
Disney's Contemporary Resort

Disney's Contemporary Resort
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
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Monorail Transport
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Boat Transport
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Bus Transport
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Skyliner Transport
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Suites
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Waterslide
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Quick Service
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Table Service
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Free Parking
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Kitchen
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Pool
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Restaurant
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Room Service
On-Site Theme Park Benefits
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Early Theme Park Entry
Rooms Offered at Disney's Contemporary Resort
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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