Disney's Contemporary Resort

5 star hotel

deluxe

Magic Kingdom Area

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Choose your Disney Dining Plan

Looking for a great value way to budget meals without compromising on quality, flexibility or choice? Look no further than the Disney Dining Plans, exclusively available to Disney Resort Hotel guests. With up to 200 different venues across Walt Disney World Resort, there’s no need to stick to your Disney Resort Hotel - dine in all six Parks, Disney’s BoardWalk, other Disney Resort Hotels and Disney Springs.

How Do Dining Plans Work?

Your meal and snack entitlements are loaded onto your Disney MagicBand or card.
Touch your Disney MagicBand or card to the magic point when making a purchase.
Your server will give you a receipt showing your updated meal balance.

Want to eat light one day and splurge the next? Not a problem! Meals and snacks can be redeemed at any time during your stay. Unused meals and snacks will roll over day to day and expire at midnight on the reservation checkout date.

Disney Quick Service Dining Plan

For families on the go, this is a fast and easy meal plan option - especially when you have little ones in tow. Dine at a variety of Quick-Service locations when you’re ready to stop and enjoy a casual meal. Dine at over 100 locations.

Per person per night stay includes:

2 Quick-service meals
1 non-alcoholic/alcoholic drink per meal
1 selected snack or drink
1 Resort-refillable mug (unlimited refills of fountain soda, coffee and tea at beverage islands at self-service locations at any Disney Resort hotel

Disney Dining Plan

Want to slow down a little and savour special family moments over sit-down meals - or watch the kids light up during Character Dining? Then the Disney Dining Plan is the perfect choice to experience classic dining options at both Quick-Service and Table-Service restaurants, including Character Dining locations. Dine at over 200 venues.

Per person per night stay includes:

1 Quick-Service meal
1 Table-Service meal
1 non-alcoholic/alcoholic drink per meal
1 selected snack or drink
1 Resort-refillable mug (unlimited refills of fountain soda, coffee and tea at beverage islands at self-service locations at any Disney Resort hotel

Tips to Remember!

Reservations are recommended! Character Dining and Signature Restaurants book up quickly, but you can make reservations up to 60 days before your visit
Quick-Service meals are great for casual dining or pit stops in the parks, while Table-Service meals are perfect when you want to relax over your meal.
Something to celebrate? For two Table-Service meals per person, you can experience fine dining with a distinctly magical flair at one of the Fine/Signature restaurants. Restrictions apply.
Snacks are available at Quick-Service restaurants and outdoor food carts throughout the Resort, including drinks, popcorn, ice cream and fresh fruit.
Dining Plans are not available for guests under the age of 3, but they can share from an adult plate at no charge, or a separate meal may be purchased from the menu.

Guests at Disney's Contemporary Resort Pool

Pluto and Goofy, Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Garden Wing-Resort View, Disney's Contemporary Resort

Garden Wing- Water View, Disney's Contemporary Resort

Overview

The closest hotel to Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Contemporary Resort emerges majestically from the dazzling shores of Bay Lake and features award-winning dining, spectacular views and dazzling pools.

Sleek monorails breeze through the heart of the lobby, whisking guests to Magic Kingdom Park and Epcot. Leisure activities abound when you are not in the Disney Parks. Soak up the sun amid marina views and white-sand beaches at the main feature pool or make a splash shooting down the 17-foot-high, curving waterslide! Nearby Bay Lake Pool offers a more relaxing retreat for all ages. Top-notch exercise facilities are available at the Olympiad Fitness Center and the hotel also offers tennis, basketball, volleyball courts and boat rentals on Bay Lake. You can meet up with your favourite Disney Characters at Chef Mickey's Restaurant or perhaps try out the stylish 15th-floor California Grill with its amazing bird's-eye views over the Magic Kingdom Park - perfect for the evening fireworks!

