Disney's Contemporary Resort

Walt Disney World, Orlando

Virgin rating

Garden Wing - Resort View
Chef Mickey's
Chef Mickey's
Main Tower Room
Main Tower Room
Outer Rim
California Grill
Monorail
Steakhouse 71
Contemporary Grounds
Contempo Cafe
Sand Bar
Garden Wing - Resort View
Chef Mickey's
Chef Mickey's
Main Tower Room
Main Tower Room
Outer Rim
California Grill
Monorail
Steakhouse 71
Contemporary Grounds
Contempo Cafe
Sand Bar

The hotel

The closest hotel to the Magic Kingdom Park is the height of retro, '70s cool. The monorail enters the lobby through a 'curtain' of air to drop off and pick up. The stylish, gourmet 15th-floor California Grill restaurant offers incredible bird's-eye views over the Magic Kingdom Park (perfect for the evening fireworks), or you can meet your favourite characters in Chef Mickey's Restaurant. If you're not at the park during the day, there's a big swimming pool, tennis courts and even the option of renting a boat and cruising around Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon - and come the end of the day, tired parents can revive themselves in the cocktail lounge.

Amenities

  • Tennis
  • Disney Dining Plan
  • Babysitting service
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Free transport to theme parks
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service

Where is it

Magic Kingdom Resort area. Transfer time from airport: approx 30 minutes.

Hotel information

Rooms located in either the iconic A-frame Contemporary tower or the nearby Garden Wing. All have a private patio or balcony, air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, flat-panel TV with Disney Channel, coffee/tea making facilities, beverage cooler, safe, beverage cooler/mini-fridge, hairdryer, bathroom amenities, iron and ironing board. 

Garden Wing Resort View rooms have views of the parking area or obstructed views, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, plus a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.

Garden Wing Water View Rooms offer views of the pool, marina or bay lake, with 2 queen-size beds plus 1 day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.

Garden Wing Deluxe Rooms are slightly larger in size, with views of either the gardens, pools, marina or bay lake, with 1 king-size bed and 1 day bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Main Tower Water View Rooms offer views of Bay Lake, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, plus a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.

Main Tower Theme Park View Rooms offer views of Magic Kingdom Park and the parking area, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, plus a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.

Club Level Rooms include access to the desginated Club Level Lounge and personalised guest services.

Please note: cots must be requested at time of booking.

Use of the Walt Disney World Resort Transportation System is included in your stay: This hotel has Monorail access from the hotel to both Magic Kingdom park and EPCOT (with one transfer), water transportation to Magic Kingdom park, and bus transportation throughout the resort. 

Complimentary hotel parking.

California Grill & Lounge (fine dining with views of Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom park, open for dinner). Steakhouse 71 (stylish but casual dining, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Chef Mickey's (character dining, buffet breakfast and dinner). Steakhouse 71 Lounge (bar service with light bites). Sand Bar (poolside bar serving casual food menu and drinks). Contemporary Grounds (convenient coffee counter). Contempo Cafe (quick-service dining available all day). Outer Rim (cocktail bar with views of Bay Lake). 

Main feature pool with waterslide and fountains, and quieter Bay Lake Pool with waterslide. Hot tub. Poolside cabanas*. Games arcade*. Jogging trail. Movies under the stars. Campfire activities. Basketball. Beach volleyball. Watercraft rentals*. Tennis* (reservations required). Fishing*. Jogging trails. Electrical water pageant. Fitness centre.

Disney-themed shop. Complimentary WiFi. Disney Water Transportation to other Disney Resort Hotels. Minnie Van service*. Laundry and dry-cleaning services*. Babysitting service*. Room service*.

Click here to view Disney's pocket guide for this Resort.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

Maximum stay 21 nights.

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: rollaway beds no longer available.


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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Disney resort

Jul 14, 2024 dorospin Hillsborough, North Carolina

We have stayed at most Disney resorts and keep returning to the Contemporary - it feels the most “Disney” of the deluxe resorts. We love that you can walk to the Magic Kingdom. Pack a sound machine if some noise bothers you - if your room Is above Chef Mickey’s you will hear some noise.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Everything I thought it would be

