Contemporary Resort
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4600 N. World Drive
Lake Buena Vista, 32830
Phone: (407) 824-1000
Fax: (407) 824-3539
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Deluxe Resort Classification
Located in the Magic Kingdom resort area
Check In: 3:00 p.m. / Check Out: 11:00 a.m.
The Contemporary Resort is currently undergoing a transformation. Although the resort was opened in 1971, the rooms received their latest update in 2006, complete with contemporary colors and flat screen TVs.
Now, the rest of the resort is undergoing refurbishment. The North Garden Wing is now gone, and being readied for a yet unnamed project. A new permanent counter service restaurant, located in the former Concourse Steakhouse location, will open Summer 2008.
The Contemporary, like all Disney resorts, are smoke-free. Designated outdoor smoking areas are indicated on the Resort Map.
Resort Refurbishments -- please note the following:
- The tennis courts and playground are closed at least through August 31, 2009. Guests may use other Walt Disney World courts, such as the Grand Floridian's courts, as an alternative.
- The North Garden Wing/Bay Lake Tower is closed to guests while the new Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort is being constructed. Guests will first be checking into this new Disney Vacation Club location on 9/1/09.
- A new Quick Service Restaurant will take the physical space previously occupied by Concourse Steakhouse. Tempo Grab and Go will remain open during this work but will close upon the opening of the new Contempo Cafe. While this location is being built, guests may experience noise and/or visual impact.
- Through January 21, 2009, traffic flow changes will be made to Chef Mickey's entrance and a new seating area will be created. Chef Mickey's will remain open during this work.
Resort Theme:
Contemporary Resort is themed as a modern resort.
 
Resort Rooms
There are two sections of this resort, the garden wing, and the better known tower rooms. The garden wing is a shorter section of the resort near Bay Lake. The standard room sleeps 5 with two queen beds and a daybed in each room. The garden rooms offer both standard and garden views. The tower rooms offer either Magic Kingdom views or Bay Lake views. There are also a variety of suites available in each section of the resort.
655 Guest Rooms
Disabled accessible rooms available
Building offers elevators and interior corridors
Alarm Clock
Balcony/Patio
Ceiling Fan
Coffee Maker & Setup
Dial-Up Internet
DVD Player (suites)
Hair Dryer
In-Room Wall Safe
Iron and Board
Mini-Refrigerator
Table & Chairs
Tea Setup
Telephone
Television
- ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN & more
USA Today Delivery (Mon-Fri)
Vanity Area
Voice Mail
 
Resort Rates:
2008 Rates
Contemporary Resort (12.5% tax not included) |
2008 Rates Per Night |
|
Value Season |
Regular Season |
Peak Season |
Holiday Season |
Garden Wing Standard View |
Weekday |
$270 |
$315 |
$350 |
$410 |
Weekend |
$270 |
$315 |
$370 |
$430 |
MLK |
$290 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day |
-- |
-- |
$380 |
-- |
Easter |
-- |
-- |
$370 |
-- |
Independence Day |
-- |
$335 |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving |
-- |
$335 |
-- |
-- |
Garden Wing Garden View |
Weekday |
$320 |
$365 |
$405 |
$470 |
Weekend |
$320 |
$365 |
$425 |
$490 |
MLK |
$340 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day |
-- |
-- |
$435 |
-- |
Easter |
-- |
-- |
$425 |
-- |
Independence Day |
-- |
$385 |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving |
-- |
$385 |
-- |
-- |
Garden Wing King |
Weekday |
$340 |
$380 |
$420 |
$480 |
Weekend |
$340 |
$380 |
$440 |
$500 |
MLK |
$360 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day |
-- |
-- |
$450 |
-- |
Easter |
-- |
