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 location with modern amenities

Nov 18, 2024 Todnick Boston, Massachusetts

When we arrived we were greeted by a cast member in the lobby. She made sure that our magic bands were linked and then took us on a brief tour of the hotel. Despite being the first hotel built on the property, it’s very modern with clean lines and open spaces throughout. We were early but our room was ready within 10 minutes. We stayed on the… Read more
When we arrived we were greeted by a cast member in the lobby. She made sure that our magic bands were linked and then took us on a brief tour of the hotel. Despite being the first hotel built on the property, it’s very modern with clean lines and open spaces throughout. We were early but our room was ready within 10 minutes. We stayed on the 14th floor in a Club Level one-bedroom suite. The room was enormous with a large living and dining space. There was a small kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave. The bedroom had two queen beds with ample storage space and a large bathroom. There was a second full bathroom off the foyer as you walked in. The balcony ran the length of the room and was nicely furnished. We had a perfect view of the Magic Kingdom and could watch the fireworks every night. The lounge was directly up the hall and they were constantly serving food and beverages. It was very convenient. There are several restaurants in the hotel. You can also catch the monorail on the 4th floor to go up to MK or one of the other resorts en route. The food at the restaurant is good but not great. But it’s definitely passable and very convenient right in the hotel. There are also some cool shops where you can get Disney-licensed merchandise. Some people have mentioned that the Disney theming is lacking and I’d agree with that, but that didn’t bother us in the least. The look was modern and sleek and definitely felt “contemporary.” Overall we really enjoyed our stay here and would stay again for the prime location, proximity to the monorail and buses, along with great service and a terrific suite that gave the three of us plenty of space and privacy. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Never again! Old dingy Motel 6!

Nov 14, 2024 TravelGirl4228 Warwick, New York

Stayed 2 nights. Where to begin..Well let's see. Pulled up to check-in. Valet was extremely rude especially when I told him I was self parking. The girl at bell serives was clueless. I asked her if there was a separate parking lot for the Garden Wing. She had no clue. I said well get someone who does because I am not walking all that way if there… Read more
Stayed 2 nights. Where to begin..Well let's see. Pulled up to check-in. Valet was extremely rude especially when I told him I was self parking. The girl at bell serives was clueless. I asked her if there was a separate parking lot for the Garden Wing. She had no clue. I said well get someone who does because I am not walking all that way if there is. Garden Wing looks like a cheap Motel 6. Old and dingy on the outside. Incredibles rooms are drab, dull, boring and small. We were on the 3rd floor and still could not see the light parade on the water because of all of the trees. I guess they only cater to the filthy rich. The food at the Contempo Cafe was aweful and cold. Would not refund or give me a new meal. The monorail is disgusting and looks like it is never cleaned. For the outrageous, ridiculous amount of money you charge, shame on you! Shame on Disney. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Christmas Gingerbread House

Nov 13, 2024 KieranJP90 Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Attended to see the Christmas Decorations. Able to view the homemade gingerbread castle (replica of Magic Kingdom Cinderella’s castle) on the 4th floor / lobby. When we attended the chef was present and having pictures with guests and talking about how he made it which was interesting. General walk round the resort, outside to the boat jetty, and… Read more
Attended to see the Christmas Decorations. Able to view the homemade gingerbread castle (replica of Magic Kingdom Cinderella’s castle) on the 4th floor / lobby. When we attended the chef was present and having pictures with guests and talking about how he made it which was interesting. General walk round the resort, outside to the boat jetty, and back to the monorail. Busy like other resorts but great to have free roam of all the common areas. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating More Disney Outsourcing More Problems

Nov 8, 2024 Greg D

One huge problem if it becomes a problem. Disney has outsourced its luggage service at door. Give them your bags and they are not Disney employees. Took an hour to get the Disney bell hop to track down guy from separate company to get our bags. Never run into problem like this in 30+ years of hotel stays even at some sub par hotels. Disney hop… Read more
One huge problem if it becomes a problem. Disney has outsourced its luggage service at door. Give them your bags and they are not Disney employees. Took an hour to get the Disney bell hop to track down guy from separate company to get our bags. Never run into problem like this in 30+ years of hotel stays even at some sub par hotels. Disney hop said this isn't an unusual problem since they outsourced the service. Outsourced employee was rude as well. Like I said not a big deal unless you actually want or need your luggage within an hour of asking for it. Otherwise you should be fine. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating I list a number of great times at Disney though this review. Disney needs to hear this.

Oct 10, 2024 Steven L

We did a couple rooms there with my family. Ours was a club room but the other was not. Honestly I forgot about that and the day we arrived, we had a party in our room and shared a few treats with them. The next day I realized our mistake and fessed up to the concierge who was totally cool about the fact we spoke up. He said 'No worries and… Read more
We did a couple rooms there with my family. Ours was a club room but the other was not. Honestly I forgot about that and the day we arrived, we had a party in our room and shared a few treats with them. The next day I realized our mistake and fessed up to the concierge who was totally cool about the fact we spoke up. He said 'No worries and have a wonderful vacation.' This is the Disney I loved and remember. One time on an empty (but us) bus to the ticket and Transportaion stop the driver asked us where we were staying. When I said the Contemporary, he too us and the whole darn bus to the front door! Would not accept a gratuity and smiled and said have a wonderful day. People forget this stuff. One time we sat with the Osborn family and did not know who they were but were complimenting how lovely the lights were at the back of HS. A Disney rep was smiling at us and walked over to me and asked if I knew who I was talking to. Then he told me this was the family who donated the 5 million lights at HS. They were the nicest folks! Disney... keep doing good stuff and making people feel special. We are shelling out big bucks nowadays and wish you could lasso the park rates for seniors. We have been going for 40 years. Our time is passed to go sun up to midnight but we have done it! Read less