Disney's Contemporary Resort vs JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Disney's Contemporary Resort

Photo: Disney's Contemporary Resort

Deluxe Magic Kingdom Resort Area
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Photo: JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Deluxe Disney Springs Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

Contemporary

Deluxe

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Deluxe

Area

Contemporary

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Disney Springs Resort Area

Transportation

Contemporary

Monorail, Walk, Boat, Bus

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None listed

Table-Service Dining

Contemporary

4 restaurants

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

Quick-Service Dining

Contemporary

6 locations

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

Pool Amenities

Contemporary

Pool, Quiet Pool

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Contemporary

Yes

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

No

Top Highlight

Contemporary

Monorail runs directly through the hotel to Magic Kingdom

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes

Overview

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.

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

A newer luxury Marriott property just outside Disney-owned hotels, positioned in the Bonnet Creek cluster near Disney Springs and Epcot-area access roads.

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

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Amenity details coming soon.

Transportation

Disney's Contemporary Resort

  • Monorail

    Magic Kingdom Park

  • Walk

    Magic Kingdom Park

  • Boat

    Magic Kingdom Park

  • Bus

    Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Transportation details coming soon.

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

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

  • Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes
  • Impressive pool complex with lazy river and waterslides
  • Full-service spa and multiple restaurants on property
  • Located within Disney property boundaries with shuttle to parks
  • Often significantly cheaper than comparable Disney-owned Deluxe resorts

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

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

  • Shuttle to Disney parks is slower and less frequent than Disney buses
  • No Early Entry or on-site Disney booking advantages
  • Not as Disney-immersive as staying in a Disney-owned resort
  • Far from all theme parks, requiring a car or shuttle every time
  • Parking fees apply on top of already high nightly rates

On-Site Dining

Disney's Contemporary Resort

  • California Grill

    Table Service

    American, Seafood, Sushi

    dinner

    View menu
  • Chef Mickey's

    Table Service

    American

    breakfast · dinner

    View menu
  • Contempo Café

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • Contemporary Grounds

    Table Service

    American, Quick Service - Coffee

    dinner

    View menu
  • Cove Bar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • Outer Rim

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • Steakhouse 71

    Table Service

    American, Steakhouse

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • Steakhouse 71 Lounge

    Quick Service

    Steakhouse, American

    snack

    View menu
  • Steakhouse 71 To Go

    Quick Service

    American, Steakhouse

    lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • The Sand Bar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

No on-site dining information available.

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