Considering taking a DVC tour or ordering a promotional video? Before you do, CONTACT US for a referral from a DVC member.  You will be helping to support DVCNews.com and, when available, it will grant you access to special pricing offered only to buyers referred by an existing member!!!

Resort Information

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort
4600 North World Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Check-in:  After 4pm (arriving guests may check-in earlier and access will be granted if the room is ready to be occupied)
Check-out:  11am

Projected Opening Date: September 1, 2009
DVC Contract End Date: January 31, 2060

 Rooms (approximate): 295 (max 428)
 Dedicated Studio:  0
 Dedicated One Bedroom:  0
 Dedicated Two Bedroom:  148

 Lockoff Two Bedroom:
  (Each can be booked separately as One Bedroom + Studio)

 133
 Three Bedroom Grand Villa:  14

Buildings: 1

"With the Magic Kingdom Park at your doorstep, your new vacation home offers one of the most desired locations in the Walt Disney World Resort.  Perhaps in the entire world.  It's a place where superb amenities becon inside and fireworks light up the outside sky--where you can enjoy Splash Mountain thrills one minute and relax in your whirlpool tub the next.  Soar through the sky on Peter Pan's Flight, the glide 'home' on a short monorail ride.  Fully immersed in the Disney magic, Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort will be your backdrop for decades of memorable moments."


Resort Amenities 

 

 Bell Services:  Yes
 Valet Parking:  Yes
 Room Service:  Yes
 Gift Shop:  Yes
 Community Hall:  Yes
 Child Care:  Yes - In room
 Self-Serve Laundry Facilities:  Yes
 Grocery Shopping / Delivery Service:  Yes
 BBQ Grill / Pavilion  Unk.

 


Dining

California Grill

Enjoy a spectacular view and world-class dining inspired by a west-coast fusion of American cuisine.

 
Chef Mickey's

Dine with Chef Mickey as he cooks up a bountiful display of delicious dishes for his buffet. 

 

The Wave

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, this menu combines sensational dining ideas with fresh, healthful choices and exciting world flavors.

 

Tempo Grab and Go

Tuck into a hot or cold sandwich, salads and desserts at this quick service location.  

 


Recreation

Bay Cove Pool
This area will feature a zero-entry pool with waterslide, a separate whirlpool spa, The Cove Bar, and an interactive children's waterplay area--all overlooking pristine Bay Lake.

Towels are provided.  Lounge chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Life jackets may be borrowed (free) from nearby location.

Top of the World Lounge
Enjoy the planned view from the top floor of Bay Lake Tower where Magic Kingdom Park and Bay Lake are spread out below. And, at night, it's the perfect place to catch the fireworks. Availability is limited. 
 
Other Recreation Options

Fitness center
Tennis courts
Volleyball
Marina
Beach
Arcade
Playground


Transportation

 

 Magic Kingdom: Walk
 Epcot: Monorail
 Disney Hollywood Studios: Bus service
 Disney's Animal Kingdom: Bus service
 Waterparks: Bus service
 Downtown Disney: Bus service
 Parking: Valet parking at main entrance; self-park lot Bay Lake Tower

 

Note that all pool and restaurant hours are subject to seasonal adjustments.  Lifeguard schedules may change in the event of inclement weather.

Content Updates

Mar 2: Resort map added to Bay Lake Tower Maps & Photos

Feb 18:  Updated DVC Sales Statistics through Jan 2010

Feb 15:  2011 Points Charts added for DVC resorts

Feb 9:  VWL floorplans added to Maps & Photos and Roomfinder

(Click item to view)

We Want Your Help!

DVCNews.com exists to benefit the entire DVC community.  Help us accomplish our goal by sending us:

  • News or rumors related to Disney Vacation Club
  • Photos from your DVC resort stays
  • Balcony photos or reports from DVC guest rooms
  • Stories from unique experiences as a DVC member

Click HERE for contact information or email to administrator@dvcnews.com.

All submissions are welcome!

RoomFinder Database
Need Help With Room Requests?

Check out our RoomFinder searchable databases for seven of the DVC resorts:

Help build the database by submitting information from your recent stay!

Required Reading

DVCNews on Twitter

DVCNews: @brkgnews No DVC discount for new pass.
DVCNews: Disney Premier Passport announced: Disney has formally introduced the Disney Premier Passport, a new annual pass ... http://bit.ly/9X3aIe
DVCNews: DVC incentives updated; up to $12 savings at Bay Lake Tower: In addition to its new Disney Dream cruise incentive,... http://bit.ly/bwFt6I
DVCNews: New incentive offers free Disney Dream cruise: Disney Vacation Club has unveiled a new round of incentives which i... http://bit.ly/d7xJTY
DVCNews: DVCNews Debates: Longest Trip: The Walt Disney Company offers such a wide variety of vacation destinations.  Walt... http://bit.ly/dDvovT

Dateline DVC

Fri Mar 12 @20:00 - 10:00PM
Friday DVCNews Chat Session!
Wed Mar 17 @16:00 - 05:00PM
Welcome Home Wednesdays
Fri Mar 19 @20:00 - 10:00PM
Friday DVCNews Chat Session!
Wed Mar 24 @16:00 - 05:00PM
Welcome Home Wednesdays
Fri Mar 26 @20:00 - 10:00PM
Friday DVCNews Chat Session!
CIMG0382.jpg