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  1. Jakob
    April 10, 2021

    Thanks for the review Dave. I ll be staying there in a couple of weeks. We ve been moved to the Contemporary (main tower, lake view) from WL for our stay. I personnally see it as an upgrade. Bigger room, closer to MK, monorail, and same rate! On a different subject, any clue when we ll be allowed to make ADR s for parks and resorts?

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    • Dave
      April 15, 2021

      Jakob right now you can make ADRS 60 days ahead.

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  2. Saffi
    March 29, 2021

    We love the Contemporary! It’s always so quiet and watching the electric boat parade from the room is always a fun time before bed. Watching the fireworks at MK from the viewing deck is also a big plus. The children love it even with the minimal theming. And of course the location seals the deal. The nightly stroll from MK is so relaxing.

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    • Dave
      March 31, 2021

      Saffi, personally I love it as well!

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  3. Viktoria
    March 23, 2021

    It’s important to know that many rooms at the Contemporary are not located in the central A-frame building through which the monorail passes. In addition to the main tower, Disney s Contemporary Resort also features a cheaper Garden Wing as well as the Bay Lake Tower Disney Vacation Club villas.

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    • Dave
      March 23, 2021

      Thanks Viktoria. That’s why at the every top of this page I have the following:

      “There’s three accommodations buildings at Disney’s Contemporary Resort:

      Bay Lake Tower, a Disney Vacation Club Resort that is largely its own thing, but shares all the amenities of the Contemporary
      The main fifteen story Tower itself, which is what most people think of when they think of the Contemporary, and
      The three story South Garden Wing, where the room interiors are identical to those in the main Tower, but pretty much everything else–including price–is lesser.”

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  4. Consolata
    March 5, 2021

    Moving along to other advantages, there s the dining scene. California Grill and Chef Mickey’s are obviously the restaurants with a strong reputation here, but don’t discount The Wave and Contempo Cafe. The Wave and Contempo Cafe are two overlooked gems in fact, Contempo Cafe is one of our Top 10 Counter Service Restaurants at Walt Disney World !

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    • Dave
      March 7, 2021

      Consolata–I had to copy and paste your comment in, as you added it while the back end of my site was undergoing maintenance.

      Anyway, I’m not as keen as you on the Contempo Cafe, but completely agree with your other points!

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  5. Gregory Alexander
    July 11, 2020

    which is better to stay on garden or tower? 2 adults 1 7yr old girl and 70 yr old grammie. My mother has issues with walking sometimes. Let me know.

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    • Dave
      August 26, 2020

      Gregory, the rooms inside are the same. Garden rooms have no balconies, are a longer walk, and are much cheaper. So it’s a trade-off of cost vs longer walks and no balcony.

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  6. MJ
    January 30, 2019

    Hello, we have a King room in the Garden Wing reserved and I have not been able to find the location of the King rooms in the Garden Wing. Would you happen to know the where the King rooms are located in the Garden Wing? Thanks!

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    • Dave
      January 31, 2019

      MJ, I’m sorry but I don’t

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  7. Jacki
    May 26, 2018

    Thanks so much for your informative site! Is there valet and/or bell hop service for the garden wing rooms? Do you just drive to the main tower check in and will they take it from there or do you have to park yourself and get your own luggage unloaded? I’m attending a conference and was told parking would be free…

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    • Dave
      May 27, 2018

      Hi Jacki, and thanks!!

      There’s parking near the garden wing (on the map, it is obscured by the room number block just to the left of my red circle), but no bell service or check-in right there. Drive to the main tower, check in, and get your luggage taken care of, then drive to the lot (behind the convention center) to get to your room.

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  8. Sarah Griggs
    July 4, 2017

    Are there irons and ironing boards in the garden rooms?

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  9. Kelly
    March 29, 2017

    Hi, we just booked the hospitality suite in the garden wing on the 12th floor. The lady on the phone said there was a patio. I’m confused now, If the patio is on the bottom floor, how could we have one on the 12th floor? Any input would be great, Thanks!

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    • Dave
      March 30, 2017

      Kelly, the garden wing has only three floors. Many suites at the Contemporary are in a different building, the Tower, on its 12th floor, so I suspect the person on the phone got confused.

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  10. Heather
    January 10, 2017

    Can you see fireworks from all MK view rooms?

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    • Dave
      January 11, 2017

      In the Tower, yes.

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