As a longtime visitor to Walt Disney World, I’ve stayed at every one of its immersively themed resorts. And some of my favorites are located near Magic Kingdom,including the Victorian splendor of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spaand rustic fun at The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.
And soon, visitors to the mouse's house will have a new resort to call home. Disney Vacation Clubhas revealed a first look and details about the brand-new Disney Lakeshore Lodgecoming to Walt Disney World Summer 2027. Located along the shores of Bay Lakenear Magic Kingdom, the waterfront, nature-inspired resort will “invite members and guests to celebrate the beauty and magic of nature, as seen through the eyes of Disney artists and storytellers.”
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Disney Vacation Club offers flexibility in vacation planning and today has more than 250,000 member families and a total of 17 properties. This new property will join others at Walt Disney World, including The Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalowsand The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.
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The waterfront retreat will be themed to natural beauty and weave inspiration from beloved Disney animated stories inspired by the great outdoors, including Brother Bear , Pocahontas and Bambi.
Connecting imagination with nature, this feels especially poignant as Walt Disney himself was profoundly inspired by nature. These elements will be subtly woven throughout seamlessly into the ambience, art and architecture.
Embracing its location and lush surrounding landscape, the resort will feature jaw-dropping expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. Once the sun sets, its prime location along Bay Lake will offer unprecedented views of the fireworks soaring over Magic Kingdom Park.
"We're excited to share our vision for Disney Lakeshore Lodge, a place where the magic of Disney storytelling comes alive through the beauty of the natural world," shared Bill Diercksen, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Vacation Club. "Inspired by Walt Disney's lifelong admiration for the great outdoors, this resort will offer our members and guests an opportunity to reconnect with nature while creating cherished family memories at Walt Disney World Resort."
Uniquely, the resort will feature a first-ever for Disney: exclusive one- and two-bedroom Lake Houses. These will sit idyllically along the waters of Bay Lake and feature stunning views and enhanced privacy. In total, there will be 967 purposefully built accommodations with varying styles for families of all kinds, ranging from studios to multi-bedroom villas, and designed with earthy color palettes and warm natural materials. Guests can also expect upscale amenities and various dining venues that will be revealed soon. Design elements throughout will pair Disney’s mastery in storytelling with the spirit of nature.
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Walt Disney World is an exciting era of expansion, with new attractions on the way, including a Muppets-themed roller coaster, the Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios and the Tropical Americas Land coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom Park.
Disney Lakeshore Lodge is anticipated to open at Walt Disney World Summer 2027.
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