Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Name: Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort
Address: 4600 World Drive, Orlando, FL, 32830, US
Rating: 4

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Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Guest room, Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Fireworks at night, Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Exterior, Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Why we love it

It is home to the award-winning California Grill which not only offers you a divine menu but also a stunning seat at the best fireworks dining experience within Walt Disney World. This hotel's views are amazing; you can even mingle with Mickey Mouse and friends if you stop by Chef Mickey’s for breakfast!

Hotel facilities and benefits

ATM
Babysitting Service (extra charge)
Bar
Basketball Court
Business Center
Character Dining
Concierge Services
Feature Pool
Fitness Centre
Free Park Shuttle
Free Wi-Fi
Hair Salon
Jogging Trail
Laundry facilities
Pool with Slide
Quick-Service Dining
Restaurants
Signature Dining
Tennis Court
Wheelchair Access

Overview

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort is a Disney Deluxe Villa Resort that has been designed to complement the fabled styling of the classic Disney's Contemporary Resort building, boasting some of the most dramatic views available anywhere at Walt Disney World Resort. Bay Lake Tower balances a modern and luxurious experience with warm and innovative features. Enjoy views that include old-growth cypress trees, the lush landscape near Bay Lake, the courtyard, pool or Magic Kingdom Theme Park.

Magic Touches

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort has an impressive pool complete with a unique 148-foot-long water slide wrapped in an intriguing glass block. Restaurants, a health club, tennis courts and other recreational facilities are shared with Disney's Contemporary Resort.
Dining

Chef Mickey’s is the perfect place to dine alongside your favourite Disney characters. The breakfast menu includes fresh fruit, bagels and Mickey-shaped waffles, while dinner is a mouth-watering all-you-can-eat buffet. You can enjoy delicious flatbreads, pasta dishes and juicy burgers at the Contempo Café too.
Room Upgrade
- Deluxe Studio - Lake View
- Deluxe Studio - Theme Park View
- 1 Bedroom Villa - Standard View
- 1 Bedroom Villa - Lake View
- 1 Bedroom Villa - Theme Park View
- 2 Bedroom Villa - Standard View
- 2 Bedroom Villa - Lake View
- 2 Bedroom Villa - Theme Park View
Location

Disney’s Contemporary Resort is located in the Magic Kingdom Resort area. Magic Kingdom Park is the closest Walt Disney World Theme Park to this hotel and guests can use the regular monorail service to get them to Magic Kingdom in just 10 minutes.
Leisure Facilities
- Two pools, one with a slide , whirlpools and interactive water features
- Fitness centre
- Beach for sunbathing
- Fishing
- Motorised boat rental
- Tennis, basketball and volleyball courts
- Disney movies under the stars
- Jogging trails
- The Game Station
- Contemporary campfire
- Electrical Water Pageant - a delightful nighttime water parade
- Community Hall
- Cabana rentals
Resort Address

4600 World Drive

Lake Buena Vista

Orlando

32830
Our top tips

Disney Resort Hotel, use Extra Magic Hours

If you’re staying at a Disney Resort Hotel, use Extra Magic Hours – these give you the opportunity to escape the crowds and visit the parks outside of regular opening hours at no extra charge.

From September 2024 until Summer 2025 refurbishments will occur in select areas of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, including Bay Lake Tower and the Convention Center. During this time, the Skyway Bridge may have intermittent closures, but alternative walking paths can be used. Please allow for extra travel time. Guests may also see and hear construction during their stay.

From January 26, 2026, to early May 2026, the Bay Cove Pool, Bay Cove Water Play Area, and Bay Cove Pool Spa at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be closed for maintenance. The Contemporary Feature Pool, Water Play Area, and Spas, and the Bay Lake Pool at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will remain open for Guests to enjoy. Guests may see or hear construction until the work is completed in May.

