Disney's Contemporary Resort vs Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Photo: Disney's Contemporary Resort
Photo: Disney's Wilderness Lodge
At a Glance
| Contemporary | Wilderness Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Deluxe | Deluxe |
| Area | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | Magic Kingdom Resort Area |
| Transportation | Monorail, Walk, Boat, Bus | Boat, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | 4 restaurants | 3 restaurants |
| Quick-Service Dining | 6 locations | 3 locations |
| Pool Amenities | Pool, Quiet Pool | Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | Yes | Yes |
| Top Highlight | Monorail runs directly through the hotel to Magic Kingdom | Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired theming |
Tier
Contemporary
DeluxeWilderness Lodge
DeluxeArea
Contemporary
Magic Kingdom Resort AreaWilderness Lodge
Magic Kingdom Resort AreaTransportation
Contemporary
Monorail, Walk, Boat, BusWilderness Lodge
Boat, BusTable-Service Dining
Contemporary
4 restaurantsWilderness Lodge
3 restaurantsQuick-Service Dining
Contemporary
6 locationsWilderness Lodge
3 locationsPool Amenities
Contemporary
Pool, Quiet PoolWilderness Lodge
PoolExtended Evening Hours
Contemporary
YesWilderness Lodge
YesTop Highlight
Contemporary
Monorail runs directly through the hotel to Magic KingdomWilderness Lodge
Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired themingOverview
Disney's Contemporary Resort
A flagship monorail resort next to Magic Kingdom, recognized for its A-frame tower and quick walk to the park gates.
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
A deluxe lodge inspired by U.S. national park hotels, with boat service to Magic Kingdom and adjacent Disney Vacation Club inventory.
Amenities
Disney's Contemporary Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- Playground
- Quiet Pool
- seven seas lagoon — enjoy fishing, boating and more
- Marina
- Children's water play area
- Arcade
- Running Trail
- Tennis Courts
- Volleyball
Wellness
- Fitness Center
Rooms
- rooms and suites with club-level service
- Club Level
Other
- Laundry Facilities
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Recreation
- Pool
- Arcade
- Playground
- Tennis Courts
- Jogging Trail
- Boat Rental listed in Activities & Recreation
Wellness
- Fitness Center
- Spa
Rooms
- Club Level
Other
- Wilderness Lodge Mercantile shop
- Boat dock on Bay Lake for ferry to Magic Kingdom and Fort Wilderness
Transportation
Disney's Contemporary Resort
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Monorail
Magic Kingdom Park
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Walk
Magic Kingdom Park
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Boat
Magic Kingdom Park
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
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Boat
Magic Kingdom Park
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
Pros
Disney's Contemporary Resort
- Monorail runs directly through the hotel to Magic Kingdom
- Walking distance to Magic Kingdom, closest hotel to the park
- Top-tier dining including California Grill atop the resort
- Iconic A-frame architecture and clean modern design
- Bay Lake Tower offers direct walkway connection
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
- Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired theming
- Boat service to Magic Kingdom from the resort dock
- Geyser Point Bar and Grill offers outdoor lakeside dining
- Boulder Ridge Cove Pool with waterfalls and Pacific Northwest theming
- Peaceful wooded setting away from resort bustle
Cons
Disney's Contemporary Resort
- One of the most expensive resorts at Walt Disney World
- Modern design lacks the immersive theming of other Deluxe resorts
- Standard rooms can feel dated compared to newer renovations
- Far from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, bus ride required
- Monorail loop congestion can cause delays during peak times
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
- No monorail access, requires boat or bus to reach Magic Kingdom
- Far from EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom
- Standard rooms are on the smaller side for the Deluxe tier
- Limited transportation options compared to monorail resorts
- Some rooms lack balconies
On-Site Dining
Disney's Contemporary Resort
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California Grill
Table ServiceAmerican, Seafood, Sushi
dinner
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Chef Mickey's
Table ServiceAmerican
breakfast · dinner
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Contempo Café
Quick ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Contemporary Grounds
Table ServiceAmerican, Quick Service - Coffee
dinner
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Cove Bar
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Outer Rim
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Steakhouse 71
Table ServiceAmerican, Steakhouse
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Steakhouse 71 Lounge
Quick ServiceSteakhouse, American
snack
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Steakhouse 71 To Go
Quick ServiceAmerican, Steakhouse
lunch · dinner
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The Sand Bar
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Disney's Wilderness Lodge
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Geyser Point Bar & Grill
Table ServiceAmerican
snack
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Geyser Point Bar & Grill To Go
Quick ServiceAmerican
lunch · dinner
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Roaring Fork
Quick ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White
Table ServiceAmerican
dinner
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Territory Lounge
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Whispering Canyon Cafe
Table ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Community Discussions
Disney's Contemporary Resort
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Disney's Wilderness Lodge
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