Robert Hankin
My wife and I both have wanted to stay here since we were little kids. Now that we are able to afford it, the old adage, be care what you wish for, comes into play.
I cannot even begin to describe the level of disappointment. First, there are a total of 10 king beds in the entire resort and even though they advertise king rooms, and we requested one, you will not get it. Second, the beds themselves are super uncomfortable and the foam pillows are ridiculous. Third, the water pressure in the shower is a trickle and there is nothing to grab on to as you get in and out of the overly large step in to the tub/shower combo. Fourth, and the part that is completely unacceptable, was housekeeping.
We go back to our room, at 5PM, and the room had not yet been cleaned. They had signs up about leaving towels in places and something about the sheets, so we thought, without investigating, that they just do not clean every day, like a lot of resorts do now. We were wrong and housekeeping came while my wife was in the shower and I was on the balcony. The housekeeper knocked as she opened the door, and my wife, still in the shower, said please come back in 30 minutes. The housekeeper left, but came back 10 minutes later, knocking as she opened the door again, but this time just came right in while I was in the shower and my wife was getting dressed. My wife was shocked and the housekeeper just kept coming in! My wife had to tell her, while the housekeeper is staring at her half naked, that she was getting dressed and said it has only been 10 minutes. The housekeeper left in a huff and when she did come back, did a terrible job cleaning the room. This is unacceptable at any level of a hotel, but at a Disney resort, it is outrageous.
Look, kids have a great experience at any Disney resort and the convenience of the Contemporary location cannot be beat, but for the price and poor quality of the housekeeping and the less than adequate rooms, you are paying a premium for a hotel that is past it's prime. That and the standards of Disney's staff, at least in housekeeping, has clearly plummeted.
There were wonderful cast members we had interactions with, which is why I give the service 2 stars. And the location, especially if you have a park view to see the fireworks, is perfect. But if you are a Disney adult, there are much better resorts to stay at.
Kayla Bordner
Disney’s Contemporary Resort is hands down one of the best resorts we’ve stayed at in Walt Disney World! The location cannot be beat—you can literally walk to Magic Kingdom in under 10 minutes, or hop on the monorail right inside the hotel. The views of Cinderella’s Castle and the nightly fireworks from our room were unforgettable. The rooms are modern, clean, and very family-friendly, with plenty of space for strollers and toddler gear.
The dining is excellent—Chef Mickey’s is perfect for kids to meet their favorite characters without waiting in long park lines, and California Grill offers an incredible dinner and fireworks view for adults. The pool and splash areas are great for little ones, and the resort shops carry all the essentials in case you forget something.
Jennifer Rikli
We’ve stayed at several Disney resorts over the years—Caribbean Beach, Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter, Polynesian, All-Star Movies and Sports, and most recently the Contemporary. Of them all, Riverside remains our favorite by far.
The Contemporary was undeniably beautiful. We stayed in a Garden room with a water view, which was pleasant. We chose this resort for its proximity to Magic Kingdom and the convenience of the monorail, but unfortunately, it didn’t live up to expectations. After a long day at MK, the monorail was so packed we ended up having to walk back to the resort, completely exhausted. Using it to ride to Epcot isn’t the most convenient either. You have to transfer to another track. It is just way easier to use the busses everywhere especially at Riverside. We didn’t wait more than 10 minutes for a bus to any park at any time.
Another frustration was the lack of luggage carts during check-in and check-out. We couldn’t find one anywhere and were left with no choice but to use a bellhop service. We found this to be true not only at the Contemporary but at the All Star resorts too.
Next time, instead of splurging on a deluxe resort, we’ll return to Riverside and opt for a preferred room near the buses and food court. Even with the upgrade, it will still be significantly more affordable than the Contemporary—and in our experience, far more enjoyable.
Jennifer Chou
The location of the Contemporary Resort is truly unbeatable!! You can walk straight to Magic Kingdom, which is incredibly convenient. This time, I stayed at the Club Level. Honestly, it felt like a bit of a waste for me since I spent the whole day in the park, and by the time I got back, the lounge was already closed. I hardly used it, but I did find it convenient to grab bottled water before heading out.
The room is average, and since we faced the park, watching the fireworks from the room was a special experience. Even if your room doesn’t face the park, you can still go to the 4th floor to watch the fireworks show. From the outdoor area, you can even hear the music, and it really feels like you’re right there in the middle of the magic.
My biggest complaint, however, is the water pressure in the shower. It’s just too weak! At this price point, it was very disappointing. In Florida’s humid weather, and after sometimes coming back soaked from rain, not being able to take a refreshing shower felt like a nightmare. I don’t think they will ever change this, probably due to environmental reasons, but because of this issue, I would choose a different resort next time. Being able to take a good shower is just too important for me.
Earthmom4
The Contemporary at WDW is amazing! With its prime location and views of the Magic Kingdom it’s worth the price!! My only complaint is that the room had a musty odor and was extremely hot when we arrived. I understand conserving energy but it was uncomfortable, especially after a long day at the parks, to come back to our room and wait quite awhile for it to cool down.
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