Hopefully, the readers of Yesterland will keep the true stories alive for generations to come. This journal ceased publication with its March issue. The copyrighted photos used in this Yesterland article are for the purpose of historical illustration. The Contemporary was designed as a story steel A-frame with a monorail running through it. Modular guest rooms were assembled, finished, furnished, fully equipped down to Gideon Bibles and toilet paper, and their doors locked, on the ground, then lifted by crane and inserted into the frame like a dresser drawer.
Unfortunately the steel frame settled and trapped the original rooms into their original positions. Completed hotel room modules sit outside the factory. A completed module awaits transit to the hotel site.
The Monorail track under construction. WW: Could you describe the construction process? Hotel modules en route from the factory to the hotel site. WW: How did that go? Room modules required careful installation.
Exterior building construction. Where did you get your knowledge of the early history of Walt Disney World? WW: Thank you, Jim! Carpeting and wall color are a lovely shade of taupe, and the inch LCD flat-panel TV, set in a shallow wall unit, is a bonus.
Baths are elegant with chocolate brown and cream marble floors, but, while chic, vanities with elongated, contemporary sinks are quite impractical; you find yourself setting your toiletries in the wet sink instead of on the tiny stainless steel and frosted glass countertop. Amenities include a laptop-size electronic safe, fluffy towels, non-lighted makeup mirror, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. The higher the floor, the quieter the room, and the better the view. Request a room on the opposite side of the tower from the restaurant if you prefer to sleep in.
The three-story Garden Wing guest rooms offer the same decor and basic configuration as Tower rooms, but they come with a bit of a walk to the main building and the monorail. Bottom-floor rooms have a patio, but the top two floors lack balconies. Spend a bit more for a Garden View with vistas of the gardens, the marina, the pools, or Bay Lake instead of a parking lot.
Garden Wing Deluxe Rooms sit in the corner of the building, making them angular in shape with both the king bed and the living area all in one large space. The living area holds modern furnishings including a sleeper sofa, chair with ottoman, coffee table, entertainment center, and desk. The bath is slightly oversize with two regions: two sinks and tub in one area; shower and toilet apart. A wet bar is in the foyer. The best part is its lengthy balcony and unbeatable views of the Magic Kingdom and Seven Seas Lagoon, perfect for those with only a Bay Lake View guest room.
At breakfast are fruit, juice, warm cinnamon buns, deviled eggs, bagels, toast, croissants, mini muffins, oatmeal, cereal, assorted deli meats and cheeses, and Greek yogurt. Fourteenth-floor rooms, suites are done in a light modern, and organic look.
Most accommodations on the 14 th floor are suites, but regular-size guest rooms called Standard Club Rooms on this floor are larger than the rest and have deep balconies, larger baths, and spectacular views of either the Magic Kingdom or Bay Lake the view is on request only.
All have the exclusive use of the Tower Club concierge lounge, offering the mostly the same amenities as the Atrium Club but in a more intimate setting and with upgraded wine, including Prosecco, Chalk Hill Chardonnay, Meiomi Pinot Noir, and Marin Ray Cabernet.
Thursday night expect sushi from California Grill. However, those on the Magic Kingdom side might hear noise in the evening from the California Grill above them. Enter through a foyer with a metal wall hanging into the living room filled with creamy white furnishings including a sofa, coffee table, desk, and two occasional chairs with, strangely enough, tree stump side tables.
Mounted on the wall is a flat-screen TV, and outside is a lovely, deep balcony. The dove gray and white-hued contemporary carpeting is a standout. A small, open kitchen offers a full-size refrigerator, microwave, and sink, and a full bath with a single sink and shower sits off the entry hall.
Its bath, slightly larger than a standard bathroom with tub and sink set in a white vanity in one room and a commode and sink in another area, has gray and white tile flooring. Five deep and spacious balconies span its length and afford spectacular Magic Kingdom views. A spacious living room decorated in the same color scheme as the One-Bedroom suite comes with a wet bar and microwave, sofa bed, easy chairs, large flat-screen TV, and a six-person dining table.
The air-conditioning system is a little louder than most. Most of the Contemporary rooms are square feet, which makes them some of the largest standard rooms in Walt Disney World. The mini-fridge is a dorm-style unit that sits under a counter or desk. It's more like a beverage chiller than a refrigerator in that it'll keep drinks cool, but you're not going to freeze popsicles or make ice cubes in it. A lot of thought went into the bathroom design, too.
You enter the bath through a sliding pocket door instead of a traditional hinged model. The pocket door provides plenty of room and makes it easy to move around inside.
The rectangular, extremely inefficient sinks are gone, replaced with still modern, yet very usable oval versions. Water pressure in the shower is average - probably less than what you get at home, but still enough to get your hair clean. A separate dressing area next to the bathroom includes two sinks, and enough counter space to fit most of the toiletries you would need. There are also two shelves under the sink that provide a small amount of storage.
