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Disney's Contemporary Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States · Disney Resorts · Accessible Luxury
The monorail still runs straight through this 15-story A-frame, one of two hotels ready when Walt Disney World opened on 1 October 1971. California Grill occupies the top floor, while roughly 655 rooms spread between the original tower and later Garden Wings under AAA Four Diamond recognition.
- 655 rooms
- Opened 1971
- Neighborhood: Magic Kingdom / Seven Seas Lagoon
- Architect: Welton Becket and Associates
About Disney's Contemporary Resort
- California Grill watches the castle fireworks from the 15th floor, high above the Garden Wings beside the A-frame.
- Magic Kingdom is a monorail stop reached directly from inside the hotel.
History
Disney's Contemporary Resort opened 1 October 1971 with the Magic Kingdom, a 15-story A-frame by Welton Becket, the monorail still passing through the Grand Canyon Concourse, about 655 rooms.
The setting
On Seven Seas Lagoon at Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista. The Magic Kingdom monorail runs through the tower. The Contemporary dates to 1971.
Restaurants and bars
- Cove Bar — Bar · Cocktail bar
- Outer Rim — Bar · Lounge bar
- Contemporary Grounds — Restaurant
- Contempo Café — Restaurant
- California Grill — Restaurant · Fine dining
- Chef Mickey's — Restaurant · American
- Top of the World Lounge — Bar · Bar
- The Sand Bar — Restaurant · Bar & grill
- Steakhouse 71 — Restaurant · Steak house
Amenities
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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