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Disney's Contemporary Resort

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At a Glance

    Pros

  • easy access to parks via monorail
  • Chef Mickey's, the epicenter of the character-meal world, is here
  • launching point for romantic Bay Lake cruises
  • new health and wellness suites

    Cons

  • a mix of conventioneers and vacationers means it can be too frenzied for the former and too staid for the latter
  • if you don't like lots of kids around, look elsewhere
  • daily fee for high speed Internet access

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Disney's Contemporary Resort Review

You're paying for location at this sleek, modern resort in the heart of WDW, as the monorail runs right through the lobby, making park hopping a breeze, and offering quick respite for families in search of relief from the midday heat. The Contemporary Resort still lives up to its name despite being more than 40 years old. Rooms in the main tower (pricier) offer great views of activities in and around the Magic Kingdom, including nightly fireworks and a lighted boat parade on Bay Lake and the Seven Seas Lagoon. For the fireworks alone, at least one dinner at the California Grill (atop the main building) is worth the tab. Bay Lake Tower, built in 2009, offers 1- and 2-bedroom villas. While the resort is the perfect spot for families with youngsters eager to rub elbows with Mickey and pals, it also welcomes those on romantic getaways, or corporate travelers. Starting in fall 2011, new health and wellness suites will fill an entire floor, complete with excercise equipment in rooms, and nutritious food served at the concierge lounge.

    Contact Information

  • Address: Magic Kingdom Resort Area, 4600 N. World Dr., Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830 | Map It
  • Phone: 407/824--1000
  • Location: Magic Kingdom

    Hotel Amenities

  • 1,013 rooms, 25 suites.
  • Restaurants, bars, golf course, pools, tennis courts, gym, beach, water sports, children's programs, laundry facilities, business center, parking.
  • Rooms have: safe, Internet, Wi-Fi.
  • Credit cards accepted.

Member Reviews

  • globehoppingirl, from Chesapeake, VA
    4/30/07

    I have stayed at the Contemporary in the past, and returned for 5 nights in April. I was placed in the "south tower", which is not located in the main building. I asked to be on a waiting list for a room in the main building, but was never offered the option to move rooms, even after 10 of my colleagues checked out. The room and bathroom were filthy. The floors were never cleaned, even after I requested. Many days the trash wasn't removed and towels weren't changed. Despite the recent room updates, the hotel is simply not kept up and has very poor service. Also, employees often congregated to smoke on the walkway from the south tower to the main building. Due to my stay at the Contemporary, my visit to Disney was less than magical.

    Ratings details: Room: 2 | Atmosphere: 1 | Service: 1 | Value: 1
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