Disney's Contemporary Resort
Overview
Disney's Contemporary Resort was one of the original hotels built at the Walt Disney World Resort and is within 5 minutes walking distance of the Magic Kingdom (or a short monorail trip).
It sits between Bay Lake and the Seven Seas Lagoon and you can use the ferry services or monorail to access the rest of the parks.
A rolling renovation program took place during 2005/2006 and the North Garden Wing has been demolished in readiness for new buildings.
The retro look of the Contemporary Resort would not look out of place on the set of the Thunderbirds TV show with its unique A-frame shaped Tower building with the monorail running right through the center of the building.
Disney's Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World
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Rooms/Suites
The Contemporary Resort has some the largest rooms in the whole of the Walt Disney World Resort.
Standard rooms are around 394 square feet and will sleep 5 (plus a baby in a crib) on two queen beds and a day bed (some rooms are available with a king sized bed instead).
In the Tower building, there are two views; Bay Lake or Magic Kingdom/parking lot. As well as the standard rooms there are also the Concierge Atrium Club rooms on the 12th floor and the Concierge Tower Club rooms on the 14th floor.
In the Garden Wings there are two types of standard room; Standard View or Garden/Lake View.
There are also a number of suites available sleeping up to 8 guests; one bedroom with kitchenette and separate seating area (sleeps 6), two bedroom with kitchenette, separate seating area and 2 1/2 baths (sleeps 8) plus the Vice Presidential and Presidential suites each with two bedrooms.
The rooms in the Tower have balconies, those in the Garden Wings do not but those on the ground floor do have a small patio with a table and two chairs.
Rates for 2008
All prices quoted are the general Disney rates (rack rate) per night for 2008 and do not include taxes. Occupancy is based on two adults sharing, extra charges may apply for additional adults. Prices vary by season (see sidebar) and sometimes offers are available. 2007 rates can be seen after the 2008 rates.
| Room Type | Value | Regular | Peak | Holiday |
| Standard rooms | ||||
| Standard view | $270 | $315 | $350 | $410 |
| Garden view | $320 | $365 | $405 | $470 |
| Garden Wing location | $340 | $380 | $420 | $480 |
| Tower location | $380 | $430 | $485 | $540 |
| Deluxe rooms | ||||
| Deluxe | $345 | $395 | $445 | $500 |
| Suites | ||||
| 1 Bedroom | $885 | $975 | $1100 | $1275 |
| 2 Bedroom | $930 | $1020 | $1155 | $1210 |
| Concierge Club Rooms | ||||
| Tower Location | $515 | $580 | $650 | $725 |
| 14th Floor | $575 | $630 | $700 | $775 |
| Concierge Club Suites | ||||
| 1 Bedroom | $1160 | $1265 | $1410 | $1610 |
| 1 bedroom (Magic Kingdom view) | $1240 | $1355 | $1505 | $1690 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1705 | $1870 | $2060 | $2320 |
| 2 bedroom (Magic Kingdom view) | $1780 | $1970 | $2155 | $2420 |
| Vice Presidential | $1885 | $2075 | $2270 | $2535 |
| Presidential | $1975 | $2190 | $2425 | $2755 |
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Note that as of June 1, 2007 all Disney Resort hotels are smoke free and guests may only smoke in designated outdoor smoking areas. No smoking is permitted inside the hotels including guest room patios and balconies.
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Concierge Club
The Contemporary Resort boasts two types of Club Concierge within the Tower building.
On the 12th floor is the Atrium Club, which is a cut-down concierge service, offering a complimentary continental breakfast and standard sized rooms but with a larger balcony.
On the 14th floor there is the Tower Club full concierge service with a complimentary buffet breakfast, early evening wine and hors d'oeuvres and later, cordials and desserts. There is a choice of standard rooms or suites and the Concierge Lounge makes another great place to watch the fireworks.
Deluxe Seasons '08
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Contemporary Resort
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Rooms: 1008 rooms & suites
Rates from: $259 (2007)
Area: Magic Kingdom Resort
Address: 4600 North World Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830