DeluxeMagic Kingdom Resort AreaPrice tier $$$$

Disney's Contemporary Resort

An iconic Deluxe resort where the monorail glides through the A-frame tower's concourse. It is the only resort within walking distance of Magic Kingdom and offers monorail and boat service too.

Transportation

BoatBusMonorailWalk

Pools & water play

Feature poolQuiet poolSplash padWater slide

Good for

Magic Kingdom trips that value walking and monorail access

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Overview

Is this resort right for your trip?

How this resort fits different trips, with its strengths and tradeoffs.

Trip fit

Best for

Magic Kingdom trips that value walking and monorail access
Trips where location, transportation, and on-site dining matter most
Families traveling with toddlers and young children

Tradeoffs

Not ideal for

Budget-first trips where nightly rate matters most
Guests who only need a simple room because park time is the priority

Pros

Walk, monorail, or boat to Magic Kingdom
Monorail loop access to EPCOT via the Transportation and Ticket Center
Modern rooms and a rooftop signature restaurant with fireworks views

Cons

Among the highest Deluxe nightly rates
Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios are reached by bus
Garden Wing rooms are farther from the monorail concourse

Rooms & availability

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Check live dates and pricing, then compare room types, rates, and resort scale.

Room availability

Live availability and rates

Rooms

Room types

Standard rooms
Club-level rooms
Suites

Rates

Typical price range

Premium nightly rates, highest during holidays and peak seasons.

Resort size

Noise, size, and walking distance

A large Deluxe resort; the Tower and the Garden Wing differ in walk to the monorail and parks.

Amenities

Pools, recreation, and getting around the resort

Pools, water play, walking paths, and parking details.

Pools

Pools and water play

Expect a themed feature pool with a water slide, a splash pad or kids' water play area, and one or more quieter leisure pools.

Zero-entry pool

No zero-entry pool listed; pools use standard step or ladder entry.

Not available

Water slide

The feature pool includes a water slide.

Available

Splash pad or kids' water play area

A splash pad or interactive water play area for young children.

Available

Paths

Walking paths

A dedicated walking path leads to Magic Kingdom

Arrival

Parking notes

Standard self-parking is included; valet parking is available for a fee.

Dining

Dining and characters

On-site dining options and where to meet characters.

Dining

Dining overview

Dining typically spans multiple table-service restaurants, quick-service options, and lounges. A character meal is offered here — check current schedules and reservations.

Character dining

A character meal is hosted at this resort — reservations recommended.

Available

Characters

Characters and meals

Hosts a character dining experience
Character lineups and meals change seasonally — confirm before you book

Transportation

Getting to the parks

Estimated door-to-gate travel times from this resort to every theme park and Disney Springs.

Estimated door-to-gate travel times from Disney's Contemporary Resort to each theme park and Disney Springs.
Destination	Ways to get there	Fastest estimate
Magic Kingdom	Walking · 10–20 min A dedicated walkway leads straight to the Magic Kingdom entrance. Monorail · 15–25 min The resort monorail loop stops inside the hotel.	10–20 min
EPCOT	Monorail · 30–45 min Ride the resort loop to the Transportation and Ticket Center, then transfer to the EPCOT line.	30–45 min
Hollywood Studios	Bus · 25–35 min	25–35 min
Animal Kingdom	Bus · 25–35 min	25–35 min
Disney Springs	Bus · 30–40 min	30–40 min

Travel times are estimates for a typical door-to-gate trip — the walk to the stop, an average wait, and the ride — not official Disney times. Waits stretch at park open and close.

Estimates last reviewed June 10, 2026. Compare travel times across every resort

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