-- |
$440 |
-- |
Independence Day |
-- |
$400 |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving |
-- |
$400 |
-- |
-- |
Garden Wing Deluxe Room |
Weekday |
$345 |
$395 |
$445 |
$500 |
Weekend |
$345 |
$395 |
$465 |
$520 |
MLK |
$365 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day |
-- |
-- |
$475 |
-- |
Easter |
-- |
-- |
$465 |
-- |
Independence Day |
-- |
$415 |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving |
-- |
$415 |
-- |
-- |
Tower Bay Lake View |
Weekday |
$380 |
$430 |
$485 |
$540 |
Weekend |
$380 |
$430 |
$505 |
$560 |
MLK |
$400 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day |
-- |
-- |
$515 |
-- |
Easter |
-- |
-- |
$505 |
-- |
Independence Day |
-- |
$450 |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving |
-- |
$450 |
-- |
-- |
Tower Theme Park View |
Weekday |
$410 |
$465 |
$540 |
$600 |
Weekend |
$410 |
$465 |
$560 |
$620 |
|
$430 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day |
-- |
-- |
$570 |
-- |
Easter |
-- |
-- |
$560 |
-- |
Independence Day |
-- |
$485 |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving |
-- |
$485 |
-- |
-- |
Standard Room Atrium Club Level |
Weekday |
$515 |
$580 |
$650 |
$725 |
Weekend |
$515 |
$580 |
$670 |
$745 |
MLK |
$535 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day |
-- |
-- |
$680 |
-- |
Easter |
-- |
-- |
$670 |
-- |
Independence Day |
-- |
$600 |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving |
-- |
$600 |
-- |
-- |
Standard Room King Club Level |
Weekday |
$575 |
$630 |
$700 |
$775 |
Weekend |
$575 |
$630 |
$720 |
$795 |
MLK |
$595 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day |
-- |
-- |
$730 |
-- |
Easter |
-- |
-- |
$720 |
-- |
Independence Day |
-- |
$650 |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving |
-- |
$650 |
-- |
-- |
Standard Room Club Level |
Weekday |
$575 |
$630 |
$700 |
$775 |
Weekend |
$575 |
$630 |
$720 |
$795 |
MLK |
$595 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day |
-- |
-- |
$730 |
-- |
Easter |
-- |
-- |
$720 |
-- |
Independence Day |
-- |
$650 |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving |
-- |
$650 |
-- |
-- |
Garden Wing 1 Bedroom Suite |
Weekday |
$885 |
$975 |
$1110 |
$1275 |
Weekend |
$885 |
$975 |
$1130 |
$1295 |
MLK |
$905 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day |
-- |
-- |
$1140 |
-- |
Easter |
-- |
-- |
$1130 |
-- |
Independence Day |
-- |
$995 |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving |
-- |
$995 |
-- |
-- |
Garden Wing Hospitality Suite |
Weekday |
$930 |
$1020 |
$1155 |
$1310 |
Weekend |
$930 |
$1020 |
$1175 |
$1330 |
MLK |
$950 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day |
-- |
-- |
$1185 |
-- |
Easter |
-- |
-- |
$1175 |
-- |
Independence Day |
-- |
$1040 |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving |
-- |
$1040 |
-- |
-- |
Bay Lake View 1 Bedroom Suite Club Level |
Weekday |
$1160 |
$1265 |
$1410 |
$1610 |
Weekend |
$1160 |
$1265 |
$1430 |
$1630 |
MLK |
$1180 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day |
-- |
-- |
$1440 |
-- |
Easter |
-- |
-- |
$1430 |
-- |
Independence Day |
-- |
$1285 |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving |
-- |
$1285 |
-- |
-- |
Theme Park View 1 Bedroom Suite Club Level |
Weekday |
$1240 |
$1355 |
$1505 |
$1690 |
Weekend |
$1240 |
$1355 |
$1525 |
$1710 |
MLK |
$1260 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day |
-- |
-- |
$1535 |
-- |
Easter |
-- |
-- |
$1525 |
-- |
Independence Day |
-- |
$1375 |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving |
-- |
$1375 |
-- |
-- |
Bay Lake View 2 Bedroom Suite Club Level |
Weekday |
$1705 |
$1870 |
$2060 |
$2320 |
Weekend |
$1705 |
$1870 |
$2080 |
$2340 |
MLK |
$1725 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day |
-- |
-- |
$2090 |
-- |
Easter |
-- |
-- |