Dining

Chef Mickey’s

Located on the fourth floor of the resort, this large restaurant offers breakfast and dinner buffets with some of your favourite Disney characters as special guests. Dinner buffets include prime rib, peel-and-eat shrimp, and daily specials while breakfast buffets consist of fresh fruit, bagels, omelettes, Mickey waffles, and more.
Reservations are highly recommended and can be made 180 days prior to your stay.
Contemporary Grounds

This café is open from early morning till evening and serves espresso, lattes, and baked goods. The Food ’n Fun Center is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and snacks are also offered here via convenient counter service. Lunch and dinner choices include grilled chicken, quiche, hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, and pizza. Cold sandwiches and other snacks are also available.
Cove Pool Bar

Specialty cocktails, beer, wine, wraps and salads are all available at this private poolside bar for both Guests of Bay Lake Tower and Disney Vacation Club members.

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Average 4.5 out of 5

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5 stars:

Easy to get the multi park tickets from Attraction tickets before going on your holiday. When you arrive at your holiday destination and go to the park (regardl SD of which one) you only need to queue once to get your access ticket but once this is done you can go straight through and only need to scan it when you enter the park. It is the same card for all Disney parks and if you have the Universal Studios booking this is a separate card for access. By booking via Attraction tickets I was able to purchase them gradually when money was saved so helped getting it all paid over each month before going away. Magic Kingdom is an amazing place, loads of rides, shops and excellent places to eat or get snacks. There are several rides for people in wheelchairs although some you need to transfer from either electric to manual plus from wheelchair to ride.

Trusted Customer reviewed Magic Kingdom Park 10 Jul, 2025
5 stars:

Booked a multi park tickets via Attraction tickets several months before our holiday. It was easy to do and allowed me to spread the cost before going. I purchased tickets as and when I had saved the money. Once you arrive at your first park you redeem your park access tickets (one covers all your Disney parks and separate ticket for Universal Studios). Once this is done you can go straight to the entrance every time you go to a ark, scan and go into the park. Epcot has loads of rides, several people in wheelchairs can go on ( although some you have to transfer onto the ride). Be prepared to have sore feet as there is a lot of walking.

Trusted Customer reviewed Epcot 10 Jul, 2025
5 stars:

Easy to purchase multi park tickets from Attraction tickets. I purchased this several months before our holiday allowing me to pay before we departed. You can spread the cost by purchasing one at a time if you want. On arrival at your first day at any park you just need to provide your booking details from Attraction tickets and you are given a credit size entrance tickets which is used for entrance to all parks (separate one is needed if you are going to Universal Studios) but all work the same. Animal Kingdom has several rides and live shows (the Lion King is my favourite). They do have rides that people in their wheelchairs can go on but they are mostly need to transfer onto rides.

Trusted Customer reviewed Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park 10 Jul, 2025
5 stars:

Getting tickets before my holiday from Attraction tickets was a lot better. You can purchased different items at different times splitting the cost as and when you have the money. The multi park tickets is really handy, you only have to queue once at the ticket office then you are given a credit sign card which you scan every time you enter a Disney Park. Disney Hollywood park is amazing with loads of rides and excitement live shows but be prepared to walk a lot and on occasions wait in a queue. Many rides are open to people in wheelchairs but you may have to transfer from electric to manual and in some from that onto a ride.

Trusted Customer reviewed Disney's Hollywood Studios 10 Jul, 2025
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Richard Darwin reviewed Epcot 09 Jul, 2025
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We had a great day and slides were great

Richard Darwin reviewed Disney's Hollywood Studios 09 Jul, 2025
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Karen Dew reviewed Epcot 09 Jul, 2025
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Fun theme to a water park, delicious pina colada style cocktail. Good raft slides.

Dee Mills reviewed Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park 09 Jul, 2025
5 stars:

The classic aweosmith coaster and tower of terror are still super cool! I love midway mania in toy story land, its a shooting game with a difference- one not to miss.the star wars area is amazing, so well made, feels like you're in the movies.

Dee Mills reviewed Disney's Hollywood Studios 09 Jul, 2025
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Great ticket prices, easy to purchase and redeem. Blizzard beach itself was so much fun, loads of cool slides, shady beds and seating under trees, super chill vibes.

Dee Mills reviewed Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park 09 Jul, 2025
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