Disney’s Contemporary Resort

There is nothing else at Walt Disney World quite like Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The monorail glides directly through its soaring A-frame tower, the Magic Kingdom is only a short walk away, and balconies open to views of Cinderella Castle, Seven Seas Lagoon, or the sunrise over Bay Lake. No other Disney resort makes it easier to reach the Magic Kingdom, return for an afternoon break, and step back into the park when evening arrives.

Inside, the fourth-floor Grand Canyon Concourse rises through the heart of the resort, surrounded by guest-room floors and anchored by Mary Blair’s iconic 90-foot mosaic. Chef Mickey’s, shops, and the monorail station are all found within this remarkable open space, while California Grill crowns the resort with panoramic views and one of Walt Disney World’s most memorable dining experiences. Spacious accommodations, two Club Level lounges, and an exceptional collection of suites make the Contemporary far more than simply the closest resort to the Magic Kingdom.

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Accommodations

Guest Rooms

Guest rooms blend mid-century modern design with details inspired by The Incredibles. A palette of charcoal, gray, orange, and warm neutrals appears in the graphic area rug, streamlined furnishings, character artwork, and playful touches hidden throughout the room. Most rooms include two queen beds and a sectional sofa with a pull-down single bed, accommodating up to five guests. Elevated beds and built-in storage provide space for luggage, while an under-counter refrigerator and Keurig coffeemaker are located near the entry.

Bathrooms have a clean, contemporary design with a double vanity, separate toilet area, and either an oversized shower or a glass-enclosed tub-and-shower combination. Additional amenities include an electronic safe, illuminated makeup mirror, hairdryer, and clothes steamer.

Tower Guest Rooms

Tower Guest Rooms place guests within the Contemporary’s iconic A-frame building, with private balconies overlooking either the Magic Kingdom and Seven Seas Lagoon or Bay Lake. Higher floors generally offer broader views and less noise from the Grand Canyon Concourse below. Rooms positioned near Chef Mickey’s may hear activity from the restaurant in the morning, so guests who prefer a quieter location should request a room farther from that side of the tower.

Cara’s Tip: Theme Park View rooms provide extraordinary views of the Magic Kingdom and its fireworks, but they also overlook portions of the resort’s parking area. Bay Lake View rooms trade the castle view for a more peaceful waterfront outlook and beautiful sunrises.

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Garden Wing Guest Rooms

Garden Wing Guest Rooms offer the same Incredibles-inspired décor and basic configuration as the Tower rooms in a quieter, three-story building beside Bay Lake. The tradeoff is location: guests have a longer walk to the main tower, restaurants, shops, and monorail station. Ground-floor rooms include patios, while rooms on the upper two floors do not have balconies. Resort View rooms overlook the parking area or have obstructed views; Water View rooms come with views of pools, marina, or Bay Lake.

A limited number of Garden Wing Deluxe Rooms occupy corner locations, giving them an angular layout and more living space than a standard guest room. The open room includes a king bed, sleeper sofa, chair with ottoman, coffee table, entertainment center, and desk. A wet bar is positioned near the foyer. The bathroom is divided into two areas, with double sinks and a bathtub in one section and a separate shower and toilet in the other.

Club Level Rooms

Disney’s Contemporary Resort offers two distinct Club Level experiences: the Atrium Club on the 12th floor and the more intimate Tower Club on the 14th floor.

Atrium Club

The 12th-floor Atrium Club lounge overlooks the Magic Kingdom and Seven Seas Lagoon with three shallow balconies providing outdoor seating and exceptional views of the park and fireworks, especially valuable for guests staying in a Bay Lake View room. Club Level rooms on this floor feature the same Incredibles-inspired design as other Tower Guest Rooms and include access to the lounge throughout the day.

The Atrium Club serves breakfast, afternoon refreshments, evening appetizers, desserts, beer, wine, and cordials. Menus change, but offerings generally include fresh fruit, pastries, cereals, hot breakfast selections, snacks, cheeses, salads, child-friendly dishes, hot evening selections, and miniature desserts. The combination of a spacious lounge, panoramic views, and easy access to the Magic Kingdom makes the Atrium Club one of the Contemporary’s most appealing upgrades. Tour Disney’s Contemporary Resort Atrium Club Lounge on Glass Slipper Concierge’s YouTube channel.

Tower Club

The 14th-floor Tower Club offers a quieter and more intimate Club Level experience, with most of the floor devoted to suites. Its limited number of Standard Club Rooms are larger than the Contemporary’s typical guest rooms and include deeper balconies, more spacious bathrooms, and views of either the Magic Kingdom or Bay Lake (the view is on request only with four Theme Park View Rooms—two with king beds and two with two queen beds—and only one Bay Lake View Room and it has two queen beds).

Rooms and suites on this floor feature a retro-modern design with subtle Incredibles-inspired colors and artwork. The exclusive Tower Club lounge serves the same progression of breakfast, afternoon refreshments, evening appetizers, desserts, and beverages as the Atrium Club in a more private setting. Because the 14th floor is not suspended directly above the Grand Canyon Concourse, it is generally quieter in the morning, although rooms on the Magic Kingdom side may occasionally hear activity from California Grill above. View Disney’s Contemporary Resort Tower Club Lounge on Glass Slipper Concierge’s YouTube channel.

