Room Tour: Bay Lake Tower Deluxe Studio
Recently I had an opportunity to stay in a Deluxe Studio at one of my favorite hotels: Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Bay Lake Tower is a Disney Vacation Club Resort here at Walt Disney World, but rooms are also available to the general public.
Bay Lake Tower, part of Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World.
Bay Lake Tower is part of Disney’s Contemporary Resort just outside Magic Kingdom. Here you’ll find Deluxe Studios, and 1, 2,and 3 Bedroom Villas. In this guide, we’ll tour a Deluxe Studio.
Bay Lake Tower - Deluxe Studio
Deluxe Studios come with a kitchenette, a queen size bed, a double size pull out sofa and a balcony.
Studios sleep up to 4 adults. Standard rooms at Disney’s Contemporary Resort sleep up to 5 adults.
There are three types of room views: Standard View, Lake View and Theme Park view rooms are offered.
Bay Lake Tower - Deluxe Studio
The queen bed is very comfortable, on par with other Deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World. The pull out sofa, is decent and easy to set up and put away.
There’s a small table in the room, similar to what you’d find a Disney World Deluxe hotel room. Seating for for 2, but you can also utilize the sofa and ottoman for additional space.
Bay Lake Tower - Deluxe Studio
Deluxe Studios often cost less that a standard room at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Plus, your even closer to Magic Kingdom. You can walk to Magic Kingdom in under 10 minutes.
Bay Lake Tower - Deluxe Studio - Kitchen
The galley kitchen has plenty of storage, a coffee maker, microwave and a small refrigerator - bigger than a mini-fridge but smaller than a regular fridge.
Bay Lake Tower - Deluxe Studio - Kitchen
There is so much storage in this kitchen it made me want to cook something! Check out the pantry that just slides out. I need one of those at home. You’ll also find a toaster, plates, bowls, utensils and paper cups.
Bay Lake Tower - Deluxe Studio - Kitchen
Bathrooms in the Bay Lake Tower Studios are bigger than you might expect but only one person can get ready at a time.
Bay Lake Tower - Deluxe Studio - Bathroom
We had a lake view room on a top floor. The view of Bay Lake were spectacular. We could actually see I-Drive, Icon Park and Universal Orlando from up here.
Rooms on the other side of the hallway overlook the Magic Kingdom.
Bay Lake Tower at Walt Disney World
Bay Lake Tower - Pool
Transportation Options at Bay Lake Tower
Monorail
Bus
Boat
This hotel is also within walking distance to Magic Kingdom if you choose.
Dining Options at Bay Lake Tower
Contemporary Grounds Coffee Bar at the Contemporary Resort (specialty coffee and pastry)
Contempo Cafe at the Contemporary Resort
Lounges
Top of the World Lounge at Bay Lake TowerOuter Rim
The California Grill Lounge
Pool bars
Cove Bar at Bay Lake TowerThe Sand Bar
Full Service restaurants
California Grill at the Contemporary ResortChef Mickey’s Character Dining at the Contemporary Resort
The Wave at the Contemporary Resort
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For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
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