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Disney's Contemporary Resort

Magic Kingdom® Park Area ·
4600 North World Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 824-1000

About Disney's Contemporary Resort

Take in the sleek style of this contemporary resort. With the monorail cruising through the lobby, you'll have convenient access to Magic Kingdom® Park!

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Amenities

  • Monorail Transport
  • Boat Transport
  • Bus Transport
  • Skyliner Transport
  • Suites
  • Waterslide
  • Quick Service
  • Table Service
  • Free Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
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On-Site Theme Park Benefits

  • Early Theme Park Entry

Magic Kingdom® Park (0.55mi)

Bus 10 min

Mono-rail 15 min

Walk 10 min

EPCOT® (3.53mi)

Bus 12 min

Mono-rail 25 min

Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park (3.98mi)

Bus 13 min

Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park (4.14mi)

Bus 18 min

Disney's Hollywood Studios® (4.14mi)

Bus 13 min

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park (4.71mi)

Bus 18 min

Disney Springs® (5.38mi)

Bus 18 min

Times are estimated and may vary.

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Rooms Offered at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Standard — 4 Rooms

Additional Details

In Each Room: 
  • Alarm Clock with mp3 Player 
  • Balcony/Patio 
  • Mini Fridge 
  • Ceiling Fan 
  • Coffee Maker & Setup 
  • Hair Dryer 
  • In-Room Safe
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Table & Chairs 
  • Tea Setup 
  • Telephone
  • Television - ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN & more 
  • USA Today Delivery (Mon-Fri) 
  • Vanity Area 
  • Voice Mail 
  • Wireless Internet 
  • Bed Boards/Rails (available upon request) 
  • Crib: Pack 'N Play (available upon request)
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Garden Wing - Resort View

  • Two (2) queen beds and one (1) daybed
  • Sleeps up to five (5) adults
  • Views of parking area or obstructed views
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Garden Wing - Water View

  • Two (2) queen beds and one (1) daybed
  • Sleeps up to five (5) adults
  • Views of gardens, pools, marina or Bay Lake
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Main Tower - Water View

  • Two (2) queen beds and one (1) daybed or one (1) king bed and one (1) daybed
  • Sleeps up to five (5) adults
  • Views of Bay Lake
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Main Tower - Theme Park View

  • Two (2) queen beds and one (1) daybed or one (1) king bed and one (1) daybed
  • Sleeps up to five (5) adults
  • Views of poi_html_name(304) and parking area
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Standard — 1 Room

Additional Details

In Each Room: 
  • Alarm Clock with mp3 Player 
  • Balcony/Patio 
  • Mini Fridge 
  • Ceiling Fan 
  • Coffee Maker & Setup 
  • Hair Dryer 
  • In-Room Safe
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Table & Chairs 
  • Tea Setup 
  • Telephone
  • Television - ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN & more 
  • USA Today Delivery (Mon-Fri) 
  • Vanity Area 
  • Voice Mail 
  • Wireless Internet 
  • Bed Boards/Rails (available upon request) 
  • Crib: Pack 'N Play (available upon request)
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Main Tower - Bay Lake View - Hearing Accessible

  • Two (2) queen beds and one (1) daybed
  • Sleeps up to five (5) adults
  • Views of Bay Lake
  • Hearing accessible room with visual alarms and notifications
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Club Level — 2 Rooms

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Club Level Amenities:
  • Evening turndown
  • Secured key access to the club-level lounge, serving refreshments 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
  • Complimentary fax assistance
  • Access to Concierge service at the Atrium Club or Tower Club
  • Complimentary health club access
  • Pre-arrival Walt Disney World® Resort itinerary planning
  • Personalized Front Desk and Guest Services
  • Complimentary newspapers in Club Level lounge
In Each Room:
  • Alarm Clock with mp3 Player
  • Balcony/Patio
  • Mini Fridge
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Coffee Maker & Setup
  • DVD Player
  • Hair Dryer
  • In-Room Safe
  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Table & Chairs
  • Tea Setup
  • Telephone
  • Television - ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN & more
  • USA Today Delivery (Mon-Fri)
  • Vanity Area
  • Voice Mail
  • Wireless Internet
  • Bed Boards/Rails (available upon request)
  • Crib: Pack 'N Play (available upon request)
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Resort View - Club Level

