Disney's Bay Lake Tower

Walt Disney World, Orlando

Star rating

Hotel exterior at night
Deluxe Studio
Delue Studio Standard View
Bay Cove Pool
Fireworks view at night
Chef Mickey's
Chef Mickey's
Goofy and Pluto by the Monorail
Deluxe Studio Lake View
Bay Cove Pool
Outer Rim
One Bedroom Villa
California Grill
Bay Cove Pool
Steakhouse 71
Contemporary Grounds
Contempo Cafe
Sand Bar
Hotel exterior at night
Deluxe Studio
Delue Studio Standard View
Bay Cove Pool
Fireworks view at night
Chef Mickey's
Chef Mickey's
Goofy and Pluto by the Monorail
Deluxe Studio Lake View
Bay Cove Pool
Outer Rim
One Bedroom Villa
California Grill
Bay Cove Pool
Steakhouse 71
Contemporary Grounds
Contempo Cafe
Sand Bar

The hotel

Warm luxury meets modern elegance at this lakeside Resort hotel located within walking distance to Magic Kingdom Park (but you can jump on the monorail if you prefer!). Delight in that home-from home feel with studios and villas where you have space for the family, and kitchen facilities to keep you satisfied. With views that may include cypress trees, the shimmering Bay Lake, the lush courtyard or Cinderella Castle, you might find it hard to leave the room, but when you do you can enjoy enchanting pools and award-winning dining—plus the extensive offerings of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, connected by the convenient Sky Way Bridge.

Amenities

  • Tennis
  • Disney Dining Plan
  • Babysitting service
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Free transport to theme parks
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service

Where is it

Magic Kingdom Resort area. Transfer time from airport: approx 30 minutes.

Hotel information

A range of studios and villas in the Bay Lake Tower, adjacent to Disney's Contemporary Resort, and connected via the Sky Way Bridge. All feature a private patio or balcony, air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, kitchenette with small fridge, toaster, coffee/tea making facilities and microwave, flat-panel TV with Disney Channel, hairdryer, safe, bathroom amenities, and iron and ironing board.

Deluxe Studios with 1 queen-size bed and 1 double-size sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 people.


Please note: Room types at this resort can be booked with Resort, Theme Park or Preferred View. Resort view offers obstructed views or views of the parking area. Theme Park View offers views of Magic Kingdom Park. Preferred View offers views of Bay Lake. 

One Bedroom Villas feature a fully-equipped kitchen, 2 full bathrooms, living/dining area with a queen-size sleeper sofa and a twin-size sleeper chair, washer and dryer, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.

Two Bedroom Villas are the same as above, with an additional bathroom, and a second bedroom with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 9 people.

Please note: cots must be requested at time of booking.

Use of the Walt Disney World Resort Transportation System is included in your stay: This hotel has Monorail access from the hotel to both Magic Kingdom park and EPCOT (with one transfer), water transportation to Magic Kingdom park, and bus transportation throughout the resort.


Complimentary hotel parking. Valet parking $39 per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).

California Grill & Lounge (fine dining with views of Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom park, open for dinner). Steakhouse 71 (stylish but casual dining, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Chef Mickey's (character dining, buffet breakfast and dinner). Steakhouse 71 Lounge (bar service with light bites). Sand Bar (poolside bar serving casual food menu and drinks). Contemporary Grounds (convenient coffee counter). Contempo Cafe (quick-service dining available all day). Outer Rim (cocktail bar with views of Bay Lake). Cove Bar (private poolside bar exclusively for Bay Lake Tower guests, serving drinks and light bites).

Bay Cove Pool with waterslide and water play area (this pool is exclusive to guests staying in the Bay Lake Tower). 2 additional pools and a hot tub in the adjacent Contemporary Resort area. Poolside cabanas*. Games arcade*. Community hall with pool table, ping-pong, board games, video games and DVD's. Tennis and pickleball. Jogging trail. Movies under the stars. Campfire activities. Basketball. Beach volleyball. Watercraft rentals*. Fishing*. Jogging trails. Electrical water pageant. Fitness centre. 


Please note: from January 26, 2026, to early May 2026, the Bay Cove Pool, Bay Cove Water Play Area, and Bay Cove Pool Spa at Bay LakeTower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be closed for maintenance. Contemporary feature Pool, Water Play Area, and spa, and the Bay Lake Pool at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will remain open for Guests to enjoy. Guests may or hear construction until the work is completed in May.

Disney-themed shop. Complimentary WiFi. Minnie Van service*. Laundry and dry-cleaning services*. Babysitting service*. Room service*.

Click here to see Disney's pocket guide for this resort.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

Maximum stay 21 nights.

