An interesting fact about the Contemporary is that, the rooms were prefabricated. They were built off-site and hoisted into place once the hotel was built. The Grand Canyon Concourse is the name for the area of the interior of the 14 story concourse. Here you will find the monorail station, shops, restaurants and a 90 foot high Mary Blair mural with a Southwestern theme. The futuristic atmosphere of the Contemporary Resort is obvious when you see the Monorail glide through the A-frame structure.
Monorail access is only one of the many transportation options for the guests here.
Bus transportation is available to take guests to parks other than the Magic Kingdom, as well as to Downtown Disney Marketplace, and watercrafts carry guests to the Wilderness Lodge, Fort Wilderness, River Country and Discovery Island. The spectacular views are yet another advantage of staying at the Contemporary. Most guest rooms enjoy beautiful views of the Seven Seas Lagoon or Bay Lake. And one of the best places to watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks is from the California Grill Lounge on the 15th floor. The lights in the restaurant are dimmed and the music is piped in to add to the ambiance.