Contemporary Resort

Contemporary Resort is one of the most interesting hotels at Disney World. It opened in 1971 when Disney World was first introduced to the world. Uncle Walt wanted it look state of the art and futuristic. In 1971 it was very eye opening. In 2010, it's a little dated, but it is still one of the best hotels anywhere because of one little thing. What's that? You might ask. It's a little thing called LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION.

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The Contemporary is really 2 hotels in one. In 2009 the Bay Lake Towers replaced the old north garden wing. The resorts are tied together by a really neat walking bridge.

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Contemporary Resort

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The Really Big Lobby (The Grand Canyon Concourse)

The main building of the resort is the big A-frame. The big lobby actually has a name. It's called The Grand Canyon Concourse. (The Grand Canyon is pretty big.) The Concourse stretches from the ground all the way up the 14 floors of the Resort. The is where the monorail runs through the hotel. Inside the lobby are the restaurants, the shops, the front desk and more.

Inside the Grand Canyon Concourse ...

Restaurants

Chef Mickey's in the Contemporary Resort

Chef Mickey's - the fun for everyone buffet hosted by the big mouse himself. Open at breakfast and dinner, you'll find Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto (characters change without notice).
The Wave - (replaced the Concourse Steakhouse) Disney says this restaurant is a casual restaurant offering American-style cooking blended with world flavors.
Contempo Cafe - a quick-service snack shop that serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night dining. It serves fast food such as bagels, cereals, sandwiches. At dinner you'll find a little more robust menu with pastas and more.

Shopping

Fantasia Gift Shop - is located right in the middle next to the monorail. You can't miss it. It specializes in items based on the movie and Contemporary labeled nick nacks.

Room Information

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Entertainment

Transportation

Location

So where is the Contemporary? See for yourself. It's in just about the perfect location for a hotel. It's the only hotel (OK, we're not counting Bay Lake Towers because the Towers are really just an extension of the Contemporary) within walking distance of The Magic Kingdom.

Contemporary Resort Map

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Address and Phone Number

Contemporary Resort
4600 North World Drive
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
(407) 824-1000

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Dad's Bottom Line

This is not Dad's favorite hotel, (that would be the Polynesian Resort) but you have to love being able to walk to the Magic Kingdom. And the Magic Kingdom view is unmatched anywhere.