Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Coming to former Reflections Site in 2027!

[Girlstar30]

this is actually being way too kind –– the food there is borderline uneatable

Agreed, the beignets taste like soggy bread, such a gross texture

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Some recent pics. I’m guessing these are the beginnings of the originally proposed A-frame lakefront cabins. These are from the FW/boat dock/Pioneer Hall side of the resort. Not pictured, there is another A-frame structure also now up along the water on the ‘west side’ of the resort (the WL side) where the original plans had another set of cabins.

 

[juliebee]

Stayed at Boulder Ridge last week and snapped a pic from the boat dock looking towards the construction of Lakeshore Lodge. I didn't realize how very close they are!

 

[Matty B13]

It will be interesting to see what the walkway between the resorts ends up being and how expanded it gets.

 

[Cfabar1]

Stayed at Boulder Ridge last week and snapped a pic from the boat dock looking towards the construction of Lakeshore Lodge. I didn't realize how very close they are!

Yes, I found myself wondering how many WL visitors and owners are going to be disappointed their once serene view is starting to look like a mini version of VGF, BLT, and Poly's view of the lake... The whole point of WL is that it is serene and as though you're at a national park...

 

[Girlstar30]

Yes, I found myself wondering how many WL visitors and owners are going to be disappointed their once serene view is starting to look like a mini version of VGF, BLT, and Poly's view of the lake... The whole point of WL is that it is serene and as though you're at a national park...

What was the view before vs what its going to be? A full lake view? I have only stayed at CCV once and had a pool view so im really not sure how its being affected, but seems like this is bothering people so just curious

 

[MagicDVC]

What was the view before vs what its going to be? A full lake view? I have only stayed at CCV once and had a pool view so im really not sure how its being affected, but seems like this is bothering people so just curious

All lake, but now you'll see the Lakeshore lodge in the distance on the right.

 

[Girlstar30]

All lake, but now you'll see the Lakeshore lodge in the distance on the right.

I am seriously so curious of how sales of this hotel are going to go

 

[VGCgroupie]

Some recent pics. I’m guessing these are the beginnings of the originally proposed A-frame lakefront cabins. These are from the FW/boat dock/Pioneer Hall side of the resort. Not pictured, there is another A-frame structure also now up along the water on the ‘west side’ of the resort (the WL side) where the original plans had another set of cabins.

Does the other A-Frame not pictured look just like this one? I was there over the weekend but didnt venture over to the other side.

 

[VGCgroupie]

What was the view before vs what its going to be? A full lake view? I have only stayed at CCV once and had a pool view so im really not sure how its being affected, but seems like this is bothering people so just curious

I guess I am following this thread now.

I can fully understand why Ft Wilderness lovers would be mad. I cannot understand how a WL owner could be though (said as an owner)

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Does the other A-Frame not pictured look just like this one? I was there over the weekend but didnt venture over to the other side.

Yeah, same type structure. From what I understand there will be two sizes of A frames, I couldn’t say if the two going up right now are identical size or not at the moment given what’s visible.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

I guess I am following this thread now.

I can fully understand why Ft Wilderness lovers would be mad. I cannot understand how a WL owner could be though (said as an owner)

I had lunch at Geyser Point the other day, so had a lot of time staring out across the water at the structure now highly visible across the water. I wouldn’t say it’s a major downgrade, change, or problem - just different. In my humble opinion.

 

[VGCgroupie]

Yeah, same type structure. From what I understand there will be two sizes of A frames, I couldn’t say if the two going up right now are identical size or not at the moment given what’s visible.

Just now learning about LL, I happy to hear they might be two sizes. Thanks!

 

[mrsap]

Painting Continues on Disney Lakeshore Lodge at Walt Disney World​

Crews continue to paint walls of Disney Lakeshore Lodge while installing walls on other parts of the building.



In this staging area next to the resort, a tall triangular structure is visible. This is notable because we already spotted a similar structure on the beach between Lakeshore Lodge and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.



We previously speculated the foundation work on the beach was in preparation for cabanas. Those could still be in the cards, but these triangular structures are much larger than cabanas would usually be. The one on the beach already has two vertical rectangular elements sticking out of its side.



When compared to the nearby building, the triangular construction appears to be about two stories tall.



Speaking of the building, some of the yellow exterior has now been covered in black paneling.



