Reviews of Contemporary Resort (Deluxe Resort)
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/14/2024
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
The Contemporary although having newly improved room furnishings, is in dire need of cleaning and restoration in their buildings, carpeting, and elevators. In addition, the customer service is severely lacking. We were sad that we had not followed our instincts and returned to the Port Orleans resort where although a moderate is much more welcoming.
Pros:
Steakhouse 71 had excellent food, and the Lounge had an wonderful team member who kept us wanting to return.Cons:
Customer Service in the Contempo Cafe, Front Desk and Housekeeping were sorely lacking. We were lied to about the option of a late check-out only to find the request denied at the last minute, and housekeeping banging on our door a few hours before original checkout time.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 03/23/2024
Rating: (10) Recommended
Absolutely amazing!!!
Pros:
Walk to WDW. Great pool. Good food choices. very kid friendlyCons:
Cafe not opening until 7 amReviewed by MelMel82 Review Date: 03/12/2024
Rating: (8) Recommended
The only reason this resort did not receive a 10/10 is the lack of storage in the room. Disney could remove one section of the oversized couch and put a dresser and this room would easily be a 10/10. I stayed as a solo traveler for a week and like to unpack, luckily it was just me as I used up all the drawer space. I absolutely love the Contemporary, I'm trying to stay at different resorts but I keep looking at the Contemporary for my next trip. The room I had in the main tower was quiet, I was on the Bay Lake side and fell in love with the view. If staying on the lake side, you have a front row seat to the electric water pageant. The sunrise from Bay Lake is now my go to happy memory. Also, for those of us that love a mickey pretzel, the Sand Bar at the Contemporary has homemade cheese sauce that makes the mickey pretzel next level! Yes, you can get a mickey pretzel from the Sand Bar too. I know the theming of the Incredibles is either a love it or hate it, I am on the love it side. I love what Disney did with the restrooms giving a large countertop is perfect, they should do this with all resorts.
Pros:
Great location. You can walk to Magic Kingdom in 10-15 minutes. Cast members are awesome! I found the buses were very fast when coming to the resort. When I was there we shared a bus with Wilderness Lodge.Cons:
The rooms need better storage. The elevator lines can get out of control at peak times, I found the lines to be worse at night. Be prepared mentally for guests to cut the line.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 02/24/2024
Rating: (10) Recommended
Magic Kingdom Bucket List
Pros:
Proximity to M.K., transportation options, fireworks views, gluten free dining options, surprisingly quietCons:
$$$Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 02/01/2024
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
Not Water Front Room
Pros:
Got luggage after 1 hourCons:
Fake 4 Star that’s a 1 StarReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/18/2023
Rating: (9) Recommended
We adore this resort for the nostalgia. We liked the Incredibles themed rooms and felt it fit with the style of the resort. Our water view room offered gorgeous sunrises and beautiful night views of the electric water parade (another hugely nostalgic experience). The rooms are large, the monorail access is extremely convenient. We loved the food at Contempo Cafe. It has become our favorite resort, overtaking Boardwalk and Beach Club. I wish it wasn’t so expensive though.
Pros:
Large, newly renovated rooms, walking distance to Magic Kingdom, extremely easy monorail accessCons:
PriceReviewed by Dekoda Review Date: 08/13/2023
Rating: (8) Recommended
I’ve been to the contemporary multiple times and I’ve had an overall good experience. I will say the resort is very expensive for the size of room you get but the fact that it’s within walking distance to Magic Kingdom and right on that monorail make it worth it. Id definitely recommend if your planning on going to Magic Kingdom or Epcot and have a smaller party or are by yourself.
Pros:
Walking distance to Magic Kingdom Has multiple dining options that are good On the monorail line Resort is always very clean You can see the fireworks from the resort balcony/your roomCons:
Expensive Rooms are small Not really disney themedReviewed by Goofy6 Review Date: 03/07/2023
Rating: (8) Recommended
We stayed in a Garden Wing room and had a view of the main building and could see the fireworks from Magic Kingdom. We had a short walk to the beach and the Bay pool. We could walk from our room to the main building under cover during inclement weather. We had dinner twice at the Contempo Cafe and we were all pleased with our selections. It was great to be able to just walk to the Magic Kingdom. The gift shop had some of the same treats as the Main Street Bakery. We had a car so we didn't use the bus transportation. The main pool was closed for refurbishment and the Bay pool is very small so it was crowded every day. It would have been nice to use the Bay Lake Tower pool. Two buildings using that small pool was very inconvenient. We had a connecting room but we weren't staying with the people attached. You hear EVERYTHING through those two doors. We never heard the people on the wall side, but the family next to us in the connecting room was loud and rude. Calls to the front desk and knocking on their door went unanswered.
Pros:
Short walk to MK. Easy walk from room to main building. Great baked goods in the gift shop. Good quick service meals.Cons:
Connecting rooms are noisy. When main pool is closed, the other pool is too small for both buildings.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 03/02/2023
Rating: (9) Recommended
Lovely hotel. Very kid friendly, big rooms, the theme park view room at amazing, and close to parks!
Pros:
Very close to Magic Kingdom, Extended evening hours, and if course, Chef Mickey's!Cons:
You have to take busses to Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, expensive, not worth the hefty priceReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 02/26/2023
Rating: (10) Recommended
I love the Contemporary Resort!! Unpopular opinion but I think it is the best resort on the monorail loop. Incredible restaurants and iconically Disney!!
