February 2024
Where We Stayed: The Contemporary
- We left Boca Grande for Orlando on a rainy, rainy Monday morning. Torrential Florida rain. That was super fun to drive in on the interstate, let me tell you.
- But we made it and our first stop was Disney Springs! We had a few hours to kill before we could check in at the Contemporary, so we went to Disney Springs to walk around, shop, and rejuvenate with a Starbucks Refresher. The rain had also stopped, so that was a plus.
- We did some major damage at World of Disney, then headed to the Magic Kingdom resort area to check into the Contemporary. I’ve always been a Contemporary fan — mostly because the location cannot be topped. It’s literally a 5-10 minute walk, on a lovely walking path, to the Magic Kingdom. Oh, and the monorail runs right through the resort, so you are within easy access to EPCOT as well.
- Unfortunately, Disney decided to re-theme the Contemporary a few years ago — taking the resort from a relatively neutral, mid-century modern vibe to that of the Incredibles. I… deeply hate it. I’m not a fan of the Incredibles (I mean, it’s a fine movie, but I have no emotional connection to it) and the theming is just half-assed. Cheap looking appointments in the rooms, BRIGHT orange carpeting that looks like Spaghettios in the common spaces. It was just a bummer to behold.
- Jeanne and I checked in, grabbed dinner at Contempo Cafe, and then she went back to the room to chill — and I headed off to EPCOT. I love EPCOT at night — the big ball is so magical when its lit up. I grabbed my first of MANY frozen cappuccinos from Joffrey’s and then walked all over the park. It was a lovely first evening in the magical world of Disney.
Cute momma at Disney Springs.
Our room at the Contemporary. Clean, so I can’t complain, but I do not enjoy the theming.
See what I mean about the orange carpet?
Time to hop on the monorail to EPCOT.
On my way out of the Contemporary, I saw this. Hi, Denny.
First stop, Starbucks.
I’ve never been a Figment fan, but I can understand his nostalgic appeal.
Mexico!
Norway!
China!
Italy!
‘Merica!
Japan!
LOL
Germany!
Canada!
Plus the beautiful light show on Spaceship Earth.
The Polynesian as seen from the Monorail on the way back.
My ride back to the Contemporary.
Goodnight.