Walt Disney World features some of the most famous landmarks in the world. Cinderella's Castle and the EPCOT ball are perhaps the most famous. In addition to the amazing landmarks, they also offer some of the best lodging in the world. Walt Disney's dream has materialized into one of the best vacation destinations for families in the world. Millions of people travel to Orlando every year just to get a glimpse of that Disney magic.
The Disney Contemporary Resort was one of the first two hotels opened on the property when it was first opened to the public in 1971. Walt Disney hurriedly bought all of the surrounding land in a bid to secure an uncluttered atmosphere to build his dream kingdom. Today, the hotel is considered a leading destination for families. It is made up of four different free-standing buildings intersected by the renowned monorail train.
While the express train just goes right through the building without stopping, there is a train that is designated to stop at the Resort as well. The building is basically an "A-Frame" type of design. It was made in collaboration with The United States Steel Corporation and the architect Welton Becket. The building was made by putting up big "A-Frame" support beams and then attaching rooms to the outside. The 500 rooms were already pre-made and were lifted up by cranes. This was a pretty extreme way to build a building at the time.
The Contemporary Tower is the main hub for all of the resort activities. The Tower is where you register upon check-in. It also has two different restaurants and the main hall. This is also the location of the monorail train station. One of the most prominent features of the property is a huge mosaic that was designed by Mary Blair. You can see the mosaic from some of the guest rooms as well as the monorail. It is an elaborate piece of art that really gives the resort that something extra.
The Disney Contemporary Resort is a great piece of the Disney puzzle. It has entertained generations of families. Keep the magic alive by revisiting the Disney classics that inspired the trip in the first place. The Disney Movie Club can deliver all your favorite classics to you door, before you plan your next trip to the Magical Kingdom.