*Denotes local charge. 

Click here to see Disney's pocket guide for this resort. 

Please note: rollaway beds are no longer available.​

Please note: from September 2025, room refurbishment work will take place in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. During this time, Guests will see and hear construction work throughout Bay Lake Tower.

Please note: From January through to May 2026, The Bay Cove Pool, the water play area and the whirlpool spa at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will temporarily be closed for maintenance. The Bay Lake Pool, the feature pool, the water play area and the whirlpool spa at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will remain open for guests to enjoy.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1280)
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May 6, 2025 travelerfood California

I've always wanted to stay here, and i had no idea they had just been remodeled! The rooms are light and airy and cool and refreshing. Location is spectacular. Kitchen is well stocked (unlike another DVC I just reviewed) and easy to use. Staff here are extremely helpful and happy and nice! Highly recommend!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Bay Lake Tower with Dave's Vacation Club

Apr 21, 2025 CDS5457 Yogyakarta Region, Indonesia

We loved our weeklong stay at Bay Lake Towers with our family of 6. We rented a 2 bedroom unit through Dave’s Vacation Club at a significant savings over the prices Disney was charging for a comparable unit. The unit itself was beautiful, spacious and well equipped for taking a break from dining out and making meals ourselves. The Bay… Read more
We loved our weeklong stay at Bay Lake Towers with our family of 6. We rented a 2 bedroom unit through Dave’s Vacation Club at a significant savings over the prices Disney was charging for a comparable unit. The unit itself was beautiful, spacious and well equipped for taking a break from dining out and making meals ourselves. The Bay Lake/Contemporary Complex was great—our grandchildren loved the pools and staff entertainment, and we loved being able to walk to Magic Kingdom. Your service staff was extremely helpful whenever I called. Thanks so much. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best DVC property per this DVC member.

Apr 20, 2025 E6468RNpatrickp Birmingham, Alabama

We have grand villa (3 bedrooms) very spacious very clean. Accessible to Magic Kingdom and monorail. Good view of nightly fireworks. Nice pool and you have access to the Contemporary Resort pool next door too. Nothing negative experienced.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Some Good, Some Not So Good

Apr 19, 2025 profjan06nj Fair Lawn, New Jersey

The resort is under construction. Take that into consideration. Walkway to MK is incredibly easy. The skybridge was closed, so we had to go through the Contemporary, but it wasn't a huge deal. Since there is so much construction, the elevators took a very long time to come. The end of the evening, we waited up to 30 minutes just to get an… Read more
The resort is under construction. Take that into consideration. Walkway to MK is incredibly easy. The skybridge was closed, so we had to go through the Contemporary, but it wasn't a huge deal. Since there is so much construction, the elevators took a very long time to come. The end of the evening, we waited up to 30 minutes just to get an elevator. Stayed in an older studio. Well, where to begin? The view was pretty great! Watched fireworks from the balcony. The room is kind of odd. Since we were in an older room, we still had a table to eat on. There is an ok amount of space in the bedroom area. The rest of the room is very oddly shaped and planned out. The kitchen is a galley, with plenty of space. Note that the refrigerator does not include a freezer, which we did not realize. Toaster, micro, etc. dishes, etc. all fine. The bathroom is pretty awful. No place to put things, other than a small amount of shelving next to the sink (kind of high up) and everything just falls into the sink as you are trying to use that area. Frustrating, but we made it work. Overall, the place needs refurbishing, but I believe the configuration of the studio isn't changing. Stayed before in a 2 bedroom, and it was great. WAY more room. The location is wonderful. So, yes, a confusing review. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Prime Location, But Showing Its Age

Apr 18, 2025 lip89 Boston, Massachusetts

Bay Lake Tower’s biggest selling point remains its unbeatable location — steps away from Magic Kingdom and connected to the monorail for seamless access to other parks and resorts. For convenience and transportation, it doesn’t get much better than this. That said, the overall experience left something to be desired. The rooms and lobby feel… Read more
Bay Lake Tower’s biggest selling point remains its unbeatable location — steps away from Magic Kingdom and connected to the monorail for seamless access to other parks and resorts. For convenience and transportation, it doesn’t get much better than this. That said, the overall experience left something to be desired. The rooms and lobby feel noticeably dated, lacking the modern polish seen at some of Disney’s newer or recently refurbished properties. The studio layout in particular is awkward and cramped, with limited storage and a design that feels more functional than comfortable. Additionally, ongoing construction throughout the resort detracted from the ambiance and made parts of the stay feel disjointed. If proximity to the parks is your top priority, Bay Lake delivers in spades. But for those looking for an immersive or upscale resort experience, this may fall short — especially given the premium price point. Read less