Epic Universe is getting multi-day and park hopper tickets (but no annual passes) in 2026, plus plans reveal the Monsters, Inc. coaster show building outline — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, October 23, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs Walt Disney World … Read more
The year-plus refurbishment of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World is continuing apace. Come with us as we check out the renovated main lobby and Community Hall. Bay Lake Tower Lobby The refreshed lobby maintains the mid-century details of the resort but with a modern feel. The large front windows … Read more
The refurbishment of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort has been extended by almost one year. Bay Lake Tower Refurbishment Extended Construction work began in September 2024. Through originally scheduled for completion in September 2025, the Walt Disney World website now indicates work will last through July 2026. The updated announcement reads: Refurbishments will … Read more
Joey Chou has shared a look at some of the artwork he created for the newly renovated rooms at Bay Lake Tower. Daytime Cinderella Castle The art piece features Cinderella Castle in a mid-century modern style, featuring bold colors with striking white in contrast. The art by Chou appears to be inspired by Mary Blair’s … Read more
Disney is limiting New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Magic Kingdom hotels to resort guests only. Disney’s Bay Lake Tower Guests looking to ring in the new year at Bay Lake Tower must be Disney Vacation Club members who are specifically staying at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Members staying at other DVC resorts … Read more
Bay Lake Tower, home to the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) villas at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, is undergoing a room refurbishment. As part of this, some of the suites are getting new murphy beds, like many of the other DVC resorts. We spotted construction crew members moving part of the bedframes in and revealing the artwork. … Read more
Refurbishment work has started at Bay Lake Tower near Disney’s Contemporary Resort with some of the top-floor rooms being cleared of all furniture. Bay Lake Tower Refurbishment Announcement Earlier this year, Disney announced a year-long refurbishment of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This refurbishment began late in September 2024 and is set to … Read more
Disney has announced that the Bay Lake Tower pool at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be closed in early 2026. Bay Lake Tower Pool Closure Beginning on January 26, 2026, the Bay Cove Pool, the water play area, and the whirlpool spa at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be closed for maintenance. The … Read more
Walt Disney World has announced the dates for the first room refurbishment of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Bay Lake Tower Room Refurbishment From September 2024 to September 2025, room refurbishment work will take place in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. During this time, Guests will see and hear construction work … Read more
Several reports corroborate a story of a guest falling to their death at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort early Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023. Guest Dies After Falling at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Reports out of Walt Disney World Wednesday morning detail a tragic scene where a guest fell to their death. Guests on … Read more
Disney’s Contemporary Resort will begin hosting a new Disney Vacation Club exclusive fireworks dessert party later this month. The Enchantment at the Top Dessert Party will take place in Top of the World Lounge — A Villains Lair. It will include a dessert buffet, adult beverage options for guests 21 and older, exclusive lounge access, … Read more
The Skyway Bridge that connects the main building of Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the adjacent Bay Lake Tower will be closed for a brief refurbishment from July 18-20. The bridge lets guests staying at Bay Lake Tower, a Disney Vacation Club building, walk directly from the 5th floor to the Grand Canyon Concourse of the … Read more
A new dining package is coming to the Top of the World Lounge at Bay Lake Tower, part of Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The lounge reopens with its new villain’s lair theme on July 11, and the “Wicked Wind Down” package will be available on the same date. The Top of the World Lounge is available … Read more
Disney has released more details about Top of the World Lounge — A Villains Lair at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, which will reopen to Disney Vacation Club Members on July 11, 2022. Eligible Disney Vacation Club Members with access to Membership Extras who are staying at a Disney-owned-and-operated hotel at Walt Disney World Resort (whether they … Read more
Disney Vacation Club members and their guests will be soon be able to once again take in the stunning views from the Top of the World Lounge in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Disney Vacation Club has revealed in an email to members that the lounge will be reopening soon with a “reimagined” … Read more
Top of the World Lounge at Disney’s Contemporary Resort has mostly been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic struck in March 2020, with only limited reopenings since for special occasions. And as it turns out, the next two nights will be another special occasion where Disney Vacation Club guests may enjoy use of the Top of … Read more