How to Check in at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Reserve your room via the MyDisneyExperience website.

   Make sure to count all of your guests.
   
   Most websites that aren't affiliated with Disney won't sell you a room here, due to various reasons.
   
   Be careful not to choose the Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort, as this new complex isn't the same and is much more expensive than it's regular resort, although it is very close by. (Just when you thought the room prices at the Contemporary Resort were too high, the Bay Lake Resort will run you up a super-steep bill!) The Contemporary Resort is full of adjoining rooms.
   
   Upon reservation of the room, you'll need to speak with a Disney World Customer Service agent and mention that you'd like to have adjoining rooms.
   
   However, they are only able to supply adjoining rooms under certain conditions.
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   Step 2: Realize that all rooms are allotted for no more than five people at a time.

   , Follow the signs that direct you to the Contemporary Resort, after you enter through the Welcome to Walt Disney World (Magic Kingdom) park gates.
   
   There are two lots located at either end of the hotel, one is much bigger than the other. ,, Nearby, you'll see the main office/check in desk.
   
   If there's a person standing at the desk for "Online Check In Services" try to head to that clerk.
   
   Otherwise, head to the person at another register/desk. , The chances of getting a room on floors few people want to use (nosebleed section of the resort or something entirely different), are much higher then.
   
   Don't go there too early, or you won't get in to a room, either. , However, the more the merrier in Disney's case. ,,
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   Step 3: Park your car in the lot outside the Contemporary Resort

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   Step 4: which is just inside the Resort parking gates to the Magic Kingdom parking lot (stay to the right

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   Step 5: and show the ticket-giver your confirmation sheet/receipt

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   Step 6: and they'll happily waive the price of admission to the resort).

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   Step 7: Open the entrance door to the resort nearest the parking lot you parked in.

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   Step 8: Turn around the corner.

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   Step 9: Remember that check-in time is no earlier than 3pm

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    Step 10: although many people will be successful when they try to get a room before that time

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    Step 11: it's not allowed and you shouldn't try.

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    Step 12: Present them a copy of the receipt you should have printed (or at least a copy of the confirmation number to your reservation).

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    Step 13: Let them run the paperwork and hand you the card/keys that will give you the privilege to open your room door (Disney calls these keys the "Keys to the World" cards).

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    Step 14: Let them talk to you about the number you are supposed to call daily to see if the room is ready for your daily visit (Remember

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    Step 15: the maids will go in and clean up and straighten up while you are away.)

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