Disney's Contemporary Resort

Getting Around

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.

Dining

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).

Fun and Games

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.

Handy Stuff

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.

Accessibility

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

Minimum Stay

Maximum stay 21 nights.

Additional Information

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: rollaway beds no longer available.

Please note: During the summer of 2026, refurbishments will occur in select areas of Disney’s Contemporary Resort—including Bay Lake Tower and the Convention Center. During this time, the Skyway Bridge may have intermittent closures, but alternative walking paths can be used. Please allow for extra travel time. Guests may also see and hear construction during their stay.

TripAdvisor traveller rating

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“Okay” not luxury

May 4, 2025 NessaNYC New York City, New York

We chose this Disney hotel based on its location and reputation for being one of the more luxurious properties on Disney grounds—but unfortunately, it fell well short of expectations. While it wasn’t a terrible stay, it was far from the elevated experience we had anticipated. Pros: -The suite we stayed in was spacious, clean, and appeared… Read more

We chose this Disney hotel based on its location and reputation for being one of the more luxurious properties on Disney grounds—but unfortunately, it fell well short of expectations. While it wasn’t a terrible stay, it was far from the elevated experience we had anticipated. Pros: -The suite we stayed in was spacious, clean, and appeared recently updated. The location is incredibly convenient—just a 10-minute walk to Magic Kingdom. -Disney transportation is provided via bus to various locations throughout the parks. Staying on-property gives you the advantage of booking Lightning Lane passes 7 days in advance (as opposed to 3 days for off-property guests). -The pool has a slide and a fun water feature for kids. -On the 4th floor, there are stores selling liquor, cosmetics, and Disney merchandise. -Staff was consistently friendly and helpful. Cons: - The dining options were extremely disappointing. The entire 4th floor feels like a dated 1990s mall food court. Most venues open too late for early park-goers & early risers, and last-minute reservations are nearly impossible. Tip: We had better luck calling restaurants at Disney Springs for last-minute openings. - The 12th-floor club lounge breakfast was underwhelming, with limited and uninspired offerings. This too was not open until 7am one restaurant, all the others 730am. - Check-in was a hassle—long lines and tired kids don’t mix well. - The pool is far from relaxing. Drinks aren’t allowed near the pool, not even while soaking your feet and supervising kids. - No room service was available, which was frustrating after a long day in the parks. - Although buses are available, they’re not always reliable. We arrived early and still managed to miss one. - Prepare for noise—there’s a nightly 10 PM show with booming music that woke our kids. - The hotel overall feels outdated. The lobby is nice, and our room was refreshed, but the restaurants and general grounds feel tired. Stained, old carpet is everywhere. - Car security is more of an inconvenience than a safeguard. Our Uber drivers were held up every time, despite anyone being able to walk freely onto the property. Bottom line: This is not a luxury resort experience. It’s just “okay” at best, and for the premium price point, we expected much more. Will we return? Definitely not. Go off property and find a real hotel. Read less

Not Luxurious

Apr 27, 2025 V3360ITelizabethk

We recently stayed at the Contemporary Resort and were very disappointed. While the staff was excellent, we expected a much nicer facility. The resort had stained hallway carpets, and the rug in our room was so worn that it was unraveling near the bathroom door. The towels were extremely thin and frayed. Also, the television reception would… Read more

We recently stayed at the Contemporary Resort and were very disappointed. While the staff was excellent, we expected a much nicer facility. The resort had stained hallway carpets, and the rug in our room was so worn that it was unraveling near the bathroom door. The towels were extremely thin and frayed. Also, the television reception would sporadically stop and start. This hotel was a very poor value and we would not recommend it. Read less

Great stay. Need a working water station.

Apr 25, 2025 NorthStar64232521090 Houston, Texas

We had a great stay at the contemporary. The location could not be beat. Jake the bell hop was extremely helpful. The only reason I gave 4 instead of 5 stars is because the water filter at the water station was not working. It tasted terrible and so we had to resort to paying for a ton of $4 bottled waters when my husband has a kidney condition.… Read more

We had a great stay at the contemporary. The location could not be beat. Jake the bell hop was extremely helpful. The only reason I gave 4 instead of 5 stars is because the water filter at the water station was not working. It tasted terrible and so we had to resort to paying for a ton of $4 bottled waters when my husband has a kidney condition. They don’t even give you waters when you check in or when they clean your room. Would be a 5 if they just made sure they had readily available filtered water. Read less

Subtle class for calmer vibe

Apr 24, 2025 cdrodden Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Did a girls trip without kids. We had a room on the 2nd floor of the other building. While the beds were raised up kind of high, it left a ton of room underneath for suitcases to get out of the way. The sofa pulled into a great bed that allowed for each of us to have our own space. The bathroom design was not ideal. The shower door did not open… Read more

Did a girls trip without kids. We had a room on the 2nd floor of the other building. While the beds were raised up kind of high, it left a ton of room underneath for suitcases to get out of the way. The sofa pulled into a great bed that allowed for each of us to have our own space. The bathroom design was not ideal. The shower door did not open all the way and trying to step out between the glass door and the sink counter was a squeeze for my over sized rear end. Overall, we found there be plenty of storage space for everyone's things without the place being cluttered. The staff we encountered were all great. The pool over looking the lake was quiet enough that we did not regret passing on the cabana rental. The convenience of the monorail for clearing security on our park day was fantastic. The decor was lovely without being overly "in your face" Disney graphics. Read less

Good but not great. Fantastic location!

Apr 2, 2025 Kapricca White Plains, New York

Just okay. Great location but didn't love the hotel. Decor was somewhat blah and had no excitement when you walked into the Lobby/. The rooms were great and the Incredibles theme was subtle and classy. Loved how it was incorporated in the drawers and closets. We had a Deluxe Garden Wing, King Room that had a LOT of room and huge bathroom. We loved… Read more

Just okay. Great location but didn't love the hotel. Decor was somewhat blah and had no excitement when you walked into the Lobby/. The rooms were great and the Incredibles theme was subtle and classy. Loved how it was incorporated in the drawers and closets. We had a Deluxe Garden Wing, King Room that had a LOT of room and huge bathroom. We loved it. Windows were sliding doors but no balcony. Shower had poor pressure (garden wing Floor 2) so couldnt even wash my hair. Ceiling was also too low in the shower area because my husband, 6'5" had trouble standing in the shower. A/C was good but lowest it could go was 68 degrees. Ability to walk to Magic Kingdom was awesome. Bus stop was very close to the lobby and there's a coffee shop in the lobby making it easy to grab something as your heading to the buses in the morning. Pool was just okay. We had 1 pool day and didn't find it too exciting. There's a water slide that's great and easy for kids to enjoy (not too steep or fast). There's a splash pad too but it wasn't on. Theres an adult only "quiet pool" that opens earlier than the main pool and is great for adults. There's also a beach/sandy area with cusioned beds and beach volleyball. The chaise lounges by the pool have a great cusion and pillows. The drink & food service poolside was great. It was fast, easy, and the drink options were some of our favorites. All of the restaurants and stores are on the 4th floor so need to go up from the lobby. Overall the hotel feels like a convetion center, which it is, more than a "magical disney" resort. Read less

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