Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort

The Resort & Setting

Bay Lake Tower is a modern, high-rise Disney Vacation Club building standing next to the original Contemporary Resort, directly on the Walt Disney World monorail line. Guests rate it highly — 4.7 out of 5 from nearly 1,900 reviews — and Google's own summary calls out the outdoor pool with waterslide, free Wi-Fi and an airport shuttle as the headline amenities. It's a single villa-style property rather than a sprawling resort-town complex, so the emphasis is on comfortable accommodation with easy access to the theme parks rather than an independent resort experience away from Disney.

The Area & Things to Do

The address — 4600 World Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 — puts Bay Lake Tower inside the Walt Disney World property itself, in Orange County, Florida. The Magic Kingdom is a short walk or monorail ride away, and the other Walt Disney World parks, Disney Springs, and the wider Orlando International Drive tourist corridor are all within easy reach by resort transport or car. This is a destination built almost entirely around theme park holidays, so owners and renters alike are typically booking around Disney park days rather than beach time or sightseeing further afield.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you're ready to sell your DVC interest at Bay Lake Tower, or you simply want to rent out points you won't use this year, listing privately works differently from going through Disney or a traditional broker. On BidMyTimeshare.com, you set your own asking price or weekly rental rate, buyers and renters contact you directly through the platform, and you pay a one-time listing fee with no commission taken on the sale or rental.

Before you list, it's worth understanding how a Disney Vacation Club resale actually completes. According to Disney Vacation Club, resale contracts signed on or after 1 January 2026 carry a $500 Contract Administration Fee. Disney also holds a right of first refusal on resale contracts, meaning the signed contract has to reach Disney at least 30 days before closing so Disney can choose to buy it back instead of letting the sale proceed to the buyer — resale trackers report Disney exercising this right on anywhere from roughly 3.7% to 15% of contracts in 2026, depending on which tracker you follow, so a sale isn't guaranteed to go through until that window has passed. Brokers estimate the transfer typically takes around 45 days once a contract is agreed.

Buyers should also know what a resale purchase does and doesn't include: a resale buyer at Bay Lake Tower gets full use of the points at this home resort, but Disney Vacation Club's current rules mean certain newer resorts (Disney's Riviera Resort, Villas at Disneyland Hotel, and Cabins at Fort Wilderness) restrict resale-bought points to booking only at that same home resort, and resale owners don't receive Membership Extras, which are reserved for buyers who purchase directly from Disney. Bay Lake Tower itself isn't on that restricted list, but it's worth mentioning to prospective buyers so there are no surprises later.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Renters generally look for clear travel dates, confirmation of how many points or what size villa is on offer, and straightforward contact with the owner — all of which a direct, owner-to-owner listing makes easier than going through a third party. If you're selling, be upfront in your listing about the $500 Contract Administration Fee, the right of first refusal timeline, and the typical 45-day transfer window, since serious buyers will ask about all three before making an offer.