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We were fortunate to attend the Sip, Savor and Sparkle event at the Contemporary and we were not disappointed. Having watched a few vlogs we knew what to expect and it pretty much hit the expectations. T...he food was good and plentiful - remembering that the food was more more hors d'oeuvre's but we didn't leave hungry. The sparkle was a private balcony (slightly behind the restaurant balcony but this didn't impact the view of the fireworks) but the real sparkle of the night were the "Banquet Boys" also known as Abdallah, Khalid and Majid. These 3 gentleman were the ones that attended to the "Sip". Given how many people were at the event (a guess I would say 75 ish) the way they managed to accommodate everyone at the "free" bar was impressive. As a result of their hospitality, I nursed a very substantial hangover the next morning! Was a great night, but one definitely made more memorable as a result of these guys! Thanks Banquet Boys - you were stars!

We stayed here as a family of 10 across 3 rooms, having visited disney a number of times we decided to splurge as this trip was for a special birthday we was extremely disappointed the hotel is busy from p...eople visiting so there is no where you can sit and have a drink or even grab breakfast as they do not stop anyone visiting the hotel, the monorail has to completely lap the whole lake before arriving at magic kingdom so is still just as packed, the pool was a complete let down also the bar and food shuts early so you cannot even enjoy an evening drink/cool off. The year before this we stayed at the swan/dolphin and could of holidayed there twice for what this cost us we would not waste our money again we thought it was completely over priced and disappointing.

The best part is the proximity to Magic Kingdom--10 minute walk. As someone prone to back/neck issues, I found the mattresses and pillows perfect. Also, we felt comfortable walking barefoot on the carpet. ...And the carpet padding was thick, which felt good on our sore feet from walking the parks. The beverage cooler isn't a refrigerator--it wont keep food safe, as it doesn't go below 40 degrees. There is no microwave, so you can't heat anything up. Aside from that, it's just a standard hotel room. The staff was very friendly. Since we only stayed 2 nights, we left the Room Occupied sign on the door since we didnt need housekeeping service. But, there were only 4 tissues left in the tissue box container, so we did without , although we could have requested more, I'm sure. The food options at the hotel restaurants were minimal and most of them didn't look too healthy and/or seemed over priced, so we ate at the parks (not that the food was any healthier, but there were more options at lower prices and we could eat when we wanted). There was a bag in the closet labeled "extra blanket and pillow"; however, it seemed to be locked. So I was a little cold. When we walked into the lobby upon check Iin, we were immediately greeted by staff who checked us in ( our room wasn't ready yet) and gave us all of the info we needed and asked for and got us set up on how to go directly to our park of choice. We stayed in the garden wing so had to walk a ways to get to the path to Magic Kingdom. Overall, the location to Magic Kingdom was awesome and the transportation to all 4 parks was great. I had always wanted to stay at the Contempirary since I was a little kid. But, it was really hard to justify the $650'ish per night just because we wanted to walk there.

What once was the Contemporary Resort has been dated a bit but the retro future look is still very head of its time. This is the second of the 3 monorail resorts and has The California Grill where you ca...n literally watch the fireworks after one of the most delicious experiences you will have on property. If you have small kids they can meet Mickey and the gang at Chef Mickey’s for Brekfast and Dinner too.

We chose this Disney hotel based on its location and reputation for being one of the more luxurious properties on Disney grounds—but unfortunately, it fell well short of expectations. While it wasn’t a ter...rible stay, it was far from the elevated experience we had anticipated. Pros: -The suite we stayed in was spacious, clean, and appeared recently updated. The location is incredibly convenient—just a 10-minute walk to Magic Kingdom. -Disney transportation is provided via bus to various locations throughout the parks. Staying on-property gives you the advantage of booking Lightning Lane passes 7 days in advance (as opposed to 3 days for off-property guests). -The pool has a slide and a fun water feature for kids. -On the 4th floor, there are stores selling liquor, cosmetics, and Disney merchandise. -Staff was consistently friendly and helpful. Cons: - The dining options were extremely disappointing. The entire 4th floor feels like a dated 1990s mall food court. Most venues open too late for early park-goers & early risers, and last-minute reservations are nearly impossible. Tip: We had better luck calling restaurants at Disney Springs for last-minute openings. - The 12th-floor club lounge breakfast was underwhelming, with limited and uninspired offerings. This too was not open until 7am one restaurant, all the others 730am. - Check-in was a hassle—long lines and tired kids don’t mix well. - The pool is far from relaxing. Drinks aren’t allowed near the pool, not even while soaking your feet and supervising kids. - No room service was available, which was frustrating after a long day in the parks. - Although buses are available, they’re not always reliable. We arrived early and still managed to miss one. - Prepare for noise—there’s a nightly 10 PM show with booming music that woke our kids. - The hotel overall feels outdated. The lobby is nice, and our room was refreshed, but the restaurants and general grounds feel tired. Stained, old carpet is everywhere. - Car security is more of an inconvenience than a safeguard. Our Uber drivers were held up every time, despite anyone being able to walk freely onto the property. Bottom line: This is not a luxury resort experience. It’s just “okay” at best, and for the premium price point, we expected much more. Will we return? Definitely not. Go off property and find a real hotel.