Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
4600 N. World Drive
Lake Buena Vista, 32830
Phone: (407) 824-1000
Fax: (407) 824-3539
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Deluxe Resort Classification
Located in the Magic Kingdom resort area
Check In: 4:00 p.m. / Check Out: 11:00 a.m.
Crescent-shaped Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort has been designed to complement the fabled styling of its classic neighbor, the Contemporary Resort. Rising 15 stories just outside the gates of the Magic Kingdom, it delivers some of the most dramatic views available anywhere at Walt Disney World Resort. The largest suites have windows two stories tall. The exterior mimics the original resort’s A-frame structure, while the two-story lobby is filled with woven woods and glass-wrapped columns. The pool has a unique water slide, wrapped in glass block.
Disney’s Bay Lake Tower Resort Rooms
There are two sections of this resort, the Bay Lake Tower, and the adjacent Contemporary Resort. Guests must have a Bay Lake Tower room key to access the Sky Way Bridge. Room types consist of studios (sleep 4), one and two-bedroom units (sleep 5 & 9), and 3-bedroom Grand Villas (sleep 12). Views include Standard View, Bay Lake View and Magic Kingdom View. 295 two-bedroom equivalent villas (428 rooms)
All Villas Include:
Private Balcony or Patio
Ceiling Fan
Clock
Microwave
Coffeemaker & Setup
Telephone
Complimentary wireless Internet (Wi-Fi)
Flat Panel TV – ABC, Disney Channel, Check the TV channel guide for more
DVD Player
Hair Dryer
In-Room Wall Safe
Iron and Board
Vacuum cleaner
Fire extinguisher
High chair (except Studios)
Pack ‘N Play portable crib
Table & Chairs
Vanity Area
Deluxe Studios
Deluxe Studios sleep four guests plus an infant (under 3 years of age)
3 viewing categories – Standard View, Lake View, or Theme Park View.
Each studio comes standard with the following:
1 queen bed & 1 double sleeper sofa
Kitchenette
Paper plates and bowls, and plastic utensils
Small refrigerator
Wet bar
Full bathroom
Alarm clock
Iron and ironing board
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Portable crib
One Bedroom Villas
One-bedroom villas sleep up to five guests plus an infant (under 3 years of age)
One-bedroom Villas have 3 viewing categories – Standard View, Bay Lake View, or Magic Kingdom Theme Park View.
1 king bed, 1 queen sleeper sofa & 1 sleeper chair
Fully equipped kitchen
Dishwasher
Dishes, glasses, and utensils
Pots and pans
Refrigerator
Stove and oven
Toaster
Washer and dryer
Whirlpool tub
Alarm clock
Iron and ironing board
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Portable crib
Two Bedroom Villas
Two-bedroom villas sleep up to nine guests plus an infant (under 3 years of age)
Two-bedroom Villas have 3 viewing categories – Standard View, Bay Lake View, or Magic Kingdom Theme Park View.
1 king bed, 2 queen beds, a queen sleeper sofa and one twin sleeper chair
Fully equipped kitchen
Dishwasher
Dishes, glasses and utensils
Pots and pans
Refrigerator
Stove and oven
Toaster
Washer and dryer
Whirlpool tub
Alarm clock
Iron and ironing board
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Portable crib
Three Bedroom Villas
Three-bedroom villas sleep up to twelve guests plus an infant (under 3 years of age)
Three-bedroom Villas have 2 viewing categories – Bay Lake View or Magic Kingdom Theme Park View.
1 king bed, 4 queens and 1 queen sleeper sofa
Dishwasher
Dishes, glasses, and utensils
Pots and pans
Refrigerator
Stove and oven
Toaster
Washer and dryer
Whirlpool tub
Alarm clock
Iron and ironing board
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Portable crib
Disney’s Bay Lake Tower Resort Dining
Two Quick Service locations
Contemporary Grounds Coffee Bar at the Contemporary Resort
Contempo Cafe at the Contemporary Resort
4 Lounges
Top of the World Lounge at Bay Lake Tower
Outer Rim
Steakhouse 71 Lounge
The California Grill Lounge
2 Pool bars
Cove Bar at Bay Lake Tower
The Sand Bar
Three Full Service restaurants
California Grill at the Contemporary Resort
Chef Mickey’s Character Dining at the Contemporary Resort
Steakhouse 71 at the Contemporary Resort
Two unique dining experiences
Celebration at the Top – Sip, Savor and Sparkle
In-Room Dining: Available 24 hours
Refillable mugs are available for purchase at Contempo Cafe.
