Which Disney World Resort Should I Stay At?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Disney’s Contemporary Resort

This is the closest hotel to Magic Kingdom. In fact, it’s just a short walk away. Of course, you’ll want to take the monorail at least once since it runs right through the hotel!

Is it worth staying at Disney Contemporary?


It’s a great place to go for couples or adults

. It has enough Disney feel but the luxury feel you want for the price. We try to visit Disney ever 5 years and have stayed in the Garden Wing of the Contemporary for both of our Disney vacations. We love this hotel.

Can you visit Disney resorts without staying there Covid?

The official terminology on Disney World’s website states, to even get INTO a Disney World hotel right now,

guests will need a confirmed room reservation, or a confirmed dining reservation if you’re a day guest not staying overnight.

What are the perks of staying at a Disney resort during Covid?

  • First Access to Disney Genie+ Selections and Advance Dining Reservations.
  • Out with Extra Magic Hours, in with Early Theme Park Entry.
  • Discounted MagicBands and Other Perks.
  • Free Transportation Around the Parks.
  • Location, Location, Location.

Can you stay in the Magic Kingdom castle?

While

you can’t stay there

, you can now take a virtual tour of the famed Cinderella Castle Suite. You can take the tour on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. The Cinderella Castle Suite in Magic Kingdom is the most exclusive hotel room at Walt Disney World, but it can’t be rented.

Can you walk from Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom?

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa just opened a new walkway to the Magic Kingdom, giving guests another option to get to the park. Now,

guests staying at the Grand Floridian, as well as Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, have the option to walk to the entrance of the Magic Kingdom.

Can you stay at a Disney resort without going to the parks?

Fortunately,

you actually don’t have to go to the parks to have a great time at Disney

. Instead, stay at one of the Disney World Resorts. Even at the value resorts, your kids can see their favorite characters or even eat with them during a signature character dining experience.

How many rooms are at the Contemporary Resort?

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Guest Overall Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5.0 based on 204 surveys. (See our Ratings and Research page for details.) Website URL Opening Date October 1, 1971 Num.

Rooms


655

What is genie plus?

Disney Genie is a complimentary trip-planning service, Disney Genie+ is

a paid service that lets you use a Lightning Lane entrance to bypass the standby line on select attractions

, and individual attraction selections allow you to pay to skip the line on up to two high-demand attractions per day.

Should you go to Disney World in 2021?

Can I pool hop at Disney?

Unfortunately,

no, you can’t pool hop at Disney resorts

. If you’re staying at one resort, you can’t use the pool of another as it goes against the policies of Disney World Resorts. As Disney wants to ensure that the external visitors don’t overcrowd the pools, they follow the rules strictly.

Can you bring guests to Disney pools?

Unfortunately,

the pools may only be used by registered hotel Guests

. You are welcome, though, to invite your friend to hang out in your room, explore the beautiful grounds, or enjoy a meal with you at one of the dining locations at your resort hotel.

Does Disney World have beignets?


Port Orleans French Quarter has reopened at Walt Disney World as of October

. That means our beloved beignets are back! They have moved locations and have limited evening only hours, so if you want beignets for breakfast you better pick them up the night before.

How long do Disney Magic bands last?

Disney says the batteries are designed to last for 2 years. I have read of Magic Band batteries lasting for

up to four years

. Since a Disney Magic Band is just a link to your My Disney Experience account, they can be used for trip after trip until the battery no longer works.

How many days do you need at Disney World?

Our standard recommendation for a Walt Disney World trip is

four full days

, one day in each park. But three days is a good amount, too, and we take pretty frequent three-day visits as well.

What famous people have stayed in Cinderella’s Castle?

Stars who have slept there include Tom Cruise and his daughter Suri in 2012, Kevin Jonas and his wife Danielle in 2010, Neil Patrick Harris, his husband David and their twins in 2013, Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon and their twins in 2013 and Katy Perry in 2014.

What’s Inside Cinderella’s Castle?

Cinderella Castle is home to so much more than a princess’ towers, including Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a royal transformation salon for young princes and princesses, and Cinderella’s Royal Table, a beloved restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with special tableside visits from Disney princesses.

Can you stay in the Sleeping Beauty Castle?


The Dream Suite is the one and only place guests can spend the night inside the park

, but it’s certainly not easy to score residence there. There is no price tag; the suite is for invited guests only, which means you need to be a celebrity, a dignitary, a president, or very, very lucky.

Can I walk from Polynesian to Magic Kingdom?


The pathway between Magic Kingdom and Grand Floridian Resort is now open

. This walking path also gives Walt Disney World guests the option to travel by foot from the Transportation & Ticket Center or Polynesian Village Resort.

How long does it take to walk from Grand Floridian to MK?

At a leisurely stroll, the walk from Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom takes about

10-15 minutes

. Would you make use of this new walkway? Let us know what you think in the comments.

Does the Monorail go to the Grand Floridian?

Resort Monorail Service


The Resort Monorail stops at all stations on the loop, including Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

, Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and TTC.

Is Disney World free on your birthday?

Guests often wonder if Disney World is free on their birthday.

Disney does not give you free admission on your birthday

but they do give you special treatment, free food, and other perks. Let’s take a look at the benefits of celebrating a birthday at Walt Disney World Resort.

Is ice water free at Disney World?

Luckily,

Disney World provides free ice water at many of its dining locations across the four theme parks

. In addition to picking up a cup of water with your lunch or dinner at Disney World’s counter service restaurants, there are a number of kiosks and walk-up locations that also provide cups of ice water.

Does Disney get free Coke?


Disney Vacation Club members have free access to a Coke Freestyle machine in the DVC members-only lounge at Epcot

.

What is on the top floor of the Contemporary Resort?

Contemporary Resort Highlights:

Located a short walk away from Magic Kingdom. Home to

California Grill

, a signature restaurant on the top floor which boasts in incredible view of fireworks. The monorail drives right through it — easily get to Epcot (or Magic Kingdom) via the legendary Monorail.

Is the monorail running from contemporary to Epcot?


Monorail is still going to EPCOT

! If you need to get to or from one of the 3 nearby resorts and Magic Kingdom, you can use the Grand Floridian walkway or the Contemporary walkway.

How long is the monorail ride from contemporary to Magic Kingdom?

It’s about a ten minute walk, or if you’d prefer, you may board the iconic Monorail, conveniently located inside your Resort hotel! Since it makes a few other stops along the way, you’ll find it takes about

15 – 20 minutes

to get to Magic Kingdom Park via Monorail.

Timothy Chehowski
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Timothy Chehowski
Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.