Hello Julie! Thanks for stopping by planDisney!
Staying at
Disney's Contemporary Resort is a practically perfect way to make it easy to venture between Magic Kingdom Park and your
Disney Resorts Collection hotel. I've stayed here a few times, once when I was a kid myself and a few years ago with children of my own! During both trips I admired the beautiful views of
Space Mountain and
Cinderella Castle, but only during our latest stay did I realize the benefits of being just minutes away from
Magic Kingdom!
I think you have a really great idea of spending some time back in your Resort's Guest room with your little ones. Disney days are incredible but they can be exhausting from all the excitement! I'm sure your little ones will enjoy a nice snooze and maybe even a
dip in the pool while you're waiting for the "big" kids to have their fun.
If I were you and had a reservation at Disney's Contemporary Resort I would plan on leaving my car at the Resort instead of moving it to the Transportation and Ticket Center. Because the Contemporary is just about a 10-minute walk to the Magic Kingdom gates it's extremely easy to go back and forth! We really enjoyed the morning strolls, the tired afternoon shuffles and even the nighttime walks with tired babies in our arms. If you're too tired to walk you can also always take the Resort Monorail which will bring you right back "home" to your Resort.
While the
Disney Monorail and the Ferryboat do transport Guests back and forth to the Transportation and Ticket Center, if you're planning on staying the night at Disney's Contemporary Resort you would eventually have to move your vehicle back to your Resort. I would plan on parking when you arrive at the Resort and using the complimentary (and magical!)
transportation provided by Disney!
Enjoy your vacation time with all of your children, Julie!
Ashley M