For a few weeks now, construction walls have been up around the fourth floor at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, wrapping around to where the resort’s arcade was. Today, walls are down at the resort, revealing a crisp new security screening area. If you’re unfamiliar with the process, guests looking to board the monorail at Disney’s Contemporary … Read more
If you are staying at a select Walt Disney World resort hotel, you may find some Disney characters ready to make some magical moments. Donald, Goofy, Daisy, Minnie, Tigger, Pooh, Mary Poppins, Alice, the Mad Hatter, Lilo, Stitch, Mickey, Pluto, Chip, and Dale are the characters guests may find at select hotels. These character experiences … Read more
If you’re planning on counting down to the new year at Disney World, you have a slew of resort events to choose from, from rooftop celebrations to character-filled parties. Check out all of the resorts and restaurants participating in special New Year’s and New Year’s Eve celebrations below, including an all-new Feliz Año Nuevo party … Read more
Disney has just announced a special Fourth of July celebration just for Disney Vacation Club members. Check out all the details below! This Fourth of July, Disney Vacation Club Members are invited to celebrate Independence Day in distinctive fashion at the Top of the World Lounge atop Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Held … Read more
If you’re a fan of the no bag line life, then your park hopping days are about to get easier. Disney Security is phasing out bins at metal detectors, allowing guests to walk through with common items they may have inside their pockets, like phones, wallets, and keys. While talk of calibrating metal detectors to … Read more
Disney has just announced that over the coming months, the ever-popular mobile order food service will be coming to additional restaurants at Disney Resort hotels, including: Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Contempo Café at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. These restaurants will join the existing mobile order … Read more
Leave it to the Contempo Cafe at the Contemporary Resort to be ahead of the trends. We recently told you about the new Imagination Pink (and Magic Mirror) ears coming soon to Disney Parks, but it seems the snacks have arrived before the ears! And as always, we’re ready to take on the latest snacks! … Read more
Your wish is granted with this new, limited-edition Aladdin MagicBand featuring the world-famous Genie. While people may have their doubts about the movie itself, the merchandise so far has been pretty amazing, and this MagicBand is no exception. The box features hues of gold and blue, with a Magic Lamp billowing smoke. The lovely gilded … Read more
As Easter draws near, even more Easter egg displays are popping up around the Walt Disney World Resort. We recently spotted them at the Grand Floridan, and Yacht and Beach Club. Now, we’ve found a new display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort! Assembled by the talented Contemporary bakery team, these eggs look incredible and welcome each … Read more
Beginning April 8th, the Game Station Arcade will be returning to Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The arcade will operate daily from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the space previously occupied by the Pixar Play Zone character experience, which finished its limited-time run on March 30. While the main Walt Disney World Resort Arcades page has yet to … Read more
Eating Disney cupcakes is a difficult job, but somebody’s gotta do it. Some cupcakes stand out for creative decorations, while others wow us with their taste. The Contempo Café at the Contemporary Resort almost never disappoints, so when we heard about the new Banana Caramel Cupcake, we were all about it. And then we found … Read more
Last Fall, Disney announced two special dining events taking place at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center exclusively for Tables in Wonderland members, and now they’re adding some additional dates to the list, offering members more opportunities to experience these special occasions. The first event is the “Culinary Adventures with the Chefs of Disney: An Interactive … Read more
According to a recent permit filed by Disney, they will be adding a permanent shade structure to the existing security area in the walkway between the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Contemporary Resort. A security checkpoint was added to this area back in 2017, but it’s really just a tent/canopy with a heavy tarp, so seeing something … Read more
Ahead of Valentine’s Day this Thursday, Disney’s Contemporary Resort is offering a new “Villaintine’s Day” event on February 13th! The special event will feature specialty villains themed treats at the Contempo Café, as well as specialty drink offerings next door at the Outer Rim Bar. The hotel put together a small display in the main … Read more