Disney's Contemporary Resort! Steakhouse 71, NEW Halloween Merch, Tips, Tour & Fun Facts!

Join me for a lovely summer afternoon at Disney's Contemporary Resort! We have lunch at Steakhouse 71, and explore the Grand Canyon Concourse, the outdoor areas near Bay Lake, we check out the brand new Disney 2023 Halloween merchandise collection and find SO MANY new and cute designs!! And I share some tips and fun facts about this unique resort that opened here at Walt Disney World in 1971, a very special Monorail resort full of art and history! It's the hottest week of the year so far here in Florida, and exploring WDW resorts is a lovely way to soak in some Disney magic, see what's new, learn interesting facts about the resorts, enjoy good food and drinks, and beat the blazing summer heat! Bonus finding the whole Disney World Halloween 2023 merchandise collection out too, I was blown away! Thanks for hanging out with me! What was your favorite thing?

[@SuperEnthused]

Hope you’re enjoying my little summer 2023 series of resort dining & tours with fun facts! 💛 Here are some of the videos in this summer series -> Disney's Boma Buffet at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Victoria Falls Lounge, ANIMALS on the Savanna & Tour! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LZiaCKpbiVhqM Disney's Coronado Springs & Gran Destino Tour! Rix Sports Bar, Barcelona Lounge, Characters & More! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4KokKGels-hrcU Disney's Contemporary Resort! Steakhouse 71, NEW Halloween 2023 Merch, Tips, Tour & Fun Facts! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5q2pH2XaMiVrbc You can also find lots of resort stays and tours on my channel! Thanks for being enthused with me 🧡

[@ChinaDollTravels]

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[@SuzanneA618]

Yup!

[@SuzanneA618]

Did your followers number just jump by 4,000 in the last few days? I swear you were around 127 the other day 🤔🎉

[@carolplummer7182]

The bag reminded me of a bowling ball bag .Love you Jackie and Sam

[@tomklock568]

Great stuff...especially since my only journey this summer was about an hour and a half ride to see a neurologist 😁 Thank you my friend!

[@donnadonnyy]

OMG this white sweater is so beautiful. I understand you're gonna need it, it's one of the most beautiful sweaters ever seen!!

[@The-Whole-Enchilada]

I can almost smell the Contemporary from here. It never changes.

[@AshlynM850]

In reality I’m at work on a Tuesday morning, in spirit I am checking out new Fall merch at the contemporary 😇🍂🎃

[@ashleys.9927]

Thank you for taking us shopping with you! Nice Merch!

[@debbiewestphal4291]

Nobody does it like Jackie. Absolutely loved this. Thank you sweetheart.😜👍🎃

[@ThatDarnStarks]

That steak was cooked perfectly!

[@dominiquebrown8790]

French onion soup is my absolute favorite appetizer!

[@kellark]

I'll say it once again .. Jackie your the most ENTHUSIASTIC KZbinr of them all!!

[@SuperEnthused]

👏👏💜💜💜💜

[@ShareaDreamComeTrue]

I’m super enthused they have classic 1970s pictures at Steakhouse 71. I love it!

[@jacitucci]

Staying here in 2024 and I can’t wait!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning all happy Wednesday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud to all of you

[@1SeanBond]

Appreciate your guys immensely Jackie and Sam!luv&peace Ty Jackie Cheers to Continued success friend!✌🤝⚘💫

[@macajimbo6247]

Love the positive enthusiasm! You make us want go for that lunch alone!

[@kenk910]

Great video - love this resort and the Bay Lake Tower!

[@floridawoman]

A monorail crawl when the seasonal drinks come out would be awesome!🎃🍹

[@susanhill149]

Amazing to see the vision Disney has. The monorail goes right thru and it has been there since the beginning. Absolutely amazing ❤❤😊😊

[@roxannesimpson5736]

I love the Contemporary! Thanks for taking us along!

