Contemporary Resort Fact Sheet

What room options are there at the Contemporary?

The Contemporary has standard rooms and suites. Standard rooms have two queen beds and a day bed or a king-size bed and a day bed. They can accommodate up to five people plus a child under 3 who would use a crib. Suites, in various configurations and price ranges, are also available.

Where are the rooms located?

The Contemporary Resort has two sections. The Tower is 14 stories tall and has approximately 500 guest rooms. The Tower rooms have 2 views, Bay Lake or Magic Kingdom/Parking Lot. The Garden Wing is located to the South of the Tower and have a combined total of approximately 250 rooms. The Garden rooms have either a water, garden or parking lot view.

So which is better, the Tower or the Garden Wing?

That depends on your taste and budget. The Tower rooms are much more convenient to the shops, restaurants, front desk and monorail station. These rooms also boast fabulous views of either Bay Lake or the Seven Seas Lagoon and the Magic Kingdom. The rooms in the South Wing are closer to the marina and swimming pools. The views from the rooms in the wing vary. On the downside, some of the Tower rooms can be noisy as they are located directly above the Grand Canyon Concourse and the rooms in the Wings are a hike from the Monorail station and other facilities. The Tower Rooms are more expensive, so if you want to take advantage of the location for the lowest price, inquire about the Garden Wing.

Are there balconies on the Garden Wing rooms?

No, there are no balconies in the Garden Wing rooms. If you are on the first floor, there is a small patio with two chairs and a table (beware of bird droppings). These patios are not private, you will share them with your neighbor. However, if you are in a room at the end of the wing, you will get a private patio overlooking the bay or pool area on the first floor.
Curtis Cole writes: Contemporary in the Garden Wing. We were booked in a standard view room, but I requested an upgrade when we arrived and we were put in one of the ground floor suites at the end of the North Wing with a water view. The room was large with a side window and outdoor patio. Besides that the room was the same as the others in the Wings and Tower.

Are there smoking and nonsmoking rooms?

As of June 1, 2007, all Disney resorts and guest rooms are now smoke free. There are designated outdoor smoking areas. Check the resort map or with a Cast Member for locations.

What are the Concierge rooms like?

The Concierge Floors - 12 and 14 - have two types of rooms - standard and suites. The standard rooms are identical to the Tower rooms below, only with a larger balcony area. Standard rooms are available on the 12th floor only. The 14th floor has both standard and suite rooms.
The 12th floor Atrium Club Concierge and the 14th floor Tower Club Concierge offer the same services and food items. At one time there was a difference between the two, but no longer. There is a nightly turndown service, and they leave a little chocolate Mickey (solid chocolate) on your pillow every night. The concierge is available from 7am to 10pm to make dining reservations, plan outings, answer questions, everything
Use the Concierge! They canassist in making your reservations before you arrive at WDW. Remember you are paying for their services so utilize them.
Guest Comments on the Concierge

What are the room prices?

The Contemporary Resort is considered a "Deluxe" resort hotel, and its prices are among the more expensive offered at Disney. There are Value Season, Regular Season, Peak Season and Holiday Season rates. These are regular rate prices and do not include the Florida Sales Tax nor the county resort tax. Rates are based on double occupancy. No charge for children under 17 years old when in the same room as the adults.

2008 RATES

(Resort Tax Not Included)