A watt, wall-mounted hair dryer is provided, but it's not very powerful; bring your own if you've got lots of hair. The dressing area includes a sliding door that separates it from the sleeping area. Combined with the bathroom, this means that 3 people can get dressed at the same time. The concierge level of a deluxe resort can also be referred to as club level. Each one throughout the property has a name for their concierge level.
Here guests willing to pay a premium are treated to special services including a lounge, complimentary food and drink, and personalized service. There are about 60 Atrium Club rooms most of which are similar to regular rooms throughout the resort, but there are also suites available.
Upon arriving to Contemporary, concierge guests are taken to an exclusive area to be checked in and taken care of. Once guests are brought to the club level they will be introduced to the cast members on hand at two desks set up to be the resource for any special services they may need. These CMs are there to help folks with whatever they might need including ADRs, park tickets, and transportation options.
Another special service provided to concierge level guests is a nightly turn down. Housekeeping cast members come to your room in the evening to prepare your bed for you to fall into it after a long day in the parks and leave chocolates. A more exciting benefit to staying in the Atrium Club is access to free food for most of the day. Later in the day snacks are available along with an assortment of drinks including soda, hot drinks like coffee, and beer. Wine and liqueurs along with desserts area served throughout the evening as well.
The selection of food and drink is laid out in the lounge only accessible to club level guests. There are several tables and chairs set up for folks to you use throughout the day. The area is busy a breakfast time, but can be a quiet place to relax and maybe even get some work done if guests happen to be business travelers. There are also a few couches in the mix where friends can gather to chat. Kids have their own area here with child sized table and chairs and a TV running cartoons and other Disney favorites.
Disney's Contemporary Resort have around 31 handicap-accessible rooms. Some feature roll-in showers, while others include assistive hearing devices. A subset of these rooms have been converted to comply with Florida's Accessibility Code, with changes to everything from bed, counter-top, and dresser drawer height, to door widths, wheelchair ramps, and more.
Some accessible rooms have the standard setup of 2 queen beds; all rooms with roll-in showers have 1 king bed, and a small number of roll-in shower rooms have both 1 king bed. Use our hotel room finder to see which rooms have which feature. Disney knows that some hotel rooms are better than others. Most people want something pretty to look at from their hotel room window.
To capitalize on this, Disney categorizes all of Contemporary's hotel rooms based on what you see from inside the room. Luckily both sides of the main Contemporary tower offer great views.
Note: Guests are not required to wear a mask in their resort pool since that would be counterintuitive in ensuring safety. But keep in mind that guests are required to wear a mask when walking to and from the pool area or pool bar. The Contemporary has two pools.
There is also a hot tub, kiddie pool and water player area. The other smaller pool, the Bay Pool is located near the Feature. This pool is considered a "quiet pool," meaning that loud play and splashing around are discouraged.
Pool are open every day, including during winter. Contemporary also has a hot tub located near Silver Creek Springs Pool. Feature Pool has one water slide that all ages are free to use.
Guests can find showers , storage lockers , and restrooms. Feature Pool will have lifeguards during the pools' operating hours. Dining options abound. On the first floor is Steakhouse 71, a restaurant with Floridian flares and throwbacks to Disney history. On the 15th floor, the award-winning California Grill serves contemporary American cuisine.
High atop the Contemporary Resort, the award-winning California Grill sets the standard for Disney dining. But expect a boisterous crowd-the noise level makes quiet conversation difficult. Still, the view from the 15th floor is stellar, one of the best spots for watching the Magic Kingdom fireworks. It's so popular that the Grill no longer allows just anyone on the elevator for a ride to the top - you must have a dinner reservation. A show kitchen is the centerpiece of the airy dining room.
The California Grill still is one of Disney's top dining experiences, more like a hot spot in L. We like the seats at the bar in front of the kitchen, or a coveted window seat. Though it's a sophisticated dining experience, be warned that you'll see plenty of kids in the dining room. Chef Mickey's is a all-you-can-eat restaurant with that features a colorful, open dining room with the monorail running overhead, this is one of the most popular Disney-character restaurants-mostly because you're guaranteed an audience with Mickey Mouse, who dons a chef's toque and poses for socially-distant photos.
Goofy, Minnie, Donald, and Pluto are on hand, too. It's loud, crowded, busy, and fun for families. We rarely see anyone here without kids in tow.
Go hungry, and this all-you-can-eat setting is a good value for families; there's plenty for picky eaters, and you can start or end the day with a full tummy and photos of the top Disney characters already checked off your to-do list.
On the first floor of the Contemporary just past the front desk, Steakhouse 71 puts a spin on some of Walt Disney's favorite meals in a modern setting.
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