Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Resort Category: Deluxe & Deluxe Villa

Disney’s Contemporary Resort is one of the original resorts that opened in 1971 alongside Magic Kingdom at Disney World. This is a mid-century modern-themed resort featuring an iconic building structure that the monorails actually run through. Let’s break down everything this resort has to offer!

Location

Disney’s Contemporary Resort is located right next to Magic Kingdom on the Seven Seas Lagoon! It’s so close to Magic Kingdom that there is actually a short walkway you can take directly to the park from the Contemporary.

You can also easily reach Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort by using the Resort Monorail route the Contemporary is located along.

Theming

The Contemporary Resort has theming from legendary Disney Imagineer Mary Blair! The main building is in an A-frame style and there is a 90-foot colorful mural from Blair in the middle of it.

The mural celebrates the Grand Canyon and American Southwest and features the iconic 5-legged goat amongst its geometric designs!

The design of this hotel is very mid-century modern and features sleek silhouettes and colorful patterns that feel like stepping back into time while remaining modern.

A big selling point of this resort is the Monorail that runs right through the inside of the main building.

Rooms

There are a large variety of rooms at the Contemporary Resort! First, understand that there are 3 different buildings — the Main Tower, the Garden Wing, and Bay Lake Tower (which is a Disney Vacation Club property).

Note that the rooms at the Contemporary also have that mid-century modern theming and many of them are even themed to Pixar’s The Incredibles!

Standard rooms in the Main Tower have either theme park or water views. They sleep up to 5 people.

The Garden Wing standard rooms sleep 3-5 adults and have resort or water views and deluxe rooms (which are bigger) are also an option.

Then, there are the Club Level rooms. These have access to concierge service at either the Atrium Club or Tower Club, along with complimentary health club access, personalized front desk and guest services, and secured key access to the club-level lounge, serving refreshments 7AM to 10PM daily.

There are a whole host of different room sizes and styles at the Club Level. They sleep anywhere from 2 to 10 adults and have different views available.

Finally, there are the Deluxe Studios and Villas in Bay Lake Tower.

Deluxe Studios sleep up to 4 people and have a variety of views, and Villas come in 1, 2, or 3 bedroom options that sleep from 5-12 adults.

Transportation

There are several different transportation options at the Contemporary! The obvious choice is the Monorail, which runs right through the middle of the hotel.

The monorail will take you to Magic Kingdom, the Grand Floridian, the Polynesian, or the Transportation and Ticket Center. At the TTC, you can grab another monorail to EPCOT.

You can also take a boat from the Contemporary to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness Resorts. 

And, don’t forget about the walking path to and from the Contemporary and Magic Kingdom!

Finally, you can take the bus to Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs. If you want to go to EPCOT, you have to take the monorail.

Dining

Cove Bar

Cove Bar is the pool bar at Bay Cove Pool at Bay Lake Tower. It serves a variety of wraps and salads, as well as having a full bar available.

You can see the menu right here!

The Sand Bar

The Sand Bar is the pool bar at the main pool of the Contemporary — the Feature Pool. It’s got your typical pool snacks and drinks available.

There is also a fully enclosed bar so you can get some AC! Check out the menu right here.

Outer Rim

Outer Rim is a bar on the 4th floor of the Contemporary that has some great water views and a full bar! It only serves drinks and is open from the afternoon to late night.

You can see the full drink menu right here!

Contemporary Grounds

Contemporary Grounds is the place to get coffee at the Contemporary! It’s typically open from early morning through early afternoon.

You can grab a variety of coffee concoctions here, as well as smoothies and pastries. See the full menu right here!

Contempo Cafe

Contempo Cafe is a quick service spot that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the main floor of the main building at the Contemporary.

There is a wide variety of food options and it’s a great place to grab something quickly! You can see the full menu right here.

Steakhouse 71 Lounge

Steakhouse 71 Lounge is the bar and lounge connected to Steakhouse 71 and has the same 1970s theming. It’s open for lunch through late night and has a variety of drinks and a few eats!

You can check out the full menu right here.

Chef Mickey’s

Chef Mickey’s is character dining located in the main downstairs area of the Contemporary Resort! It’s open for breakfast and dinner and it’s a buffet with some classic American dishes.

You also get to see Mickey and Friends in their chef outfits! You can see the menu right here.

Steakhouse 71

Steakhouse 71 is a table service restaurant on the main floor of the main building that serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It’s a stylish but casual steakhouse designed in the style of the 1970s!

You can check out the full menu right here.

California Grill

California Grill is a table service restaurant that’s located on the top floor of the main building at the Contemporary. It’s a fancy restaurant that’s open for dinner every night with a prix fixe menu where each person gets to choose an appetizer, entree, and dessert.

There is also special fireworks viewing from up here and a great view of Magic Kingdom! They even pipe in the music for Happily Ever After during the show. You can see the full menu right here.

Pools

There are a few different pools at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! The main one is the Feature Pool, which features marina views and white-sand beaches.

It is also home to a 17-foot-high, curving waterslide. If you want some major relaxation at this pool, rent a poolside cabana by the hour or day, where you can enjoy a private retreat with a flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, and more.

And, there are two hot tubs!

For something more quiet, go to the nearby Bay Lake Pool, which is an all-ages leisure pool where loud noises and splashing are gently discouraged.

You can also check out the Bay Cove Pool at Bay Lake Tower, which has a 148-foot-long waterslide, zero-depth entry, a whirlpool spa, and more.

Shopping

Bayview Gifts

Bayview Gifts is the primary gift shop at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Here, you can find Disney adult apparel, jewelry, framed artwork, housewares, sweet treats, and more.

Fantasia & Fantasia Market

Fantasia & Fantasia Market are home to even more souvenirs and sundries! You can find gifts and souvenirs here as well as food and spirits. 

More Amenities, Recreation, & Activities

• The Game Station Arcade — 4th floor of the Main Tower
• Full-sized basketball court
• Fishing excursions
• Motorized boat rentals
• Volleyball
• Tennis & pickleball
• Community Hall at Bay Lake Tower — complimentary pool, ping-pong, video games, board games, DVDs, and more 10am – 10pm, 7 days a week
• Jogging Trail — a jogging path loops around Bay Lake Tower and the South Garden Wing for a just-under-1-mile jaunt
• Olympiad Fitness Center
• Fireworks cruises
• 24-hour laundry room on the 2nd floor
• Campfires — Courtyard Campfire Pit 6:30PM to 7:30PM nightly
• Movie Under the Stars — lawn by Contemporary Courtyard 8:30PM Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
• The Electrical Water Pageant Viewing on the Seven Seas Lagoon every night

Resort Map

You can see a full map of the Contemporary Resort below!

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