Disney's Contemporary Resort

Walt Disney World, Orlando

Chef Mickeys
Standard Room, Disney's Contemporary Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida
Chef Mickeys
Standard Room, Disney's Contemporary Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida

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. Meet your favourite characters in Chef Mickey's Restaurant, while tired parents can revive themselves in the cocktail lounge. There's a big swimming pool, tennis courts and even water-skiing on the lake.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Families
  • Theme Parks
  • Close to Walt Disney World Resort
  • Babysitting service
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Wheelchair access
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Games Room

Where is it

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

Hotel information

655 rooms and suites on up to 15 floors in 3 buildings with 4 lifts (in main building). All have air-conditioning, cable TV with Disney Channel, safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, iron and board. Garden View - Standard Rooms have 2 double beds or 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children, plus a child under 3 in a cot.

Main Tower Bay Lake View Rooms have 2 double beds or 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children, plus a child under 3 in a cot.

Main Tower Theme Park View Rooms have 2 double beds or 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children, plus a child under 3 in a cot.

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

Use of the Walt Disney World Resort Transportation System is included in your stay. Self-parking available approx $25 including tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

California Grill and Lounge (fine dining), Contempo Café, The Wave... of American Flavors and Chef Mickey's (character dining). Outer Rim Cocktail Lounge, The Sand Bar (open seasonally), The Wave Lounge and Contemporary Grounds (offers snacks).

Main pool with whirlpool, quiet pool and water play area. Games arcade*. Playground. Jogging trail. Movies under the stars. Campfire activities. Health club. Beach volleyball. Watercraft rentals*. Water-skiing*. Tennis* (reservations required). Fishing*.

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

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 5 nights at all times.

Maximum stay 21 nights.

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: rollaway beds no longer available.

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Traveller rating

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Jun 29, 2020 kaydayFL Kissimmee, Florida

Get a room with a view of the castle /park/fireworks its worth that little extra. Its not highly themed rooms. Just very comfortable and location ... location... location. Get off the monorail that goes thru your hotel at the end of the night. Pricy but worth every penny. We enjoyed it very much.
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Apr 22, 2020 H6133EBbrianr

I visited the contemporary last Christmas and while I love the resort and the staff were lovely, the parking fee was outrageous. The ways that Disney has begun to nickel and dime everyone for things that used to be included in the already expensive price for a stay is disappointing to say the least. I’d expect better value from a Disney resort and… Read more
I visited the contemporary last Christmas and while I love the resort and the staff were lovely, the parking fee was outrageous. The ways that Disney has begun to nickel and dime everyone for things that used to be included in the already expensive price for a stay is disappointing to say the least. I’d expect better value from a Disney resort and it was not given. Think very carefully about the additional prices of paying a premium to be on property as well as the additional cash grabs for parking when searching for hotels to stay at on your next trip. Read less
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Apr 16, 2020 Private G Miami, Florida

This hotel is not worth its pricing premiums. The rooms are ok but nothing impressive and many areas of the hotel are in need of renovations. Food throughout the hotel is extremely expensive, yet of very low quality (middle school cafeteria-quality for the most part). The only saving grace was the staff--they were truly wonderful.
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Apr 15, 2020 sarahmame Colonial Heights, Virginia

This was my third stay at the Contemporary. I have stayed in the Garden Wing, the Tower club level, and a standard room in the tower. This time was a standard, Bay Lake view stay in the tower. I highly recommend staying in the tower if possible as you’re closer to all the amenities the resort has to offer. When you’re in the Garden Wing, you’ll… Read more
This was my third stay at the Contemporary. I have stayed in the Garden Wing, the Tower club level, and a standard room in the tower. This time was a standard, Bay Lake view stay in the tower. I highly recommend staying in the tower if possible as you’re closer to all the amenities the resort has to offer. When you’re in the Garden Wing, you’ll have to walk to the tower for everything (it’s not far away, but it’s just less convenient). This is a deluxe Disney resort on the monorail, in fact the monorail runs through the middle. The transportation for this resort includes the monorail, buses and boats. You can also walk to the Magic Kingdom. There are multiple restaurants and gift shops. The first floor has a coffee stand and table service restaurant. The fourth floor is where most of the action is. The fourth floor has access to the monorail, an arcade, two gift shops, a bar, a quick service restaurant and a table service character restaurant. There is also a restaurant on the top floor, but you can only get up there if you have a reservation. There is a pool and splash area between the tower and garden wing. It doesn’t have any special theming. There is also a quick service restaurant and bar at the pool area. There is a small beach as well. This resort doesn’t have as heavy theming as some other Disney resorts, but the location is wonderful and it’s one of my favorite Disney resorts. I’ve included some photos of our Bay Lake view and the 4th floor view. Read less
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Apr 9, 2020 bpolk59 Port Arthur, Texas

Our first stay at the Contemporary Resort was in 1995 or 1996. I was very impressed with the hotel. This was my third stay here and I was not impressed at all. The price has increased, but the room has remained the same. The Resort needs a major upgrade. During our stay ( Dec 16- 21, 2019) our bath water was never hot enough and on one particular… Read more
Our first stay at the Contemporary Resort was in 1995 or 1996. I was very impressed with the hotel. This was my third stay here and I was not impressed at all. The price has increased, but the room has remained the same. The Resort needs a major upgrade. During our stay ( Dec 16- 21, 2019) our bath water was never hot enough and on one particular night we didn't have hot water at all. I call and complained about this and was told they were having problems throughout the Resort. The hot water wasn't available until about 2 or 3 am. I am 78 years old and my daughter is 49. This used to be a happy place to stay, but this was a total disappointment. If I go back to the Magic Kingdom, I will stay at a Moderate Resort. Read less