Jane,
Thanks for asking your question to planDisney!
While the walk from the
Magic Kingdom to
Disney's Contemporary Resort is less than 1/2 a mile (3/4 of a km), you can also get there via the
monorail. I am taking my family there in April, and my girls still want to ride the monorail, even if it takes longer than the short walk to our hotel!
When you leave the Magic Kingdom, simply walk to your right, and head up the monorail ramp. The ride itself will only be the short single leg of the monorail's overall track, but it is an iconic experience for any Walt Disney World guest.
BONUS TIP
If you really want to get the whole experience, maybe you just ride it around a full cycle. This would also give you a bird's-eye view of
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Disney does not mind if you stay on board to enjoy a whirl around the Seven Seas Lagoon!
Please feel free to
write me back directly if you have any follow-up questions.
Have a Magical Vacation!
Doug