Around the corner, there is scaffolding covering one side of the building as crews install more sheathing and wall paneling. Some white sheathing is visible behind the scaffolding on the bottom several floors. In the foreground are groups of vertical steel poles filling out openings in the walls.


The building is now seven stories at its tallest points. Construction permits indicate it will be 10 stories when complete.



Across the construction site, sheathing is visible on exterior walls.



Crews have started painting this sheathing yellow, perhaps as a primer.


Similar work is underway on other parts of the building. In one area, crews have painted just the borders of the balcony doorways. Another area has fully yellow walls around the openings.



We have yet to see sheathing or paneling on any interior walls, but there are steel frames in place for these walls.


The Floatmaster barges have moved to a different area of the Disney Lakeshore Lodge construction site. These barges hold construction equipment and vehicles, essentially acting as a temporary extension of the land onto the water.



On the land right next to the barges is a dark brown steel structure. We could also see a crew member on a barge close to the land when we sailed by on Friday.

 

[Girlstar30]

Coming along nicely!

Painting Continues on Disney Lakeshore Lodge at Walt Disney World​

Crews continue to paint walls of Disney Lakeshore Lodge while installing walls on other parts of the building.



In this staging area next to the resort, a tall triangular structure is visible. This is notable because we already spotted a similar structure on the beach between Lakeshore Lodge and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.



We previously speculated the foundation work on the beach was in preparation for cabanas. Those could still be in the cards, but these triangular structures are much larger than cabanas would usually be. The one on the beach already has two vertical rectangular elements sticking out of its side.



When compared to the nearby building, the triangular construction appears to be about two stories tall.



Speaking of the building, some of the yellow exterior has now been covered in black paneling.



Around the corner, there is scaffolding covering one side of the building as crews install more sheathing and wall paneling. Some white sheathing is visible behind the scaffolding on the bottom several floors. In the foreground are groups of vertical steel poles filling out openings in the walls.


The building is now seven stories at its tallest points. Construction permits indicate it will be 10 stories when complete.



Across the construction site, sheathing is visible on exterior walls.



Crews have started painting this sheathing yellow, perhaps as a primer.


Similar work is underway on other parts of the building. In one area, crews have painted just the borders of the balcony doorways. Another area has fully yellow walls around the openings.



We have yet to see sheathing or paneling on any interior walls, but there are steel frames in place for these walls.


The Floatmaster barges have moved to a different area of the Disney Lakeshore Lodge construction site. These barges hold construction equipment and vehicles, essentially acting as a temporary extension of the land onto the water.



On the land right next to the barges is a dark brown steel structure. We could also see a crew member on a barge close to the land when we sailed by on Friday.

 

[pzw90]

I wonder if they will tie in the recent announcement of Piston Peak anywhere into the resort. Seems like an easy connection with the national park theme there and the wilderness-ish theme at Lakeshore Lodge.

Also looks like the Ranger Station in the concept artwork is A-framed, similar to the cabins they are building by the water

 

[mrsap]

Tent-Shaped A-Frame Waterfront Cabin Installation Underway at Disney Lakeshore Lodge

Disney has previously filed a permit for 14 cabins, split to either side of the sprawling Lakeshore Lodge hotel. Back when the property was named Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge, Disney announced a mixture of these A-frame cabins and treehouse-style cabins.

 

[mrsap]

Disney Lakeshore Lodge Reaches Nine Stories, Another A-Shaped Structure In Progress at Walt Disney World​

Crews have been constructing exterior and interior walls of the hotel, then layering weather-proof sheathing over the steel frames. Over some of the sheathing is a yellow air and water barrier.


Construction work was kicking up a lot of dust in this area between a U-shaped section of the hotel. It wasn’t clear what work was causing the dust.



A series of half-completed walls and columns on the top of the building are the beginnings of the next floor.



Work has begun on the eighth story at this end of the building. Construction permits indicate the building will be 10 stories when completed.


The openings in the walls are for windows and sliding glass doors. The windows that don’t overlook balconies have temporary beams across them to protect crew members. The balconies have temporary wooden railings.



There are several cranes on the construction site, transporting materials and equipment. One crane sits on a Floatmaster barge in the water. Yellow barriers in the water keep stray equipment and debris from floating too far out into the lagoon.



Most of the building is still exposed to the elements. It will still be several months before it’s completely enclosed.



We saw crew members working on this block of future rooms. The first floor has a full wall with a small opening.


Click link for additional pics.

 

[davidhr]

This is moving fast!