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
  • Free Parking
  • Close to Walt Disney World Resort
  • Babysitting service
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Wheelchair access
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service

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. Complimentary standard parking for 2019. Self-parking available approx $25 including tax per night (payable locally, subject to change. This charge comes into effect from 1 Jan '20).

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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Family Vacation

Nov 13, 2019 Experience302178

We have stayed in garden wing and it was great! Lower cost than the tower but the same size room. Beautiful view of the lake and very quiet at night. Easy walk to Magic Kingdom and we used the monorail to get around to Epcot.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful Disney hotel to stay in while on vacation in Disneyworld

Nov 5, 2019 Sue B Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States

I treated my granddaughter Sandra to a one week vacation in Orlando's Disneyworld this past July. I had not been since my children were small and wanted to see for myself what Disneyworld had turned into in all these years. I wasn't disappointed. From the pickup at the airport our magical trip began. My granddaughter, having been there many… Read more
I treated my granddaughter Sandra to a one week vacation in Orlando's Disneyworld this past July. I had not been since my children were small and wanted to see for myself what Disneyworld had turned into in all these years. I wasn't disappointed. From the pickup at the airport our magical trip began. My granddaughter, having been there many times over the years was my guide. The Contemporary hotel was great. There were plenty of restaurants to choose from and we had breakfast with Mickey, took many pictures and made many memories together. The resort offers everything you need and I was impressed with the security at the pool. I counted 12 lifeguards at the ready when we went. That is impressive. Safety if key to the resort. The cleaning staff were top notch and everyone at the hotel was so very pleasant and couldn't do enough to enhance our experience. I'd certainly recommend this hotel and would definitely stay there again on a future visit. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Convenient hotel, but impossible to sleep

Nov 3, 2019 Melvin26

Beautiful clean hotel within walking distance of the magic Kingdom. HOWEVER Impossible to sleep! 7:30am mind blowing loud Disney music from Chef Mickey’s. Almost $1,000 a night with no sleep! Absolutely ridiculous!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Close to MK, room not in main tower

Oct 27, 2019 Camhal

We stayed here for a family vacation 10/19 through 10/24. We didn’t get the text that our room was ready, even though they said they sent it. The room to our surprise was not in the main building that the monorail goes through. I didn’t realize that the garden view was a smaller building out back. Not a huge deal, but not what I expected for… Read more
We stayed here for a family vacation 10/19 through 10/24. We didn’t get the text that our room was ready, even though they said they sent it. The room to our surprise was not in the main building that the monorail goes through. I didn’t realize that the garden view was a smaller building out back. Not a huge deal, but not what I expected for the price I paid. It wasn’t clear to me when booking that we wouldn’t be in the main bldg. We were still able to walk to MK and obviously had access to all amenities available in the main bldg. The room still felt small despite being a bit larger than a value resort room. The only downside was sort of low ceilings and a Frosted glass door on the bathroom door. the glass door is only a problem due to having to turn the light on in the middle of the night or when getting ready early in the morning and having to worry about not waking others. we ran out of hot water one evening for some weird reason, and I declined having someone come to look at it due to bell services not knowing If maintenance would have to come in the room or not. I had already taken one a few hrs before so I went easy on my workout And just took another shower the next day. As usual, staff at the resort were very nice. Having only stayed at value resorts before this trip, I was surprised at the handful of little inconveniences that cropped up at the Contemporary resort. Main benefit of this resort is a 5-10 min walk to magic kingdom, instead of busses or other transportation. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating DO NOT STAY HERE!

Oct 25, 2019 AnastasiaL2P Noblesville, Indiana

We stayed here about seven (7) years ago and it was amazing. This trip has been horrible. The first night we got here we did not have hot water. So, after a day of traveling, no hot showers. We did not receive housekeeping services for two (2) days. We saw the housekeepers at the next room, we left for over an hour just so they could clean,… Read more
We stayed here about seven (7) years ago and it was amazing. This trip has been horrible. The first night we got here we did not have hot water. So, after a day of traveling, no hot showers. We did not receive housekeeping services for two (2) days. We saw the housekeepers at the next room, we left for over an hour just so they could clean, and came home to a dirty room. I had to call and complain. They offered me a paltry $100 credit. The mini refrigerator didn’t work but at some point we got tired of complaining. The restaurants offer crappy service at astronomical prices. We had a reservation at California Grill and weren’t seated until 20 minutes after our reservation - we arrived on time. It took them over an hour and a half to bring food for a party of five (5). We ate at the Contemporary Cafe - which is supposed to be quick service - and again we waited over an hour for our food. After all you pay for Disney it seems reasonable to expect good service but it was some of the worst service I’ve ever received. Even the people at the front desk were not friendly. You can do so much better than the Contemporary Hotel. Stay somewhere else or you will be horribly disappointed. Read less