Disney’s Contemporary Resort is a deluxe resort hotel at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Guests love the close proximity to Magic Kingdom, and the ability to walk a short trail to get to this theme park. Its modern design and iconic location make this resort an excellent choice!

Should I Stay at Disney’s Contemporary Resort?

Imagine spending a magical, unforgettable and wonderfully exhausting day at Magic Kingdom, and having the ability to either hop on the monorail or simply take a short stroll back to your hotel room right next door to the theme park at the end of the day. This is the experience that guests of Disney’s Contemporary Resort love most.

Views from Disney's Contemporary Resort
A spectacular view on a stormy day…views of Magic Kingdom from Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Transportation and Dining Options

Transportation from Disney’s Contemporary Resort to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT is available by monorail. There is a monorail station right in the lobby of the resort! Guests can also easily walk to Magic Kingdom. Transportation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom is available by Disney shuttle bus.

Disney's Contemporary Resort Chef Mickey's
Chef Mickey’s is a popular character dining experience at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

There are so many dining options available at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, from fine dining to quick service. Guests can also use Disney transportation to easily visit nearby resorts including Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for additional restaurants. Room service is also available.

Restaurants and lounges include:

  • California Grill
  • California Grill Lounge
  • Outer Rim
  • Chef Mickey’s
  • Steakhouse 71
  • Contempo Café
  • Contemporary Grounds
  • The Sand Bar
  • Cove Bar

Rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Guests of Disney’s Contemporary Resort will stay in either the Main Tower or Garden Wing in one of the recently refurbished rooms, styled after the Disney/Pixar film, “The Incredibles”.

Freshly refurbished rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort are decorated in the style of The Incredibles.

Main Tower Rooms

Rooms in the Main Tower have a lake view or theme park view.

Room categories in the Main Tower are listed here.

With Views of Bay Lake:

  • Lake View
  • Bay Lake View 1 Bedroom Suite, sleeps up to 6 adults
  • Bay Lake View 2 Bedroom Suite, sleeps up to 8 adults

With Views of Magic Kingdom:

  • Theme Park View
  • Theme Park View 1 Bedroom Suite, sleeps up to 6 adults
  • Theme Park View 2 Bedroom Suite, sleeps up to 10 adults
  • Theme Park View Presidential Suite, sleeps up to 8 adults

Garden Wing Rooms

Rooms in the Garden Wing are adjacent to the resort’s Main Tower, and have standard or garden views.

Garden Wing at Disney's Contemporary Resort
The charming garden wing at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Room categories include:

  • Standard View, with views of parking area or obstructed views
  • Garden View, with views of gardens, pools, marina or Bay Lake
  • Deluxe Room, larger than the Standard View Room
  • King Room, with views of the pool or parking area
  • Hospitality Suite, with views of the parking area or obstructed views, sleeps up to 7 adults

Features and Amenities

Disney’s Contemporary Resort has a wonderful feature pool, with a water slide and cabana rentals available. Guests may also rent boats and go on fishing excursions from here.

Benefits of Staying at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Guests of this resort can enjoy:

  • Early theme park entry –enter any Walt Disney World theme park 30 minutes prior to the official park opening time (valid theme park admission ticket and park reservation required)
  • Extended evening hours on select nights, in select theme parks
  • Complimentary transportation to Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks and Disney Springs via shuttle bus, monorail or water taxi
  • Resort-wide charging privileges with My Disney Experience app, MagicBand or room key
  • Use of Disney MagicMobile Pass
  • Complimentary delivery of merchandise purchased throughout Walt Disney World property to your hotel gift shop
  • Starting in 2025! Entry to a Walt Disney World Resort water park on check-in day