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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.

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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 rates can be found here


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.


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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.

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Dining Options

QUICK SERVICE DINING

  • Contempo Cafe

  • Contemporary Grounds Coffee

TABLE SERVICE DINING

  • California Grill

  • Chef Mickey’s Character Restaurant

  • Steakhouse 71

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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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