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  • Writer's pictureIrene Vane

Is Disney's Contemporary Resort the Right Choice for Your Next Stay?

Updated: May 3


Disney's Contemporary Resort is one of the two original Walt Disney property resorts. This iconic resort was built in 1971 and designed to be "ultra modern". Disney's Contemporary Resort is a deluxe resort with a deluxe resort price tag, which could leave you wondering if it is right pick for your next Walt Disney World vacation. Below are six considerations that can help you decide.


When staying at Disney Contemporary Resort you are walking distance to Magic Kingdom.

This makes trips back and forth to Magic Kingdom quick and simple. It's perfect for families who want a mid-day break at the resort pool or have little (or not so little) ones who would like a nap back in the room. This easy park access is also really convenient for anyone who is planning on enjoying an evening special ticketed event, such as Disney's After Hours at Magic Kingdom, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party or Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. With parties ending as late as midnight, it's much nicer to walk directly to your resort rather than waiting around for a bus with overly tired family members.


Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party

Disney's Contemporary Resort is one of Disney's three monorail resorts.

The monorail transportation system will take you effortlessly to other monorail resorts (Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Polynesian Village Resort), opening up more dining options, and to the Magic Kingdom. Additionally, you can take the monorail to the Ticket and Transportation Center (TTC) and transfer to the Epcot monorail for a scenic ride over to Epcot.


monorail inside the main tower
The monorail runs through the main tower of the Contemporary Resort.

Garden wing rooms at Disney's Contemporary Resort are the most affordable rooms on the monorail.

Disney's Contemporary Resort garden wing rooms are the most affordable rooms available with monorail access. While these rooms are set back away from the main tower and do not offer balconies, you still get monorail access and great walkability to the Magic Kingdom making them a good value for a deluxe resort.


birds eye view of garden wing

Main tower lake view rooms at Disney's Contemporary Resort are less expensive than theme park view rooms and offer beautiful dawn and dusk views.

Main tower theme park view rooms are much pricier than the main tower lake view rooms. You don't have to feel like you are scarificing by booking one of these less expensive rooms. While you won't have a view of Space Mountain, you will wake up to a beautiful sunrise over Bay Lake and can enjoy gorgeous evening views as well.




Disney's Contemporary Resort is home of two very popular restaurants, Chef Mickey's and California Grill.

Great dining options will not be a problem if you are staying at The Contemporary Resort. This resort is home to two very popular resort restaurants, Chef Mickey's, a character buffet that serves breakfast and dinner right in the center of the main tower, and California Grill, one of the best firework dining experiences at Walt Disney World. Additionally, with easy access to other monorail resorts, you can enjoy character dining at Ohana and 1900 Park Fare ,fine dining at Narcoossee's and much more! (Be sure to make your dining reservations 60 days ahead of your stay)


Rooms have been recently renovated!

Keeping with the retro modern theming, rooms were recently renovated to Incredibles decor.




Ready to start planning your next Disney adventure? I'm Irene, a travel agent with Mouseketrips, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner and I would love to help you find the perfect resort for your stay! My planning services are free and I price monitor saving you time and money! Request a no obligation quote here.




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