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Disney World Food Tour: EVERYTHING To Eat at Disney's Contemporary Resort

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive food tour of the Disney Contemporary Resort, evaluating various dining locations ranging from quick service to signature dining. The tour begins with casual options like the Sandbar and Cove Bar for poolside snacks, and Geoffrey's for coffee and pastries. The creator highlights Contempo Cafe as a standout destination for counter service, noting its exceptional food and pastry selection. For table service, the creator describes The Wave as a hidden gem due to its sustainable, market-inspired menu, despite its standard hotel atmosphere. The Wave Lounge is noted for its unique screw-top wine selection and photogenic Seven Seas Lagoon cocktail. The review of Chef Mickey's is more critical, describing the food as mediocre and noting long wait times for character appearances. California Grill is presented as a premier signature dining experience offering 360-degree views and high-end California-inspired cuisine, though the creator mentions recent inconsistencies in service. Finally, the tour covers the Top of the World Lounge at Bay Lake Tower, which offers an exceptional view of fireworks for guests staying at that location.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
No strong opinion
All-time creator consensus for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Solid Strip

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

this is one of my favorites if not my favorite counter service location in Walt Disney World resorts

the menu is really a lot more interesting and substantial than you would expect at your standard hotel restaurant

the food here is obviously california inspired it's american modern eats you're gonna have some good sushi great steak

it's still worth going I still make reservations here on a regular basis

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book California Grill about 30 to 45 minutes before fireworks for a view
Ask for a fireworks view table when checking in at California Grill
Visit Chef Mickey's on an off time to avoid long character wait times
Check out the confectionery case at Bay View Gifts for Magic Kingdom treats

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing which dining locations are destination-worthyFocus on places like Contempo Cafe and California Grill, and avoid pool bars if not staying at the resort

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are all the dining options at Disney's Contemporary Resort?
QWhich places are worth visiting and which are not?
QHow can I get a good view of fireworks from California Grill?

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