Disney Lakeshore Lodge

Disney Lakeshore Lodge
Interactive map of the Disney Lakeshore Lodge area
General information
TypeResort
LocationMagic Kingdom Resort Area
OpenedSummer 2027
Other information
Number of rooms967[1]

Disney Lakeshore Lodge (formerly Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge) is an upcoming Disney Vacation Club resort at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. It is to be built between Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. It is to be constructed on the former site of Disney's River Country water park. The new hotel is to feature several Disney characters for each of the rooms including Bambi, Brother Bear, The Fox and the Hound, and Pocahontas among others.[2]

A lakeside restaurant featuring the characters from The Princess and the Frog is also slated to open along with the new resort,[3] but it was cancelled and make way for Moonglade as a new table-service restaurant, Bay Lake Provisions as an all-day, quick-service marketplace with an open-kitchen layout, Paint Out Point Bar and Grill as a relaxed poolside dining spot and Dandelion Terrace as a specialized lounge offering views of the Magic Kingdom fireworks.

History

Walt Disney World Resort announced a new deluxe hotel and 16th vacation club property on October 18, 2018. The resort would include 900 rooms and club villas built on the shore of Bay Lake on the former site of Disney's River Country. The property was set to open in 2022, before being delayed.[4]

At Destination D on November 17, 2018, then Disney Parks, Experiences and Products chairman Bob Chapek indicated the resort name as Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge.[5]

As of early 2020, the Reflections Project was progressing, with construction & excavations taking place. Official artist impressions were released along with details about the resort.

As of 2020, all references to the resort had been removed from Disney websites and digital press releases, suggesting that development of the resort had been either cancelled or postponed for a later date, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]

On November 26, 2024, it was announced that the resort would be renamed to Disney Lakeshore Lodge, which will be opening in Summer 2027.[7][8]

On April 21, 2026, Disney Parks Blog announced that accommodation types would range from studios to suites, and also introduce one- and two-bedroom Lake Houses along the waterline,[9] similar to the Cascade Cabins at Copper Creek Villas.

Following the announcement, it was reportedly that The Wetlands at Disney Lakeshore Lodge is divided into five themed water zones: Lakeshore Lagoon (the main zero-entry pool with a spiral slide), Daydream River (a lazy river), Cypress Point (a leisure pool and whirlpool spa for fireworks viewing), and two play areas inspired by Disney Animation's Pocahontas, Heron Shores and Otter Springs.[10][11] More details were released in August 2026, which revealed that the hotel will feature a lobby, restaurant and fireworks lounge.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Letters from Lakeshore: Updates on Disney World's Newest Resort". Disney Parks Blog. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  2. ↑ Corless, Tom. "Concept art: First Look at Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge Hotel Rooms Featuring Bambi, Brother Bear, Fox and the Hound, Pocahontas, and More; Room Types Revealed". Walt Disney World News Today. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
  3. ↑ Figueroa, Jessica. "BREAKING: Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge to Feature "Princess and the Frog" Lakeside Restaurant". Walt Disney World News Today. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
  4. ↑ Russon, Gabrielle (October 18, 2018). "New Disney resort will open at former River Country water park site in 2022". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Destination D 2018 reveals details on new experiences coming to Disney Parks". Dream Together Media, LLC. November 17, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Disney Removes Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge Announcement from D23 Expo Story". August 10, 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2020.
  7. ↑ "BREAKING: Disney Lakeshore Lodge Replacing Reflections Resort, Opening in 2027 - WDW News Today". wdwnt.com. November 26, 2024. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  8. ↑ Taylor, Blake (November 26, 2024). "Disney Lakeshore Lodge opening in 2027 on former River Country site". Attractions Magazine. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Letters from Lakeshore: Updates on Disney World's Newest Resort". Disney Parks Blog. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  10. ↑ Finn, Amanda (June 17, 2026). "First Look at The Wetlands Recreation Area at Disney Lakeshore Lodge - WDWNT". WDW News Today. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  11. ↑ Mike (July 14, 2026). "Disney Vacation Club Quietly Renames Two Pools at Lakeshore Lodge". BlogMickey.com - Disney World News, Photos, and Info. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
  12. ↑ Ace, Shannen (August 4, 2026). "BREAKING: Three Restaurants Announced for Disney's Lakeshore Lodge, New Concept Art of Pocahontas Lobby & Fireworks Lounge - WDWNT". WDW News Today. Retrieved August 5, 2026.

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