The closest hotel to the Magic Kingdom Park is the height of retro, '70s cool. The monorail enters the lobby through a 'curtain' of air to drop off and pick up. The stylish, gourmet 15th-floor California Grill restaurant offers incredible bird's-eye views over the Magic Kingdom Park (perfect for the evening fireworks), or you can meet your favourite characters in Chef Mickey's Restaurant. If you're not at the park during the day, there's a big swimming pool, tennis courts and even the option of renting a boat and cruising around Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon - and come the end of the day, tired parents can revive themselves in the cocktail lounge.
Amenities
Tennis
Disney Dining Plan
Babysitting service
Wheelchair access
Families
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Free Parking
Free transport to theme parks
Games Room
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Where is it
Magic Kingdom Resort area. Transfer time from airport: approx 30 minutes.
Hotel information
Rooms located in either the iconic A-frame Contemporary tower or the nearby Garden Wing. All have a private patio or balcony, air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, flat-panel TV with Disney Channel, coffee/tea making facilities, beverage cooler, safe, beverage cooler/mini-fridge, hairdryer, bathroom amenities, iron and ironing board.
Garden Wing Resort View rooms have views of the parking area or obstructed views, with 2 queen-size beds, plus a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.
Garden Wing King Rooms offer views of the pool or parking area, with 1 king-size bed plus a day bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.
Garden Wing Water View Rooms offer views of the pool, marina or bay lake, with 2 queen-size beds plus 1 day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.
Garden Wing Deluxe Rooms are slightly larger in size, with views of either the gardens, pools, marina or bay lake, with 1 king-size bed and 1 day bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.
Main Tower Water View Rooms offer views of Bay Lake, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, plus a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.
Main Tower Theme Park View Rooms offer views of Magic Kingdom Park and the parking area, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, plus a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.
Resort View Club Level Rooms offer views of Bay Lake, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, plus a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.
Theme Park View Atrium Club Level Rooms offer views of Magic Kingdom Park, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, plus a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.
Club Level Rooms include access to the desginated Club Level Lounge, serving refreshments throughout the day, and personalised guest services.
Please note: cots must be requested at time of booking.
Use of the Walt Disney World Resort Transportation System is included in your stay: This hotel has Monorail access from the hotel to both Magic Kingdom park and EPCOT (with one transfer), water transportation to Magic Kingdom park, and bus transportation throughout the resort.
Complimentary hotel parking.
California Grill & Lounge (fine dining with views of Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom park, open for dinner). Steakhouse 71 (stylish but casual dining, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Chef Mickey's (character dining, buffet breakfast and dinner). Steakhouse 71 Lounge (bar service with light bites). Sand Bar (poolside bar serving casual food menu and drinks). Contemporary Grounds (convenient coffee counter). Contempo Cafe (quick-service dining available all day). Outer Rim (cocktail bar with views of Bay Lake).
Main feature pool with waterslide and fountains, and quieter Bay Lake Pool with waterslide. Hot tub. Poolside cabanas*. Games arcade*. Jogging trail. Movies under the stars. Campfire activities. Basketball. Beach volleyball. Watercraft rentals*. Tennis* (reservations required). Fishing*. Jogging trails. Electrical water pageant. Fitness centre.
Disney-themed shop. Complimentary WiFi. Disney Water Transportation to other Disney Resort Hotels. Minnie Van service*. Laundry and dry-cleaning services*. Babysitting service*. Room service*.
Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
Maximum stay 21 nights.
*Denotes local charge.
Please note: rollaway beds no longer available.
Please note: During the summer of 2026, refurbishments will occur in select areas of Disney’s Contemporary Resort—including Bay Lake Tower and the Convention Center. During this time, the Skyway Bridge may have intermittent closures, but alternative walking paths can be used. Please allow for extra travel time. Guests may also see and hear construction during their stay.
Based on 3835 reviews
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Great location for MK. But had unwanted guests in our bathroom
Aug 28, 2025holidaytimeusaLondon
Hotel location prefect for magic kingdom. But we stayed in the garden rooms. The block felt very dated and the corridors a little confusing to navigate. The reason for the low rating is that we found cockroaches in our bathroom during the night. We let the front desk know and they did move our room but with two young children who likes to move…
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Hotel location prefect for magic kingdom. But we stayed in the garden rooms. The block felt very dated and the corridors a little confusing to navigate. The reason for the low rating is that we found cockroaches in our bathroom during the night. We let the front desk know and they did move our room but with two young children who likes to move rooms at 2am and found it hard to sleep in the new room wondering if we would get visitors again. We mentioned it on check out but just got an ‘oh sorry’. Did email the GM but have not had a response yet. For the price it was not the experience I expected.
