What's Happening with the New Hotel Disney World Is Opening in 2027?

There’s a NEW hotel coming to Disney World in 2027!

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Disney Lakeshore Lodge is currently being built on the shores of Bay Lake near Magic Kingdom, and naturally, we’re all curious about what it’s going to offer. The resort has been shrouded in a bit of mystery ever since it was announced, so we’re here to break down everything we already know about it!

Background

To start, we’ve got to give you a little background on this resort. Years ago, Disney announced a new hotel called Reflections: A Lakeside Lodge. That project was stalled for quite a while, but then renamed Lakeshore Lodge and given a 2027 opening date.

Lakeshore Lodge Concept Art ©Disney

The hotel is located on the former site of Disney’s River Country water park, which closed back in 2001. This property is on Bay Lake, near Fort Wilderness and Wilderness Lodge. It would be a Magic Kingdom area resort, and we know that it will be part of the Disney Vacation Club lineup.

Theme and Inspiration

This hotel will be “inspired by the majesty of nature and its enduring influence on Disney artists.” The concept art features nods to both natural and artistic elements, as well as nods to characters from Bambi and Pocahontas, so it’s possible we could see multiple nature-forward Disney movies represented here.

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Back when the project was Reflections, Disney shared concept art of rooms that were nature-focused as well. Some of the rooms even remind us of treehouses! Now, this direction for the accommodations could’ve changed with the new hotel name, but we’ll have to wait and see.

Construction Progress

So, where are we at now with the project? Construction has already begun, and we’ve been able to get a glimpse at things from far away a few times. The frame of the hotel has already taken shape, and it looks fairly large — it’s set to have more than 900 rooms.

Main buildings

Near the lake, there are some A-frame buildings taking shape that look as though they could possibly become cabins. Both the Polynesian Village Resort and Wilderness Lodge have waterfront accommodations similar to these, so these would likely be a popular addition.

A-frames

Aerial photos show the layout of the property with a sprawling setup not unlike Animal Kingdom Lodge. There looks to be a courtyard area that could become a swimming pool, and part of the parking lot is already paved.

via @bioreconstruct on X/Twitter

Other than these tidbits, Disney hasn’t released much information about this resort. We’ll likely see more details revealed sometime in 2026, as it’s set to open in 2027.

via @bioreconstruct on X/Twitter

If you’re interested in staying at this hotel in the future, keep following along! We’ll be updating our readers with more information from Disney as it’s released.

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