WDWNT Daily Recap (2/10/21): White House Considers Florida Travel Ban, Two Resort Pools Set for Refurb, Sneak Peek at 'Cars ROAD TRIP' at Disneyland Paris, Signage for 'Roundup Rodeo BBQ' Coming, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Disney Website Now Lists Contemporary Resort Room Remodel Project, Still Silent on Possible “The Incredibles” Themed Rooms

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Disney has officially announced that portions of the Contemporary Resort will be closed for refurbishment beginning in April of this year. The refurbishments will be focused on reimagining some of the rooms in the main tower. Permits for this construction were filed back in January, and construction is expected to last until September of this … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (1/21/21): Crossroads Shopping Center to be Razed for New Road, More Layoffs for Walt Disney World, 'Festival of the Lion King' to Return, Cast Member Helps Save Woman from Domestic Violence, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, January 21, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

"General Construction" Permit Filed for Disney's Contemporary Resort Refurbishment, Possible Incredibles Overlay

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Walt Disney World has filed a new permit for “general construction” at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The resort will have limited availability beginning April 2021 as refurbishment begins. It will last through September, but the extent of the refurbishment is not yet known. The contractor on the permit is Hoar Construction, which has worked on New … Read more

Disney's Contemporary Resort Beginning Refurbishment in April 2021

Disney’s Contemporary Resort will have limited availability beginning in April 2021 as rooms are refurbished. The refurbishment is scheduled to last through September 2021. No more information is known about the refurbishment, but with such a short time refurbishment window, this will likely be a “soft goods” update. These refurbishments generally involve replacing linens, carpeting, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Build-Your-Own Gingerbread Contemporary Resort Kit (with Chocolate Monorail) Debuts at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World may have canceled its annual tradition of gingerbread house displays across its resorts, but you can bring the holiday spirit home with new build-your-own gingerbread house kits at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This is no ordinary gingerbread house, this is the resort itself! Designed to look like the resort, the kit comes with … Read more

PHOTOS: Stairwell and Escalator Access Encouraged at Disney's Contemporary Resort to Alleviate Long Wait Times for Lobby Elevators

Disney’s Contemporary Resort has seen an influx of guests since reopening, as many guests have been transferred here while other Deluxe Resorts remain closed. With the increase in guests, and new safety measures ensuring one party per elevator, the lines for the elevators in the lobby were similar in length to waiting in line for … Read more

REVIEW: Chef Mickey's Debuts New Family-Style Breakfast with No Characters at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Chef Mickey’s is a fan-favorite breakfast spot located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Known for its buffet-style character meals, Chef Mickey’s has made some significant changes in the wake of COVID-19. Join us as we explore the many restaurant updates and chow down on some delicious Mickey waffles. While the Grand Canyon Concourse has been welcoming … Read more

Reservations Now Open for Chef Mickey's and California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort

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If you’re craving some Mickey waffles or a nice dinner, Chef Mickey’s and California Grill are both back in business at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Both restaurants have availability beginning tomorrow. As we had previously reported, Chef Mickey’s will be serving family-style meals instead of buffets. There won’t be characters anymore, either. Chef Mickey’s is only … Read more