Free Recreation Activities at Contemporary Resort
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Gingerbread Castle
Daily | 4th Floor Concourse
Starting November 8, Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be getting an extra holiday (and sweet) touch with their Castle Display. This dazzling creation, back for its 13th year, can be found on the 4th floor of the resort. Walt Disney Imagineers have designed this new overlay inspired by the Cinderella Castle Dream Lights.
The Contemporary Bakery team has been hard at work creating this display that stands over 17 feet tall and 25 feet wide. It’s made with 613 pounds of sugar, 1013 pounds of flour, 113 pounds of gingerbread spice, 51 pounds of chocolate, over 4,000 castle gingerbread bricks, and plenty of pixie dust! Don’t forget to search for the 13 hidden Mickeys and the one and only, 5-legged goat. You can also purchase limited-edition pins, cookie jar, and holiday ornament here, too!
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Pickleball Clinic
Wednesdays from 9:00-10:00 AM | Bay Lake Tower Sports Court
This complimentary introduction to pickleball will teach the basics of the game everyone is talking about. Learn skills and techniques, then compete in our Pickleball Challenge at the end of the clinic! Pre-register at Community Hall. Space is limited.
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Poolside Activities
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday at 12:30 PM | Bay Cove Pool & Contemporary Feature Pool
Monday & Friday at 3:00 PM | Contemporary Feature Pool
Let’s make a splash at Contemporary Feature Pool (for guests of both Contemporary & Bay Lake Tower) and Bay Cove Pool (Bay Lake Tower guests only). Join us for family-friendly activities each day, like themed pool parties and other cool activities. Fun offerings include themed pool games, relays, trivia and more! See a Recreation Host for additional details.
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Campfire
Daily from 5:30-6:30 PM | Walkway between Contemporary Tower & Bay Lake Tower
Enjoy the warm glow of the campfire with complimentary marshmallows. S’mores kits are available for purchase at the nightly campfire.
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Story Time Yoga
Fridays at 6:30 PM | Lawn Between Contemporary & Bay Lake Tower
Join us for a relaxing, but energizing yoga experience that takes you through some Disney-themed stories.
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Beats on the Bay
Monday & Friday at 7:00 PM | Contemporary Courtyard
Light up the night with activities fun for all ages, including glow games and the chance to win fun prizes!
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Silent Disco
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM | Contemporary Courtyard
Choose your favorite music, don your own headphones, and "silently" dance the night away with us!
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Movie Under the Stars
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday at 7:30 PM | Lawn Near Contemporary Courtyard
Sunday | Mystery Movie!
Tuesday | “Descendents” (TV-G)
Thursday | “Brother Bear” (G)
Saturday | “Cinderella” (1950) (G)
Cozy up for a favorite Disney film shown outside in the fresh evening air. Enjoy relaxing evening entertainment that’s fun for the whole family!
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Community Hall
Daily from 10:00 AM-10:00 PM | Bay Lake Tower Lobby
Relax and unwind in a fun-filled space designed for the entire family. Play games like foosball, air hockey, pool, ping pong, darts and more! Guests may also make crafts, play video games, relax in our TV viewing areas, join our “rainy day” activities, and check out books. Game and activity selection varies between Community Halls.
Most activities are complimentary, while some are available for a fee.
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Hidden Character Hunt: Edna
Daily
Look for the Edna photo prop hidden at the Resort. Then, pose with the prop and head to the Front Desk for a surprise.
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Contemporary Photo Scavenger Hunt
Follow the clues to find 10 different spots spots around the Main Tower at the Contemporary Resort! Once you find the spot, take a selfie at that location. To begin, pick up a map at Community Hall.
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Daily Trivia Questions
Daily from 8:00 AM-11:00 PM | Fantasia Market
Visit Fantasia Market to answer today’s Disney trivia questions! If you know all the correct answers, let a Cast Member know and you just might win a prize!
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Fireworks Viewing
Nightly | California Grill (Reservation Required), Contemporary Tower 4th Floor Balcony, Bay Lake Tower Sky Way Bridge
Enjoy Disney’s Happily Ever After fireworks with a beautiful castle view accompanied by the show’s magical soundtrack from outside Magic Kingdom!
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Electrical Water Pageant
Nightly | Beach or Boat Nook Marina
Add some twinkling charm to each evening of your stay during a delightful nighttime water parade!
Glimmering along the shoreline of this Resort hotel destination, the Electrical Water Pageant gives Guests of all ages the chance to marvel at spectacular sights and sounds as sparkling sea creatures—both grand in size and epic in scope—cruise the lagoon to electronic Disney tunes you know and love.
Best of all, as the show reaches its patriotic conclusion, you can marvel cozily from the comfort of this Resort hotel’s own magical viewing place!
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Beach Fun
Relax in a beach chair and enjoy a beautiful view of Bay Lake! Grab some sand toys and kids can build sandcastles on the beach. Note that guests are restricted to sand areas only, and swimming in Bay Lake is not permitted.
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Pin Trading
Disney Pin Trading is an exciting, interactive experience where our Guests can trade Disney pins with our Disney Cast Members and other Guests. It's fun for the whole family! Start a new collection or exchange pins for the ones you've always wanted.
At Contemporary, pin boards and a mystery box can be found at Contempo Café, Fantasia, Fantasia Market, Boat Nook Marina, and the Community Hall.
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Disney Transportation Trading Cards
Collect all 33 Walt Disney World Transportation Cards including Bus, Watercraft, Monorail, Tram, and Minnie Van!
At Contemporary Resort, cards are available from bus drivers, Minnie Van drivers, watercraft drivers, and monorail Cast Members.
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Surprise Character Sightings
Keep an eye out for surprise appearances by some favorite Disney pals, who will be dropping by to visit with guests at Disney Resort hotels.
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Basketball
Bay Lake Tower
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Volleyball
Beach
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Tennis & Pickleball
Bay Lake Tower
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Putting Green
Bay Lake Tower Courtyard
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Giant Chess
Bay Lake Tower Courtyard
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Cornhole
Bay Lake Tower Courtyard & Boat Nook Marina
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Foosball
Bay Lake Tower Courtyard
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Billiards
Bay Lake Tower Courtyard & Boat Nook Marina
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Ping Pong
Boat Nook Marina
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Giant Connect 4
Boat Nook Marina
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Giant Checkers
Contemporary Feature Pool
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Shuffleboard
Bay Lake Tower Courtyard