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Disney's Contemporary Resort

Disney's Contemporary Resort

Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Best For

  • Magic Kingdom-heavy trips with midday hotel breaks

  • Travelers who prefer modern design over heavy theming

  • Foodies who want California Grill or Chef Mickey's on site

Location Highlights

  • About a 10 minute walk to the Magic Kingdom entrance

  • Resort monorail loop to Magic Kingdom, the Polynesian and the Grand Floridian; EPCOT monorail via the Transportation and Ticket Center

  • Buses to EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs

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Disney's Contemporary Resort

Lake Buena Vista, Florida

The closest hotel to Magic Kingdom, with a monorail through the lobby and a modern, practical feel.

Being able to walk to Magic Kingdom is the top priority.

You want a resort that feels themed and immersive, or if construction would bother you.

The Contemporary is all about location. You can walk to Magic Kingdom in about 10 minutes, and the monorail runs right through the A-frame building's Grand Canyon Concourse. The style is clean and modern rather than themed, which some people love and some people find a little plain for the price.


I like it for families who plan to go back and forth to Magic Kingdom for midday breaks. It also has two of my favorite restaurants for a special night, California Grill and Steakhouse 71. Keep in mind the resort is in a multi-phase refurbishment that runs into 2027, so expect some construction walls depending on your dates.

Disney's Contemporary Resort
Disney's Contemporary Resort

Key Amenities & Experiences

  • Walk or monorail to Magic Kingdom

  • California Grill with fireworks views from the 15th floor

  • Chef Mickey's character dining

  • Bay Lake views and the Electrical Water Pageant

  • Bay Lake Tower (Disney Vacation Club) connected by a skybridge

  • Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours as a Disney Deluxe resort

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