In-Depth Look at Disney's Deluxe Resorts Part 2: Disney's Contemporary Resort

Today we return with part two of our in-depth look of Disney's deluxe resorts with another original hotel in Disney's Contemporary Resort. Here is a small overview of the Contemporary from Disney World's website:

Retreat to this ultra-modern Resort hotel and discover award-winning dining, white-sand beaches, spectacular views and dazzling pools. Walk to Magic Kingdom park, or catch the Resort Monorail as it breezes through the iconic A-frame Contemporary Tower. Inside, a 90-foot-tall mural by Disney Legend Mary Blair—responsible for the distinct look and feel of the “it’s a small world” attraction—celebrates the Grand Canyon and the American Southwest. 

Disney's Contemporary Resort is the other original hotel besides the Polynesian to open when Disney World opened in 1971. It is located between Bay Lake and the Seven Seas Lagoon and of course it is on the monorail loop along with the Polynesian and the Grand Floridian. It is also a very short walking distance to the Magic Kingdom. 

Rooms and Rates:

Like at the Polynesian and all the other deluxe resorts rooms can be a little expensive to stay at Disney's Contemporary Resort. Room rates begin at $356/night and up and most rooms sleep up to 5 adults. Amenities for your basic room and suites include a hair dryer, coffee maker, in-room safe, pack n' play crib, internet with free wi-fi service, telephone with voicemail, as well as an iron and ironing board. Your basic room is the Garden Wing standard view room that sleeps up to 5 adults with views of the parking lot as well as obstructed views for $356/night. The room includes 2 queen beds and 1 day bed or 1 king bed and 1 day bed. The next room would be your Garden Wing - garden view room that begin and $385/night with views of the gardens, pools, marina, or Bay Lake. This room has the same choice of beds as the standard view and sleeps up to 5 adults as well. 

The room upgrade from the garden view is the Garden Wing - Deluxe room has views of the gardens, pools, marina, and Bay Lake for $444/night. These rooms only sleep up to 4 adults and consist of 1 king bed and 1 queen-size sleeper sofa. Your next basic room is the Tower - Bay Lake View with views of Bay Lake and is $507/night. Rooms sleep up to 5 adults and has the same choices of beds as the standard and garden view rooms. Your final basic choice of room at Disney's Contemporary Resort is the Tower - Theme Park View with views of the Magic Kingdom and the parking area for $547/night. Room fits up to 5 adults and has the same choices of beds as the other standard, garden, and Bay Lake view rooms. 

You can also book rooms and suites with club level service at Disney's Contemporary Resort. Amenities in these rooms include:

• evening turndown
• complimentary fax assistance and health club access
• personalized front desk and guest services
• secured key access to the club-level lounge, serving refreshments from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
• access to concierge service at the Atrium Club or Tower Club
• pre-arrival Walt Disney World Resort itinerary planning
• complimentary newspapers in Club level lounge
• all basic room amenities plus in-room dvd player

Here is a run-down of the rooms/suites rates for club level service at Disney's Contemporary Resort. Your standard room at the Atrium Club level is $655/night, sleeps up to five adults, and consists of 2 queen beds and 1 day bed or 1 king bed and 1 day bed. The theme park room in the Atrium Club level is $707/night and has the same accommodations as the standard room at the Atrium Club level. The Garden Wing 1 Bedroom Suite Access is $1,066/night, sleeps up to 5 adults, and consists of one king bed, one queen-size sleeper sofa, and one twin-size sleeper chair. The Garden Wing - Hospitality Suite access is $1,257/night, sleeps up to 7 adults, and consists of one king bed, one queen-size sleeper sofa,  and one daybed or two queen beds, one queen-size sleeper sofa, and one daybed. The Bay Lake view - 1 bedroom suite with club level is $1,541/night, sleeps up to 6 adults, and consists of 2 queen beds and 1 queen-size sleeper sofa. Your final choice for a club level suite is the Bay Lake View - 2 Bedroom Suite at Club Level. It is $2,006/night, sleeps up to 8 adults, and consists of four queen beds and a queen-size sleeper sofa or two queen beds, a king bed, and a queen-size sleeper sofa.

Dining:

As stated on the Contemporary's site on Disney World's website, Disney's Contemporary Resort is conveniently located across from Magic Kingdom park and offers classic yet contemporary, award- winning American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

The Contemporary's California Grill allows guests to enjoy a fine/signature dining experience with award-winning cuisine all with a great view of Cinderella Castle and fireworks at night. Chef Mickey's allows guests to enjoy an all-you-can-eat American fare buffet with Mickey and pals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For a unique and casual dining experience guests can make reservations at The Wave.... of American Flavors. For quick-service restaurants at Disney's Contemporary Resort consist of: The Contempo Cafe, Contemporary Grounds, and The Sand Bar. The Contemporary has 4 different bars and lounges which include the California Grill lounge, the Cove Bar, the Outer Rim, and the Wave lounge. Disney's Contemporary Resort also has 24-hour room service.

Recreation and Amenities at Disney's Contemporary Resort:

There are many things to do while you are staying at Disney's Contemporary Resort. To start out there is the main pool with waterslide as well as another more private pool at the resort. At the pools you can rent your own private cabana as well. You can go to Sammy Duvall's Watersports Centre for some fun activities such as parasailing, wake boarding, waterskiing, tubing, as well as personal watercraft rentals. You can rent motorized boats or experience fishing with a guided catch and release excursion. There are volleyball and tennis courts at the resorts and don't forget the jogging trails all around Walt Disney World. Disney's Contemporary also has Campfire Activities, movies under the stars, a game arcade, and Pirates and Pals fireworks voyage. 

Amenities at the resort include:

• Disney monorail, water, and bus transportation
• Complimentary use of Disney's Magical Express
• Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access
• Complimentary parking
• Valet parking
• Online Check-in and Resort Airline Check-in
• ATM's and Banking
• Business Center
• Childcare Services
• Designated Smoking Areas
• Disney Meetings
• Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
• Locker Rentals
• Mail Services
• Merchandise Delivery and Pickup
• Resort Concierge
• Spa & Fitness

Disney's Contemporary Resort is as close as you can get to Magic Kingdom with how close it is. It is sure to be an enjoyable stay for anyone that is interested. That is all for part two of our in-depth look of Disney's deluxe resorts in Disney's Contemporary Resort. Next up in part three of the series, I will take a look at Disney's Grand Floridian.