Resort category: Disney Vacation Club
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Can walk to Magic Kingdom, views of Magic Kingdom fireworks, can view Electrical Water Pageant from hotel, 50 minute specialty cruises for up to 10-12 people available at the dock, salon on site
Cons: Pool isn't anything special, theming seems sterile to some people, bus transportation is shared with other hotels, Bay Lake Tower rooms are smaller than at other properties
Bay Lake Tower room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Deluxe Studio - Standard View | Queen | 4 |  |
| Deluxe Studio - Lake View | Queen | 4 | |
| Deluxe Studio - Theme Park View | Queen | 4 | |
| 1 Bedroom Villa - Standard View | King | 5 |  |
| 1 Bedroom Villa - Lake View | King | 5 | |
| 1 Bedroom Villa - Theme Park View | King | 5 | |
| 2 Bedroom Villa - Standard View | King | 9 |  |
| 2 Bedroom Villa - Lake View | King | 9 | |
| 2 Bedroom Villa - Theme Park View | King | 9 | |
Bay Lake Tower room prices
Bay Lake Tower resort map
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
Other info
Bay Lake Tower Recreational Calendar
Every Walt Disney World resort offers regularly scheduled activities for guests. The Recreational Calendars are published monthly and list everything that has been planned. The calendar below is an example of what to expect but check with the front desk for the schedule during your trip.
How to get from Bay Lake Tower to anywhere at Disney World
| wdt_ID | Starting Point | Ending Point | How to get there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All-Star Movies | All-Star Music | Follow these steps:
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| 2 | All-Star Movies | All-Star Sports | Follow these steps:
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| 3 | All-Star Movies | Animal Kingdom | Follow these steps:
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| 4 | All-Star Movies | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House (main bldg) | Follow these steps:
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| 5 | All-Star Movies | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village | Follow these steps:
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| 6 | All-Star Movies | Art of Animation | Follow these steps:
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| 7 | All-Star Movies | Bay Lake Tower | Follow these steps:
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| 8 | All-Star Movies | Beach Club Villas | Follow these steps:
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| 9 | All-Star Movies | Beach Club | Follow these steps:
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| 10 | All-Star Movies | Blizzard Beach | Follow these steps:
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Dining options at Bay Lake Tower
Breakfast
Contempo Café (breakfast)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $8.99/$6.69
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Diverse options for a Quick Service, many find the onscreen ordering to be fun, view of the monorail while you dine
Cons: Can be quite noisy, due in large part to its proximity to Chef Mickey's
The Wave (breakfast)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $15.00/$9.00
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Really diverse menu with a focus on local and sustainable items, good service, usually easy to get into
Cons: Can be noisy
Chef Mickey’s (breakfast)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $40.00/$23.00
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Family favorite due to the fun vibe (and it's fun to ride the monorail right into the building), good spot to catch the classic characters together (Donald, Goofy, Mickey, Minnie & Pluto)
Cons: Food isn't particularly good but is sufficient, reservations are hard to get
Tips: Request to be in the main dining room to get the maximum amount of fun since the other rooms are further from the action.
Lunch
Contempo Café (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $12.0011.49/$7.99
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Diverse options for a Quick Service - everything from good sandwiches to made-to-order salads and some of the best cupcakes ever, many find the onscreen ordering to be fun, view of the monorail
Cons: Can be quite noisy, due in large part to its proximity to Chef Mickey's
California Grill (brunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $90.00/$48.00
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 2 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Great service and ambiance & amazing food with a fantastic view of the Magic Kingdom
Cons: Expensive, limited options for kids
Chef Mickey’s (brunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $41.00/$23.00
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Family favorite due to the fun vibe (and it's fun to ride the monorail right into the building), good spot to catch the classic characters together (Donald, Goofy, Mickey, Minnie & Pluto)
Cons: Food isn't particularly good but is sufficient, reservations are hard to get
Tips: Request to be in the main dining room to get the maximum amount of fun since the other rooms are further from the action.
The Wave (lunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $18.00/$11.00
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Really diverse menu with a focus on local and sustainable items, good service, usually easy to get into
Cons: Can be noisy
Dinner
Contempo Café (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $11.99/$7.99
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Diverse options for a Quick Service - everything from good sandwiches to made-to-order salads and some of the best cupcakes ever, many find the onscreen ordering to be fun, view of the monorail
Cons: Can be quite noisy, due in large part to its proximity to Chef Mickey's
The Wave (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $23.00/$11.00
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Really diverse menu with a focus on local and sustainable items, good service, usually easy to get into
Cons: Can be noisy
Chef Mickey’s (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $50.00/$30.00
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Family favorite due to the fun vibe (and it's fun to ride the monorail right into the building), good spot to catch the classic characters together (Donald, Goofy, Mickey, Minnie & Pluto)
Cons: Food isn't particularly good but is sufficient, reservations are hard to get
Tips: Request to be in the main dining room to get the maximum amount of fun since the other rooms are further from the action.
California Grill (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $49.00/$15.00
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 2 Table Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Great service and ambiance, amazing food (especially if you like sushi) with a great view of Magic Kingdom fireworks (if you eat earlier in the day, you can return with your receipt to view fireworks at night from their private balcony area)
Cons: Expensive, limited options for kids
Everything Else
The Wave Lounge
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $14.00/$14.00
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Easy spot to grab a drink and appetizer
Cons: Can be noisy
Contemporary Grounds
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $4/$4
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Great spot to grab a coffee and a pastry
Cons: Limited seating
The Sand Bar
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $9.49/$6.99
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Great place to grab a quick bite to eat or a drink, view of the pool or Bay Lake
Cons: Limited seating
Outer Rim
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $9.00/$0.00
Location: Contemporary Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Comfortable seats with a great view make it a great spot to grab a drink
Cons: Only open in the evenings