I stayed in Disney's Contemporary Resort for $809 a night, and my lake-view room minutes from Magic Kingdom was mostly worth it

Jacqueline DoleJun 11, 2023, 18:55 IST

I stayed in Disney World's Contemporary Resort for three nights in April and I had a pretty good experience.Jacqueline Dole

I stayed at Disney's Contemporary Resort in a Main Tower lake-view room priced at $809 per night.
This hotel's convenient if you want to walk to Magic Kingdom or easily take transit to the parks.

I recently spent three nights in one of Disney World's oldest resorts: The Contemporary.

The resort began operating when Disney World opened in 1971, making a stay at the Contemporary a bucket-list item for many Disney fans. Plus its proximity to Magic Kingdom — just 10 minutes away — is a huge selling point.

In April, I stayed in a Main Tower lake-view room priced at $809 a night. Here's what the resort and my room were like.

Disney's Contemporary Resort is a deluxe resort located just minutes from the gates of Magic Kingdom.

The unique aspects of design and construction utilized in the building process are both draws for the Contemporary.Jacqueline Dole

Inside the lobby is a massive mural designed by Mary Blair, one of the designers behind It's a Small World.

Mary Blair's work can be found in the Contemporary's lobby.Jacqueline Dole

The space features mid-century modern design throughout its decor and furnishings.

The Contemporary has mid-century modern vibes.Jacqueline Dole

The lobby is also home to a massive Monorail stop.

The Monorail is available to take guests to Magic Kingdom and Epcot.Jacqueline Dole

The Main Tower lake-view room I stayed in during April was priced at $809 per night.

The bed frame had reading lights built in.Jacqueline Dole

In addition to being inspired by mid-century modern design, rooms at the resort feature design aspects inspired by "The Incredibles."

Nods to uniforms from "The Incredibles" can be found in the closet.Jacqueline Dole

The room also comes with a pull-out couch, balcony, and a view of Bay Lake.

The room has subtle details inspired by "The Incredibles."Jacqueline Dole

The balcony has a view of Bay Lake and, at night, the Electrical Water Pageant.

I loved watching the show from my own room.Jacqueline Dole

Nods to "The Incredibles" are spread across the resort in a way I thought was subtle but still nice.

In my opinion, Disney did a great job of balancing "The Incredibles" with an attractive design.Jacqueline Dole

In the lobby, the Contemporary offers both quick-service and sit-down dining.

The Contemporary has Outer Rim, Chef Mickey's, and Contempo Café.Jacqueline Dole

Steakhouse 71 is also located on the first floor of the resort.

Steakhouse 71 is a pretty beloved choice among Disney World fans.Jacqueline Dole

California Grill is a signature restaurant located on the top of the building.

California Grill can get pretty busy.Jacqueline Dole

The ground floor of the resort has a coffee shop and the atrium has a market and a larger gift store.

The markets are pretty convenient and I like Bayview Gifts.Jacqueline Dole

There are two pool areas at the Contemporary.

The Contemporary Resort's pools are not very deluxe, in my opinion.Jacqueline Dole

Nearby is the Sand Bar, a poolside bar with pretty basic offerings.

The Sand Bar mostly just has drinks, hamburgers, and hot dogs.Jacqueline Dole

There's a marina area on the property, too.

You can book a fireworks cruise to leave from the Contemporary.Jacqueline Dole

The Contemporary Resort is located directly next to Magic Kingdom.

You can walk to Magic Kingdom from the resort.Jacqueline Dole

If you plan to spend a lot of time at Magic Kingdom, it's hard to beat the convenience of the Contemporary.

The Contemporary has bus and monorail access to the parks.Jacqueline Dole

Fans of classic Disney history and mid-century design may also love staying at this particularly nostalgic resort.

The Contemporary isn't my favorite resort but it's worth visiting at least once.Jacqueline Dole

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