The closest hotel to the Magic Kingdom Park is the height of retro, '70s cool. The monorail enters the lobby through a 'curtain' of air to drop off and pick up. The stylish, gourmet 15th-floor California Grill restaurant offers incredible bird's-eye views over the Magic Kingdom Park (perfect for the evening fireworks), or you can meet your favourite characters in Chef Mickey's Restaurant. If you're not at the park during the day, there's a big swimming pool, tennis courts and even the option of renting a boat and cruising around Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon - and come the end of the day, tired parents can revive themselves in the cocktail lounge.
Amenities
Tennis
Disney Dining Plan
Babysitting service
Wheelchair access
Families
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Free Parking
Free transport to theme parks
Games Room
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Where is it
Magic Kingdom Resort area. Transfer time from airport: approx 30 minutes.
Hotel information
Rooms located in either the iconic A-frame Contemporary tower or the nearby Garden Wing. All have a private patio or balcony, air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, flat-panel TV with Disney Channel, coffee/tea making facilities, beverage cooler, safe, beverage cooler/mini-fridge, hairdryer, bathroom amenities, iron and ironing board.
Garden Wing Resort View rooms have views of the parking area or obstructed views, with 2 queen-size beds, plus a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.
Garden Wing King Rooms offer views of the pool or parking area, with 1 king-size bed plus a day bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.
Garden Wing Water View Rooms offer views of the pool, marina or bay lake, with 2 queen-size beds plus 1 day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.
Garden Wing Deluxe Rooms are slightly larger in size, with views of either the gardens, pools, marina or bay lake, with 1 king-size bed and 1 day bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.
Main Tower Water View Rooms offer views of Bay Lake, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, plus a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.
Main Tower Theme Park View Rooms offer views of Magic Kingdom Park and the parking area, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, plus a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.
Resort View Club Level Rooms offer views of Bay Lake, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, plus a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.
Theme Park View Atrium Club Level Rooms offer views of Magic Kingdom Park, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, plus a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.
Club Level Rooms include access to the desginated Club Level Lounge, serving refreshments throughout the day, and personalised guest services.
Please note: cots must be requested at time of booking.
Use of the Walt Disney World Resort Transportation System is included in your stay: This hotel has Monorail access from the hotel to both Magic Kingdom park and EPCOT (with one transfer), water transportation to Magic Kingdom park, and bus transportation throughout the resort.
Complimentary hotel parking.
California Grill & Lounge (fine dining with views of Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom park, open for dinner). Steakhouse 71 (stylish but casual dining, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Chef Mickey's (character dining, buffet breakfast and dinner). Steakhouse 71 Lounge (bar service with light bites). Sand Bar (poolside bar serving casual food menu and drinks). Contemporary Grounds (convenient coffee counter). Contempo Cafe (quick-service dining available all day). Outer Rim (cocktail bar with views of Bay Lake).
Main feature pool with waterslide and fountains, and quieter Bay Lake Pool with waterslide. Hot tub. Poolside cabanas*. Games arcade*. Jogging trail. Movies under the stars. Campfire activities. Basketball. Beach volleyball. Watercraft rentals*. Tennis* (reservations required). Fishing*. Jogging trails. Electrical water pageant. Fitness centre.
Disney-themed shop. Complimentary WiFi. Disney Water Transportation to other Disney Resort Hotels. Minnie Van service*. Laundry and dry-cleaning services*. Babysitting service*. Room service*.
Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
Maximum stay 21 nights.
*Denotes local charge.
Please note: rollaway beds no longer available.
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The best for quick access to Magic Kingdom
Mar 21, 2025auggie_tech1Palm Harbor, Florida
This was our second time staying in the Garden Wing. We do a split stay - and stay here when going to Magic Kingdom. Super quick to either walk or take the monorail to MK - and easy to get back for breaks during the day. Pool & hot tub are nice and right on the lake. We love the Garden Wing - as it's a bit quieter and can get a nicer room for the…
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This was our second time staying in the Garden Wing. We do a split stay - and stay here when going to Magic Kingdom. Super quick to either walk or take the monorail to MK - and easy to get back for breaks during the day. Pool & hot tub are nice and right on the lake. We love the Garden Wing - as it's a bit quieter and can get a nicer room for the price. Will stay here again if return to MK.
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Amzing Magic
Mar 20, 2025NorthStar40187236230
The pillows are amzing. The hotel is fine. It could be a little updated but amazing with the magic. ...............................................................................................................................
Comfortable and convenient
Feb 27, 2025bethgG7037VL
We stayed at the Contemporary to see my daughter running in the Disney half marathon. Traveling with small children at early hours in the morning it gave us easy access to monorail. The children loved the Incredibles theme our room had. The room was spotless and beds were comfortable. We will stay here again. Rooms are a little more expensive…
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We stayed at the Contemporary to see my daughter running in the Disney half marathon. Traveling with small children at early hours in the morning it gave us easy access to monorail. The children loved the Incredibles theme our room had. The room was spotless and beds were comfortable. We will stay here again. Rooms are a little more expensive then Disney’s budget hotels but worth the convenience for our trip.
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Decent stay
Feb 20, 2025jkmccloudRaleigh, North Carolina
This is my least favorite experience at a Deluxe resort at Disney, it was however the least expensive being in the Garden area on a deal from Disney. The pros are obviously location to MK, however I'd much rather stay at the Polynesian or Grand Floridian if the price is even remotely close.
It was just ok, not worth the money
Feb 10, 2025Stephanie LFort Myers, Florida
Pros – walking distance to Magic Kingdom, great food at the quick service restaurants. Housekeeping does an excellent job we stayed club level, the variety of the food was really good and lots of things were available grab and go that other clubs don’t have at the ready. Cons: the design of the room is very sparse and there’s not a lot of…
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Pros – walking distance to Magic Kingdom, great food at the quick service restaurants. Housekeeping does an excellent job we stayed club level, the variety of the food was really good and lots of things were available grab and go that other clubs don’t have at the ready. Cons: the design of the room is very sparse and there’s not a lot of storage. The club level lounge really struggled with cleanliness and the staff was not as interactive or proactive as that we have experience that other club level lounges on Disney property.
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The best for quick access to Magic Kingdom