Disney’s Bay Lake Tower Resort Recreation
3 Pools
Interactive water play area
2 whirlpool spas
Children’s playground
Arcade
Tennis
Shuffleboard and Bocce Ball Courts
Boat Rental
Water cruises
Fishing excursions
Beach area
Volleyball
Jogging trail
Health club
Lakeside Yoga
Massage/spa services
Electrical Water Pageant view
Barbecue Pavilion
Contemporary Resort Campfire
Movies Under the Stars on the lawn near the Sky Way Bridge
Board Games
DVD Rentals
For a fun and more relaxing way to spend a day during your visit to Walt Disney World, each resort hosts Poolside Activities each day from 1:30 – 7:00 p.m.. Pool hours and lifeguard availability vary by pool. However, activities and programs are subject to change. Although the activities vary by day and by resort, examples of what you might find include trivia, arts and crafts, dance parties, games, bingo, and more.
Pool Side Cabanas:
There are 4 poolside Cabanas for rent located in the four corners of the Contemporary Resort pool. Cabanas include 2 chaise lounge chairs, 2 chaise beds, locking cabinet, DVD Player (upon request), LCD TV with cable, ipod docking station, mini-frig w/complimentary sodas & water, and complimentary fruit basket. Private dining and massages are available upon request at an additional cost.
Disney’s Bay Lake Tower Resort Shopping
Fantasia stocks Disney character apparel and souvenirs as well as logo merchandise. You can also find a large assortment of Disney pins
Fantasia Market is a new sundries shop that carries cigars, cigarettes, beer, wine, liquor, food items and more.
Bayview Gifts offers homewares, art collectibles, jewelry, clothing, watches and assort chocolates and fudge.
Look at all your vacation photos by visiting the Photopass page. These professional pictures can make a great souvenir for home!
Save money and buy official Disney Park merchandise and souvenirs before you leave home. Disney Shopping has autograph books, character plush, travel accessories and many items that will make your vacation even more magical. Shop before you leave home to save time and money!
Disney’s Bay Lake Tower Resort Transportation
Complimentary Overnight Self-Parking
Transportation Times Between Bay Lake Tower/Contemporary Resort and Disney Destinations
Disney’s Monorail service is available to the Magic Kingdom and via transfer to Epcot. The monorail station is on the 4th floor of the resort. Disney’s bus service is available to the Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Magic Kingdom and the Animal Kingdom, as well as Disney Springs and the Disney water parks. The bus locations are to the right of the lobby as you exit the hotel. A walking path to the Magic Kingdom is also available as you walk past the bus stops.
These times are approximate, provided to give you an idea of average travel times. Please plan on up to a 20 minute wait for Disney transportation in addition to walking time to resort or theme park transportation stops.
Magic Kingdom – 12 minutes by walking, 19 minutes by monorail
Epcot – 22 minutes by monorail, 22 minutes by car
Disney’s Hollywood Studios – 22 minutes by bus, 23 minutes by car
Disney’s Animal Kingdom – 25 minutes by bus, 20 minutes by car
Disney Springs – 30 minutes by bus, 19 minutes by car
Blizzard Beach Water Park – 24 minutes by bus, 18 minutes by car
Typhoon Lagoon Water Park – 25 minutes by bus, 20 minutes by car
Disney’s Bay Lake Tower Resort Childcare
There are no on-site childcare options available for Disney’s All-Star Movies. However, Kid’s Nite Out, an in-room child care service, is available at all resorts for children 6 months to 12 years old. Services are available 24/7.
The Walt Disney World Dolphin offer a Children’s Activity Center option and you do not have to be a guest at that resort to use the Children’s Activity Center. Camp Dolphin
Disney’s Bay Lake Tower VIP Top Tips
This section is sponsored by the Disney experts at The Magic for Less Travel, Authorized Disney Vacation Planner
If you eat early at the California Grill (Contemporary Resort), you can return later with your receipt to watch the Magic Kingdom Happily Ever After Fireworks from the roof. They turn down the lights and pipe in the music…very romantic.
I like that there are two separate check-ins for both Contemporary and Bay Lake Tower. Although you can still check in at the Contemporary, but it’s so convenient to have a check-in at Bay Lake Tower! Also, it’s important to note that you cannot use the pool at Bay Lake Tower unless you’re staying at Bay Lake Tower and only Disney Vacation Club members can access the Top of the World Lounge. One of my favorite spots to watch Wishes is on the big verandah off of the Grand Canyon Concourse.
Contempo Cafe is a great counter service spot with tasty desserts.
There is boat transportation to Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness Resort.
Rooms with a view of Bay Lake also have a great sunrise view.
Electrical Water Pageant: Take time to watch the Electrical Water Pageant as it floats along Bay Lake.