Disney's Contemporary Resort

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4600 N World Dr (at Walt Disney World) Bay Lake , FL 32830 United States

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Peter Iacono

While the Garden View rooms are away from the main building, they are quiet and if you can score a room that has views of the bay , you'll love it.

Chris J

If the weather isn't too hot, it's an easy walk to the Magic Kingdom . If you take the resort monorail, you'll have a couple of stops since it goes in the other direction.

Jessica Mould

I love that this hotel is actually walking distance to the Magic Kingdom .. and the views to watch fireworks are to die for! They also have the water boats during the summer months !

Jamie Costantino

One of the best resorts at Disney! Love it here, the pool is wonderful with the waterslide, there is also a quiet pool for adults. Be sure to check out chef Mickeys , I love it here! I'll be back!

Jake Smith

Even if you can't get to the roof bar , the observation deck has many different places to view the Magic Kingdom fireworks from.

Eric Stankovitz

Just an absolute beautiful hotel and resort to stay at. I've stayed here 3 times and they've all been amazing. Love the monorail traveling through the hotel .

Amy P

Hotel itself if just okay. Definitely not the most interesting or the best in Disney. Fireworks up in California Grill . Turkey BLT from the cafe is great. Definitely walking to Magic Kingdom tomorrow!

Natalie Walton

Great views of Magic Kingdom 's fireworks and less than ten minutes walk to the park . The monorail goes through the main building to take you to any of the parks .

Ryan Walton

Like I said the lobby smells fantastic. Food is great. The Wave & Chef Mickey 's are both Table Service restaurants . Delicious. And the have a HOT TUB AT THE POOL!! Such a perk. Beautiful views too! 

Cathy Cervenka

Take a monorail hotel hopping tour from here to Polynesian & Grand Floridian! (Esp. fun during the holidays when decorations are up at all the resorts )

Brandon Ronacher

Love staying here! Always magical the first step all the way to the last! Get the cups with free refills! Also check out Chef Mickeys ! Awesome for breakfast ! :) Love it! S

Amanda Oliver-Zaremba

Easy INDOOR access to the monorail and a character dinner are home to the Contemporary . You'll also want to take the bathroom home with you! Great for families :)

anne brownell

If you can afford to, stay at the Atrium Club Level (12th fl) facing Magic Kingdom side. Best view of Magic Kingdom and the fireworks . Enjoy all the amenities during your stay in the lounge .

Chris Rivera

Make a 7:45 pm reservation at the California Grill ...Disney's Fire works show starts at 8p.m...Best dinner experience ever !!

Jessica B

Chef Mickey breakfast was great. Hotel looks great. This will be my next resort stay for our next trip

Orlando Informer

The veggie flatbread available at the Contempo Cafe is one of the best quick-service items I've had at Walt Disney World.

BRINK Magazine

Contemporary Resort is one of the best Disney properties for major events , including Vinylmation trading nights! Also, great parking spot for a short walk to the Magic Kingdom . Facebook.com/brinkmag

Rana

BEST RESORT EVER ! , Everything was amazing .. Villas , activities, and restaurants was great ????????

Corey Menscher

Tune the TV to channel 105 during the Magic Kingdom fireworks to hear the audio that goes along with the show.

Sean Miller

Love this hotel ! Stayed here in ‘89. It was nice then, and still very nice now.

Lacey

Love watching the fireworks from the California Grill Lounge , and we didn't even need a reservation !

Chauga Top

The Wave is a very good restaurant . Convention Center is great location for meetings.

Harry Rogers

Everything here has been fantastic especially the people and the view .

Andre S

Don't stay here for luxury or fantastic service. This place is run by college interns who are very quick to answer, "I don't know." However, the 30 second monorail ride home from MK is priceless!

Johnathan Williams

Iconic original from Disney. Keep eyes open for off season deals. Great view of Magic Kingdom .

Kevin Vincent

If you stay here don't take the monorail to Magic Kingdom it travels away from the Magic Kingdom . Walking to the park is much quicker.

