Hi, Lyndsey! Thanks for bringing your question to planDisney!
I'm so excited to hear that you're planning a stay at
Disney's Contemporary Resort! This is a great resort to call your home away from home for many reasons, including its convenient location.
Magic Kingdom Park is just a quick walk or
monorail ride away. Did you know that Disney's Contemporary Resort also offers a spectacular view of the
Happily Ever After fireworks show? If you'd like to enjoy the fireworks in a more low-key environment away from the crowd in the park, simply head to the fourth-floor observation deck at Disney's Contemporary Resort. The show's soundtrack is even piped in through speakers on the observation deck.
Typically if there are any refurbishments or construction projects taking place at a particular resort hotel, there will be a message printed in red on that resort's
Walt Disney World website page. Currently, I'm not seeing any messages about refurbishment at the
pools at Disney's Contemporary Resort. To double-check, I chatted with a Cast Member and was told that all of the pools at Disney's Contemporary Resort are currently open. So, as Dory would say, you should be able to "just keep swimming" during your upcoming vacation.
On your way to the pool area at Disney's Contemporary Resort, be on the lookout for a giant, metal Mickey ears sculpture. This location serves as a great backdrop for a fun photo. The picture I have of my two kiddos each sitting on one of the ears is among my favorite vacation photos.
Lyndsey, if you have any other questions while you're planning for your vacation, please visit planDisney again. Have a magical day!
Samantha