Walk from Disney’s Contemporary Resort to Magic Kingdom (2026): Route, Time & Tips

Directions to walk between Disney’s Contemporary Resort / Bay Lake Tower and the Magic Kingdom, with Pictures!

The Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower are located within easy walking distance of the Magic Kingdom theme park.

This short walk is convenient for guests staying at the resorts to access the park without waiting on or riding in a crowded monorail. It’s also great for theme park guests that might want to get out of the park for a bit, perhaps during the peak of temperatures and crowds, perhaps to have lunch at one of the Contemporary Resort dining locations.

The Map

Below is a map overview of the walking route from the Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower to the Magic Kingdom. The entire walk is just a half mile (0.5o) and takes 10-15 minutes to walk depending on your speed.

Directions

The directions are very simple, it’s a direct route.

Contemporary Lobby – Go out the door on the right

From the Contemporary’s lobby, with the front desk behind you on your right, go out the sliding glass door to your right towards the bus stop. From Bay Lake Tower you can ggo right or left out of the lobby and take the sidewalk that runs along the tower entrance drive. You’ll join the route described below near the bus stop or just after.

Contemporary Bus Stop out the door

Walk right through and past the bus stop, following the sidewalk as it curves to the left.

Contemporary Bus Stop – people walking to MK in the distance

There will then be a sharp turn to the right.

The sidewalk will then head on a gentle curve to the left to the front property entrance.

You’ll be walking along the main entry road between the parking lots on your left and the monotail tracks on your right and there will be a couple crosswalks to to cross.

You’ll pass the vehicle guard shack and come to a main road just off of the Contemporary Resort property. This is a VERY BUSY road! Push the button and wait for the light to cross.

Shortly after crossing the road you will come to the security checkpoint.

After processing through security, it’s a straight shot down a curvy sidewalk to the Magic Kingdom.

You will pass the Disney Magic Kingdom Bus Depot.

And then arrive at the entrance to the park.

More Pics of the Route in Reverse

Getting back to the resorts is simply reversing the path. Here are the pictures showing how it looks walking from the Magic Kingdom to Disney’s Contemporary Resort or Bay Lake Tower.

Magic Kingdom Exit looking towards the Contemporary Resort and Bay Lake Tower

The Magic Kingdom Bus Depot will be on your right.

You might get lucky and get to see a monorail up close.

Security Checkpoint in the distance.

You’ll walk righ bu the Magic Kingdom Security Checkpoint.

Past the checkpoint

Just past the checkpoint you’ll reach the main road. Push the button to stop the traffic and get the clear to cross signal.

You’ ll head toward and pass the Contemporary Parking Security shack.

Then there will be a couple crosswalks on the path.

Bay Lake Tower on the left and the Contemporary on the right

As you near Bay Lake Tower you will peel off to the left if that is you destination, or keep going to the Contemporary.

Contemporary Bus Stop

You near the COntemporary Bus Stop and take a sharp left, them follow the sidewalk as it curves to the right to the bus stop.

Contemporary Lobby Entrance at the far end

Pass the bus stop and head straight into the lobby.

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