Disney's Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
A retro-modern Disney World hotel located right outside of Magic Kingdom Park. Known for award-winning dining, spectacular views and monorails passing right through the lobby.
Whether you’re staying in the iconic A-frame Contemporary tower, the nearby Garden Wing or Bay Lake Tower, you can walk to Magic Kingdom Park or catch the monorail as it glides through the tower.
Inside a 90-foot-tall mural by Disney Legend Mary Blair—responsible for the distinct look and feel of the “it’s a small world” attraction—celebrates the Grand Canyon and the American Southwest.
What makes it great
Theme Park View rooms overlook Cinderella Castle and fireworks
Walking distance to Magic Kingdom
Monorail to Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Grand Floridian Resort, and Polynesian Village Resort.
Multiple dining options onsite.
Rooms
Disney’s Contemporary Resort has standard rooms and villas that overlook Bay Lake, Magic Kingdom, or landscaping. Note that rooms on the second floor of the Garden Wing do not have balconies. Bay Lake Tower sits alongside the Main Tower and has studio and villa accommodations.
Room Categories
Main Tower - Water View (sleeps 5)
Garden Wing - Resort View (sleeps 5)
Garden Wing - Water View (sleeps 5)
Garden Wing - King (sleeps 2)
Garden Wing - Deluxe Room (sleeps 3)
Main Tower - Theme Park View (sleeps 5)
Garden Wing - 1 Bedroom Hospitality Suite (sleeps 7)
Garden Wing - 1 Bedroom Suite (sleeps 5)
Theme Park View - Atrium Club Level (sleeps 5)
Resort View - Club Level (sleeps 5)
Standard Room - Club Level (sleeps 5)
2 Bedroom Suites - Club Level (sleeps 8)
Deluxe Studio - Lake View (sleeps 4)
Deluxe Studio - Theme Park View (sleeps 4)
Deluxe Studio - Standard View (sleeps 4)
1 Bedroom Villas (sleeps 4)
2 Bedroom Villas (sleeps 9)
3 Bedroom Grand Villa (sleeps 12)
Room Rates
Room Amenities
Flat-Panel Television
Iron ironing board
Complimentary WiFi Internet Access
DVD Player
Coffee Maker
Mini-fridge (standard rooms and studios)
Patio or Balcony
Toaster (villas only)
Washer & Dryer (1, 2, and 3 bedroom villas)
Stove and oven (1, 2, and 3 bedroom villas)
Dishes, glasses, and utensils (1, 2, and 3 bedroom villas)
Dishwasher (1, 2, and 3 bedroom villas)
Pots & Pans (1, 2, and 3 bedroom villas)
Microwave (studios, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom villas)
Whirlpool Tub (1, 2, and 3 bedroom villas)
Full-size refrigerator (1, 2, and 3 bedroom villas)
Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Club Level
Guests choosing Club Level accommodations at the Tower Club or Atrium Club receive personalized concierge service and lounge with continental breakfast, midday snacks and evening wine, hors d’oeuvres, cordials and desserts.
Hotel Services
Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Bell Services
Meeting Space
Business Center
Online Check-in
24-hour front desk
Vacation planning services
Free overnight parking
Free theme park parking
Disney Giftshop
Grab-and-go pantry
Daily housekeeping
Airport shuttle (additional cost)
Non-smoking hotel
Pool and recreation
The Game Station
Lakeside Yoga
Cabana Rentals
Jogging Trails
Contemporary Resort Campfire
Fireworks cruises
Campfire
Movies under the stars
Bay Cove Pool - Exclusively for guests staying in Bay Lake Tower. Features a pool, water slide, whirlpool, and play area
Contemporary Feature Pool - located behind Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Guests from Bay Lake Tower and Contemporary may use this pool. It features a hot tub, waterslide and play area.
Dining Options
QUICK SERVICE DINING
Contempo Cafe
Contemporary Grounds Coffee
TABLE SERVICE DINING
California Grill
Chef Mickey’s Character Restaurant
Steakhouse 71
Theme Park Transportation
Walk to Magic Kingdom in about 10 minutes
Monorail Approximate Travel Times
Magic Kingdom - 10 minutes
Epcot - 24 minutes
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort - 13 minutes
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort - 18 minutes
Bus Service Approximate Travel Times
Disney’s Animal Kingdom - 48 minutes
Disney’s Hollywood Studios - 42 minutes
Approximate travel time includes waiting for the bus to arrive at the resort and travel time.
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