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Room Tour: Bay Lake Tower Deluxe Studio

Guide to Deluxe Studios at Bay Lake Tower

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, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 at Walt Disney World

Bay Lake Tower - Pool

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 Tower

  • Outer Rim

  • The California Grill Lounge

  • Pool bars
    Cove Bar at Bay Lake Tower

  • The Sand Bar

  • Full Service restaurants
    California Grill at the Contemporary Resort

  • Chef Mickey’s Character Dining at the Contemporary Resort

  • The Wave at the Contemporary Resort

Have a question about Bay Lake Tower? Use the comments below or contact me here.

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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