[@VincentJ55]

Jackie we LOVED this video!!! Your Enthusiasm is amazing and contagious. EVERY single time you would *GASP* Kay and I would laugh. I said Sam and I need to take you and Kay shopping. Everytime you guys eye something we'd just put it in the buggy (That's what I have to do with Kay) we'd probably have $500 worth of merchandise and it'd be worth every penny Thanks for taking us along with you

[@dellaelwan5232]

Lots of fun merch, Thanks for sharing your info with me. Meow meow ❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@amadamartinez4685]

Shopping 🛍️ in the spot 🎉love the new 🎃 merchandise 🎉I would too ❤

[@scotthorvath9988]

THNKX for this great video. I love the Contemporary. Steakhouse 71 really looks like an excellent lunch option.

[@WiseYoungBabyGrogu]

As always a great Vlog.

[@frankcarrillo190]

Nov 2023 I stayed in a Tower Club MK view room. I ❤ IT! The concierge cast members bring the magic! Thank You!

[@jessicadaly143]

Thanks for visiting the resorts! These videos are great. You are the best!

[@glennkeywestconchguy]

Thanks for sharing this!! Looks amazing!!

[@Mrswoo42]

The last two years, Halloween merch has been SO on point!! I’m obsessed

[@sandrawilliamson9849]

Enjoyed the day ... Love to have some of that merch!!!

[@HappiestMamaOnEarth]

Love this resort!! It’s one of my favs!!

[@maureenramsey5919]

Great video, love when you do resort and restaurants tours

[@bridgetkorns8174]

Our Winco here in Southern California has Halloween items and Decorations out already. My daughter said very loudly, "Oh my gosh! Code Orange!" Then she gushed over every item definitely copying you. It was the most adorable thing I've ever seen. ❤

[@SuperEnthused]

Omg this is the CUTEST most precious thing and just made my day!! I love her!

[@chrisquilley3265]

​@@SuperEnthused🎉💯🎂🔊👍▶️⭐🆒

[@annadekraker1358]

Great video, Jackie loved it!! The restaurant looked really cool I love the artwork in it. Loved both stores you went into. They both had cute stuff in there! So awesome that it was on decorated for Halloween!! Lol I love how excited you got seeing all the new Halloween merchandise!! I really like the blue Halloween shirt. It’s so cute and I love the hocus-pocus merchandise too!! Cute stuff!! The hotel is so nice contemporary fell to it!! so nice that you got to have a chill day there!! 😊😊😊❤️😊😊😊

[@lisawhipple8929]

YEAH!!!❤❤❤❤

[@yunder.]

If you hadn't exercised self control, this video could have been titled "I Spend $1000 on Disney Halloween 2023 Merch!" :) Thanks for the tour!

[@SuperEnthused]

😂😂😂

[@shawnsmith5498]

Love you Jackie ❤❤❤ You are absolutely adorable. 😊

[@StephenYoung-iq7qg]

Another great video as usual. Do you ever make bad videos the answer is NO! ! Have a blessed day! 👍☺☺

[@SuperEnthused]

gotta love the outlets and discounts!

[@Redwitch2002]

The French onion looks real good

[@curtissimpkins]

Another great fun video my friend..

[@SuzanneA618]

Ok, I am in love with the new Halloween merch 😍🎃 I really like the colors they used, love the use of the characters, very 90s. Ah, it’s all so good!

[@frankbingham53]

Love this video super enthused.

[@seanstein8313]

Dang just missed ya. Had breakfast there yesterday! Thanks for another awesome video pal

[@liliherndz5792]

Hello Sweetie 🤗🥳🤗 LOVE LOVE LOVE the Contemporary 🎈🤍🎈 GREAT MEAL @ the Steakhouse 71 🥳 🧚🏻‍♀️🥰🧚🏻‍♀️ Blessings 🕯🤍🕯

[@JoyBean]

I too am a fan of French Onion soup. I was enjoying some of the cold soups for Summertime. The Halloween merchandise is charming and it would be hard to resist getting one thing.

[@jeaninelong624]

Hi Jackie, I’ll take the 3XL Halloween shirt. They look so cute and spooky for Halloween. Happy shopping

[@gerardsoberonrealtor]

Love your videos!

[@briankadlecik3691]

Am I the only one that feels like the Disney Halloween merchandise is way better this year?

