks Blog has announced two new Specialty Room offerings - Health and Wellness Suites and Royal Guest Rooms. Some excerpts form the article...

Beginning this fall, guests looking for some rest and relaxation can indulge in new health and wellness suites, which will debut at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. These suites will feature bamboo flooring, 100-percent cotton linens, non-allergenic wrapped mattresses – as well as great views of Magic Kingdom Park and Bay Lake. Bathrooms on this floor also will be equipped with rainwater showers and tea tree oils.

Guests staying in these suites also can enjoy the benefit of having cardio equipment right in their room. And they’ll have daily access to seasonal and organic fresh foods at the concierge lounge, and can enjoy yoga sessions and spa treatments at the resort’s renovated wellness studio.

Exciting enhancements also are taking place over at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, with 512 Royal Guest Rooms planned to debut by March 2012. The story behind these lush rooms is that Princess Tiana (“The Princess and The Frog”) invited some of her royal pals – Belle (“Beauty and the Beast”), Jasmine (“Aladdin”) and more – for a vacation getaway. Princes and princesses of all ages can enjoy their luxurious lodging quarters, which will include ornate beds that feature headboards with fiber-optic special effects, and gold and crystal accents. Guests also can enjoy artwork and special mementos left by Tiana’s royal friends.

 

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Posted: Tue 4/26/2011 5:57p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Restaurant Reviews: The Wave Breakfast Buffet and Le Cellier Signature Dinner

The Disney Food Blog offers two new restaurant reviews. The first is the new breakfast buffet at The Contemporary's The Wave and the second is Le Cellier at Epcot's Canada Pavilion now that it has been upgraded to a Signature dining location.

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Posted: Mon 3/28/2011 8:33a • permalinkDiscuss It
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Disney World Testing Free Wi-Fi at The Contemporary

Starting today Disney World is testing free Wi-Fi access in cerain adreas of the Contemporary Resort. The access will be available in the lobby, main pool area, The Wave restaurant and lounge and the Convention Center common areas. Other areas of the hotel that aren't currently covered by this test can continued to use wireless access (in common areas) and wired access (in guest rooms) at the current $9.95 per day rate. 

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Posted: Fri 3/25/2011 11:43a • permalinkDiscuss It
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Featured Photo: Bay Lake Tower Fireworks View

 


The Summer Nightastic Fireworks Spectacular from the top of the Bay Lake Tower
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Submitted by reader Jim Von Ostenbrid this picture, taken from the top of the Contemporary Resort's Bay Lake Tower, shows the perimeter fireworks for The Summer Nightastic Fireworks Spectacular.

If you've got an amazing Disney-related picture, email it to us at Doobie@LaughingPlace.com and we may feature it here in the future.

 

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Posted: Mon 6/28/2010 8:56p • permalinkDiscuss It
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OrSen: Twelve hurt when 2 Disney buses crash

Reports a Disney World buse rear-ended another in front of the Contemporary Resort. A dozen individuals were taken to area hospitals with minor injuries. The url posted here will be updated as more information becomes available.

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Posted: Thu 7/16/2009 8:32p • permalinkDiscuss It
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12 hurt when 2 Disney busses crash

Two Walt Disney World buses crashed this afternoon in front of the Contemporary Resort on Disney property, injuring 12 people, the Florida Highway Patrol said.  Click here for more from the Orlando Sentinel.

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Posted: Thu 7/16/2009 1:57p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Jars of Clay visit Disney's Hollywood Studios



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Jars of Clay: Grammy and Dove-award winning band Jars of Clay took a break from promoting their latest album "The Long Fall Back to Earth" to check out Toy Story Mania and Star Tours at Disney's Hollywood Studios. They will join a star-studded lineup of the best in Contemporary Christian music for Night of Joy at Disney's Hollywood Studios this fall. Night of Joy at Disney's Hollywood Studios features P.O.D., newsboys, Kutless, Tomlin, NEEDTOBREATHE, Leeland and Superchick on Sept. 11 and MercyMe, Jars of Clay, Flyleaf, Skillet, Family Force 5, Grits and Mandisa on Sept. 12.

 

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Posted: Fri 6/12/2009 11:44p • permalinkDiscuss It
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Skillet make a new friend in Goofy at Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Starring Aerosmith



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Skillet: From Left: John Cooper, Jen Ledger and Ben Kasica make a new friend in Goofy in front of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, Starring Aerosmith at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The band will join a star-studded lineup of the best in Contemporary Christian music for Night of Joy at Disney's Hollywood Studios this fall. Night of Joy guests will be among the first to hear new Skillet songs from their CD "Awake," which launches in late August. Night of Joy at Disney's Hollywood Studios features P.O.D., newsboys, Kutless, Tomlin, NEEDTOBREATHE, Leeland and Superchick on Sept. 11 and MercyMe, Jars of Clay, Flyleaf, Skillet, Family Force 5, Grits and Mandisa on Sept. 12.

 

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Bay Lake Tower Fact Sheet

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, a Disney Vacation Club resort, complements the strong horizontal lines of the original resort while adding its own unique touches, including a fireworks viewing deck, a rooftop lounge, a lakeside pool and much more.  Add to that a sky bridge linking the tower to the original resort’s monorail station, restaurants and shops, and you’ve got a new classic Disney resort that allows guests to blow Tinker Bell a kiss goodnight as they relax after a fun day of theme park experiences.

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Posted: Tue 5/19/2009 9:21a • permalinkDiscuss It
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Vintage Contemporary Construction

The 2719 Hyperion blog has a very interesting article - with pictures and an old video clip - on the construction of the Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World in 1971. The rooms for the Contemporary were constructed at a separate site and inserted into the proper places within the building making for a very unusual building process. Click here to see the article.

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Posted: Mon 3/9/2009 2:46p • permalinkDiscuss It
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