  • Two (2) queen beds and one (1) daybed or one (1) king bed and one (1) daybed
  • Sleeps up to five (5) adults
  • Views of Bay Lake
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Theme Park View - Atrium Club Level

  • Two (2) queen beds and one (1) daybed or one (1) king bed and one (1) daybed
  • Sleeps up to five (5) adults
  • Views of poi_html_name(304)
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FROG FAMILY REVIEW
Disney's Contemporary Resort*

What we love

  • Spectacular views of Magic Kingdom® Park, Bay Lake and the Seven Seas Lagoon
  • One of the most convenient hotels on property
  • Walking path to Magic Kingdom® Park, the quickest way to get there (10-minute walk); monorail access to Epcot®
  • Monorail runs directly through the hotel on the 4th floor Grand Canyon Concourse
  • Some of the largest standard rooms on property; most can sleep up to five with a day bed
  • Great shopping selections in the fourth floor Tower stores
  • Character dining with Mickey and the gang at Chef Mickey's
  • Multiple table-service dining options, including one of the best restaurants on property at California Grill
  • Watching the fireworks from Theme Park View rooms and the observation deck at California Grill
  • On-site tennis and volleyball courts
  • Free parking!

Keep in Mind

  • Hotel charges $33 per night (sales tax included) for valet parking
  • Minimalist theming may feel less "Disneyish" than other Disney properties
  • Among the most expensive Deluxe Resort Hotels on property
  • Theme Park View includes the parking lot
  • Garden Wing rooms are the least expensive, but they are further away from the Tower, restaurants and parking lot
  • Can be noisy on concourse level due to monorail traffic
  • Pool is further from the hotel than other properties and doesn't have any discernible theming
  • On-site convention center brings in more business travelers
  • With the hotel layout, it can be confusing to remember where everything is: the lobby, check-in and Steakhouse 71 & Lounge is on the first floor, check-in for California Grill is on the second floor and the shops and other restaurants are on the fourth floor

Notable Facts

  • Disney's Contemporary Resort shares the distinction of being the first Disney hotel to open (along with Disney's Polynesian Village Resort) on Oct. 1, 1971
  • The award-winning California Grill underwent an extensive refurbishment in 2013, adding a sleek design and lighting, onstage kitchen, sushi bar and more than 250 wine selections
  • President Nixon's famous "I Am Not a Crook" speech was delivered in a ballroom at the Contemporary on Nov. 17, 1973

Frog Family Tips

  • For the shortest transport time, walk to Magic Kingdom® Park, but take the monorail back to the hotel
  • For transport to Epcot®, take the Monorail to Transportation and Ticket Center and then transfer to the Epcot® line
  • Consider upgrading to a Theme Park View; request a higher floor for a better view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks show and less potential noise from foot traffic
  • If you're watching the Magic Kingdom fireworks show, turn to channel 20 to hear the show
  • If you're dining at California Grill on the 15th floor of the Tower, you can watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks show from the roof viewing area; earlier diners can show their receipt and come back up for the show

Best For

  • Families who appreciate modern design (that doesn't scream Disney), being next to Magic Kingdom® Park and on the monorail, plenty of amenities, including casual and upscale dining, and adults who are looking for a more mature Disney resort

*The views and opinions expressed here are those of Undercover Tourist.

Disney's Contemporary Resort Information

Enjoy accommodations in a dazzling lakeside environment. As monorails breeze quietly through the lobby, you're reminded that the Magic Kingdom® Park is nearby. This Deluxe Hotel features a pool area and a complete array of dining and recreational options.

EXCLUSIVE THEME PARK BENEFITS:
  • Early Theme Park Entry for Resort Hotel Guests - guests of Disney Resort hotels and other select hotels can get a 30-minute jump on their Disney day with early theme park entry—available at all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks—for each day of your stay, subject to capacity
  • Extended Evening Theme Park Hours – guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resort Hotels or Disney Deluxe Villas and other select hotels can enjoy extended evening hours—experiencing select attractions, shops, and dining after regular park hours—in select theme parks on select nights.

Planning to visit a theme park? To enter a park, both a park reservation and valid theme park ticket, for the same park on the same date, are required for Guests ages 3 and up. Keep in mind: a hotel reservation does not guarantee theme park access (though Disney Hotel Guests do have access to a separate pool), and you’ll need a Disney account to make a separate theme park reservation. Prior to booking, be sure to view theme park reservation availability as park reservations are limited in availability and not guaranteed. You can check the reservation availability here.

