UPDATED June 21, 2026

A NEW Disney Vacation Club Resort hotel will be opening in Disney World in the summer of 2027: Disney Lakeshore Lodge!

Let’s explore everything we know about Lakeshore Lodge so far…

Lakeshore Lodge — The Theme

Disney shares that the brand-new hotel, which will be located on Disney World’s Bay Lake, will “celebrate the beauty and magic of nature as seen through the eyes of Disney artists and storytellers.”

“Inspired by Walt Disney’s lifelong admiration for the great outdoors, the resort’s design will pay tribute to decades of animated stories rooted in nature, with subtle nods to classic films — from the lush forests of Bambi and the colorful winds of Pocahontas to the sweeping glacial landscapes of Brother Bear.”

Upon arrival at the Resort, guests will see a one-mile tree-lined vista before seeing the Lodge itself. Disney shares that this kind of “grand expression” will be carried out through the porte-cochere, as well as the lobby, with a clear focus on nature, complete with skylights and lots of glass.

Click HERE to check out DETAILS hiding in the concept art for Lakeshore Lodge!

Lakeshore Lodge — Guest Rooms

Lakeshore Lodge will offer 967 rooms, which Disney shares will range “from cozy studios to spacious suites.”

Many rooms will feature views Bay Lake by day as well as the Magic Kingdom fireworks!

New one- and two-bedroom Lake Houses will be located along the waterfront.

Lakeshore Lodge — Amenities

Outdoor Recreation and Water Features

Lakeshore Lodge’s The Wetlands will be a place where guests can find both fun and relaxation amidst spectacular water features! The lazy Daydream River is where ALL guests can sit back, relax, and float on an innertube while the river carries them through The Wetlands.

Lakeside Lagoon — a zero-entry pool for guests of all ages — is the heart of The Wetlands, and will fetaure a spiral waterslide.

One section of The Wetlands will be dedicated to children, 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 beloved song, Colors of the Wind.

Heron Shores will also bring exploration and hands-on play to kids with climbing features, while Otter Springs will come to life with interactive water fun.

A scenic path will  run through the recreation area that will uncover facts about the plants and flowers surrounding them.

And a leisure pool will be located on the opposite side of Lakeshore Lodge, complete with a whirlpool spa and a view of Magic Kingdom’s fireworks at night!

Lakeshore Lodge — Location

In 2019, Disney originally announced Reflections — A Disney Lakeside Lodge Resort. Reflections had an expected opening date of 2022; however, construction was halted following the 2020 global health crisis. It was set to occupy the former home of Disney’s River Country water park near Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

Disney Lakeshore Lodge is being built in that same location. It will be considered a Magic Kingdom Area Resort. 

The photo above comes from @bioreconstruct on X/Twitter, and you can see the positioning of Lakeshore Lodge in relation to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (on the left), Disney’s Contemporary Resort (on the right), and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (at the top of the picture).

Lakeshore Lodge — Transportation

So far, Disney has confirmed that Lakeshore Lodge will have a dedicated boat dock for transportation between Lakeshore Lodge and Magic Kingdom.

Lakeshore Lodge — Construction

We have been keeping a close eye on construction since it began. While Disney has not shared much information in an official manner, we’ve enjoyed sharing things we are noticing around the construction site.

Here is a look at the new A-frame waterfront Lake Houses under construction. 

In October 2025, @bioreconstruct posted photos that provide a look at the Resort’s pool construction. 

Then, in December 2025, @bioreconstruct on Instagram shared a new look at the lazy river and pool area of the hotel.

We can see so far that the pool and lazy river will be separate from each other, but they are just a few steps away from one another.

We can’t wait to bring you more information on Disney Lakeshore Lodge as it is revealed!