Disney's Contemporary Resort is a deluxe hotel within the Magic Kingdom resort area. This is one of two original Disneyworld resorts and one of three WDW hotels on the Disney monorail loop. The unique thing about this resort is that the monorail comes right through the center of the building and the station is inside. The monorail is electric so it is quiet and does not have fumes. The monorail and close proximity to Magic Kingdom make this a popular choice and the resort frequently fills to capacity.

The first Disney Vacation Club (DVC - Disney's timeshare program) building on the monorail loop is being built here. There are other DVC locations but none so close to the monorail. The new building is called Bay Lake Tower. The North Garden Wing of Disney's Contemporary Resort was torn down to make room for Bay Lake Tower.

Pro & Con

Advantages - Very comfortable resort with lots of onsite amenities like dining and shopping. You can watch the Electric Water Pageant and Wishes Fireworks from the resort beach. The monorail makes it easy to get to the Magic Kingdom. Proximity to the Grand Floridian & Polynesian Resorts greatly expands your dining options.

Disadvantages -This resort is expensive, especially the theme park view rooms. At times, the lobby will have a lot of non-resort guest who come for the restaurants or just to check out the resort.

Disney's Contemporary Resort Amenities

• 2 Swimming pools - one with a Waterslide and a quiet pool.
• Two whirlpools
• Pop Jets add extra water fun for kids
• Boat rentals available at the onsite marina
• Rooms come with mini-refrigerator
• On-site Restaurants
• On-Site shopping
• Free transportation to the Disney Parks
• Free Parking for registered resort guests.
• Artifical Beach area
• Nightly Electric Water Pageant (floating parade)
• View of the Magic Kingdom fireworks
• Coin Laundry available

Disney's Contemporary Resort Dining

Sandbar - Pool Bar - Serves burgers, sanwiches, pecialty drinks, beer, sodas, etc.

Contemporary Grounds - Coffee Bar

Tempo Grab & Go - quick service restaurant with sandwiches, salads, and snacks.

California Grill - (dinner only) Upscale California style cuisine dining. on the 15th floor. This restaurant has a balcony with a great view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks, although reservations at those times go quickly.

Chef Mickey's Character Breakfast or Dinner Buffet - Enjoy breakfast or dinner with Lilo & Stitch, Mickey Mouse, and Pluto. Reservations highly recommended.

The Wave - Table service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

In Room Dining - room service.

Disney's Contemporary Resort Shopping

• Bayview Gifts (BVG) - a large shop with souvenirs, collectibles, casual fashions, watches, jewelry & more.
• Pin Central Contemporary - Disney trading pins
• Fantasia - Disney character merchandise & clothing
• Concourse Sundries & Spirits - magazines, health & beauty items, snacks & liquor.

Transportation

Guests may use Disney's Magical Express - a shuttle bus service included in your reservation - between the Orlando International Airport and Disney's Contemporary Resort. The monorail travels to the other Monorail loop hotels (Disney's Polynesian Resort and Disney's Grand Floridian Resort), to the Magic Kingdom theme park, and to the Ticket and Transportation Center where you can catch another monorail over to Epcot. Guests also have a water launch/boat option for travel to the Magic Kingdom. Disney buses are available to take Contemporary hotel guests to Disney's Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom theme parks, Typhoon Lagoon & Blizzard Beach Water Parks, and Downtown Disney.

Disney's Contemporary Resort Room View Options

I have a affection for this hotel because this was the first Disney hotel I ever stayed in (age 13). It is just very cool that the monorail comes right into the resort. My wife, however, doesn't have any nostalgic Contemporary resort memories so she would rather stay in any other Disney resort because this one just doesn't feel "Disney" to her. Some people find this a welcome break from the Disney sensory overload you find in the parks. There tends to be more adults and older travellers in this resort which can be a bonus for those who don't want to be over run with small children.

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