Located alongside the Magic Kingdom's southeast corner, Disney's Contemporary Resort is one of the original hotels built when Walt Disney World first opened. Complete with contemporary architecture to give it a modern look, the A-frame structure is one of Walt Disney World's signature structures and has the distinction of having the monorail run right through it.
Once inside the hotel, you will notice a large atrium with a 90-foot mural dedicated to the Grand Canyon. Activities at this hotel include two swimming pools, one of which has a waterslide, water craft rentals, a beach with beach volleyball nets, the Olympiad Fitness Center and the Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf Course. The hotel also has several restaurants, including the California Grill on the 15th floor of the hotel, which offers views of the surrounding resort area.
All rooms at this hotel have standard amenities, including kitchens, microwaves, private balconies, fully furnished linens, flat screen TVs, and safes.
Disney's Contemporary Resort
4600 World Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-824-1000
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Located across Seven Seas Lagoon from the Contemporary Resort and southwest of the Magic Kingdom theme park, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort is a Victorian-themed hotel which is supposed to pay homage to the resort hotels that called Florida home during the early 20th century.
Complete with red gables, the hotel features a five-story atrium with two signature chandeliers. The hotel features two pool areas: one which is complete with waterfalls and a waterslide, while the other one is more low-key. Other activities at this hotel include watercraft rentals, the beach along Seven Seas Lagoon, the Grand Floridian Spa and Health Club, tennis courts, and a jogging trail. Many restaurants are found at this hotel, such as the 1900 Park Fare, which features the Wonderland Tea Party everyday at 2 p.m.
All rooms are complete with satellite TV, a DVD player, high-speed Internet access, a refrigerator, a whirlpool bathtub, and an in-room safe.
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort
4401 Floridian Way
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-824-3000
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This low-rise hotel, located on the south side of Seven Seas Lagoon and just across from the Magic Kingdom, is a tropically-themed hotel complete with lush scenery, koi ponds, and thatched roof buildings. The hotel is marked by its signature Volcano Pool, a swimming pool complex with a 40-foot volcano and water slide. Another feature of this resort is the Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show, a dinner show with Polynesian food, traditional music, and a guest appearance from Lilo and Stitch.
Other activities at this hotel include watercraft rentals from the Mikala Canoe Club Marina, bike rentals, Moana Mickey's Arcade, and jogging trails. Restaurants at this hotel include the Kona Cafe and 'Ohana.
All rooms at this hotel feature standard amenities, including cable TV, alarm clocks, air conditioning, desks, a refrigerator, a microwave on-request, and a safe. Some rooms have a private balcony.
Disney's Polynesian Resort
1600 West 7 Seas Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-824-2000
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