[@timandkt]

I miss the original architecture of the Wave, but I can definitely appreciate that Steakhouse 71 offers a little bit more light than its predecessor. Also, hold on - you're telling me that the five-legged goat was intentional!? 🤯 For literally years now, I have been thinking that it was a beautiful, much-beloved mistake! I do see what the artist was going for, now that you've explained it, but this revelation has literally turned my world upside down. 😂 LOVE seeing code orange make its way to the Disney resorts in full force. The Mickey Pumpkin jersey might be my favorite piece of spooky merch so far. I really like the blue-pink-yellow-black Mickey Pumpkin pattern this year, hope it sticks and becomes recurrent in future spooky seasons! Also never realized that D23 takes place at the Contemporary when it comes to town. Obviously, we still have a lot to learn about the contemporary and the Disney resorts as a whole! Luckily Jackie is on the case 🕵 Great vlog, Jackie. Can't wait for spooky season!

[@SuperEnthused]

Ahhh love sharing that little Mary Blair fact, and I’m so in love w the Halloween designs this year!!!

[@nathalieb5125]

I didn't know that the Contemporary hotel represents the Grand Canyon inside. Thanks Jackie to share this fact with us🤩. And sorry, i'm so behind in watching videos...🫤⌛️

[@tracymacarthur5699]

Love how excited you git when seeing the Halloween merch, I'd be the same 😂

[@timrempel]

First thing, let's talk about the squirl moment as you approached the 4th floor Lol, Halloween merch in full effect! I must have heard at least 20 gasps lol, I need this..and this..oh, and this too! 😂 I love the excitement and shopping! 😁The Contemporary is an amazing resort. The uniqueness of it and the Mary Blair touches are just super cool. There're no other resorts like it. Steakhouse 71 is on my list, especially after seeing the French Onion Soup alone! The menu looks fantastic, and I can't wait to try it out hopefully soon 😋

[@Nuggetlover96]

So excited to watch this video! I actually met Sam ringing him up at the racetrac! He was incredibly nice and I hope to meet you too soon Jackie!

[@SuperEnthused]

oh so funny, I remember him telling me about this!! Hope you're having a great time!

[@shane5110]

I always enjoy your visits to the Contemprary Resort. I just realized you will soon be doing the gingerbread house tour via monorail! 🎄🎅🎁❄

[@SuperEnthused]

I can't believe it, it will be here so soon!

[@chloed835]

another amazing video jackie!! Another day i’m pretending I’m at Disney 😂

[@68dreamer2941]

Hidden Mickey at 28 seconds.😁

[@magicbound]

Awesome video. I love the Contemporary. I've been thinking into buying DVC there.

[@MoviemaniaNick]

I am really enjoying this series Jackie! Keep it going!

[@hoosier_daddy65]

Our favorite resort !

[@KatsKentuckyCorner]

I love this!! I love you love Halloween 🎃 and get excited as do I! That picture spot you mentioned brings back memories. When my parents were living, we would stay at the Contemporary resort. I absolutely love it it. The last trip with my mom there, we took a pic with that metal Mickey outside!! Wonderful memories 💖

[@AlanAvis]

I was there in 2016 and it was a magical place. They were building a gingerbread house.

[@SuperEnthused]

Love the holidays when they do the gingerbread houses

[@trinamiller100]

I wanna stay at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. It’ll be so much fun.

[@gamberlane]

What's awesome is that if Sam ever needs gift ideas for you he can just check back to your videos and make a list!

[@SuperEnthused]

Hahaha totally! Wink wink wink!

[@JennAndAmy]

Your enthusiasm is contagious! So fun! Thanks for just being you, Jackie! 🤩🤩🤩

[@SuperEnthused]

Thank you so much, Jenn and Amy!!!

[@leonmalett4189]

Also was here this restaurant is awesome 👍

[@christinak3509]

What a fun walk around the Contemporary resort! I absolutely 🧡 the theming on the new Halloween merch and am only sorry that I'm not going be at WDW until January. Thanks for another great video!

[@tanyadoe8086]

I would've dropped all the Halloween merch for that monorail lounge fly! 😀👍💝

[@Sandra-ej2gd]

Love this resort, we always enjoy visiting there on our trips. You were so cute looking at the Halloween merchandise, I’m certainly guilty of buying some of it also!! Have good week!!❤

[@AtlasAir767CA]

Great seeing you back!!! Loving the lead up to the Fall Halloween season, thanks Jackie!