Jul 11, 2024 tdornber Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I first saw this resort in 1978 and said someday I’ll stay there. I finally did….and it was worth it. The resort and rooms were great. Clean. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The monorail was a convenient way to get to the parks. Easy access to your rooms with your wristband. The Contempo Cafe had good food for a somewhat decent… Read more
I first saw this resort in 1978 and said someday I’ll stay there. I finally did….and it was worth it. The resort and rooms were great. Clean. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The monorail was a convenient way to get to the parks. Easy access to your rooms with your wristband. The Contempo Cafe had good food for a somewhat decent price. We didn’t eat at Chef Mickey’s because the price there was outrageous. It would have cost me over $200 for my family to eat there once. But the Contempo Cafe had good food so we ate there. The room had a great view. There was a water show we watched every night from our balcony. The pool water was a little warm but still a good place to relax. The resort is a little pricey but we were celebrating a special occasion so we didn’t mind. It was also cute to see our names on the TV when we got to our rooms. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The worst of the Disney resorts

Jul 9, 2024 jtilt2008 Portsmouth, New Hampshire

I’ve stayed at most of the Disney resorts on both coasts. This is by far the worst of the lot. The newly remodeled rooms are built with cheap materials and composite board, which was falling apart. The closet was coated in sawdust from the disintegrating wood. The room was not thoroughly cleaned on arrival, with white pills left on a shelf next to… Read more
I’ve stayed at most of the Disney resorts on both coasts. This is by far the worst of the lot. The newly remodeled rooms are built with cheap materials and composite board, which was falling apart. The closet was coated in sawdust from the disintegrating wood. The room was not thoroughly cleaned on arrival, with white pills left on a shelf next to the closet. The air conditioning did not work well and the rooms were humid and hot. The hallways were grungy, with broken/moldy ceiling tiles and scuffed walls. The cafeteria was consistently filthy, with trash and food coating the floors and tables. The pool is simple and unthemed, but enjoyable. Overall, we did enjoy the design of the room and the furniture was comfortable. The location is the best at Disney World, with Magic Kingdom a short walk away. Bus service was better than previous years. However, this hotel does not justify its “deluxe” price tag. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Steer Clear

Jul 3, 2024 Sydneybe83 Fort Lauderdale, Florida

I booked this resort for a nice weekend with my family as this is my and my mothers favorite resort. Prior to my arrival I spoke a few times with Disney Signature Services about the trip, arrival time, whos coming, celebrations, and any requests. I put in a request for a specific room, but it wasn't guaranteed, completely understand. I arrive a… Read more
I booked this resort for a nice weekend with my family as this is my and my mothers favorite resort. Prior to my arrival I spoke a few times with Disney Signature Services about the trip, arrival time, whos coming, celebrations, and any requests. I put in a request for a specific room, but it wasn't guaranteed, completely understand. I arrive a little bit after check in time, I was brought up to the concierge desk on the 14th floor where I was met by Jim. We get to our room and its a handicap accessible room with a theme park view (I paid for standard view). He claimed this was an "upgrade" but the room lacked many amenities and when I mentioned I requested a room with the sleeper sofa, he claimed there weren't any on the 14th floor (lie #1), and said there was no request on my reservation (lie #2). Finally, after going back and forth he saw my request and he moved us down to the 12th floor with a water view and a sleeper sofa. The Club Level lounge on the 12th floor is lacking everything. Had to hunt cast members down for silverware, cups, plates, basically everything as it seems they are employing the least amount of people possible. The parks were great, we had a blast everywhere else, but the hotel. I have another trip that I was going to spend at the contemporary, but I changed that reservation as quickly as possible. I have stayed at basically every hotel at Disney from Deluxe club level to the cheapest room I can find and this was the absolute worst experience I've had at a Disney resort. Steer clear, save your money and stay at Poly or Grand. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Really good stay

Jun 15, 2024 otraveler new york, ny

This hotel grew on me. Stayed there because only had like 36 hours in Disney and it’s the best access to MK. I had recently stayed at GF. I prefer the ambiance and food options at the quick service restaurant at GF, but for young kids especially this hotel works well. Bathroom had a better layout at Contemporary, though overall decor nicer at GF.… Read more
This hotel grew on me. Stayed there because only had like 36 hours in Disney and it’s the best access to MK. I had recently stayed at GF. I prefer the ambiance and food options at the quick service restaurant at GF, but for young kids especially this hotel works well. Bathroom had a better layout at Contemporary, though overall decor nicer at GF. Contemporary was noisier, but I always run sound machine apps at night so not an issue. I was worried about crowded elevators, but it was never an issue. Stayed in main tower, which was great for us. Garden wings seemed far. Our food orders from the quick service restaurant got messed up, and takeout from Steakhouse 71 was not that great - best was the salad. California grill is amazing! If you have time to enjoy it, it’s excellent! Read less