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Bay Lake Tower – Part Three

Posted on by Jack Spence
This final blog about Bay Lake Tower will contain some odds and ends not previously covered. Also, at the end of this article, I have included a Q&A section. Let’s start with the Community Center. Located off of the Bay Lake Tower Lobby, the Community Center is where you’ll go if you want to engage … Continue reading "Bay Lake Tower – Part Three"
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Bay Lake Tower — Part Two

Posted on by Jack Spence
My “Opening Day” blog about Bay Lake Tower has generated a slew of questions. At the moment, some of them are answered within the comments section of my first blog. After I return home, I’ll publish all of the answers in a final Bay Lake Tower article. I’m going to start this blog discussing the … Continue reading "Bay Lake Tower — Part Two"
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Bay Lake Tower – Opening Day

Posted on by Jack Spence
Bay Lake Tower – Opening Day Before I get into the nitty-gritty, I need to give you a little background. When I covered the Kidani Village, I was given a private, VIP tour about a week before the resort opened. Because of this, I was able to get a lot of pictures beforehand and obtain … Continue reading "Bay Lake Tower – Opening Day"
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Bay Lake Tower

Posted on by Jack Spence
Yesterday (May 27, 2009) I was one of a privileged few to be allowed to view a Grand Villa at Disney’s Bay Lake Tower, a Disney Vacation Club property. Scheduled to open in early August of this year, this new resort is sure to become one of the most popular at Walt Disney World. Its … Continue reading "Bay Lake Tower"
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Bay Lake Tower — Update April 14, 2009

Posted on by Jack Spence
I stopped by the Contemporary Resort today to buy a gift for someone. While there, I thought I’d check out the progress of Disney’s Bay Lake Tower, a new Vacation Club scheduled to open August 4th of this year. For the most part, the exterior of the building hasn’t changed much since our last update. … Continue reading "Bay Lake Tower — Update April 14, 2009"
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Disney Vacation Club Construction Update

Posted on by Jack Spence
I was out and about on Saturday (1/10/09) and thought I’d snap a few pictures of the three Disney Vacation Club properties currently under construction. Let’s start with the Treehouse Villas which will be part of the Saratoga Springs complex when completed. I was only able to get one picture without taking the boat along … Continue reading "Disney Vacation Club Construction Update"
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Bay Lake Tower Observation Deck

Posted on by Jack Spence
A strange looking structure is being constructed on the top of the rumored Bay Lake Tower, Disney Vacation Club located north of the Contemporary Resort. This is strictly a RUMOR, but I have it on good authority that this will be a private, Magic Kingdom firework viewing area for DVC members staying at this resort. … Continue reading "Bay Lake Tower Observation Deck"
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Construction Photo Updates – Walt Disney World

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While I was out and about, I took a few pictures of the Bay Lake Tower under construction. This is a rumored DVC that sits prominently next to the Contemporary Resort. It appears that the structure has reached its ultimate height as finishing touches are being added to the top of the building. At the … Continue reading "Construction Photo Updates – Walt Disney World"
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The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Posted on by Jack Spence
The California Grill is the Contemporary Resort’s signature restaurant, offering upscale dinners, sophisticated atmosphere, and spectacular views of the Magic Kingdom. For many years, the Concourse Steakhouse, on the fourth floor of the Contemporary, was their casual dining spot, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Although I liked this restaurant, I always felt it lacked a … Continue reading "The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort"
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