As of January 1, 2019, we have closed our forums. This is a decision we did not come to lightly, but it is necessary. The software our forums run on is just too out-of-date and it poses a significant security risk. The server software itself must be updated, and it cannot be without removing the forums.
So it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our long-running forums. They came online in 2000 and brought together so many wonderful Disney fans. We had friendships form, careers launch, couples marry, children born ... all because of this amazing community.
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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
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Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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this might already have been discussed but a friend of mine just got back and she was telling me about the construction at the contemp. and since i will be there in Dec. she wanted to LMK.........
has anyone been there recently?
how annoying is the construction, when will it be done, etc.
should i be worried??
any info will be appreciated?
TIA!!!!
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Love your signature pic. I have never stayed at the Contemp so I don't know about the noise. When I was visiting the GF in January, I kept thinking to myself that I would be annoyed if I paid all the $$ for that beautiful hotel and kept having to look at the unsightly crane at the Contemporary.
That said, these boards haven't had a lot of complaints from people staying there so hopefully it won't disturb you or take away from your trip.
Love your signature pic. I have never stayed at the Contemp so I don't know about the noise. When I was visiting the GF in January, I kept thinking to myself that I would be annoyed if I paid all the $$ for that beautiful hotel and kept having to look at the unsightly crane at the Contemporary.
That said, these boards haven't had a lot of complaints from people staying there so hopefully it won't disturb you or take away from your trip.
Hope you have a great vacation.
thanks for your post, dh wants me to find out now how much it would be to upgrade to the Poly, ack!!!
We didn't hear a thing in all our visits to the Contemporary in December when we were inside the main building. As to how long work will continue on the new north wing, I don't think anyone knows at the moment - maybe if Disney actually announced what they're doing there (hint, hint!), they might give us a timescale for completion.
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We stayed at the Contemporary during the last phase of construction when they did the lobby and the new shops. We were not bothered by noise at all because we were in the garden wing. It's a little further away from the action, but it's very quiet and the rooms are just great. I say if you're concerned about noise, request one of these rooms instead of switching resorts.
We didn't hear a thing in all our visits to the Contemporary in December when we were inside the main building. As to how long work will continue on the new north wing, I don't think anyone knows at the moment - maybe if Disney actually announced what they're doing there (hint, hint!), they might give us a timescale for completion.
That's good to hear! We're staying at the Contemporary in June/July and I'd hate to be bugged by construction noise while we're trying to take a recuperative nap.
We stayed at the Contemporary in Sept. 2007 in a tower room while they were doing construction on the 4th floor and we never heard a thing. The construction outside at the sight of the north wing was never a concern...didn't here a thing there either! We love the Contemporary and with all the construction going on, our trip was still magical! Enjoy your trip!
We didn't stay at the Contemporary when we were there last month, but we spent an afternoon in the Outer Rim Cocktail Bar. The Magic Kingdom was extremely crowded, so we decided that might be a good place for the DGC to play and for the adults to unwind and have a drink. It was a perfect spot...we were the only ones there (arrived about 1:30 and the bartender graciously opened a half-hour early for us)...the kids had space & the TV and we had comfy chairs to relax in and visit. It turned out to be some of the best few hours we spent at WDW.
Anyhow...back to the construction...we didn't hear any noise from inside, but not sure about those at the pool. It looks like it will be a great addition to the property, but it will definately limit the view for some of the tower rooms
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