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.
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*.
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
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.
Based on 2058 reviews
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Nice to be “home” again
Dec 4, 2024kcr457Raleigh, North Carolina
Our family returned to this DVC property for the second time and enjoyed it as much or more than the first. Its proximity to the Contemporary Resort and the monorail, as well as being walking distance from the Magic Kingdom is a huge plus. Our room was comfortable and well supplied with the essentials for morning coffee and a microwave and…
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Our family returned to this DVC property for the second time and enjoyed it as much or more than the first. Its proximity to the Contemporary Resort and the monorail, as well as being walking distance from the Magic Kingdom is a huge plus. Our room was comfortable and well supplied with the essentials for morning coffee and a microwave and refrigerator, making breakfast easy. And I always get a kick out of being greeted with “Welcome Home” by the warm and well trained cast members each time we arrive.
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Outstanding view
Nov 26, 2024Explorer45064404690Winter Garden, Florida
Beautiful hotel, the view of magic kingdom and the fireworks at night were outstanding. We stayed in a 2 bedroom suite , it was well appointed with plenty of space. The pool area was nice , but it is starting to look a little worn and is definitely ready for a refresh. It was also sickeningly warm in the water. The rooftop bar/lounge was…
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Beautiful hotel, the view of magic kingdom and the fireworks at night were outstanding. We stayed in a 2 bedroom suite , it was well appointed with plenty of space. The pool area was nice , but it is starting to look a little worn and is definitely ready for a refresh. It was also sickeningly warm in the water. The rooftop bar/lounge was virtually impossible to get into, which was a little disappointing.
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I want to give it a 5 for the view but
Sep 9, 2024cnt1248Berlin, Maryland
The view of Magic Kingdom is beyond anything I could have hoped for. However, we booked a handicap accessible room. The bed that was lowered was the king bed, and that's the room that had the roll in shower, and that was the only toilet with hand grips. Well, my sister is the person in the wheelchair and her caregiver shouldn't have to sleep in a…
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The view of Magic Kingdom is beyond anything I could have hoped for. However, we booked a handicap accessible room. The bed that was lowered was the king bed, and that's the room that had the roll in shower, and that was the only toilet with hand grips. Well, my sister is the person in the wheelchair and her caregiver shouldn't have to sleep in a king-sized bed with her. They were in the double room, and those beds were so high that we had to struggle to get her in and out of bed every night. And then have to take her into the other room to use the shower and restroom.
We were in room 8412. The view is spectacular!!
The monorail took some getting used to because we had to explain every day to someone who can't understand why the express doesn't stop there and we have to go the other direction and wait for 3 stops before she could go to magic kingdom. We could have walked the 10 mins but she wanted to ride the monorail, so we did.
Also, the carpet on the contemporary side is soft... it's great for tired feet and terrible for pushing a 200lbs plus person in a wheelchair.
The walkway needs something to help block the rain and wind. The marble floors were very slippery especially pushing the wheelchair.
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Best vacation ever!
Aug 22, 20244tamtam2Orlando, Florida
Such a great experience!! We were in a roll in wheelchair accessible one bedroom room, since i have a child who is in a wheelchair. There was plenty of room. The pull out sofa was comfortable for a pull out sofa bed. The kitchen was well equipped. We didn't cook in our room, but the Contemporary Cafe was just a short walk away. The best…
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Such a great experience!! We were in a roll in wheelchair accessible one bedroom room, since i have a child who is in a wheelchair. There was plenty of room. The pull out sofa was comfortable for a pull out sofa bed. The kitchen was well equipped. We didn't cook in our room, but the Contemporary Cafe was just a short walk away. The best feature of the room was the view! On one side we saw Bay Lake. I got to watch the boats all move from backstage to their locations each morning. Then, the other side we had a great view of Magic Kingdom! Fireworks from our room were wonderful! My kids loved the swimming pool. The slide was a favorite! However, their is no adult supervision on the slide. There were a couple of incidents because of this. We rode the monorail to Magic Kingdom one day. It took a really long time. The next day, we walked from our hotel to Magic Kingdom and it was much faster. No long line for security as there are not many people walking, so the security area is easy to get through.
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This is my favorite Disney hotel
Jun 18, 2024EmmaCFeria
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.
Nice to be “home” again