$2080 |
-- |
Independence Day |
-- |
$1890 |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving |
-- |
$1890 |
-- |
-- |
Theme Park View 2 Bedroom Suite Club Level |
Weekday |
$1780 |
$1970 |
$2155 |
$2420 |
Weekend |
$1780 |
$1970 |
$2175 |
$2440 |
MLK |
$1800 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day |
-- |
-- |
$2185 |
-- |
Easter |
-- |
-- |
$2175 |
-- |
Independence Day |
-- |
$1990 |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving |
-- |
$1990 |
-- |
-- |
Bay Lake View VP Suite Club Level |
Weekday |
$1885 |
$2075 |
$2270 |
$2535 |
Weekend |
$1885 |
$2075 |
$2290 |
$2555 |
MLK |
$1905 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day |
-- |
-- |
$2300 |
-- |
Easter |
-- |
-- |
$2290 |
-- |
Independence Day |
-- |
$2095 |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving |
-- |
$2095 |
-- |
-- |
Theme Park View Presidential Suite Club Level |
Weekday |
$1975 |
$2190 |
$2425 |
$2755 |
Weekend |
$1975 |
$2190 |
$2445 |
$2775 |
MLK |
$1995 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day |
-- |
-- |
$2455 |
-- |
Easter |
-- |
-- |
$2445 |
-- |
Independence Day |
-- |
$2210 |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving |
-- |
$2210 |
-- |
-- |
2008 Seasons for Disney's Deluxe Resorts
Value Season: Jan. 1 - Feb 13; Jul. 20 - Oct. 1; Nov. 30 - Dec. 18
Holidays: Martin Luther King Weekend Jan. 18-20
Regular Season: Mar. 30 - Jul. 19; Oct. 2 - Nov. 29
Holidays: Independence Day Weekend July 4-5 (July 4)
Thanksgiving November 26-29
Peak Season: Feb. 14 - Mar. 29
Holidays: Presidents Day Weekend Feb. 15-17
Easter Week Mar. 16-27
Holiday Season: Dec. 19 - Dec. 31
2009 Rates
Contemporary Resort (add 12.5% tax) |
2009 Rates Per Night |
|
Value Season |
Regular Season |
Peak Season |
Holiday Season 1 |
Holiday Season 2 |
Garden Wing Standard View |
Weekday |
$280 |
$325 |
$360 |
$435 |
$455 |
Weekend |
$280 |
$325 |
$380 |
$435 |
$455 |
MLK* |
$300 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day *
|
-- |
-- |
$380 |
-- |
-- |
Easter* |
-- |
-- |
$380 |
-- |
-- |
Independence Day* |
-- |
$345 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving* |
-- |
$345 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Garden Wing Garden View |
Weekday |
$330 |
$375 |
$420 |
$485 |
$505 |
Weekend |
$330 |
$375 |
$440 |
$485 |
$505 |
MLK*
|
$350 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day*
|
-- |
-- |
$440 |
-- |
-- |
Easter* |
-- |
-- |
$440 |
-- |
-- |
Independence Day* |
-- |
$395 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving* |
-- |
$395 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Garden Wing King |
Weekday |
$355 |
$395 |
$440 |
$505 |
$525 |
Weekend |
$355 |
$395 |
$460 |
$505 |
$525 |
MLK* |
$375 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day *
|
-- |
-- |
$460 |
-- |
-- |
Easter* |
-- |
-- |
$460 |
-- |
-- |
Independence Day* |
-- |
$415 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving* |
-- |
$415 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Garden Wing Deluxe Room |
Weekday |
$355 |
$410 |
$460 |
$525 |
$545 |
Weekend |
$355 |
$410 |
$480 |
$525 |
$545 |
MLK*
|
$375 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day*
|
-- |
-- |
$480 |
-- |
-- |
Easter* |
-- |
-- |
$480 |
-- |
-- |
Independence Day* |
-- |
$430 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving* |
-- |
$430 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Tower Bay Lake View |
Weekday |
$390 |
$445 |
$500 |
$555 |
$575 |
Weekend |
$390 |
$445 |
$20 |
$555 |
$575 |
MLK* |
$410 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day*
|
-- |
-- |
$520 |
-- |
-- |
Easter* |
-- |
-- |
$520 |
-- |
-- |
Independence Day* |
-- |
$465 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving* |
-- |
$465 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Tower Magic Kingdom View |
