October 6th Just Became an Important Date for Disney World Fans

BIG news out of Disney World, especially for travelers who love to stay on property at the various Disney World hotels!

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We’ve been eagerly awaiting the opening date for Disney’s newest hotel, Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, and have been watching the construction closely throughout the entire building process. Now, we finally have a date for when you can book your stay at this new hotel!

You’ll be able to book your stay at Lakeshore Lodge beginning on October 6th! The brand new resort officially opens on July 1st, 2027.

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Only Disney Vacation Club Members will have access to make early rental reservations by contacting Member Services. However, on October 7th, Annual Passholders can start making reservations!

Don’t have an Annual Pass or Disney Vacation Club? No worries — you can make reservations starting October 8th online or by phone at (407) 934-7639.

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Lakeshore Lodge is a new Disney Vacation Club Resort hotel, but that doesn’t mean only DVC members can stay there. The hotel will “celebrate the beauty and magic of nature as seen through the eyes of Disney artists and storytellers,” and is inspired by Walt Disney’s love of the outdoors. We’ll get to see hints of Bambi, Pocahontas, and Brother Bear in the design.

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The hotel will feature 967 rooms, ranging from “cozy studios to spacious suites.” Guests will be able to cool off in The Wetlands, which will feature epic water features, or you can relax in the Daydream River that travels through the pool area. In the heart of the area, you’ll find Lakeside Lagoon, which is a zero-entry pool for guests of all ages, and it’s even got a spiral waterslide!

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Kiddos will also be able to enjoy an area just for them, where they’ll be able to “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.” Additionally, Heron Shores will bring exploration and hands-on play to kids via its climbing features, Otter Springs will have lots of interactive water fun, and there will be a leisure pool located on the other side of the resort.

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Disney previously revealed three restaurants coming to the resort, including a table service and quick service…

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…and we can’t forget about Dandelion Terrace! We’re calling it now — this will be THE spot to watch Magic Kingdom fireworks from now on.

With this news also came a look inside the rooms coming to Lakeshore Lodge! See a full tour of the concept art right here.

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We’ll be sure to bring you all the latest news about this hotel as we get closer to opening, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB!

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