Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort

5 star hotel

deluxe villas

Magic Kingdom Area

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

    • Disney Character Encounters
    • Character Dining
    • 24 Hour Reception
    • Early Disney Park Entry
    • Extended Evening Park Hours
    • ATM
    • Babysitting (+fee)
    • Bar
    • Basketball Court
    • Boat Rental (+fee)
    • Campfire Activities
    • Concierge Services
    • Cot (on request)
    • Fitness Centre
    • Free Park Shuttle
    • Free Parking
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Hot Tub
    • Kitchen
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Luggage Storage
    • Meeting Room
    • Monorail Access
    • Outdoor Swimming Pool
    • Pool with Slide
    • Quick-Service Dining
    • Restaurant
    • Signature Dining
    • Swimming Pool
    • Tennis Court
    • Volleyball Court
    • Water Parade
    • Water Playground
    • 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.

    Map

    Map

    Now through Late 2027 

    Refurbishment work is occurring in phases throughout select areas of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, including the atrium, Bay Lake Tower and Main Tower exterior. Main Tower exterior maintenance may impact views from various locations throughout the Resort hotel and, at times, require alternate paths of travel. Guests may see or hear construction during daytime hours. 

    Dining

    • Chef Mickey’s

      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

      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

      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. 

    Walt Disney World Tickets Reviews

    Average 4.5 out of 5

    31891 Reviews

    • 5 21,873
    • 4 7,502
    • 3 1,191
    • 2 781
    • 1 544
    • 5 stars:

      A must do! So clean and always full of staff. In August queue times was not high. Staff helpful, plenty of food to enjoy and drinks. Fireworks and shows fantastic.

      Stacey reviewed Magic Kingdom Park 10 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      One of the best places to visit so much variety and things to do. Many good food and drinks locations as well as a more relaxed vibe. Some brilliant rides and caters to all guests.

      Stacey reviewed Epcot 10 Sep, 2026

    • 4 stars:

      At the moment with renovations it’s a lot less to do. Less crowded throughout. Themeing lovely as well as food. Less to do than other parks at current though.

      Stacey reviewed Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park 10 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Star Wars land is a must! Rides are brilliant for the thrill seekers and themed for the little ones, fun for the whole family!

      Stacey reviewed Disney's Hollywood Studios 10 Sep, 2026

    • 4 stars:

      Love this water park so clean and themed. Really spacious and helpful staff. General leaves in the lazy river but people always cleaning.

      Stacey reviewed Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park 10 Sep, 2026

    • 4 stars:

      Lovely water park in general fun for all the family and all ages. Only issue is a lot of leaves in lazy river. They do have some areas with staff in cleaning up with a net to keep as low as possible!

      Stacey reviewed Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park 10 Sep, 2026

    • 4 stars:

      Great family water park busy if you don’t get there early , we found more choice for smaller children at the other park but still had fun

      Chris Rogers reviewed Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park 10 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Our favourite water park more choice of slides for families and smaller kids , met stitch and enjoyed the lazy river which is huge, worth a visit but check weather as lightning cut our day very short

      Chris Rogers reviewed Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park 10 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Lovely park with great theme not a lot ride wise but caught a couple shows overall a nice park

      Chris Rogers reviewed Disney's Hollywood Studios 10 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Surprisingly loved this park not many rides etc but layout theme and nighttime show brought us back several times. Test track, and ratatouille were fantastic.

      Chris Rogers reviewed Epcot 10 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Magical, great parades great rides, lovely cast went several times , check weather as it’s a long wet affair back to vats and taxis via boat as we learned

      Chris Rogers reviewed Magic Kingdom Park 10 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Fantastic park loved the theming and the safari was excellent, well worth a visit

      Chris Rogers reviewed Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park 10 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Loved it.! Great family time

      John Knappett reviewed Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park 09 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Loved it except they cancelled fireworks on our visit due to rain. At 8.50 announcement saying there would be a slight delay, 9.05pm announcement saying they were cancelled. With parking at 35 dollars we did think everyone who was disappointed could have been offered free parking for another day

      John Knappett reviewed Epcot 09 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Loved it for all ages. Fireworks fantastic but didn’t like how staff cram you all in front of the castle when kids are tired.

      John Knappett reviewed Magic Kingdom Park 09 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Great fun for the family

      John Knappett reviewed Disney's Hollywood Studios 09 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Geri H reviewed Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park 08 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      A wonderful place with so much to see and do. Going through each of the countries and trying the different foods and drinks was a wonderful experience. Loved trying the different types of soda around the world for free in the Coca Cola shop. Guardians of the galaxy is an amazing ride. A must visit when in Orlando.

      Geri H reviewed Epcot 08 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      This is a beautiful water park with some very decent slides and a very relaxing lazy river. We had an amazing time there. Would love to visit again!

      Geri H reviewed Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park 08 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Another beautiful Disney park. The Avatar area is absolutely incredible. The park is smaller but still has quite a lot to offer, it has very decent rides. It's not a full day park, perfect for when you want a more relaxed day. Should be visited at least once.

      Geri H reviewed Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park 08 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      The place where all the magic began! An incredible park, so beautiful and magical. Has some wonderful rides, the queues are long but worth the wait. Food is not impressive but nobody goes to Magic Kingdom for the food. The fireworks and the parade in the evening were very impressive. One day is not enough to do everything in a relaxed and enjoyable way. It's the OG and definitely must be visited!

      Geri H reviewed Magic Kingdom Park 08 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Loved this park, so nicely done. Because there is less to do than in Epcot and Magic Kingdom it was actually a nicer day, it was more chilled. It has some amazing rides, including Tower of Terror. The food was adequate. A definite must visit!

      Geri H reviewed Disney's Hollywood Studios 08 Sep, 2026

    • 4 stars:

      great water park, good transport to and from the hotel

      Mrs Leonard reviewed Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park 08 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Kids loved it

      Mrs Leonard reviewed Disney's Hollywood Studios 08 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Best wave pool we have ever been to, need to arrive 30 mins before it opens to get a bed in the morning

      Mrs Leonard reviewed Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park 08 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      magical

      Mrs Leonard reviewed Magic Kingdom Park 08 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      great rides, good for the nerds.

      Mrs Leonard reviewed Epcot 08 Sep, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      excellent rides, lots of animals to see

      Mrs Leonard reviewed Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park 08 Sep, 2026

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