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Browse our reviews related to Disney’s Contemporary Resort and neighboring Bay Lake Tower, a Disney Vacation Club Resort.

Disney’s California Grill Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Special Menu Items

Disney’s California Grill Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Special Menu Items

The California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort celebrates its 30th anniversary this month. The restaurant is significant because it was the first signature dining experience…

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Easter Egg Display Dates and Details for Disney’s Resort Hotels in 2025

Easter Egg Display Dates and Details for Disney’s Resort Hotels in 2025

It’s time to hop to it. Disney has announced the official dates and resorts featuring Easter Egg displays and treats for the 2025 holiday season….

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Where to Find Coffee at Disney’s Contemporary Resort (Regular & Specialty Options)

Where to Find Coffee at Disney’s Contemporary Resort (Regular & Specialty Options)

For most, coffee is an essential part of a Walt Disney World vacation. Whether you require a cup to function each morning or a boost…

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Bay Cove Pool at Bay Lake Tower

This DVC Resort Pool will Close for a Lengthy Refurbishment in 2026

We recently shared a number of resort refurbishment announcements, ranging from entire resort renovations to pool closures and room redos. Rest assured, Disney emails guests…

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Getting To and From Disney’s Contemporary Resort (A Mini-Pocket Guide)

Getting To and From Disney’s Contemporary Resort (A Mini-Pocket Guide)

When planning a Disney World vacation, it can be difficult to remember everything. Figuring out which route to take to each destination and how to…

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Disney's Contemporary Resort Bus Times with Mickey Bus

Staying at Disney’s Contemporary Resort? We Tracked the Average Bus Times From the Resort!

As you plan your Disney World vacation, you’ll want to be aware of the benefits available to resort guests. Perhaps the most significant benefit is…

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Tiana’s New Year’s Adventure: An Elaborate Dining Experience Coming to Disney’s California Grill to Celebrate the New Year

Tiana’s New Year’s Adventure: An Elaborate Dining Experience Coming to Disney’s California Grill to Celebrate the New Year

Disney has announced that a Princess and the Frog-themed dinner will be held on New Year’s Eve (December 31, 2024) at the California Grill at…

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Resorts Gal Routes: Disney’s Contemporary Resort to Magic Kingdom (With Time Comparison)

Resorts Gal Routes: Disney’s Contemporary Resort to Magic Kingdom (With Time Comparison)

Disney’s Contemporary Resort offers guests two forms of transportation to and from the Magic Kingdom. The resort is only a short walk or monorail ride…

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Mobile Orders from Steakhouse 71

Our Go-To Mobile Order from Steakhouse 71 Might Surprise You!

We recently discussed mobile ordering from Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian. It’s one of our go-to quick-service restaurants when we need a break (and a…

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fudge at Walt Disney World

Where to Find Fudge at Walt Disney World (Every Location)

It’s chocolate. It’s decadent. It’s delicious. We’re talking fudge and where to find it at Walt Disney World. I consider myself a fudge connoisseur, and…

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Resorts Gal Reveals: An Afternoon Lunch at Disney’s Contemporary

Resorts Gal Reveals: An Afternoon Lunch at Disney’s Contemporary

When I started Resorts Gal in 2019, I had all these ideas I wanted to write to help others plan their visits to Walt Disney…

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Where to Refill Rapid Fill Mugs at Disney’s Contemporary & Bay Lake Tower

Where to Refill Rapid Fill Mugs at Disney’s Contemporary & Bay Lake Tower

Are you planning a stay at Disney’s Contemporary Resort or Bay Lake Tower? If so, you might consider purchasing a resort refillable mug. We see…

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The Egg-Citing 2024 Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Contemporary

The Egg-Citing 2024 Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Contemporary

We continue on our bunny hop to tour the Easter egg display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This year’s display was moved to a more prominent…

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Disney’s Contemporary Resort Transportation Map (With Destinations)

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Transportation Map (With Destinations)

Here is a transportation map for Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The destinations for each transportation option are listed below the map. We’ve included a quick reference…

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Resorts Gal Routes: Walking Between Disney’s Contemporary and Magic Kingdom

Resorts Gal Routes: Walking Between Disney’s Contemporary and Magic Kingdom

Whether it’s for dinner or you’re spending an entire week at Disney’s Contemporary, you might want to walk to and from the resort to the…

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Disney World Monorail Hotels

Disney World’s Monorail Hotels (A Complete Guide)

Staying at a Disney Hotel on the monorail is a big deal for most of us. Who wouldn’t want to take the monorail back and…

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Gingerbread display at Disney's Contemporary as Monorail passes overhead.

