Guests staying at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in early 2026 will need to plan for some pool hopping. The resort’s feature pool, Bay Cove Pool, is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment from January 26 to early May 2026.
Bay Lake Tower Pool Refurbishment Details
The entire courtyard pool complex will be off limits during the refurbishment period. This includes:
- Bay Cove Pool
- Whirlpool spa
- Kids water play area
Normally, these amenities are exclusive to guests staying at Bay Lake Tower. During the Bay Lake Tower pool refurbishment, guests will have access to the Contemporary Resort’s main pool and the Bay Lake Pool instead.
Bay Cove Pool Features
Bay Cove Pool is known for its fun features, including:
- 20-foot-tall waterslide surrounded by glass blocks
- Gently sloping, zero-depth entry
- Bubbling geysers at the children’s water play area
The pool area also has a whirlpool spa and poolside bar offering refreshments and light bites. While the closure may be disappointing for guests, the refurbishment aims to keep these popular amenities in top shape.
Resort Refurbishment Update
The pool closure comes on the heels of Bay Lake Tower’s year-long room refurbishment project, which began in September 2024. The guest room renovations are causing periodic disruptions throughout the resort, including occasional closure of one of the two elevator banks in the tower.
Opened in 2009, Bay Lake Tower is a Disney Vacation Club property known for its modern villas and stellar views of Magic Kingdom fireworks. The resort last underwent a refurbishment in 2016.
While the construction work may impact stays in the near-term, the renovations should help keep Bay Lake Tower fresh and appealing to DVC members and guests for years to come. In the meantime, the Contemporary’s other pools will be available to help guests cool off until the feature pool complex reopens in May 2026.
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