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.

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    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

      Prepare for an all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast or dinner feast at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

    • Contempo Café

      Contempo Café

      Discover a satisfying selection of bites and beverages for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

    • 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

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    • 5 stars:

      Trusted Customer reviewed Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Trusted Customer reviewed Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Trusted Customer reviewed Disney's Hollywood Studios 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Trusted Customer reviewed Epcot 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Trusted Customer reviewed Magic Kingdom Park 12 Jul, 2026

    • 4 stars:

      Trusted Customer reviewed Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      loved epcot however we was disappointed twice with epcot, we visited and got a taxi instead of driving so we could have a drink around the world and when we got there there was sign up saying we’re shutting at 5:30pm we only arrived at 4:45pm so we had to leave, then when we came again we got stuck on guardians of the galaxy ride and the time we got off was 8:15pm and half the food vendors was shut so we could only eat at 3 places before the fireworks so we left hungry

      Millie Herbert reviewed Epcot 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      well it was magically we ended up going to magic kingdom twice as it was far too hot to stand in the queues but we managed to see the parade the first time and then the fireworks the second time

      Millie Herbert reviewed Magic Kingdom Park 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      great water park, loved the wave pool and the great rides but again maybe more sprinklers are needed as the floors are too hot and you need to wear your shoes up to the rides

      Millie Herbert reviewed Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      loved hollywood studios, it was lovely and clean and has lots of characters out and about, queue times weren’t too bad either however the day we went we missed half of the indiana jones show as it was thundering and it was the last one of the day

      Millie Herbert reviewed Disney's Hollywood Studios 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      great water park, lovely and clean nice and easy to enter. Has lots of music on, only downside is the floor is far too hot so you have to wear your shoes up to the water rides and come down with them in your hand

      Millie Herbert reviewed Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      loved this park it was nice and easy and chilled out, had some fab rides and also some god shows to watch as well. This is as a great park to do

      Millie Herbert reviewed Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Joanne Smith reviewed Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Great park with excellent rides.

      Joanne Smith reviewed Disney's Hollywood Studios 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Great experience with good showers and changing facilities

      Joanne Smith reviewed Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Fantastic!!

      Joanne Smith reviewed Magic Kingdom Park 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Fabulous rides. Guardians of the Galaxy is my favourite ride ever!!

      Joanne Smith reviewed Epcot 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Less attractive than previous years.

      Joanne Smith reviewed Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      We loved our day at this water park, lots of shaded areas to relax, great choice of slides, relaxing lazy river is my favourite. Lockers $10 for the day to keep any valuables.

      Kerry Dentith reviewed Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      I love the details amd themeing in this park, the star wars area is a must. We also loved watching the shows, Indians Jones and the Villains show in particular were brilliant.

      Kerry Dentith reviewed Disney's Hollywood Studios 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      My personal favourite water park, the waves in the wave pool are epic and my teenage boys had hours of endless fun in here. The lazy river is also great for relaxing around the park. There are fewer shaded areas to relax in at this park so I would advise arriving early if you're in need of a shaded spot unless you are willing to pay extra for your own cabana.

      Kerry Dentith reviewed Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      I can't visit any other Disney park until I have been to magic kingdom to walk down main street to get a view of the castle. We love the variation of rides here as well as shows and meet and greet with characters. We were here between end of June and beginning of July and didn't queue for more than an hour for any ride. Disney are so well organised and efficient which really helps on scorching hot days as noone wants to be stood out in the heat in mile long queues. Also, the evening firework show is a must, and dont forget to wait til the end to see Tink fly from the castle. Tickets bought from attraction tickets were downloaded directly to our phones ones payment was complete. Really simple and memory maker included meaning we got all our snaps from around the park easily added to our Disney app.

      Kerry Dentith reviewed Magic Kingdom Park 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Brilliant park to wonder around the world taking in a little bit of the different countries available. Lots of places to eat or snack and some lovely rides. Guardians of the Galaxy is a must! Tickets easily purchased from attraction tickets and added to our disney app once downloaded with no issues. We also got a great discount price ordering during their black friday event.

      Kerry Dentith reviewed Epcot 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Lovely park to visit, the Avatar area is great and you should definitely ride flight of passage. We also loved the shows at this park particularly going into the tree of life to watch to Zootopia show. Expedition Everest was also a favourite. We had a 14 day ticket bought from attraction tickets at a great price and easy to download and add tickets to our Disney app for easy access in and out of parks and memory maker included so we have all our pictures from around the park sent to our app for us to download.

      Kerry Dentith reviewed Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Trusted Customer reviewed Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Trusted Customer reviewed Disney's Hollywood Studios 12 Jul, 2026

    • 5 stars:

      Trusted Customer reviewed Epcot 12 Jul, 2026

    • 4 stars:

      Trusted Customer reviewed Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park 12 Jul, 2026

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