Dianne Kurtz

You can ride the monorail to Epcot if you want something fun to do and it is free.Or take a boat ride to the Wilderness Lodge to relax.

Rachael Franklin

Chef Mickey 's is fabulous and the back beach area if excellent for relaxing and watching the fireworks !

Mary Kennedy

Brunch at the California Grill was spectacular! Great view food great! Delicious mimosas !

Eric Rodgers

Café Contempo on the 4th floor (below monorail access) makes for a decent quick lunch without a lot of fuss. A good afternoon stop if you've just arrived for a stay here, and open 'til midnight!

Rocka

Reserve the character breakfast early before your trip because there was a wait list for it when I tried to make reservations last minute at check-in!

Stephanie Swearingen

If youre into a more healthy eating style abd want to keep your waisteline in check dont be afraid to try the wave on the first floor. Good food, decent prices and healthier options !

PSU-Lion Di

There is a wall of smashed penny (and quarter!) machines just off elevators on main floor. Pack change accordingly.

Ashley

Apparently if you're a cast member or visitor you can't park here just to get coffee . I love contemporary grounds, but I won't be parking at MK and monorailing it over to do so. It's unfortunate.

Tom Wright

Make sure you have reservations for dinner . All of the resort restaurants fill quickly and have little or no room for walk ins.

Bee Ostrowsky

The pin store on the 4th floor has very rare limited edition pins, some of which are only available to certain kinds of customers.

Meredith A

Contemporary and Polynesian were the only two hotels on Disney property when I was a kid (80s) and in my opinion, still the top place to shack up!

Kelly

The best of the monorail hotels . Good restaurants , and nice staff .

Holly Whelden

Check out the Pirates and Pals Fireworks Voyage for exclusive meet and greets with your favorite pirates and a spectacular view of the fireworks right on the lagoon!

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Look for the three legged goat on the big mural !

David Serna

The best view for Wishes is at the California Grill Restaurant at the top of the hotel .

BRINK Magazine

Even if you're not lodging at Disney's Contemporary Resort, check their calendar often for new and exciting events ! brinkmagonline.com

Tony Caselnova

Go sit and enjoy the bar at the Wave, also great place to eat !

Lauren Brown

Stephen from Germantown, TN is the best! So knowledgeable and helpful! Will look for him for every question!

Matt Potts

Want a quiet place to sit on the beach and enjoy Bay lake? Head to the "hidden beach " at the very end of the building. There is never anyone there and it is very quiet !

Mike Elliott

Can’t beat the Outer Rim for a relaxing libation after a long day at the Park !

Bee Ostrowsky

Even if you're not staying here, you can soak a cotton washcloth in cold sink water and wash your face on a hot afternoon in the first-floor bathrooms .

Ian

Try the rooftop Resturant . Gastronomic pyrotechnic choreography at its best

Miranda Ostron Braden

Cocktail hour at The Wave on the first floor has virtually no children, it's a nice break from all of "the magic" to relax over some great drinks.

Marisa Lazusky

California Grill on the top of the resort is one of the best on property if you don't mind pricy sit down food.

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The one bedroom rooms are fantastic! Plenty of space and has every amenity that you would need! - James Pittman

Light Rail
Contemporary Monorail Station

Great way to see the park. Try to avoid park opening and closing times as it will be packed. - Rusty Van Praag

8.7
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Chef Mickey's

Great deal, though it may seem pricy... Every character takes time to stop with each and every table and the wait staff is great - William Morey

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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Make your reservation early so you can have breakfast, lunch, or dinner at a very elegant cafe. Great food and the atmosphere is beautiful - Melissa Tapia

9.5
Amusement Park
Magic Kingdom Park

Stitch's Great Escape - i had underestimated this! It's really funny and surprisingly good! Spoiller - you'll hear more screams than in than Haunted Mansion! 9 out of 10. - Letícia Machado

8.7
American
California Grill

Abdell is fantastic! Very personable and makes great recommendations. Highly recommend the sushi - Tiffany Patterson