Deluxe Resorts: Contemporary Resort

*This resort is a Double Your WDW Favorite!

The Contemporary is the ORIGINAL resort of Disney World. This the iconic resort that the monorail runs directly through.

Contemporary Resort

Basic Hotel Information

4600 N World Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-824-1000

Contemporary Resort Map

Available Rooms

There are room types for families of any size and any budget:

Garden Wing Standard

  • 2 Queen / Daybed
  • Rates starting at $421
  • 5 person max occupancy

Garden Wing Garden View

  • 2 Queen / Daybed
  • Rates starting at $426
  • 5 person max occupancy

Garden Wing Deluxe

  • King / Sleeper sofa
  • Rates starting at $505
  • 4 person max occupancy

Theme Park View Atrium Club

  • 2 Queen / Daybed
  • Rates starting at $806
  • 5 person max occupancy

Tower Bay Theme Park View

  • 2 Queen / Daybed
  • Rates starting at $641
  • 5 person max occupancy

Standard Room Atrium Club Level

  • 2 Queen / Daybed
  • Rates starting at $746
  • 5 person max occupancy

Garden Wing 1 Bedroom Suite

  • 1 King / 2 Sleepers
  • Rates starting at $1153
  • 5 person max occupancy

Garden Wing Hospitality Suite

  • 2 Queens / 2 Sleepers
  • Rates starting at $1217
  • 7 person max occupancy

Bay Lake View 1 Bedroom Suite Club Level

  • 2 Queens / Sleeper
  • Rates starting at $1485
  • 6 person max occupancy

Bay Lake View 2 Bedroom Suite Club Level

  • 4 Queen / Sleeper
  • Rates starting at $2190
  • 10 person max occupancy

Restaurants on Property

There are several restaurant options available at this resort: 

The Wave

  • Table service
  • Dining plan accepted
  • Buffet dining

The Wave Lounge

  • Table service
  • Dining plan NOT accepted
  • This lounge is connected to the restaurant. Enjoy drinks, appetizer, or Wave meal at the bar.

California Grill

  • Table service
  • Dining plan accepted (2 dining credits)
  • Sushi and fine California cuisine are served in a dining room with a view of Magic Kingdom. This is a great spot to watch the fireworks

California Grill Lounge

  • Table service
  • Dining plan NOT accepted
  • This lounge is connected to the restaurant. Enjoy drinks, appetizer, or California Grill meal at the bar.

Chef Mickey's

  • Table service character meal
  • Dining plan accepted
  • Buffet and family style meal

Contempo Cafe

  • Quick service
  • Dining plan accepted
  • American fare served at a counter

Contemporary Grounds

  • Quick service
  • Dining plan accepted
  • Casual American food served at a counter

Outer Rim

  • Quick service
  • Dining plan NOT accepted
  • Lounge with a view of Bay Lake Towers

Sand Bar

  • Quick service
  • Dining plan accepted
  • Pool side restaurant and bar that serves cocktails and other cold drinks as well as burgers and American fare

Transportation at The Contemporary

  • Disney Buses: Buses can be taken to any of the parks, Disney Springs, and the water parks from this resort
  • Ferry Boat: A Disney Ferry Boat runs from this resort to the Magic Kingdom approximately every 15 minutes (weather permitting)
  • Monorail: This resort is on the Resort Monorail line that runs from Magic Kingdom, The Contemporary, The Polynesian, the Grand Floridian, and the Ticket and Transportation Center
  • Walking: From this resort you can walk to The Magic Kingdom

Who is This is Resort Best For?

This is the resort if you are looking for the classic Disney World experience. This was THE original resort at Disney World. You can walk to the Magic Kingdom. The monorail runs through the building (and can therefore easily take you to EPCOT)! You can see fireworks from some of the rooms, and from the California Grill Restaurant in the resort

The Downside?

Many people aren’t crazy about the theming of the rooms at this resort. They find it to be dull compared to some of the others. Also, the pool is nothing spectacular at this resort.

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Want to See More Resort Options?

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See you at the parks,
-Julie

*photo courtesy of Disney

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