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night to the bleached-sand beach, kids love the Polynesian. The resort's location at
WDW's transportation nexus makes it the most convenient resort for those without a
car. However, we advise not booking a stay here until the
current construction
project
is complete.
Disney's Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower
STRENGTHS
• On Magic Kingdom monorail
• Easy walk to Magic Kingdom
• Iconic architecture; the only hotel that the monorail goes through
• Nicest guest rooms at WDW
• Views of Magic Kingdom, Bay Lake
• Character meals
• Excellent children's pool
• Marina
• Recreational options, including super games arcade
• Excellent dining options on-site and via monorail
WEAKNESS
• Monorail aside, the theme leaves children cold
• No on-site child care
THE CONTEMPORARY RESORT
has a sleek, almost Asian look, although the
pyramid structure itself is a period piece, of course. And it has lots to offer the active
family: six lighted tennis courts, three swimming pools, a health club, volleyball
courts, a beach, and a marina that rents sailboats of various sizes—you must be at
least 18 years old, which helps limit the traffic a little—and offers parasailing and wa-
terskiing. Guest rooms are quite stunning and, in our opinion, the nicest to be found
at Walt Disney World. There's no compelling theme, but then show us a child who
isn't wowed by monorails tearing though the inside of a hotel. Bay Lake Tower is a
high-rise Disney Vacation Club property situated on Bay Lake between the Contem-
porary Resort and the Magic Kingdom. Like other DVC developments, it offers one-,
two-, and three-bedroom suites. Features include a fireworks-viewing deck, a rooftop