Magic Touches

Disney’s Contemporary Resort has a fantastic pool area boasting a 17-foot-high, curving waterslide and two relaxing whirlpools. For added luxury, we recommend renting a private cabana with a flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, Resort phone and mini-fridge!
Dining

Chef Mickey’s restaurant is the place to be for an incredible Character Breakfast experience. Or, with the spires of Cinderella Castle within touching distance, take in breathtaking views of Magic Kingdom Park and its spectacular fireworks show from the award-winning California Grill, located on the 15th floor of the hotel. Adults can enjoy a drink in the hotel's cocktail lounge afterwards.
Room Upgrade
- Water View or Theme Park View
- Main Tower Rooms
- Club Level Rooms - exclusive access to the club-level lounge with complimentary refreshments, personalised Front Desk and Guest Services plus access to Concierge Service at the Atrium Club
Location

Disney’s Contemporary Resort is located in the Magic Kingdom Resort area. Guests can easily walk to the Magic Kingdom main gate or catch the Resort Monorail to both Magic Kingdom and Epcot.
Parking Charges

Complimentary self-parking is available at this hotel.
Leisure Facilities
- Feature Pool with slide and interactive water features
- Quieter Bay Lake Pool
- Whirlpool spa
- Olympiad Fitness Centre
- Fishing, watercraft rental, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts
- Jogging trail around Cresent Lake
- Video and pinball games at The Game Station (additional charges, payable locally)
- Disney Movies Under the Stars
- Contemporary Resort Campfire Activities - nightly old-fashioned family fun as you roast marshmallows by a crackling fire
Resort Address

4600 World Drive

Lake Buena Vista

Orlando

32830

Why we love it

It is home to the award-winning California Grill, which not only offers you a divine menu, but also a stunning seat for the best fireworks dining experience within Walt Disney World. The views from this hotel are amazing and you can even mingle with Mickey Mouse and friends if you stop by Chef Mickey’s for breakfast!

Hotel Facilities

24-hour reception
Babysitting Service (additional charges apply)
Bar
Business Center
Concierge Services
Disney Character Encounters
Fitness Centre
Free Park Shuttle
Free Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Games Room (additional charges apply)
Health Club
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Jogging Trail
Laundry facilities
Pool with Slide
Quick-Service Dining
Restaurants
Room Service
Signature Dining
Swimming Pool
Table-service Dining
Tennis Court
Valet Parking
Wheelchair Access

Our top tips

If you’re staying at a Disney Resort Hotel, use Extra Magic Hours – these give you the opportunity to escape the crowds and visit the parks outside of regular opening hours at no extra charge.

Disney Resort Hotel, use Extra Magic Hours

Dining

California Grill

Savor the finest in Californian cooking, as you take in the sights of Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom park.
Chef Mickey’s

Prepare for an all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast or dinner feast at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Steakhouse 71

Gather everyone together for a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner at this stylish, but casual, steakhouse.
Steakhouse 71 Lounge

Savor classic cocktails and cuisine—with a modern twist—in a lounge that celebrates the early days of Walt Disney World Resort.
Contempo Café

Discover a satisfying selection of bites and beverages for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Contemporary Grounds

Featuring gourmet coffees, iced tea, hot chocolate, smoothies and assorted artisan baked goods, this is the perfect place to energize before you venture to the parks! Joffrey's Coffee™, the Official Specialty Coffee of Walt Disney World Resort.
Cove Bar

Find specialty cocktails, beer, wine, wraps and salads at this private poolside bar for Guests of Bay Lake Tower and Disney Vacation Club members.
Outer Rim

Admire stunning views of Bay Lake with specialty cocktails before—or after—dinner. Try a Piña CoLAVA, Watermelon Margarita, Blue “Glow-tini” or more! A full bar menu is also available.
The Sand Bar

Picnic poolside with burgers, hot dogs and more. Tropical cocktails, draft beer, sangria and wine make it even more fun! Or cool off with a full bar menu and some AC inside the enclosed bar. Dessert items are also available.

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The OG... and still excellent, but very expensive and too crowded.

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One of Disney's best parks... but very busy and expensive.

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