BEAUTY BY THE BAY: Bay Lake Tower’s crescent-shaped tower boasts some of the most dramatic Walt Disney World views available, offering panoramas of an amenity-filled courtyard, the picturesque lakefront beyond or one of the most beloved theme parks on Earth, Magic Kingdom. The 15-story, ultra-modern Disney Vacation Club resort combines elegant accommodations with home-like conveniences ideal for families. The sleek new property, scheduled to open in August, is connected to the iconic Disney’s Contemporary Resort via covered walkway allowing guests to enjoy the hotel’s restaurants, merchandise locations and monorail station. Walt Disney World Resort is in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)