Weekday |
$430 |
$490 |
$555 |
$615 |
$635 |
Weekend |
$430 |
$490 |
$575 |
$615 |
$635 |
MLK*
|
$450 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day*
|
-- |
-- |
$575 |
-- |
-- |
Easter* |
-- |
-- |
$575 |
-- |
-- |
Independence Day* |
-- |
$510 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving* |
-- |
$510 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Standard Room Atrium Club Level |
Weekday |
$530 |
$600 |
$670 |
$755 |
$775 |
Weekend |
$530 |
$600 |
$690 |
$755 |
$775 |
MLK* |
$550 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day *
|
-- |
-- |
$690 |
-- |
-- |
Easter* |
-- |
-- |
$690 |
-- |
-- |
Independence Day* |
-- |
$620 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving* |
-- |
$620 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Magic Kingdom View Atrium Club Level Access |
Weekday |
$570 |
$645 |
$725 |
$815 |
$835 |
Weekend |
$570 |
$645 |
$745 |
$815 |
$835 |
MLK*
|
$590 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day*
|
-- |
-- |
$745 |
-- |
-- |
Easter* |
-- |
-- |
$745 |
-- |
-- |
Independence Day* |
-- |
$665 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving* |
-- |
$665 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Standard Room King - Tower Club |
Weekday |
$600 |
$655 |
$730 |
$810 |
$830 |
Weekend |
$600 |
$655 |
$750 |
$810 |
$830 |
MLK* |
$620 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day *
|
-- |
-- |
$750 |
-- |
-- |
Easter* |
-- |
-- |
$720 |
-- |
-- |
Independence Day* |
-- |
$675 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving* |
-- |
$675 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Standard Room Tower Club |
Weekday |
$600 |
$655 |
$730 |
$815 |
$835 |
Weekend |
$600 |
$655 |
$730 |
$815 |
$835 |
MLK*
|
$620 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day*
|
-- |
-- |
$750 |
-- |
-- |
Easter* |
-- |
-- |
$720 |
-- |
-- |
Independence Day* |
-- |
$675 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving* |
-- |
$675 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Garden Wing - 1 Bedroom Suite |
Weekday |
$910 |
$1,005 |
$1,145 |
$1,330 |
$1,350 |
Weekend |
$910 |
$1,005 |
$1,145 |
$1,330 |
$1,350 |
MLK* |
$930 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day *
|
-- |
-- |
$1,165 |
-- |
-- |
Easter* |
-- |
-- |
$1,165 |
-- |
-- |
Independence Day* |
-- |
$1,025 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving* |
-- |
$1,025 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Garden Wing - Hospitality Suite |
Weekday |
$960 |
$1,050 |
$1,190 |
$1,365 |
$1,385 |
Weekend |
$960 |
$1,050 |
$1,210 |
$1,365 |
$1,385 |
MLK*
|
$980 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day*
|
-- |
-- |
$1,210 |
-- |
-- |
Easter* |
-- |
-- |
$1430 |
-- |
-- |
Independence Day* |
-- |
$1,070 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving* |
-- |
$1,070 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Bay Lake View 1 Bedroom Suite - Tower Club |
Weekday |
$1,195 |
$1,300 |
$1,450 |
$1,665 |
$1,685 |
Weekend |
$1,195 |
$1,300 |
$1,470 |
$1,665 |
$1,685 |
MLK* |
$1,215 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day *
|
-- |
-- |
$1,470 |
-- |
-- |
Easter* |
-- |
-- |
$1,470 |
-- |
-- |
Independence Day* |
-- |
$1,320 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving* |
-- |
$1,320 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Magic Kingdom View 1 Bedroom Suite - Tower Club |
Weekday |
$1,275 |
$1,395 |
$1,550 |
$1,775 |
$1,795 |
Weekend |
$1,275 |
$1,395 |
$1,570 |
$1,775 |
$1,795 |
MLK*
|
$1,295 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day*
|
-- |
-- |
$1,570 |
-- |
-- |
Easter* |
-- |
-- |
$1,570 |
-- |
-- |
Independence Day* |
-- |
$1,415 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving* |
-- |
