Disney's Bay Lake Tower

Walt Disney World, Orlando

Virgin 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 Studio Standard View Rooms feature views of the parking area, with 1 queen-size bed and 1 double-size sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Deluxe Studio Lake View Rooms feature views of Bay Lake, with 1 queen-size bed and 1 double-size sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Deluxe Studio Theme Park View Rooms feature views of Magic Kingdom Park, with 1 queen-size bed and 1 double-size sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 4 people.

One Bedroom Villas can be booked with Standard, Lake or Theme Park Views, and 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.

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.

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 no longer available.


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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1274)
  • Very good (512)
  • Average (167)
  • Poor (57)
  • Terrible (46)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating This is my favorite Disney hotel

Jun 18, 2024 EmmaCFeria

It was so much fun, I love it there!! The staff is really nice, the food is great. I had a great view of Space Mountain from my room. The pool was really fun, I had the best time during my stay. I was sad to leave. I will be back soon with my cousin. It was a great trip.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating alot of money, little value

Jun 10, 2024 michael c Miami, Florida

Costs a lot but not worth the money Nice concept but does not deliver For thousands we spent these went wrong TV did not work Curtains did not open they do not made the room up each day even though at check in they said they did the balcony door was broken the refrigerator made noises we had to ask for l laundry detergent knives to cut… Read more
Costs a lot but not worth the money Nice concept but does not deliver For thousands we spent these went wrong TV did not work Curtains did not open they do not made the room up each day even though at check in they said they did the balcony door was broken the refrigerator made noises we had to ask for l laundry detergent knives to cut things creamer coffee hangers every time we called the front desk did care some times and noy some other times my advise do not stay here Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Electric Pageant Parade - YIKES

Jun 2, 2024 Road47966096790

The room is one of the smaller rooms at Disney and while the lake view was fun - the nightly electric pageant parade and accompanying noise was not. It was very loud and wake the kids up at like 10 pm nightly. While the proximity to magic kingdom is nice, we probably won’t be staying here again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A worthy splurge

May 18, 2024 Nicole A

This hotel is very impressive. Everything looks clean and new. Even the complementary toiletries are above average. The hotel connects to the Contemporary via an outdoor bridge on the 4th floor (5th floor at the Contemporary), for convenient access to the monorail. We actually saw the Magic Kingdom fireworks from our hotel room on the 3rd floor.… Read more
This hotel is very impressive. Everything looks clean and new. Even the complementary toiletries are above average. The hotel connects to the Contemporary via an outdoor bridge on the 4th floor (5th floor at the Contemporary), for convenient access to the monorail. We actually saw the Magic Kingdom fireworks from our hotel room on the 3rd floor. The kids loved the water slide in the pool. The staff was very friendly. Another bonus: we were able to get groceries delivered from the local Publix to use in the fully functional kitchen. The only amenity lacking was USB ports to charge electronics (hotel claims they have them, but they don't). Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Location can’t be beat.

Apr 12, 2024 angelasY8353UD Ottawa, Canada

Location, location, location. This is what BLT and Contemporary Hotel gives you. The ease of access Magic Kingdom is priceless. But man, the place needs a spruce up. It’s not very contemporary or shiny anymore. Rooms are tired looking. We stayed in 7614 and furniture, especially the couch, have seen better days. Also note this room is over the… Read more
Location, location, location. This is what BLT and Contemporary Hotel gives you. The ease of access Magic Kingdom is priceless. But man, the place needs a spruce up. It’s not very contemporary or shiny anymore. Rooms are tired looking. We stayed in 7614 and furniture, especially the couch, have seen better days. Also note this room is over the service area so beeping trucks started at sunrise. But you do get a fireworks view so there’s that. Pool area is also lacking shine and is looking its age. Laundry room was actually working so no problem doing a load of laundry (not always the case). But it’s Disney and you can walk to Magic Kingdom so that’s what gets it 4 star. Read less