My husband and I will be staying in a theme park view room for our first ever trip to Disney World in February! What are everyone's best tips and advice for staying at the Contemporary? Thanks!
If you have time and energy for extra footsteps, take the opportunity to stroll about the grounds, especially after dark. It's tranquil and beautiful, and juxtaposes some of the more boisterous natures of WDW. It can be chill to walk the peer onto Bay Lake during the Electrical Water Pageant.
The running/walking paths are great too. Those encircling the Garden Wing have a special place in my heart; loved walking those in the mornings.
Check the weekly itinerary or ask about the various other goings-on like campfires, activities around the grounds, etc.
The beaches on Bay Lake can be relaxing; if the weather accommodates and you're looking to relax and soak up some sun, they may be worth checking out.
Be sure to drop in to Steakhouse 71, even just the lounge. Great update from the previous restaurant in The Wave (of American Flavors) with nice ambience, and quality menu.
Do a Monorail Crawl!
Take in the masterpiece that is the Mary Blair mural on the Grand Canyon Concourse.
Remember you can ship souvenirs back home from various locations across property, but a full-service shipping office is available on the ground level of the Convention Center.
And enjoy that Park View room! Catch the fireworks from your room if you care to; and they likely broadcast the music on one of the TV channels.
Have a magical time!