Who has stayed Club Level at a Disney resort? Well, if you have, then you know that you NEVER want to stay any other way. And, if you have never stayed club level, be prepared to fall in love with this experience…
I have only stayed club level in two Disney resorts – one time at the Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World and three times at Paradise Pier Resort at Disneyland. I will talk specifically about my Contemporary experience in this post.
Club level is not something I can do EVERY time I go to Disney. It’s a splurge for me, but it’s a splurge I LOVE so much.
If you don’t love eating, then this post is not for you. 😂 If you LOVE food, then keep reading…
If you do not know what club level means, let me explain. Staying in a club level room gives you access to a room that has food and drinks available pretty much all day. The room might be on a different floor from where you are staying and you might need to scan your band or show your room key to access the room (depending if you’re at WDW or DL).
My first experience with club level was at the Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. The club level room overlooks the Magic Kingdom park. There are two balconies off of the club room that club guests can access, which is amazing. Our room at the resort was on the other side of the resort overlooking the pool, so being able to see Magic Kingdom from the club room was an amazing bonus.
Breakfast on this day included oatmeal with a variety of toppings, fruit and yogurt parfait station, fresh fruit, cereal, an assortment of breads, hard boiled eggs, smoked salmon, and a variety of pastries. There was fresh orange juice and water. In the drink refrigerator was an assortment of juices, soft drinks, and bottled water. Regular and decaf were available as well as an entire coffee and tea station where you could make your own cappuccinos, lattes, etc. After eating, we grabbed some bottled waters to take with us to Magic Kingdom.
The lunchtime hours consisted of an assortment of snacks (not pictured). This time is not meant to be a “meal” but rather a time to take a quick break during the day and then head back to the parks. We grabbed some chips, trail mix, and some sodas and jumped back on the monorail for more Magic Kingdom fun!
Dinner time had more substantial offerings. People in your party might require more sustenance than what is offered, but it was perfect for my daughter, mom, and me. An assortment of bread was put out along with peanut butter and jelly to make your own “PB&Js”. There was also an assortment of cheeses, meats, assorted crudités, and soup. It was the perfect light dinner we needed after a hot day in the sun. Wine and beer is also included during this time of the day.
The last offering of the day was my FAVORITE for a variety of reasons. During late evening hours, an assortment of amazing Disney desserts are put out along with liqueurs and cordials. The drinks in the refrigerator are still there along with the coffee bar. A nice Kahlua and coffee with cream goes along great with Disney sweets! Mmm…
Now for the BEST PART… During this time of night, the nighttime show, Happily Ever After, is happening at Magic Kingdom. You can sit on a balcony of the club level room and watch the fireworks and see some of the projection. The music from the show is PIPED IN to the balcony. Imagine – sitting with your family on a balcony after a fun filled day, snacking on delectable Disney treats, drinking a delicious beverage, while watching Disney fireworks and listening to the show. It was truly magical. I have no other words to describe it. An experience I know my mom and I will never forget because it was incredibly special.
It was at that moment that I decided the club level was totally worth it.
