Walt Disney World's Bay Lake Tower to undergo year-long refurbishment

15 days ago in "Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort"

Posted: Monday April 29, 2024 7:12am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has announced that an extended room refurbishment project will begin in Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort this September.

Disney advises that guests will see and hear construction work throughout Bay Lake Tower and to allow extra time for travel as alternate paths may be utilized.

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort overview
Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort overview

The work is planned to take place from September 2024 to September 2025.

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort opened on August 4, 2009 and offers modern, deluxe accommodations and amenities, along with views of the Magic Kingdom.

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort overview
Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort overview

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nickys1 day ago

That seems odd. Wouldn’t it be better to start at the top, so that if they hit any major snafus with plumbing it doesn’t affect rooms already done? Standard studios usually sell out fast at any time of the year. Even 1 & 2 beds are hard to get. There’s a lot of walking that happens with those rooms.

ToTBellHop1 day ago

Seems like they will start at the bottom and head up. Standard view (all lower floors) are available this summer but then not September 1 through about Thanksgiving. They usually sell out well before 7 months because of the attractive points requirement but their inventory seems artificially low through late winter next year. I presume they want the fourth floor done quickly to minimize impact on the bridge.

KDM3109112 days ago

I'm honestly scared about this; hopefully they leave it with the same vibe and just updated. The good news is that thus far DVC has been somewhat protected from the onslaught of IP.

Jambo Dad14 days ago

Yes it needs refreshing, and no it doesnt need Edna, Frozone, and the Parrs smeared all over the walls, throw pillows, framed art etc. Let’s keep it classy Disney!

FiestaFunKid15 days ago

Bay Lake Tower needs nods to classic vacation kingdom WDW, Monorail touches, with the mid century modern/Contemporary/original Tomorrowland feel.......not forced IP.

Fox&Hound15 days ago

Yes this is my father’s DVC home base and the rooms are looking very dated and worn down. Second the note about lack of usb ports.

HauntedPirate15 days ago

There are "Disney touches" vs. overt IP injection. I'm hoping that this maintains DVC's use of the former and not Bob's desire for the latter.

Epcot82Guy15 days ago

I'm sure it will feature IP, as it has to. But, hopefully they keep it subtle in the artwork. I think going a Steakhouse 71 approach and/or modern art with IP touches would work just fine.

DznyGrlSD15 days ago

thank God. I stayed there in 2022 in a studio and it was so old/tired. I had forgotten my phone charger and there were ZERO USB ports in the room.

monothingie15 days ago

So long as it is not an "Incredibles" or any other shoehorned IP nonsense, this is spectacular news.

Nunu17 days ago

Finally! Thanks for sharing. :)
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