Welcome to planDisney, Brad!
Oh, boy! It sounds like you have an out-of-this-world vacation on the horizon. It's difficult for me to answer your question without feeling a slight tinge of jealousy. You're going to absolutely love your stay at
Disney's Contemporary Resort. The refurbished rooms look simply INCREDIBLE and the food options are very impressive too. My wife and I have a reservation for
California Grill this spring. There's nothing quite like enjoying world-class cuisine with a view of the
Magic Kingdom Park fireworks. If you've never dined at California Grill before, I highly recommend it.
How excited are you for
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Brad? I haven't personally enjoyed this experience yet, however, I've heard nothing but good things. If this is your first time out of the galaxy, I'm confident that you'll have a brilliant time.
On the day you check out of Disney's Contemporary Resort, you can absolutely request a late checkout if you'd like your room beyond 11:00 AM. Simply ask a Cast Member at the front desk and they'll do their best to accommodate your request. However, late checkouts are not guaranteed, Brad. The last time I visited Walt Disney World Resort I requested a late checkout, however, they weren't able to give me one. Even so, I made good use of my time by simply asking Bell Services to hold my luggage. I then enjoyed exploring my resort for a while until it was time to leave.
I hope you have a truly wonderful trip, Brad. Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney. May the Force be with you.
Mike