Disney is planning an expansive pool area at the upcoming Lakeshore Lodge, offering a mix of relaxation and family-friendly water activities.
According to WDWMAGIC sources familiar with the plans, the Disney Vacation Club Resort hotel is expected to feature both a main feature pool and a leisure pool, with the feature pool set to be a standout attraction offering a range of experiences.
The standout addition to the resort's pool complex will be a lazy river, making Lakeshore Lodge only the second Walt Disney World hotel to offer one, following the Yacht & Beach Club. The feature pool will also include a zero-entry design for easy access, water slides, and a splash pad for the children's play area. Positioned near the lake and nestled behind the main hotel building, the pool area is expected to offer scenic waterfront views.
Disney has not yet officially confirmed the full details of the pool complex, but with construction moving forward, more information is expected in the coming months.
Disney officially announced the development of a brand-new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resort hotel—Disney Lakeshore Lodge in November 2024. Set to open in 2027, the new resort is being constructed within the same footprint as the previously announced Reflections—A Disney Lakeside Lodge project, which was shelved in 2020.
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.
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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