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Thank you for the upgrade!!
Aug 27, 2025travisantiIsanti, Minnesota
We reserved a water view room in the separate building section of the resort or I call them "the cheap seats" lol as they are the rooms that are the most reasonable at the Contemporary. We arrived to find out we were upgraded to a lake view in the main building. The view was beautiful!! We could see the water parade in the distance at night. …
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We reserved a water view room in the separate building section of the resort or I call them "the cheap seats" lol as they are the rooms that are the most reasonable at the Contemporary. We arrived to find out we were upgraded to a lake view in the main building. The view was beautiful!! We could see the water parade in the distance at night. The room was clean, but I am not a fan of the Incredibles theming. I am sure a lot of people like it but ........meh..... to me. Everything was wonderful EXCEPT using the monorail at this resort is really a challenge - especially with a scooter. You have to go up and down a SINGLE elevator to get to the monorail and it is always packed with a line. It is challenging to get in and out - getting out at times can be backed up right to the elevator doors!! You feel like you are intruding just to get out as it appears you are cutting the line. Thankfully, you can easily walk over to Magic Kingdom and avoid that busy crazy monorail section. Otherwise, the quick service was nice, Chef Mickeys was wonderful. All in all, a great stay.
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Review of the 14th floor club level
Aug 13, 2025juliabushway
Our family recently stayed on the 14th floor club level at the Contemporary Resort. I consider this to be the hidden gem on Disney property. When you step off the elevator you realize you are on a floor that doesn't look down into the atrium. It is like being in a boutique hotel. This floor contains suites and a handful of rooms. I know you…
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Our family recently stayed on the 14th floor club level at the Contemporary Resort. I consider this to be the hidden gem on Disney property. When you step off the elevator you realize you are on a floor that doesn't look down into the atrium. It is like being in a boutique hotel. This floor contains suites and a handful of rooms. I know you may think the price is high, but if you have a large family and want club level, this guarantees that you will all be together. The suites are beyond spacious and the 2 bedroom will easily accommodate a family of 8. The staff is extraordinary and because the number of rooms is limited there is always someone there to assist you. The food offerings are great and if you have allergies, as my family does, you can speak directly to a chef who will be sure to provide you with safe and delicious options. This is a great place to unwind after a hectic day in the parks. And, most importantly there are Mickey Mouse ice cream bars and sandwiches in the lounge!
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Truly Amazing !!
Jul 29, 2025Don A
Overnight stay while visiting 2 of the parks at Disney. Hotel is awesome. Arriving via Monorail directly inside the center of the hotel is spectacular. The sights upon arrival are stunning just for the atmosphere of the atrium and the restaurants that are located 1 level down, including a steakhouse on another lower level. Rooms in the wing of…
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Overnight stay while visiting 2 of the parks at Disney. Hotel is awesome. Arriving via Monorail directly inside the center of the hotel is spectacular. The sights upon arrival are stunning just for the atmosphere of the atrium and the restaurants that are located 1 level down, including a steakhouse on another lower level. Rooms in the wing of the hotel are spacious and comfortable. But then again you’re not just there for the hotel. Just a short walk away from the Magic Kingdom entrance or a short ride via the monorail that takes you other surrounding resort locations before arriving at the Magic Kingdom. Fantastic experience overall.
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One of the best.
Jun 29, 2025Angie G
This feels like classic WDW. We've stayed twice and both were fantastic. The club level staff on the 12th floor is amazing and so accommodating. We have always had restful, restorative sleep after long days at the parks, and we've never felt like the noise level from the 4th floor concourse was excessive (though I'd likely feel different if I…
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This feels like classic WDW. We've stayed twice and both were fantastic. The club level staff on the 12th floor is amazing and so accommodating. We have always had restful, restorative sleep after long days at the parks, and we've never felt like the noise level from the 4th floor concourse was excessive (though I'd likely feel different if I stayed on the 5th or 6th floor.) The views are fantastic, the walk to MK is extremely quick (10 mins door to door,) and we love the pool area as well.
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Great location for MK. But had unwanted guests in our bathroom
