First Story Rises at Disney Lakeshore Lodge Resort Construction Site in Walt Disney World

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Disney Lakeshore Lodge Construction - December 17, 2024

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Posted: Wednesday December 18, 2024 9:40am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Progress continues at the construction site for Disney Lakeshore Lodge, the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resort scheduled to open in 2027 at Walt Disney World.

Disney Lakeshore Lodge Construction - December 17, 2024

Photos from this week show that vertical construction has begun, with the first story of the resort now visible. These photos, taken from locations around Pioneer Hall, provide a clear view of the early structural framework along Bay Lake.

Disney Lakeshore Lodge Construction - December 17, 2024

Disney Lakeshore Lodge will be inspired by the majesty of nature and its enduring influence on Disney artists. According to Disney, the resort will offer a unique blend of rustic elegance and imaginative storytelling, providing guests with a serene escape along the shores of Bay Lake, between Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort.

Disney Lakeshore Lodge concept art

The original Reflections project was announced in 2018 as a deluxe nature-themed resort featuring over 900 hotel rooms and Disney Vacation Club villas. However, it was quietly shelved amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the area remained largely untouched until recent activity suggested the project might be revived.

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MR.Dis26 minutes ago

All Disney park fans have had attractions that have been closed. I keep hearing the words of Walt saying that the parks will never be finished, but constantly evolving. To me I take each change not in terms of what is canceled, but what does it bring to me the guest. When they closed Snow White ride in WDW and opened the Seven Dwarves mine train to me that was a net positive. Closing the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was fine by me. Now, I may be in the minority, but I miss the Mr Toad wild ride. Each to their own.

Indy_UK2 hours ago

Disney doesn't like legacy. It's a dirty word for them

larryz2 hours ago

JohnD2 hours ago

Are construction crews just going to run from one site to the next as soon as one opens and work on the next DVC resort? Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

larryz3 hours ago

wdwmagic3 hours ago

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jrlang15 days ago

Work has begun on the second floor

lazyboy97o13 days ago

It’s a pond. The numbers are the elevation of the contours. It starts at +99’ and goes down to +83’.

John park hopper13 days ago

If it makes Disney money they will do it

Epcot82Guy14 days ago

I would guess a pond. I can't imagine they would back up two wing of rooms directly into a sizable berm. Sadly, I think the WL view is going to go from secluded national park to national park with a modern apartment complex in the middle. (Could be wrong, and happy to eat my words if not...) If true, this is the worst part of this whole thing. It's like Disney wants to actively dismantle all the things that make the resorts feel like true escapes.