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We’re thrilled that Disney’s newest hotel, Lakeshore Lodge, is still underway, because for a moment there, it didn’t look like it would ever happen!
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This new hotel will be opening in 2027, and we’ve been keeping a close eye on construction updates. From what we’ve seen, the main hotel building is coming along well, but now we’ve gotten an updated look at the pool area, which includes a lazy river, and we’re ALREADY looking forward to relaxing.
Disney World might be the Most Magical Place on Earth, but sometimes booking a hotel there can feel like stepping into a maze.
Construction at the Beach Club
There is so much happening at the resorts right now that even seasoned Disney fans can get caught off guard. Construction, refurbishments, transportation closures, and even pool downtime can seriously affect your trip if you do not know what to expect. If you are in the process of booking a hotel, here is everything you need to look out for before you hit confirm on that reservation.
We’ve got some rough news for those who were hoping to stay at a fully refurbished Contemporary Resort soon.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Construction is currently ongoing ALL around Disney World Resort, and while it’s all to make things better, more exciting, and add more value to the parks for guests, when it’s all happening at the same time? That can get a little rough! We’ve been keeping a close eye on the refurbishment happening over at the Contemporary Resort, and it looks like something unfortunate has happened — the construction has just been extended yet again, now meaning it’s going to take over three years to complete this project.
There are lots of Disney World hotel pools, but they’re certainly not all created equally. Some of them are totally out of this world, like the Big Blue Pool at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, or Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, while others are just…meh.
Meadow Swimmin’ Pool at Fort Wilderness
Previously, the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool at Fort Wilderness Resort was pretty in the middle — it wasn’t fantastic, and it wasn’t bad either, but now it’s under refurbishment, and the plan is the DOUBLE the size of the pool area. Disney hadn’t yet announced when they expected this construction to be complete, but now we’ve got a timeline!
Grab your calendars — another Disney World restaurant will start taking reservations soon!
Wailulu Bar & Grill
Wailulu Bar & Grill is the newest restaurant to open at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, located at the new Island Tower. This isn’t your typical pool bar — it features an all-day menu for lunch and dinner, plus specialty coffee and on-the-go morning pastries available for breakfast. Up until now, this restaurant has been first-come, first-served, but that’s all changing in December.
There are tons of ways to make your Disney days more magical! From firework cruises to Lightning Lanes, there are tons of different ways to upgrade your trip.
Grand Floridian Resort
We love to upgrade every aspect of our vacations when we’re splurging, even down to the hotel room! You might be thinking, “We already know about getting a nicer hotel room,” and that’s a good way to splurge. That’s not what we’re talking about, though; this $125 splurge is guaranteed to make your magic room even more special in a way we bet you didn’t even know about!
Halloween is THIS Friday, and while we cannot believe that the month flew by so quickly, it also means we’re closer to one of our FAVORITE parts of the Halloween season in Disney World.
Yo-Ho, Yo-Ho!
Yes, we love Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, but we ALSO are big fans of a particular offering over at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort — the Halloween Golf Cart Parade. This event is so popular, in fact, that only a very SELECT group of people can attend — are you one of those lucky few?
Booking a Disney World hotel can be complex. From choosing the right dates to visit to booking Lightning Lanes and dining reservations, there’s a lot to remember. Heck, I’ve been doing it for 30+ years, and I even need to double and triple check to make sure I’ve taken care of everything. And then there’s the question of discounts…
Monorail at the Contemporary Resort
See, while the lowest prices are almost always going to be at Disney World’s Value resorts while the Deluxe hotel stays will cost you the most (and Moderate resorts are in the middle), but Disney often has deals and discounts that can help you save. In fact, they have them so often that we’re telling you to NEVER book your hotel for full price.
There’s a lot happening in Disney World today! They’re tearing down buildings, adding new versions of our favorite attractions, and more.
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The changes have been a lot to keep up with, and now, it seems like even Disney is getting overwhelmed. How do we know? The My Disney Experience App is down!
Sure, we love A LOT of things about Disney World Resort hotels — including the perks they have to offer. With that said, there’s always room for improvement.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Lobby
What can Disney World do better? In which aspects can it improve? These are the kinds of questions Disney fans love to answer, so we polled our readers to see what they wish Disney World hotels should change, and 64% of you agreed that a popular hotel perk should cast a wider net!
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