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Disney's Contemporary Resort

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Disney's Contemporary Resort, Bay Lake

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Ranked #9 for resorts in Bay Lake
"Did you know you can walk from here to Magic Kingdom?"(24 Tips)
"Be sure to check out chef Mickeys, I love it here!"(12 Tips)
"Enjoy dinner at California Grill then watch the fireworks!"(10 Tips)
"Great contempo cafe food"(4 Tips)

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Peter IaconoMay 17, 2016
While the Garden View rooms are away from the main building, they are quiet and if you can score a room that has views of the bay, you'll love it.
Chris JJune 6, 2016
If the weather isn't too hot, it's an easy walk to the Magic Kingdom. If you take the resort monorail, you'll have a couple of stops since it goes in the other direction.
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Jessica MouldFebruary 26, 2012
I love that this hotel is actually walking distance to the Magic Kingdom.. and the views to watch fireworks are to die for! They also have the water boats during the summer months!
Jamie CostantinoJuly 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
One of the best resorts at Disney! Love it here, the pool is wonderful with the waterslide, there is also a quiet pool for adults. Be sure to check out chef Mickeys, I love it here! I'll be back!
Jake SmithJuly 11, 2016
Even if you can't get to the roof bar, the observation deck has many different places to view the Magic Kingdom fireworks from.
Eric StankovitzAugust 24, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Just an absolute beautiful hotel and resort to stay at. I've stayed here 3 times and they've all been amazing. Love the monorail traveling through the hotel.
Amy PMarch 15, 2014
Hotel itself if just okay. Definitely not the most interesting or the best in Disney. Fireworks up in California Grill. Turkey BLT from the cafe is great. Definitely walking to Magic Kingdom tomorrow!
Ryan WaltonMarch 19, 2013
Like I said the lobby smells fantastic. Food is great. The Wave & Chef Mickey's are both Table Service restaurants. Delicious. And the have a HOT TUB AT THE POOL!! Such a perk. Beautiful views too! 
Brandon RonacherJuly 6, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Love staying here! Always magical the first step all the way to the last! Get the cups with free refills! Also check out Chef Mickeys! Awesome for breakfast! :) Love it! S
Natalie WaltonOctober 12, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Great views of Magic Kingdom's fireworks and less than ten minutes walk to the park. The monorail goes through the main building to take you to any of the parks.
Amanda Oliver-ZarembaMay 12, 2014
Easy INDOOR access to the monorail and a character dinner are home to the Contemporary. You'll also want to take the bathroom home with you! Great for families :)
Orlando InformerDecember 8, 2012
The veggie flatbread available at the Contempo Cafe is one of the best quick-service items I've had at Walt Disney World.
Cathy CervenkaDecember 22, 2015
Take a monorail hotel hopping tour from here to Polynesian & Grand Floridian! (Esp. fun during the holidays when decorations are up at all the resorts)
LaceyJanuary 24, 2014
Love watching the fireworks from the California Grill Lounge, and we didn't even need a reservation!
Chauga TopJanuary 28, 2017
Been here 5+ times
The Wave is a very good restaurant. Convention Center is great location for meetings.
RockaJune 17, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Reserve the character breakfast early before your trip because there was a wait list for it when I tried to make reservations last minute at check-in!
anne brownellDecember 10, 2012
Been here 10+ times
If you can afford to, stay at the Atrium Club Level (12th fl) facing Magic Kingdom side. Best view of Magic Kingdom and the fireworks. Enjoy all the amenities during your stay in the lounge.
Chris RiveraJanuary 16, 2015
Make a 7:45 pm reservation at the California Grill...Disney's Fire works show starts at 8p.m...Best dinner experience ever !!
RanaJune 3, 2017
BEST RESORT EVER ! , Everything was amazing .. Villas , activities, and restaurants was great 😍👌
Rachael FranklinApril 1, 2015
Chef Mickey's is fabulous and the back beach area if excellent for relaxing and watching the fireworks!
Jessica BAugust 30, 2014
Chef Mickey breakfast was great. Hotel looks great. This will be my next resort stay for our next trip
Dianne KurtzMarch 15, 2012
