Welcome back to planDisney, Ashlie!
Can you believe that in less than one week you'll finally be back in The Most Magical Place on Earth?!? I think you'll adore
Disney's Contemporary Resort. My husband and I enjoyed a stay at the Contemporary over the summer and loved its
incredible views and convenient location (proximity to Magic Kingdom Park and monorail access to EPCOT). I wasn't feeling well one morning, and my husband surprised me by walking over to pick up my favorite breakfast treat (a
Cheshire Cat Tail) from Magic Kingdom Park while I slept!
Speaking of convenience, Ashlie, although rooms at Disney's Contemporary Resort are not equipped with microwaves, they do include a small refrigerator and coffee maker! If you feel that an in-room microwave would enhance the ease of your stay, a small number of microwaves are available upon request at the Front Desk, but please keep in mind that there is no guarantee your request will be able to be accommodated due to limited inventory. If you are unable to secure one for your room, you will have access to the microwave at
Contempo Café, the quick service restaurant located in Disney Contemporary Resort's Grand Canyon Concourse. I always love to enjoy a quick bite or refill here while enjoying views of the monorail, Mary Blair's iconic mural, and the occasional glimpse of
Chef Mickey!
A bit of bonus advice from a recent Guest:
- Don't forget to catch the Electrical Water Pageant's nightly cruise past the Contemporary!
- The bar seating at California Grill is not restricted to the prix-fixe menu of the dining room and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. As a Guest of the Resort, you'll be able to join the walk-up list and then relax in your room until a seat is available. If you time it right, you'll even be able to see Happily Ever After!
- Be sure to ask the Front Desk about any ongoing scavenger hunts happening throughout the Resort. My husband and I loved looking for Edna Mode's new location each day!
I hope this was helpful, Ashlie, and that your upcoming vacation is filled with magical memories! Feel free to
stop back by with any additional questions that arise. I'm always happy to help!
Thinking Happy Thoughts,
Lizzie