Bay Lake Tower at Contemporary Bay Cove Pool
  • On Apr 30, 2026
    Laura from MA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hello we are DVC members and have a trip planned this July 2026 at BLT. I know that we can make dining reservations 60 days prior to our visit but can we make park reservations without purchasing park tickets?

    Hi there, Laura! Welcome back to planDisney, where we're always happy to see a return visitor. You've got a friend in me, and I'm happy to lend a helping hand as you're strategizing for your upcoming trip to Walt Disney World Resort so you have all of your (Donald) ducks in a row. Let's get right to it!

    You're already set for prime vacation magic at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort! The location of this Disney Vacation Club hotspot can't be beat - being able to walk to Magic Kingdom Park is the absolute best, and you also have the option to hop the Monorail for a quick trip to EPCOT, or take a leisurely ride on Disney water transportation to get to your destination. As a DVC Member, you can also pay a visit to Top of the World Lounge - A Villains Lair to catch the evening fireworks!

    Laura, if you are planning to purchase date-based tickets for your June vacation, you do not need to make park reservations. When you purchase your tickets, you'll select a date range, and the tickets will be valid throughout that period. This range works well for our family, as we like to build in a day during our Disney vacation to hang out at our resort, enjoy the pools, and regroup for more theme park fun!  Even if you choose the Park Hopper option, you don't need to select the first park of the day, and can hop between parks at any time. 

    I hope this information is helpful for your planning purposes! Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney once again, and please don't hesitate to come back and see us anytime if we can help with other questions to make your vacation extra-special. 

    Stay Magical!
    Susan 
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