$1,415 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Bay Lake View 2 Bedroom Suite - Tower Club |
Weekday |
$1,755 |
$1,925 |
$2,120 |
$2,440 |
$2,460 |
Weekend |
$1,755 |
$1,925 |
$2,140 |
$2,440 |
$2,460 |
MLK* |
$1,775 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day *
|
-- |
-- |
$2,140 |
-- |
-- |
Easter* |
-- |
-- |
$2,140 |
-- |
-- |
Independence Day* |
-- |
$1,945 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving* |
-- |
$1,945 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Magic Kingdom View 2 Bedroom Suite -Tower Club |
Weekday |
$1,830 |
$2,025 |
$2,215 |
$2,490 |
$2,510 |
Weekend |
$1,830 |
$2,025 |
$2,235 |
$2,490 |
$2,510 |
MLK* |
$1,850 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day *
|
-- |
-- |
$2,235 |
-- |
-- |
Easter* |
-- |
-- |
$2,235 |
-- |
-- |
Independence Day* |
-- |
$2,045 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving* |
-- |
$2,045 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Bay Lake View VP Suite Club Level |
Weekday |
$1,940 |
$2,135 |
$2,335 |
$2,640 |
$2,660 |
Weekend |
$1,940 |
$2,135 |
$2,2355 |
$2,640 |
$2,660 |
MLK*
|
$1,960 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day*
|
-- |
-- |
$2,355 |
-- |
-- |
Easter* |
-- |
-- |
$2,355 |
-- |
-- |
Independence Day* |
-- |
$2,155 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving* |
-- |
$2,155 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Magic Kingdom View Presidential Suite - Tower Club |
Weekday |
$2,030 |
$2,250 |
$2,495 |
$2,865 |
$2,885 |
Weekend |
$2,030 |
$2,250 |
$2,515 |
$2,865 |
$2,885 |
MLK* |
$2,050 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Presidents Day *
|
-- |
-- |
$2,515 |
-- |
-- |
Easter* |
-- |
-- |
$2,515 |
-- |
-- |
Independence Day* |
-- |
$2,270 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Thanksgiving* |
-- |
$2,270 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
2009 Seasons for Disney's Deluxe Resorts
Value Season: Jan. 1 - Feb 12; Jul. 19 - Oct. 1; Nov. 29 - Dec. 17
Holidays: Martin Luther King Weekend Jan. 16-18
Regular Season: April 19 - Jul. 18; Oct. 2 - Nov. 28
Holidays: Independence Day Weekend July 3-5 (July 4)
Thanksgiving November 25 - 28 Peak Season: Feb. 13 - April 18
Holidays: Presidents Day Weekend Feb 13-15
Easter Week April 4 - 18
Holiday Season 1: Dec. 18 - Dec. 24
Holiday Season 2: Dec. 25 - Dec. 31
Resort Dining:
Two Quick Service locations
Tempo Grab and Go
Pool bar
Three Full Service restaurants
California Grill
Chef Mickey's (Character Dining)
The Wave
Lounges
In-Room Dining: 24 hours
Refillable mugs are available for purchase at the food court, for $11.99
Resort Recreation:
2 Pools
Feature Pool: 6500 sq ft with
water slide and waterfalls
Interactive water fountains
2 whirlpool spas
Children's playground
Arcade
Tennis
Marina/boat rental
Water cruises
Water sports
Fishing
Beach area
Volleyball
Jogging trail
Health club
Massage/spa services
Electrical Water Pageant view
 
Resort Shopping:
Concourse Sundries & Spirits stocks Disney character apparel and souvenirs as well as logo merchandise. You can also find snack foods, beverages (including adult beverages), magazines and books, and other general sundries.
Resort Transportation:
Disney's monorail service is available to the Magic Kingdom and via transfer to Epcot. The monorail station is on the 4th floor of the resort. Disney's bus service is available to and from this resort to Animal Kingdom, Disney-MGM Studios, Epcot, Downtown Disney and the water parks. The bus locations are to the right of the lobby as you exit the hotel. A walking path to the Magic Kingdom is also available as you walk past the bus stops.
Transportation Times Between Contemporary Resort
and Disney Destinations
These times are approximate, provided to give you an idea of average travel times. Please plan on up to a 15 minute wait for Disney transportation.