The Disney100 Gingerbread Display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort (2023 Photos)

Continuing our Christmas coverage, it’s time to visit Disney’s Contemporary to see the resort’s gingerbread castle. This year’s gingerbread castle represents The Walt Disney Company’s…

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Monorail leaving Disney's Contemporary

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Transportation Options (With How-To’s For Each Destination)

Are you planning an upcoming stay at Disney’s Contemporary? If so, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the transportation options at the Contemporary before your…

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The Resorts Gal Guide to Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s Pools

The Resorts Gal Guide to Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s Pools

With Bay Lake nestled in the background, the pools at Disney’s Contemporary provide a serene spot to relax only minutes from the magic. However, some…

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Steakhouse 71 Lunch Review

Steakhouse 71 Lunch Review (A Lunch Not Far From the Magic)

You probably didn’t think we’d return to Steakhouse 71 at Disney’s Contemporary anytime soon! But with a fresh breakfast review out of the way, I…

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Steakhouse 71 Breakfast Review (Start Your Day with a Meal at Disney’s Contemporary)

Steakhouse 71 Breakfast Review (Start Your Day with a Meal at Disney’s Contemporary)

In this Steakhouse 71 breakfast review, we visit the popular table service at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. We’ll preview what we’ve tried and discuss a few…

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Resort Find: Incredibles Resort-Branded Merchandise at Disney’s Contemporary

Resort Find: Incredibles Resort-Branded Merchandise at Disney’s Contemporary

Do you love merchandise that represents your favorite Disney Resort? We do! Not long ago, I was browsing Bay View Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary and…

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Contempo Cafe entrance at Disney's Contemporary

Contempo Cafe Review (The Quick Service at Disney’s Contemporary)

Contempo Cafe is the primary quick-service restaurant at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This fun location is one of our favorite places to get a casual bite…

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Contemporary Grounds

Contemporary Grounds (The Coffee Shop at Disney’s Contemporary)

Coffee, anyone? If you’re staying at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you might find yourself in need of a specialty coffee drink. Most coffee drinkers would probably…

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Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort (A 2023 Photo Tour)

Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort (A 2023 Photo Tour)

We’re off on another egg hunt! This time, we’re visiting Disney’s Contemporary Resort to see their charming display of Easter eggs. While most of the…

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The 50th Anniversary-Themed Gingerbread Display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort (Photos and Treats)

The 50th Anniversary-Themed Gingerbread Display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort (Photos and Treats)

Our holiday season continues with a trip to Disney’s Contemporary to see the return of the resort’s gingerbread display in 2022. However, this year, the…

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Disney’s Contemporary Restaurants List (A Resorts Gal Guide)

Disney’s Contemporary Restaurants List (A Resorts Gal Guide)

Most guests know that Disney’s Contemporary is the A-frame resort near Magic Kingdom. But they often don’t know that the resort has fantastic dining options,…

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Contemporary Resort Garden Wing

Disney’s Contemporary Garden Wing Review

Do you really want to stay in the Contemporary Garden Wing on your next Walt Disney World vacation? You’ve probably heard that this private wing…

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Disney’s Contemporary Incredibles Room Review

Disney’s Contemporary Incredibles Room Review

Are you trying to decide if you should stay in one of the new Incredibles rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort on your next Disney World…

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Fantasia Market at Disney’s Contemporary (Sundries Shop)

Fantasia Market at Disney’s Contemporary (Sundries Shop)

Disney’s Contemporary Resort is pretty unique due to having multiple gift shops. Fantasia Market is one of those gift shops. In this review, we’ll take…

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