Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Oh what fun I have had this week telling you about my favorite Disney Hotels. Next up is Disney’s Contemporary Resort. I first discovered this hotel during Mouse Fest 101 and Norwood and I like it so much that we head over there to eat, to go Mickey’s Pin Trading Nights and as a place to stay when we want to spend some time at Magic Kingdom. Here are my top five reasons why I would stay there again…

1.The Walkway to Magic Kingdom. It was not until we spent more time at Magic Kingdom that I discovered you can actually walk to Magic Kingdom. For years I thought you could only reach the Magic Kingdom by monorail or boat. Sometimes Norwood and I will park at Magic Kingdom and walk the walkway around the Magic Kingdom resorts.

2.The California Grill! Yum! Watching fireworks atop the Contemporary while eating an awesome meal what could be better!

3.Great coffee! There is a little place inside the Contemporary Convention Center that serves great coffee (yes actual coffee).

4.The Convention Center. Most months Mickey’s Pin trading night is hosted in the Contemporary Ballrooms so I have found myself hanging out in their very large convention center.

5.The boat from the Contemporary to Fort Wilderness Lodge and Campground. A little smaller boat than the normal ferries it makes for a romantic trip around the lagoon.

Need a little more information on Disney’s Contemporary? Check out my Disney’s Contemporary Information Page.

Mouse Fest 101 and Kickoff Party

I have had a busy weekend! I am sure that many of you out there know about Mouse Fest which is a gathering of Disney fans from all over the world. For five days we all get together and do various things in the park. Norwood and I went to Mouse Fest for the first time this year. All this week I will be sharing our impressions what events we had a chance to participate in and a little about some of the people we met. The first land event was Mouse Fest 101 and the Kickoff ceremony.



At Mouse Fest 101 event Mike Scopa (All Ears) and Mark Goldhaber (Mouse Planet) talked all of the new comers through the event and gave our tips on how we could effectively enjoy the many events that were offered. It was a great place to ask questions if you had any about the event and it was also a place to gather any missing or lost Mouse Fest supplies (like the nifty little pocket guide). After the presentation we all then had a chance to meet each other and some of the folks that would be hosting events during our five days of celebrations. Some of the crowd favorites were Deb Wills from All Ears and Dave Marx from Passporter. Norwood and I were amazed at the turn out of all first time Mouse Festers. We met a few people and a big time celebrity…



Mickey! For many of my daily readers you know that a trip to Disney for us is more than just a walk around the world a concert or exploring the African wilderness. It is often a search for good coffee. While our time at Mouse Fest 101 and Mouse Fest Kick Off was no different. After Mouse Fest 101 Norwood and I searched the Contemporary for the often sought after cup of coffee. Right when you enter the Contemporary resort (from the convention center walkway) there is a little coffee shop that makes good coffee. A little tip for coffee hounds such as myself… look for an espresso maker… often times if there is one present you can have them make an Americano which will offer the bold flavor (or close to it) some of us love. With a place to get good coffee in our sights we suddenly noticed a small line forming near the entrance. Peeking around the shoulders of others I noticed the man of the hour Mickey Mouse! Decked out in his best attire he was available for hugs and pictures, so naturally Norwood and I stood in line. While it is not the best shot (my silly eyes are closed) it is a keeper and it is the first picture I have with Mickey Mouse!

Although it rained like a hurricane was in town it was a great day. Tomorrow I will tell you more about our Mouse Fest experience.