Magic Kingdom - 12 minutes walking, 19 minutes monorail
Epcot - 22 minutes by monorail, 22 minutes by car
Disney-MGM Studios - 21 minutes by bus, 23 minutes by car
Disney’s Animal Kingdom - 25 minutes by bus, 20 minutes by car
Downtown Disney - 30 minutes by bus, 19 minutes by car
Blizzard Beach water park - 24 minutes by bus, 18 minutes by car
Typhoon Lagoon water park - 25 minutes by bus, 20 minutes by car
Resort Childcare:
In-room child care is available at all resorts.
From Our MouseForLess Members:
MouseForLess Interesting Facts about the resort:
The monorail runs right through the middle of this resort. - Marie Lemmon.
This was the ORIGINAL Disney Resort, though at the time, I think it was merely a "Hotel". It was built using the newest high tech construction techniques, building a frame and inserting prefinished rooms by crane into slots in each side. The dedication was hosted by Glen Campbell, very big at the time, and Bob Hope, always big! - Jud
MouseForLess Room Request Tips:
For tower rooms, everything is pretty much centralized. One thing I noticed was that the monorail wasn't as noisy as I thought it would be. I only heard it when I actually listened for it. The biggest noise problem for me was Chef Mickey's, especially at 7am. For quieter rooms, request to be on the highest floor and as far away from Chef Mickey's as possible. - Jennifer Henry
MouseForLess Hidden Treasures:
The big metal mouse ears outside and in the back of the resort is a great place to take pictures. We do this every year to see how the kids have grown. In the evening, you can watch the water parade from there as well. - Marie G
The "Flying Balconies" up on the top floor outside the California Grill and on the other side are publicly accessible and offer great overviews of the Magic Kingdom and are also a favored viewing spot for the MK Fireworks. There is also a publicly accessible outside balcony at the north end
of the 4th floor concourse, though this might be closed during the renovations currently going on.- Jud
MouseForLess Tips for Romance:
Rent a boat and checkout the wedding chapel. The California Grill restaurant is very romantic; be sure to get a window seat for the fireworks. - Marie G
MouseForLess Tips for Families:
This is a great resort for those with children. It is incredibly easy to get around and the Contemporary is a central hub. You can walk to the Magic Kingdom, ride the monorail directly from the hotel to Epcot, or take a boat to Fort Wilderness to pet animals. Chef Mickey's is our kids favorite restaurant. Whether we stay there or not we always go there to eat. The pool is great for adults and kids. The beach is nice too. - Marie G
MouseForLess Tips for Large Travel Groups:
There are 2-bedroom suites available on the concierge level in the tower that will accommodate 10 people, but check in
MouseForLess Tips for Guests with Special needs:
As with all Disney resorts, all rooms are now non-smoking. All buildings offer elevators and stairs with interior corridors. The Contemporary does offer accessible rooms, and if you think you'll need one, ask for it. I don't think the standard room bathrooms are too accommodating for those that may need a little more space to maneuver safely. - Jennifer Henry
MouseForLess Tips for WDW Newbies:
The best thing about staying at the Contemporary is the simple fact of you are in walking distance to the main entrance of the Magic Kingdom, that is the entrance under the train station, not the ticket and transportation center. - Bruce
The area behind the resort is also publicly accessible and is a nice close-by, quiet area for a break from a busy morning at the Magic Kingdom. Lounge chairs and tables are there to sit and relax and enjoy the peaceful environment by the lake. - Jud
MouseForLess Tips for Budget Travelers:
I find that WDW often offers great reduced prices for this resort. We have stayed there during Memorial Weekend twice and both times paid about 1/2 price. Once we wanted reservations at a moderate resort, which was booked and Disney offered the Contemporary for $20.00 more a night than the moderate. - Marie G
MouseForLess Tips for Luxury Travelers:
If you're looking for an extra treat, definitely stay on the concierge level. The Contemporary Atrium Club is a great place to relax, meet up with family or just stop by for a quick snack. I found the staff extremely helpful and friendly. Make sure to grab a beverage and snack in the evening and enjoy the Magic Kingdom fireworks from the balcony, complete with piped in music! - Jennifer Henry
Make sure to make a reservation for dinner at the California Grill on the 14th floor of the resort during the presentation of Wishes. The view, food and service are phenomenal! - Mike Corbo
Updated August 03, 2008
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