Bay Lake Tower Pool Closing for Refurbishment in Early 2026

Heads up, Disney fans! If you’re planning a stay at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in early 2026, there’s some important info to keep in mind. From January 26 to early May 2026, the Bay Cove Pool, water play area, and whirlpool spa at Bay Lake Tower will be closed for refurbishment. While this means a temporary pause on some of the poolside fun, the good news is that the main feature pool, water play area, and whirlpool spa at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will remain open for guests to enjoy.

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Bay Lake Tower is in the midst of getting some extra love over the next couple of years. The pool is currently closed for scheduled maintenance, but the water play areas remain open. Room refurbishments have been ongoing at Bay Lake Tower since September 2024 and will wrap in September 2025. During this time, guests may hear or see construction work throughout the resort, and alternate pathways may be in use, so plan for a little extra travel time when getting around.

For those unfamiliar, Bay Lake Tower is the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) wing of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, offering Studio, 1-Bedroom Villa, 2-Bedroom Villa, and 3-Bedroom Grand Villa accommodations, all with amazing proximity to Magic Kingdom. Despite the upcoming refurbishments, the Contemporary feature pool and other amenities will remain available to ensure your stay is as magical as ever.

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If you’re booking for 2026, just be aware of these refurbishments and make the most of the alternative pool options available at the resort. It’s all part of Disney’s commitment to keeping Bay Lake Tower and the Contemporary Resort as magical as possible for years to come!

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