Room Type

Value
1/1-2/13
7/20-10/1
11/30-12/18

Regular
3/30-7/19
10/2-11/29 Peak
2/14-3/29

Holiday
12/19 - 12/31

Standard View, Garden Wing $270/wkday $315/wkday $350/wkday $410/wkday

$270/wkend $315/wkend $370/wkend $430/wkend

$380/PresDay*

$290/holiday* $335/holiday* $370/Easter*

Garden View, Garden Wing
$320/wkday
$365/wkday $405/wkday $470/wkday

$320/wkend $365/wkend $425/wkend $490/wkend

$435/PresDay*

$340/holiday* $385/holiday* $425/Easter*

King, Garden Wing
$340/wkday
$380/wkday $420/wkday $480/wkday

$340/wkend $380/wkend $440/wkend $500/wkend

$450/PresDay*

$360/holiday* $400/holiday* $440/Easter*

Deluxe Room, Garden Wing $345/wkday
$395/wkday $445/wkday $500/wkday

$345/wkend $395/wkend $465/wkend $520/wkend

$475/PresDay*

$365/holiday* $415/holiday* $465/Easter*

Bay Lake View, Tower $380/wkday
$430/wkday $485/wkday $540/wkday

$380/wkend $430/wkend $505/wkend $560/wkend

$515/PresDay*

$400/holiday* $450/holiday* $505/Easter*

Theme Park View, Tower $410/wkday
$465/wkday $540/wkday $600/wkday

$410/wkend $465/wkend $560/wkend $620/wkend

$570/PresDay*

$430/holiday* $485/holiday* $560/Easter*

Standard Room Atrium, Club Level $515/wkday
$580/wkday $650/wkday $725/wkday

$515/wkend $580/wkend $670/wkend $745/wkend

$680/PresDay*

$535/holiday* $600/holiday* $670/Easter*

Standard Room OR King Standard Room, Club Level $575/wkday
$630/wkday $700/wkday $775/wkday

$575/wkend $630/wkend $720/wkend $795/wkend

$730/PresDay*

$595/holiday* $650/holiday* $720/Easter*

1 BR Suite, Garden Wing
$885/wkday
$975/wkday $1110/wkday $1275/wkday

$885/wkend $975/wkend $1130/wkend $1295/wkend

$1140/PresDay*

$905/holiday* $995/holiday* $1130/Easter*

Hospitality Suite, Garden Wing
$930/wkday
$1020/wkday $1155/wkday $1310/wkday

$930/wkend $1020/wkend $1175/wkend $1330/wkend

$1185/PresDay*

$950/holiday* $1040/holiday* $1175/Easter*

1 BR Suite, Bay Lake View, Club Level
$1160/wkday
$1265/wkday $1410/wkday $1610/wkday

$1160/wkend $1265/wkend $1430/wkend $1630/wkend

$1440/PresDay*

$1180/holiday* $1285/holiday* $1430/Easter*

1 BR Suite, Theme Park View, Club Level
$1240/wkday
$1355/wkday $1505/wkday $1690/wkday

$1240/wkend $1355/wkend $1525/wkend $1710/wkend

$1535/PresDay*

$1260/holiday* $1375/holiday* $1525/Easter*

2 BR Suite, Bay Lake View, Club Level
$1705/wkday
$1870/wkday $2060/wkday $2320/wkday

$1705/wkend $1870/wkend $2080/wkend $2340/wkend

$2090/PresDay*

$1725/holiday* $1890/holiday* $2080/Easter*

2 BR Suite, Theme Park View, Club Level
$1780/wkday
$1970/wkday $2155/wkday $2420/wkday

$1780/wkend $1970/wkend $2175/wkend $2440/wkend

$2185/PresDay*

$1800/holiday* $1990/holiday* $2175/Easter*

VP Suite, Bay Lake View, Club Level
$1885/wkday
$2075/wkday $2270/wkday $2535/wkday

$1885/wkend $2075/wkend $2290/wkend $2555/wkend

$2300/PresDay*

$1905/holiday* $2095/holiday* $2290/Easter*

Presidential Suite, Theme Park View, Club Level
$1975/wkday
$2190/wkday $2425/wkday $2755/wkday

$1975/wkend $2190/wkend $2445/wkend $2775/wkend

$2455/PresDay*

$1995/holiday* $2210/holiday* $2445/Easter*

*Holidays in 2008 are:
-- Martin Luther King Weekend January 18-20 (MLK)
-- Presidents Day Weekend February 15-17
-- Easter Week March 16-27
-- Independence Day Weekend July 4-5
-- Thanksgiving November 26-29

Are in-room refrigerators available?

