RUMOR: Another “Bay Lake Tower” Vacation Club Wing To Be Constructed at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

WDWNT on August 18, 2016

While Caribbean Beach Resort will likely be the next Disney Vacation Club addition at Walt Disney World, supposedly Disney is already looking ahead to expanding their DVC presence at the Contemporary Resort with another Bay Lake Tower-type wing.

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

While still a few years off, early design has begun on a new tower for Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The exact location of the new wing is still in-flux right now, but the competing sites range from the planned site of the Persian Resort (a cancelled original hotel planned for the Walt Disney World Resort back in the 1970’s) and the space currently occupied by the convention center at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The Persian Resort site seems far more likely at this time, but other sources are speculating that the convention center would be the site of the new addition.

Separately, the convention center is set to be removed in the coming years in favor of an expanded convention center at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort.

Proposed site for 2nd Bay Lake Tower type wing at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Proposed site for 2nd Bay Lake Tower type wing at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

While the building would have a very different look from the existing Bay Lake Tower, it should have a similar height and size to that of the first addition made in 2008.

The new hotel wing would boast better views of the Magic Kingdom than Bay Lake Tower if constructed, as it would be even closer to the park. Rumor has it that the price point at this new wing would be much higher than Bay Lake Tower, rivaling or surpassing the Polynesian Village Resort DVC additions.

Again, the project is not formally announced by Disney, but is in the design phase at this time. The new resort wing could be more than 5 years from completion at this point and could easily be cancelled at any point prior to construction, but sources close to the project say it is as good as green-lit at this point in time.

Another Look at Bay Lake Tower

WDWNT on July 16, 2009

WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber was able to get an up-close look at the Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, including the lobby and pool area, and has video to share of his experience:

Wishing To See Fireworks From Bay Lake Tower?

WDWNT on July 8, 2009

The WDWNTube Disney Parks video site has just become home to the very first video of the Magic Kindom’s “Wishes!” fireworks as seen from the observation deck on top of the new Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort!!! For your enjoyment, we have embedded the video below:

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Tour – Photo (and Video) Report

WDWNT on July 1, 2009

Our own Tom Corless, as well as other members of the WDWNT Staff went on a private tour this past Monday, of the brand new Disney Vacation Club resort, Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Jessica Pezzula has sent us in some wonderful photos, and also our good friend Matt Pezzula from WDWCelebrations brings us a great high definition video. Let’s start our wonderful tour:

A look at some familiar concept art during the presentation portion of the tour

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Preview a Vacation as You Wish

WDWNT on June 29, 2009

Disney Vacation Club will be giving Walt Disney World Annual Passholders a sneak preview of Bake Lake Tower in July. Here are the details:

From July 10-12, Disney Vacation Club invites you to attend “Vacation As You Wish,” a special sales presentation featuring an interactive show that reveals how you can save more, get more, and do more than you ever dreamed possible. Plus, you will be able to enjoy character greetings, tasty treats, exclusive giveaways, and a guided tour of the still-unopened Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Event Details:

  • Event Dates: July 10 -12, 2009
  • Event Times: July 10 – 7:00pm, July 11 – 3:00pm, July 12 – 3:00pm. Show will last approximately 2 hours.
  • Check-in Location: Ballroom of the Americas, Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
  • Parking: Contemporary Resort parking lot – be sure to mention you are a Passholder to be allowed in.
  • Check-in Time: 45 minutes prior to show time.

Additional Information:

  • Passholders need to sign up for the event, due to limited capacity.
  • Passholders need to bring their confirmation slip, their valid Disney pass and a photo ID at the time of check-in.

Jose Eber’s 4/6/09 Mini-WDW Update Part 2

WDWNT on April 7, 2009

WDWNT Reporter Jose Eber has more pictures to share from his latest trip to Walt Disney World Resort, so let’s take a look at some more newsworthy photos:

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The Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is nearly completed

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The bridge (featuring the horrible frosted windows) is nearing completion

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Some landscaping taking place behind the main building of the Contemporary

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The exterior of the Fantasia Market is complete. The “mini-market” opens at the end of April.

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The sign and logos very much resemble that of the Fantasia store next door