Suites

The Contemporary’s suites are located in either the 14th-floor Tower Club or the Garden Wing, and every suite includes Club Level access. Guests staying in a 14th-floor suite have access to the Tower Club lounge, while guests in a Garden Wing suite have access only to the 12th-floor Atrium Club lounge in the main tower. Tower suites offer dramatic views and deep balconies, while Garden Wing suites provide more separation from the activity of the main building.

Presidential Suite

The 2,061-square-foot Presidential Suite occupies a commanding position on the 14th floor, with five deep balconies extending along the suite and opening to extraordinary views of the Magic Kingdom. Its two bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and expansive living and dining areas accommodate up to eight guests. Hardwood floors, graphic rugs in red and beige, Incredibles-inspired artwork, and bright accents of yellow and cherry red give the suite a bold mid-century modern character.

In the great room, a sectional sofa conceals a king-size sleeper bed and is joined by a cherry-red chair with ottoman, an armless occasional chair, a large television, and an oval dining table for eight with black leather seating. Mid-century-style lighting completes the space. A service kitchen beside the dining area includes a sink, Wolf microwave drawer, Nespresso machine, and under-counter refrigerator.

The primary bedroom features a king bed set against a textured rock wall and a separate sitting area with a red sofa, two modern chairs, a coffee table, and television. Its marble bathroom has gray and gold tile accents, a wet room with a soaking tub and shower, double sinks, and an open toilet area. Across the great room, the second bedroom offers two queen beds beneath a full-wall Incredibles mural and a bathroom with a soaking tub and shower wet room, double vanity, and open toilet area. A third full bathroom with a shower is located near the entry. View Disney’s Contemporary Resort Presidential Suite on the Glass Slipper Concierge’s YouTube Channel.

One- and Two-Bedroom Tower Suites

One-Bedroom Tower Suites offer approximately 1,428 square feet of space with either a Bay Lake View or Theme Park View. Hardwood flooring and modern graphic rugs in gray and beige create a polished mid-century setting, while a royal-blue occasional chair adds a strong accent to the otherwise neutral palette. The living room includes a sectional sofa with a king-size sleeper bed, an ultramodern chair and ottoman, occasional tables, and an oversized television. An adjoining dining area seats eight, and the service kitchen provides a sink, Wolf microwave drawer, Nespresso machine, and under-counter refrigerator. A deep balcony extends along the living area with several seating arrangements.

The bedroom carries an Edna Mode-inspired design, with two queen beds, graphic artwork, and streamlined furnishings. Its bathroom features a black marble double vanity and a wet room with a large soaking tub and shower. A second balcony is accessible from the bedroom. A One-Bedroom Tower Suite can connect to a Standard Club Room with either one king bed or two queen beds to create a Two-Bedroom Tower Suite. View Disney’s Contemporary Resort One-bedroom Bay Lake View Suite on the Glass Slipper Concierge YouTube channel.

Garden Wing One-Bedroom Suites

Garden Wing One-Bedroom Suites occupy corner locations, with windows and wraparound views toward Bay Lake, the beach, or the canal connecting Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon. The bright living room includes a queen-size sleeper sofa, twin sleeper chair, occasional chair, and coffee table. A nearby dining area seats four, and the kitchenette provides a Wolf microwave drawer, Nespresso machine, and under-counter refrigerator.

The separate bedroom features a king bed, while the primary bathroom includes double sinks, a shower, and a separate toilet area. A second full bathroom near the entry provides another double vanity and shower; one suite may offer a tub-and-shower combination by request. Juliet-style balconies are found in almost every room, with windows everywhere, making this one bright and cheerful suite. All are on the upper floors, with no ground-floor balconies. Garden Wing One-Bedroom Suites accommodate up to five guests. View Disney’s Contemporary Resort Garden Wing One-Bedroom Suite on the Glass Slipper Concierge YouTube Channel.

Garden Wing Hospitality Suites

The six Garden Wing Hospitality Suites are one-bedroom accommodations designed with several distinct gathering areas. A neutral palette is accented by colorful pillows and subtle Edna Mode details. The expansive great room includes a contemporary modular sofa with a coffee table and occasional chair, a dining area for six, and a separate sitting area with a leather queen-size sleeper sofa, coffee table, and sleeper chair. A service kitchen is fronted by a bar with four stools and includes a Wolf microwave drawer, Nespresso machine, and under-counter refrigerator.

The suite has three bathrooms: a full bathroom with double sinks and a shower near the living area, a half bathroom near the entry, and the primary bathroom adjoining the bedroom. The bedroom may be configured with one king bed or two queen beds by request and includes an occasional chair, credenza, oversized television, and Incredibles-inspired artwork. Its bathroom features a gray marble double vanity, a large shower, and a separate toilet area.

Hospitality Suites accommodate up to seven guests. Two of the six suites are located on the ground floor and include deep patios. A standard guest room may connect to the living-room side of the suite, although the combined accommodation is not sold as a dedicated Two-Bedroom Suite. View Disney’s Contemporary Resort Garden Wing Hospitality Suite on the Glass Slipper Concierge YouTube Channel.

Plan Your Contemporary Stay

Every stay at Disney’s Contemporary Resort comes with the freedom to walk to the Magic Kingdom in minutes. The choice is whether you want fireworks from a Theme Park View balcony, a peaceful sunrise over Bay Lake, the excitement of staying inside the iconic tower, or the quieter setting of the Garden Wing. Glass Slipper Concierge can help you compare locations, views, Atrium and Tower Club access, and the resort’s distinctive collection of suites.

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