Disney’s Contemporary Resort is one of the original resorts located on Walt Disney World property when it opened in 1971. It is also known as the resort that has the monorail that runs right through it. You can even buy a mini replica of it to take home and run a toy monorail through! Here are the top 10 reasons to love Disney’s Contemporary Resort:
- The Monorail: Disney has only 3 resorts that offer Monorail Service. It is very exciting to see the monorail travel right through the resort. The Contemporary is just one stop from the Transportation and Ticket Center, where you can take the Monorail to Epcot or continue on to the other monorail resorts and the Magic Kingdom.
- Walk to the Magic Kingdom: Yes that is correct! The Contemporary is the ONLY Disney Resort that you can take a short walk right to the entrance of the Magic Kingdom.
- Best Location: The Contemporary offers spectacular views of Happily Ever After and the Electric Water Pageant.
- Rooms Size: Standard rooms at the Contemporary are the largest of all the Disney Resorts. These rooms offer lots of extra space. They can sleep up to 5 guests with two queens and a day bed.
- Price: The Contemporary is least expensive rooms on the monorail! To get a room with access to the monorail can be expensive. The Garden Wing rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort offer the least expensive option resort monorail options and they are the exact same rooms as you’ll find in the tower.
- Pool and Recreation: The resort has two pools for guests as well as a fun splash pad for the little ones. Relax in one of the hammocks on the beach of the lagoon. At the Marina you can rent sailboats and try many water sports like waterskiing, tubing, parasailing, fishing and more.
- On-Site Dining: Some of the best Restaurants are located here. You can enjoy a meal at the top of the resort at the California Grill, while watching the fireworks at Magic Kingdom. A family favorite is Chef Mickey’s where you can enjoy Breakfast or Dinner with everyone’s favorite mouse and his friends. There are other excellent table service and quick service options.
- Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake: Whether you are taking in the evening spectacular from the Magic Kingdom or relaxing on the beach watching the Water Pageant, the views from the Contemporary are unique and amazing.
- History: The Contemporary was Disney’s first resort that opened with the Magic Kingdom in October of 1971. The Resort came from Walt Disney’s Progress City vision. The fact that Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland and Disney’s Contemporary Resort are located within eye sight of each other is no accident. Inside the tower you can’t miss the colorful mosaic mural created by Mary Blair, a Disney Imagineer.
- Shopping: The Contemporary has 3 different shops located on the 4th floor. Fantasia Market offers snacks, beverages, other necessities and reading materials. Fantasia, located in the center of the 4th floor, sells Disney toys, souvenirs and a wide selection of pins. Bayview Gifts offers the most unique selection of merchandise with a number of top of the line items including Dooney and Bourke and Pandora.
Learn more about the Walt Disney World Resorts and contact Destinations in Florida to help you book your perfect resort.