Full Guide to Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Stay at Walt Disney World in style at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! A classic opened in 1971 with Magic Kingdom, this modern resort has an iconic building structure in which you can catch the Disney World Monorails flying by as they pass through the main tower of the resort. 

Resort Category: Deluxe

Disney's Contemporary Resort

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Proximity

Disney’s Contemporary Resort is located nearest to Magic Kingdom along the Seven Seas Lagoon. A pathway is available to walk directly to Magic Kingdom. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are also nearby on the Resort Monorail Route. 

Disney's Contemporary Resort Steel Mickey

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Steel Mickey

Theming

Styled by legendary Imagineer Mary Blair, the timeless design of the resort with its geometric patterns and bold color stories is most prominent in its A-frame main building. A 90-foot mural celebrating the American Southwest features a well-known 5-legged goat (see if you can spot it!) and many levels of rooms are themed to The Incredibles

Disney's Contemporary Resort Atrium

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Atrium

One of the most eye-catching aspects of the resort is the Disney World Resort Monorail tracks that travel through its very center! Fireworks viewing is available on the 4th level with music piped in nightly. 

Disney's Contemporary Resort Lobby

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Lobby

Bay Lake Tower

Enjoy your stay in a Studio or Villa room type complete with kitchenettes just a few steps away from Disney’s Contemporary Resort via the Skyway Bridge.

Bay Lake Tower

Bay Lake Tower

Resort Map

Disney's Contemporary Resort Map

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Map

Resort Rooms 

Standard, Garden Wing, Theme Park, Lake, and Resort View rooms are available to book at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Suites and Villas here can sleep 5-12 guests. Club Level Rooms include access to the Atrium Club with complimentary concierge, tapas served throughout the day, and more. 

Disney's Contemporary Resort Room

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Room

Dining & Lounges

Chef Mickey’s

Chef Mickey's

Chef Mickey’s

Contempo Cafe

Contempo Cafe

Contempo Cafe

Contemporary Grounds

Contemporary Grounds

Contemporary Grounds

Cove Bar

Outer Rim

Outer Rim

Outer Rim

Steakhouse 71

Steakhouse 71

Steakhouse 71

The Sand Bar

Transportation

Monorail

Bus 

Resort Water Taxi

Shopping

BVG

Bay View Gifts

Bay View Gifts

Fantasia & Fantasia Market

Fantasia & Fantasia Market

Fantasia & Fantasia Market

Recreation & Amenities 

  • Feature Pool & Waterslide
  • Bay Lake Pool & Hot Tubs 
  • Cabana Rentals
  • The Game Station Arcade
  • Basketball Court
  • Fishing
  • Motorized Boat Rentals
  • Volleyball
  • Tennis Courts
  • Jogging Trail
  • Olympiad Fitness Center
  • Playground

Activities

Movies Under the Stars

Enjoy complimentary screenings of Disney films on select nights at the Contemporary Courtyard.

Campfire Activities

Roast marshmallows and join in on family fun each night near the Courtyard Campfire Pit.

The Electrical Water Pageant Viewing

Marvel in The Electrical Water Pageant taking to the waters of the Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake nightly with a special viewing area just for resort guests.

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