Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is celebrating it’s 7-year anniversary.
BLT opened on August 4, 2009 as the 9th Disney Vacation Club resort (the 7th DVC resort at Walt Disney World).
On January 31, 2007, Disney began demolishing the 3-story garden wing building to the north of the main A-frame building at Disney’s Contemporary resort. Demolition was completed on April 6, 2007.
In November 2007, Disney filed plans for “Kingdom Tower” at this location.
On January 14, 2008, the Orlando Sentinel broke the story that Disney was building a 15-story tower that would feature timeshares.
In February 2008, Disney received approval to start selling timeshares in “Kingdom Tower”.
On September 16, 2008, DVC officially revealed plans for its Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The resort opened on August 4, 2009.
BLT is currently undergoing a “soft goods” refurbishment.
Due to its relatively low annual dues, a contract end date of 2060, and average resale cost, BLT is a good value for those looking to purchase DVC. And of course, its location (within walking distance of the Magic Kingdom) and theme park view rooms have generated a solid base of BLT fans.