Face coverings are optional for Guests in both indoor and outdoor locations. However, face coverings are not permitted while experiencing water slides or in the water.

Some imagery shown throughout our website does not represent current operational and safety guidelines. 

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Disney's Contemporary Resort Amenities

General Resort Info:
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • 655 Guest Rooms
  • Accessible rooms available
  • Non-smoking establishment 
  • Buildings offer elevators and stairs with interior corridors
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free self-parking
Dining:
  • Steakhouse 71 & Lounge, full-service restaurant and lounge
  • California Grill & Lounge, full-service restaurant and lounge
  • Chef Mickey's, character dining all-you-can-eat feast
  • Contempo Café, quick-service cafe
  • Contemporary Grounds, quick-service cafe
  • Outer Rim, lake-view bar and lounge
  • The Sand Bar, poolside quick-service bar
Recreation:
  • 2 Pools - Feature Pool - 6,500 sq ft with waterslide and waterfalls and a leisure pool
  • Interactive water playground with fountains 
  • 2 whirlpool hot tubs 
  • Cabana rentals
  • Arcade 
  • Basketball 
  • Volleyball
  • Tennis
  • Lakeside yoga
  • Fishing
  • Motorized boat rentals
  • Jogging trail 
  • Contemporary Resort campfire
  • Movies Under the Stars
  • Nighttime water parade across Seven Seas Lagoon
  • Olympiad Fitness Center
Motorcoach transportation:
  • Epcot®
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios®
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
  • Disney Water Parks
  • Disney Springs™
  • Official Walt Disney World® Hotels (requires one transfer at a Disney Theme Park)

Water launch to:

  • Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
  • Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Walking Distance to:

  • Magic Kingdom® Park

Monorail Transportation:

  • Magic Kingdom® Park
  • Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
  • Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
  • Epcot® (requires a Monorail change at the Transportation & Ticket Center)

Other Services:

  • ATM
  • Mail services
  • 7 Merchandise locations (gifts, sundries)
  • Self-service laundry facilities
  • Valet laundry service
  • Club Level concierge
  • Business Center
  • Convention/meeting space
  • Salon/barber services
  • Hotel charges $33 per night (sales tax included) for valet parking

General Walt Disney World® Resort Benefits

Staying on-site at an Official Walt Disney World® Hotel gives you several great complimentary benefits, including free transportation and more. 

The Frog Family absolutely loves staying on-site not just for the fun themes and Disney atmosphere of the hotels, but also for the convenient amenities. Some of the other complimentary benefits include:

  • Convenient Proximity - You can easily go back to your hotel from the parks if you need a break or want to relax at the pool. It's just as easy to head back to the parks after relaxing at your hotel for a couple of hours.
  • Free Park Transportation - Overnight self-parking is free at the hotel and depending on which Official Walt Disney World® Hotel you stay at, you'll have access to the Skyliner, Monorail, water launch and/or bus transportation. Many of the Official Walt Disney World® Hotels are also within walking distance to the parks and other resorts.
  • Free Wi-Fi - When staying on-site, you'll have access to complimentary wi-fi, available in your room and select public areas, such as the pools, arcades, restaurants and more.
  • Merchandise Delivery and Pickup – Merchandise delivery is available for purchases made in-store at select Walt Disney World® shops and through the Shop Disney Parks mobile app (for in-stock merchandise). 
Want to learn more about other Walt Disney World® properties? Compare all Disney properties here.

Mobility Features for Guests with Mobility Disabilities:
  • Wheelchair-Accessible Route in Room
  • Grab Bars at Toilet and in Shower

Optional Communication Features for Guests with Hearing Disabilities Include:

  • Visual Alarm
  • Visual Door Knock/Doorbell Alert
  • Visual Telephone Call Alert
  • Telephone with Volume Control
  • Electrical Outlet Near Telephone Jack
  • TTY Available Upon Request at Check-In

These features are guaranteed and do not require an extra charge

Recommended Hotels

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Frog family favorite
  • Lava pool & towering waterfall
  • Boat & monorail to Magic Kingdom®

Disney's BoardWalk Villas
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  • Garden & courtyard views
  • Prime location

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
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  • Lots of play areas
  • Surfing-themed pool

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