New restaurants are coming to Disney World!
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Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is getting closer and closer to opening, meaning we’re getting new details about the hotel! From that amazing pool to inside the hotel rooms, there are lots of things to be excited about with this new hotel. One thing we can’t wait for? The NEW restaurants coming to the hotel, which is set to open in summer 2027.
That’s right! Disney has FINALLY confirmed what we’ve been waiting for. NEW dining spots are coming to Lakeshore Lodge, the new Magic Kingdom area resort hotel. What are we chowing down on, you ask? Starting off strong, we have Moonglade, a table-service restaurant.
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There will be “thoughtfully prepared dishes featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.” There will also be gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows that will frame the gracefully arching cypress trees along Bay Lake where “artful lighting and nuanced design reflect the interplay of light and shadow.”
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Say hello to Bay Lake Provisions! This will be an all-day, quick service marketplace with specialty coffees and fresh fare in an open-kitchen atmosphere. Be sure to keep an eye out for woodland critters inspired by beloved Disney classics.
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Disney also announced Paint Out Point Bar & Grill, which will be near Lakeshore Lagoon. You can grab shareable bites and specialty beverages while soaking in the natural beauty that surrounds The Wetlands. It’s inspired by the art of plein-air painting and will feature original artwork created by Imagineers who were inspired by Bay Lake landscapes.
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Dandelion Terrace will also be joining the lineup, although not a restaurant, with stunning views of the Magic Kingdom fireworks across Bay Lake. The lounge will be home to a two-story gallery of archival artwork from classics like Fantasia, with dandelion light fixtures that add a touch of magic. The soft lighting and sweeping views create the perfect setting to slow down and enjoy the nighttime spectacular. It seems like the perfect place to hang out and create a magical moment.
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These new dining spots will be in addition to the 967 rooms coming to the resort, ranging from studio options to spacious suites. The entire resort is inspired by nature and animation from Walt Disney Animation. The rooms will feature views of Bay Lake and Magic Kingdom fireworks, and that pool is sure to be seriously popular!
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In addition to those (hopefully) delicious dining spots, guests can check out The Wetlands. At the Wetlands, you can find the Daydream River, which will be a lazy river that runs throughout the pool area.
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You can also explore Lakeshore Lagoon, which will be a zero-entry pool in the heart of The Wetlands. It will also feature a spiral waterslide, which we know will see long lines thanks to the kids. One section of The Wetlands will be dedicated to those same kids! It will be a place where they can “become part of nature’s story through whimsical wet and dry play areas inspired by the music and storytelling of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Pocahontas.” The play area is specifically inspired by the lyrics, “the heron and the otter are my friends,” from the film’s song, Colors of the Wind. Let us just say, these creatures look amazing! Heron Shores will focus on exploration and hands-on play with climbing features. Otter Springs will feature interactive water features.
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This resort has been in the works for YEARS after initially being announced as Reflections — A Disney Lakeside Lodge Resort back in 2019. That hotel was originally supposed to open in 2022 before it was quietly canceled and then re-announced as Lakeshore Lodge. While we love a new hotel in Disney World, we are obsessed with new dining options. How could we not be? It’s in our name! Be sure to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more Disney news, reviews, and more.
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Lakeshore Lodge will need plenty of golf cart parking for the Ft Wilderness guests who wish to enjoy these new restaurants also. This new resort sounds great!
Looks like another restaurant without a character meal. Disney keeps building hotels to crowd the parks without offering any type of entertainment outside the parks and within the WDW area. Disney Springs offers NOTHING in family entertainment. Characters draw crowds!