Disney's Contemporary Resort is one of the most iconic resorts at Walt Disney World. It opened with the resort in 1971, the monorail literally runs through the building, and you can walk from your room to Magic Kingdom. But when you're paying Deluxe Resort prices, is convenience enough?

This week, we're unpacking everything Disney's Contemporary Resort has to offer, including the rooms, pools, dining, transportation, Club Level, Garden Wing, and Bay Lake Tower. We're also digging into some of the history behind this opening-day resort, including its pretty incredible construction and how that famous A-frame design was originally meant to represent the future.

Of course, we have to talk about the Contemporary's biggest selling point: location. We'll break down what it's really like to be able to walk to Magic Kingdom, hop on the monorail right inside your resort, head back for an afternoon break, or skip the post-fireworks transportation chaos altogether.

We're also talking about the things that aren't quite as impressive. Does the Contemporary feel "Disney" enough? Are the pools anything special? Should you splurge for a Theme Park View? Is the Main Tower worth the upgrade over the Garden Wing? And how do you decide between the Contemporary and Bay Lake Tower?

Plus, with Chef Mickey's, Steakhouse 71, California Grill, monorail resort hopping, fireworks views, and some of the best transportation options at Walt Disney World, there may be more to this resort than its location alone.

Resort Reviews is our weekly bonus series from Wanderlust and Wishes, where we're making our way through the Walt Disney World resorts in completely random order. No rankings determining who goes first and no playing favorites. Just one resort at a time and our take on what you really need to know before you book.

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