Disney's Contemporary Resort
Fun Facts
Disney's Contemporary Resort opened on October 1, 1971.
Disney's Contemporary Resort
Recreation
Recreation at Disney's Contemporary Resort includes a pool, a massage and fitness center, watercraft rentals, shopping and a beach.
Arcade
Disney's Contemporary Resort includes a high-tech game room that features both classic arcade games and the latest in video game entertainment. Located on the fourth floor of the Contemporary Tower and open 24 hours. There is also a smaller arcade near the pool.
Beach
Soak up the sun on a white-sand beach conveniently located next to the pools, overlooking Bay Lake.
Electrical Water Pageant
Each night (weather permitting) at 10:10 pm, the Electrical Water Pageant floats through the waters of Bay Lake and can be viewed from Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort. The Pageant consists of 2 strings of 7 barges, each carrying a 25-foot-tall screen of lights featuring King Neptune and creatures from under the sea in an aquatic parade set to Disney music.
Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf
Located approximately 6 miles from the Disney's Contemporary Resort is the 36-hole Fantasia Gardens miniature golf course.
Fishing
Disney's Contemporary Resort provides Bass Fishing Excursions and Children's Fishing Excursions at the marina. Excursions last approximately 2 hours and take place along Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon. Fishing guides and equipment are provided. For more information, please call (407) WDW-PLAY or (407) 939-7529.
Jogging Trail
Take off on a scenic 1.1-mile run around Disney's Contemporary Resort, passing picturesque Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon.
Olympiad Fitness Center
Olympiad Fitness Center is located on the third floor of the Contemporary Tower. This spa and salon offers massage therapy, skin care and body treatments and features steam rooms for men and women, saunas and the latest in fitness equipment including free weights, treadmills, ellipticals, bicycles and stair climbers. Lockers are available.
Staffed from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. the facility is accessible 24 hours a day and is available to Guests of Disney's Contemporary Resort 14 years of age and older. Guests 14-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Guests wanting 24-hour access to the club must meet with an attendant to sign a waiver and obtain a 24-hour access key.
Spa services include a surcharge—starting at $50—and are by appointment during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A personal trainer is also available by appointment.
Pools
Disney's Contemporary Resort features 2 pools adjacent to the marina. The larger pool includes a 17-foot high curving slide and is the perfect place to cool off and have fun. The second pool is a round, quiet pool which is shallow on the outside and deeper in the center. Additionally, there are 2 hot tubs next to the pools to provide you with a haven for relaxation, and a wading pool for little ones.
Shopping
Located in the Grand Canyon Concourse, Disney's Contemporary Resort features 4 stores for your shopping pleasure.
- Bayview Gifts offers unique Disney-branded souvenirs, chocolates, gifts for the home, collectibles, watches, jewelry, framed art and both men's and women's fashions.
- Fantasia boasts Disney-branded clothing and merchandise.
- Concourse Sundries & Spirits stocks newspapers, magazines, snacks, spirits, and health and beauty items.
- Caricature Connection is a kiosk located on the fourth floor of the Contemporary Tower where artists create delightful, souvenir caricatures—usually within 5 minutes—for an additional fee.
Volleyball
A volleyball court is located on the beach outside Disney's Contemporary Resort. Hotel Guests may check out complimentary volleyballs on a first-come, first-served basis.
Watercraft Rentals
Spend some time on the lake with a Pontoon Boat, Boston Whaler Montauk or Sea Raycer by Sea Ray; or take a specialty cruise. (Extra fee required.) Call 407-WDW-PLAY (939-0729) for additional information.
Water Sports
Parasailing, waterskiing and watercraft rentals are available at Sammy Duvall's Water Sports Centre located in the marina along Bay Lake. Rent an inner tube, personal watercraft, sailboat, pontoon boat or canopy boat, or take off on a thrilling parasailing or waterskiing adventure. (Extra fee required.) All age groups are welcome and professional instruction is available. For more information, please call (407) 939-7529.