[@noellesimagination7813]

Love a good cheesy french onion soup!

[@jayhandson]

It's such a dreary day here. Thank you so much for a generous dose of your Florida sunshine!

[@christinenapoli5106]

Loved this thorough tour of The Contemporary. Mary Blair was truly gifted. Great Halloween mdse. I dub you Jack-o-Weenie during this beloved season of yours. You chose some nifty items. 🎃 👍

[@SuperEnthused]

Haha I love it, Christine!

[@ilsehunt6338]

Loving the merchandise! On my list now lol 😂

[@talhahamer5138]

Wow there’s so many cool Halloween 🎃 merchandise I watched Lisa Disneyland videos and she showed the the same Mickey Seramic bowl you can put lots of candy 🍬 too also the ears are so nice the Vampire 🧛🏻‍♀️ Minnie ears she look definitely Scary ❤❤❤,, I personally think there’s so much to explore

[@ChaChingDream]

Jackie and Sam. Sept 18, Disney Wish, Holloween on the High Seas! We buy all the drinks! :)

[@debbabe2254]

So excited. We are staying at Bay Lake Tower next spring for the first time. Eaten breakfast & dinner at Steakhouse 71 and was underwhelmed by the food & the decor. Framed photos isn't theming. They have done something similar in Carousel Coffee at the Boardwalk. So disappointing. Thank you for this wonderful tour and your reviews. Your videos are informative & fun. 👏🏾

[@danbrown7494]

Perfect timing for this video...I'm getting ready to book my end of feb/beginning of Mar 2024 florida trip and am planning to stay at contemporary resort at the start of the trip for the 1st time cuz when I was I kid in the early 80's I always thought it was the coolest looking building

[@SuperEnthused]

how perfect!!!

[@NA-ub1hu]

When you’re showing bay lake tower bridge there’s a cloud right in the middle that looks like a Mickey on his tummy hehe 🙃

[@sharonrendfrey7415]

Love that bat hat!!! Some of this years stuff is great. Doing Halloween on the High Seas Next year - hmmmmm Thanks Jackie love the videos - and really enjoying the resort focused ones.

[@sharonrendfrey7415]

They had it on shop disney!!!!!!

[@68dreamer2941]

We’re staying at Bay Lake in December and have Steakhouse 71 breakfast in our plans. This will be our second stay at a deluxe resort!

[@imonislandtime]

oh i love the contemporary resort monorail loungefly!! makes me wonder if boardwalk has a loungefly 🤔

[@talhahamer5138]

I really think the artwork looks ok it’s fun kids style ❤also the Fantasia Store looks super exciting there’s so much merchandise too there’s Board Games ♟ Puzzles 🧩 and pins to collect,, they even have Disney Princess dolls as Morden classed that so interesting too 😂 I do think that theres so much to choose About the Ears Collection the Mickey Pumpkin eats are nice as well has the Hocas Pocas ears they are nice too ❤❤ definitely excited for all of it

[@jessicasteiner7298]

I am staying club level at the Contemporary next Friday the 18th and going to not so scary, I can't wait!

[@jennaandreadabao4434]

Hey Jackie having a good and great summer and beautiful weather this year ☀️☀️ sunny bright 😎😎 day with a lots of disney stay and be hydrated this month lots of water this week it is a warm and hot day with some refreshing drinks to cool you down this is Jenna Dabao had fun

[@marjielalonde3875]

Not Jackie totally losing it when two of her favourite things in the world merge into merch lol! Once again, a great vlog, man that steak looked great, I haven`t had steak in a while it`s getting super expensive here in British Columbia! It`s always fun to see you tour a resort Jackie, and you must be getting super excited for all the Halloween events coming! Thankyou for taking us along!

