Why you should stay at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Staying Deluxe at Disney

Disney’s Contemporary Resort is the original resort to Disney World, first named “The Tempo Bay Resort Hotel”.? It opened October 1, 1971.

The Contemporary Resort is composed of the original A-Frame main building (tower rooms are located here) featuring a large open-air atrium, the garden wing, and the Bay Lake Tower.? Disney’s Contemporary Resort underwent major renovations in 2005 when one garden wing was demolished to make room for Bay Lake Tower that opened in 2009.? It is home to some of the most expensive Disney Vacation Club rooms offered at the time.? The tower connects to the main building on the 5th floor.

Bay Lake Tower

This resort has beautiful views of Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon along with nightly views of “The Happily Ever After” fireworks in Magic Kingdom.

Magic Kingdom is most easily accessed from this resort.? You can simply walk across the street and quickly arrive at the Main Gate which is a great benefit at the end of the night when the boats and buses have a line to access.

Resort Size

633 Rooms – accommodate up to 5 guests, plus one child under age 3 in a crib.
Club Level accommodations available
Rooms have either 2 queen
n size beds, or one king size bed and day bed
23 Suites
428 Villas

Main Building and Garden Wing

Standard Room – 4 guests
1 Bedroom Garden Suite – 5 guests
2 Bedroom Suite – 10 guests

Bay Lake Tower Villas

Deluxe Studio – 4 guests
1 Bedroom Villa – 5 guests
2 Bedroom Villa – 9 guests

Room Size:

Standard Room 437 sq ft
1 Bedroom 1,313 sq ft
2 Bedroom Suite 1,892 sq ft
Deluxe Studio – 356 sq ft
1 Bedroom Villa – 727 sq ft
2 Bedroom Villa – 1,080 sq ft

Check-In/Check Out:

Check-In: 3 pm
Out: 11 am
Guests arriving earlier or later can check in and have their bags held by the bellhop.
Guests can pre-check in from the My Disney Experience app

Dining Options

Signature Dining/Table Service:

California Grill

Character Dining/Table Service:

Chef Mickey’s (for additional pictures, click here)

Table Service:

The Wave of American Flavors?

Quick Service:

Contempo Cafe
Contemporary Grounds

Lounges:

Outer Rim
The Wave Lounge

Pool Bars:

The Sand Bar
Cove Bar

Special Experiences:

Pirates and Pals Fireworks Dessert Voyage
Highway in the Sky Dine Around

In Room Dining Available

Amenities:

- 2 pools with slide, plus leisure pool

- Poolside Cabana rentals
- Whirlpool
- Water Feature

- Health Club
- Tennis
- Fishing

- Boat rentals

Arcade
Movies under the Stars
Running Trail
Valet Service
Coin Laundry

Stores:

Fantasia Shop
Bayview Gifts

Transportation

Bus to all 4 Parks, Disney Springs, Typhoon Lagoon, and Blizzard Beach
Walking distance to Magic Kingdom
Monorail to Magic Kingdom and Epcot
Boat to Wilderness Lodge, Ft. Wilderness and Magic Kingdom

Concierge Level:

Exclusive Check-in Line
Concierge team to assist with reservations and other needs pre and during stay
Atrium Club and Tower Club Access includes:
Continental Breakfast
Mid-day snacks
Evening wine and appetizers
Deserts

Resort Location:

Located across the street from the Magic Kingdom

4600 North World Drive

Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

407-824-1000

Additional Things to Know:

The Electrical Parade can be seen nightly from the main tower rooms or the beach.
Best rooms for the Electrical Parade view are from the Bay Lake Side
Fireworks can be seen from the “Theme Park View” Rooms
The Monorail glides through this A-Frame resort daily
During the holidays a large Frozen themed Gingerbread display is out (for more pictures, click here)