We’re about a year from the grand opening of the newest hotel at Disney World, Lakeshore Lodge.
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Disney has been slowly offering up new details about the new resort, which sits on the old site of Disney’s River Country, a water park that closed in 2001. The new hotel has a nature theme and will focus on Disney stories that revolve around nature, with details taken from films like Pocahontas, Bambi, Brother Bear, and more. We recently got a sneak peek at the pools of Lakeshore Lodge, but something has already changed with those pools.
The pools in question sit in The Wetlands, a huge outdoor recreation area that sits just beyond Lakeshore Lodge’s lobby. The area is surrounded by Bay Lake and will include a pool at its heart. This pool was previously called Lakeside Lagoon, but Disney is now referring to it as Lakeshore Lagoon. It will be the resort’s zero-entry feature pool with a spiral waterslide.
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On the opposite side of Lakeshore Lodge, you’ll find a pool that was previously called Perspective Pond, now called Cypress Point. This will be a leisure pool and whirlpool spa with views of the Magic Kingdom fireworks at night.
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One part of The Wetlands will include a kids’ area inspired by Pocahontas, specifically the lyrics “the heron and the otter are my friends” from the song “Colors of the Wind.” It’s called Otter Springs and will have interactive water features.
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Heron Shores will offer hands-on play with climbing features.
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A lazy river, Daydream River, will be nearby where guests can hop on a tube and relax as the current carries them through The Wetlands.
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Those who take a walk through The Wetlands will be surprised with fun facts about the flora and fauna that surround them. There will even be a special plaque honoring an historic attraction that was once on that spot (presumably from Disney River Country).
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We’ll be keeping an eye out for more updates on Lakeshore Lodge, so stay tuned to DFB for more.
Everything We Know About Disney World’s Newest Hotel — Lakeshore Lodge
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Sounds nice but with Disney’s new rules, none of us can enjoy it unless we’re rich enough to stay there.
@Anne, Has nothing to do with Disney’s NEW rules on whether or not you can use this pool. Can’t pool hop has been a rule so yes, you would have to stay here to enjoy the pool.