[@monicahaller3330]

I love the contemporary. It has my favorite smell!! I have stayed at Bay Lake, it was really nice, only drawback was the lack of usb ports. It has everything! Great restaurants, shopping, location…

[@talhahamer5138]

Those Mickey plushies 🎩and the stitch plush looks so adorable 🥰🎃🍂with their Halloween costume also the Mickey pumpkin 🎃 basket looks so nice too it’s good for kids to collect lots of Candy 🍬 when they trick or treat!!! Also the Mickey Pumpkin Pillow is so nice too 🎃🧡🖤,, and the charcoal hat that says boo 😂super adorable the Mickey pumpkin cap 🧢 looks nice,, the merchandise tour looks nice Jackie (❤❤❤) the contemporary resort is one of my fave here’s so many floors and you can take the monorail 🚝 to Magic Kingdom easily 🏰🏰

[@mikewsully]

Awesome video. So glad I’m not there. Not sure I’d have the shopping restraint needed with all that Halloween merchandise. 😂. Will be there for Halloween and going to Mickey’s party Halloween night. Super excited!

[@robinhorvath6702]

We always have off days on our vacations and do resort hopping and shopping and rid different transportation. It's lots of fun. This year on our trip in Nov, we are going to see Yehaa Bob show at the New Orleans Riverside. Have you ever seen his show? I have only seen it on KZbin. Can't wait. You and you husband should go if you have never been. His shows are Wed thru Sat I believe 8:30pm-12 or 12:30am. I looked it up on line. I forget the name of the lounge though.

[@johnnicpon5783]

Always loved the Contemporary. I remember when it and the Poly were the only two resorts in WDW. It's all come such a long way since then. However, Halloween in August??? Bit to early for me. But yes, great looking merch. I still wish they would bring back the little speed boats for two. They were soooo much fun!

[@JustAlanDoingAlanThings]

Love Contemporary, cant afford to stay there tho. I think the photo gallery in Steakhouse 71 could do with some descriptions 6:10 Mickey Cloud. Perhaps a playful kitten directly underneath. I love the gasps of awe and the amount of willpower needed to resist purchases. We all do it😂

[@beckyj1493]

Love the vlog as always! Wish they had more unique Haunted Mansion merch...especially since film just came out. I do like the multi colored pumpkin merch and plan to wear it to Mickey's Not So Scary!😊 Most favorite thing aft MNSS is the parade and music. Sending hugs

[@judithsell3026]

Great video. I am staying at Contemporary in late November and you made me wish I was there now.

[@SuperEnthused]

oh that will be soooo nice!

[@tomklock568]

That looked like a great lunch! And also I like those retro designs of the characters for this year. My daughter is going to Disneyland with her boyfriend at the beginning of September, will have to put in my "order" for a souvenir! Take care in that heat...I have a few friends that moved to Florida and hope that they are doing OK in it! Thank you Jackie.

[@ChilliTink]

Two weeks ago, I came down and stayed again at the Contemporary Resort! I saw and talked to you the previous time I came down and stayed at the C.R. in April! I missed you this time by a week, Jackie! Your videos are so much fun, positive, and informative! I loved your Spirit Halloween video a few days ago too, and I can't wait to see your video of you and Sam at the Halloween parties and Universal horror nights!!

[@SamanthaFl]

I'm a graphic designer so I'm always critiquing Disney's merch when I visit the parks 🤣They did a really good job on the design style and color palette for their Halloween merch this year.

[@dustinart5722]

I do the same thing, haha. I concur, they did an amazing job this year. I love their color scheme and style of the Mickey Pumpkin they used on the pillow and backpack.

[@millyluvsuu]

I love this ❤ I’ve seen so many people in comments bashing everything, it’s nice to find a genuine comment like this ❤

[@robbies5721]

Jackie, your excitement over the 🎃Halloween merch was priceless!! I was reluctant, but you've made me a fan of Halloween in August🧡

[@muthergoose4084]

the family is in orlando and looking for you everywhere. You are harder to find then a unicorn : )

[@SuperEnthused]

hahah awww! We'll be at MNSSHP tomorrow!

[@mandapleazee]

Always a big fan of your resort vlogs ! Shopping for merch at the resorts is underrated. It’s less chaotic 10/10

[@vincentmallozzi4569]

Sitting at the Bar is much more fun.

[@SuperEnthused]

Oh yea, I’ve sat at the bar many times. Lots of fun. I usually sit there when I’m trying the specialty drinks.

[@stephencoutu2674]

I recently saw that monorail Loungefky bag at The character Wharehouse Store in Lake Buena Vista.

[@angelyzaguirre684]

I love how excited you get for the new merch, there’s def some good stuff there. We’ll be there next month and I hope to snag some 😊