A small, in-room refrigerator should be in each room. If it's not there, request one at the front desk.

Are laundry services available?

There are coin operated laundry machines located in the South Garden Wing. Additionally, dry cleaning services are available for a fee. The washing machine costs $2.00, as does the dryer. There is a small TV in the South Wing Laundry Room.

How do I get to the parks?

Magic Kingdom - The Magic Kingdom is the closest park to the Contemporary Resort. Simply board the monorail at the station above the Grand Canyon Concourse for the ride to the park. You can also walk the short distance to the Magic Kingdom -- simply cross the street (near the guard's entrance gate) and walk along the pathway. Careful, though, this is a busy intersection. At park closing time, walking will usually be your quickest and easiest way back to the resort.
Epcot - To get to Epcot take the monorail from the Contemporary to the Transportation & Ticket Center (TTC). At the TTC transfer to the Epcot monorail for the trip to the park.
Bus transportation is available at the bus stop beginning 1 hour prior to park opening to one hour after the park closes.
Disney's Hollywood Studios - There is a bus stop in the front of the hotel, just off of the main lobby. From here catch a bus to the Studios.
Animal Kingdom - There is a bus stop in the front of the hotel, just off of the main lobby. From here catch a bus to the Animal Kingdom.
Downtown Disney - Bus transportation to Downtown Disney (Marketplace and Pleasure Island) is available from the bus stop after 4pm to one hour after Pleasure Island closes. Check the schedule upon check-in, the buses to Downtown Disney often begin earlier in the day.

How do I get everywhere else?

In addition to Epcot and the Magic Kingdom monorails can also take you to the Grand Floridian Resort and the Polynesian Resort.

Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach water parks can all be reached by bus. Other resorts can be reached by taking a bus to Downtown Disney and then transferring to the bus for the resort you wish to visit.
Fort Wilderness (for the Hoop Dee Doo Revue) can be reached by taking a launch from the Contemporary's marina, which is located on the Bay Lake side of the resort. Seasonally, a boat also runs between the Wilderness Lodge and the Contemporary Resort, ask at the front desk for hours of operation.
Jim Hunt shares: Strollers can also roll onto the larger boats that run from the Wilderness Lodge to the Magic Kingdom, and also the larger boats that do the Contemporary-Wilderness Lodge-Ft. Wilderness Loop. The smaller boats from Ft.Wilderness and the Grand Floridian, can be rolled onto, but the CMs ask that children do not remain in the stroller for safety reasons--if the boat sinks, we don't want junior strapped to his sinking stroller. They also roll on fine and kids can remain seated on the ferryboats between TTC and Magic Kingdom.

Where can I get early morning coffee or a late night snack?

Visit the Food and Fun Center located on the first floor of the Tower. The snack bar here is open from 24 hours a day and offers a variety of snacks and other light fare. The Contemporary Resort also offers a somewhat limited room-service menu. Items from room-service are, of course, at a premium.

What is the guard at the front gate all about?

WDW has been proactive in stepping up security at each of the resorts. Hotel Guests are able to enter the gate by using their Hotel Room Key Card. Other guests wishing to visit or dine at the Contemporary need to check in with the guard as to your destination.

What are the restaurants at the Contemporary like?