You can ride the monorail to Epcot if you want something fun to do and it is free.Or take a boat ride to the Wilderness Lodge to relax.
Stephanie SwearingenJanuary 18, 2011
Been here 25+ times
If youre into a more healthy eating style abd want to keep your waisteline in check dont be afraid to try the wave on the first floor. Good food, decent prices and healthier options!
Harry RogersJune 13, 2016
Everything here has been fantastic especially the people and the view.
BRINK MagazineJanuary 27, 2012
Contemporary Resort is one of the best Disney properties for major events, including Vinylmation trading nights! Also, great parking spot for a short walk to the Magic Kingdom. Facebook.com/brinkmag
Bee OstrowskySeptember 2, 2012
The pin store on the 4th floor has very rare limited edition pins, some of which are only available to certain kinds of customers.
Johnathan WilliamsJuly 5, 2016
Iconic original from Disney. Keep eyes open for off season deals. Great view of Magic Kingdom.
Mary KennedyMay 6, 2018
Brunch at the California Grill was spectacular! Great view food great! Delicious mimosas!
PSU-Lion DiOctober 23, 2013
There is a wall of smashed penny (and quarter!) machines just off elevators on main floor. Pack change accordingly.
Kevin VincentNovember 10, 2014
Been here 5+ times
If you stay here don't take the monorail to Magic Kingdom it travels away from the Magic Kingdom. Walking to the park is much quicker.
Tom WrightJune 26, 2013
Make sure you have reservations for dinner. All of the resort restaurants fill quickly and have little or no room for walk ins.
Andre SNovember 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Don't stay here for luxury or fantastic service. This place is run by college interns who are very quick to answer, "I don't know." However, the 30 second monorail ride home from MK is priceless!
Jason KeathMay 4, 2012
Make sure you are staying in the main building. The smaller buildings are far away and not as nice. Plus you miss the monorail and great views.
Sean MillerOctober 25, 2017
Love this hotel! Stayed here in ‘89. It was nice then, and still very nice now.
Marisa LazuskyMay 14, 2012
Been here 5+ times
California Grill on the top of the resort is one of the best on property if you don't mind pricy sit down food.
Miranda Ostron BradenMay 14, 2011
Cocktail hour at The Wave on the first floor has virtually no children, it's a nice break from all of "the magic" to relax over some great drinks.
Meredith AMay 12, 2011
Contemporary and Polynesian were the only two hotels on Disney property when I was a kid (80s) and in my opinion, still the top place to shack up!
Bee OstrowskySeptember 2, 2012
Even if you're not staying here, you can soak a cotton washcloth in cold sink water and wash your face on a hot afternoon in the first-floor bathrooms.
Corey MenscherAugust 31, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Tune the TV to channel 105 during the Magic Kingdom fireworks to hear the audio that goes along with the show.
Eric RodgersJune 8, 2011
Café Contempo on the 4th floor (below monorail access) makes for a decent quick lunch without a lot of fuss. A good afternoon stop if you've just arrived for a stay here, and open 'til midnight!
KellyOctober 4, 2016
The best of the monorail hotels. Good restaurants, and nice staff.
Tony CaselnovaApril 6, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Go sit and enjoy the bar at the Wave, also great place to eat !
David SernaNovember 10, 2013
The best view for Wishes is at the California Grill Restaurant at the top of the hotel.
IanMarch 25, 2015
Try the rooftop Resturant . Gastronomic pyrotechnic choreography at its best
Morgan WrightMay 4, 2012
Ask the ladies at the coffee bar for an Americano. It's not on the menu but they make a fabulous one!
L GJanuary 7, 2014
Great contempo cafe food and there's way less traffic eating here than the parks!
Jayzen PatriaJuly 28, 2013
Check out the amazing Grand Canyon mosaic mural by Mary Blair. She also designed its a small world.
AshleyFebruary 13, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Apparently if you're a cast member or visitor you can't park here just to get coffee. I love contemporary grounds, but I won't be parking at MK and monorailing it over to do so. It's unfortunate.
Mike ElliottMarch 3, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Can’t beat the Outer Rim for a relaxing libation after a long day at the Park!
Matt PottsMay 14, 2010
Want a quiet place to sit on the beach and enjoy Bay lake? Head to the "hidden beach" at the very end of the building. There is never anyone there and it is very quiet!

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