The Contemporary Resort offers three full-service restaurants. To see the menus Click Here.
The California Grill - This is the premiere restaurant of the Contemporary Resort. It is located on the 15th floor of the Tower building and offers California-style cuisine. The views of the Magic Kingdom and surrounding areas are breathtaking and the lounge or outer balcony are perfect spots from which to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks. California Grill serves dinner only.
The Concourse Steakhouse - This restaurant is located on the Grand Canyon Concourse and offers a wide variety of steaks, burgers and prime rib. The Steakhouse offers full service breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant is open and adjacent to Chef Mickey's so can be loud at times.
Chef Mickey's - This is the spot for character meals at the Contemporary. A buffet breakfast with Mickey and the gang is offered every morning. In the evening a buffet featuring prime rib, seafood, and a variety of other dishes is offered, also with Mickey and Co.
There are two counter service areas:
The Food part of the Food and Fun Center will close in July 2007 to be converted to a new table service restaurant. Beginning July 30, 2007, a temporary quick service restaurant called Tempo Grab and Go will operate near the Outer Rim lounge on the 4th Floor. It will be open through August 14, 2008. The Food and Fun Center also features a refillable mug for $11.99 for free refills of sodas at the Food and Fun Center.
The Sand Bar is located by the pool and is open with seasonal hours. It serves mainly burgers, deli sandwiches, and ice cream. The Bar serves beer, wine and cocktails.

Is there a pool at the Contemporary Resort?

There are actually two pools at the Contemporary. The large pool is a freeform pool complete with a 17-foot high curving slide. There is also a round, quiet pool which is shallow around the edges and deeper in the center. Two whirlpools have also been added, one of which is located on a peninsula which juts out into the freeform pool area.

Can guests swim in the lake?

Signs are posted stating NO swimming is allowed in the lake.

What else is there to do at the Contemporary?

The Contemporary offers a wide variety of recreational activities. Guests can rent a number of different water craft from the Contemporary's marina, there is a health club and a very large video arcade. Guests who wish to go golfing must travel to one of WDW's golf courses, located throughout the property (check with bell services for transportation options).

There are two basketball hoops located near the pool area (get a ball from the marina area - resort id required). A children's playground and sandbox is located near the north wing . Beach volleyball is located in the beach area (resort id required to get a ball). Water-skiing equipment and instructor can be rented at the Marina.
Sammy Duvall Water Sports Centre (www.duvallwatersports.com) offers a variety of water experiences at the Contemporary. Visit our Parasailing page for updated prices and activities.

Due to the construction on the North Wing area, the tennis courts and playground are closed.

Are there any shops at the Contemporary?

Bayview Gifts - The front section, just off the escalator, offers refrigerated chocolates and fudge, homewares and photo collectibles. The middle section offers Ladies casual fashions, watches, jewelry and framed art collectibles. The end section offers men's fashions.
Pin Central Contemporary - a wide variety of pins is located between the two shops on the Grand Canyon Concourse.
Fantasia- Offers Disney character merchandise and clothing.

Concourse Sundries & Spirits - Offers a variety of reading material (newspapers, magazines, etc.), snacks and liquor. This shop also stocks health and beauty items guests may need.

Can you see the fireworks from the Contemporary?

The Magic Kingdom Fireworks can be easily viewed from the resort. One of the best spots for this is the 15th floor California Grill Lounge (you must be dining there to view the Fireworks from there). The music which accompanies the fireworks is piped into the lounge so guests don't miss a thing. Guests with Tower Rooms facing the Magic Kingdom can also view the show from their terraces. If you are a guest on the 14th floor Concierge, you can watch the fireworks from the balcony off the lounge.

Can you see the Electrical Water Pageant from the Contemporary?

Yes, the Pageant circles the Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake so guests at the Contemporary have ample opportunity to see the show. Again, the California Grill Lounge offers a good view, if somewhat high up. The beach on the Bay Lake side of the resort is also a good bet. Check with Guest Services for the approximate time the pageant will pass by the Contemporary.

Is there a children's program at the Contemporary?

There is no children's program at the Contemporary. There are other children's programs available around WDW, including as close at the Polynesian and Wilderness Lodge. For more details and price information, visit our ChildCare FAQ.

Okay, so how do I get to the Contemporary Resort?

Take Exit 64 off Route I-4. As you approach the toll booths at the Magic Kingdom entrance stay to the right. Show the attendant your confirmation slip and they will not charge you. Once on the other side of the toll booths follow the signs to the Contemporary. It will be straight ahead and on your right.