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

[zackiedawg]

I have a feeling this resort will get a few comments/complaints similar to Boardwalk DVC - it looks like that arm of the building from the entranceway towards Pioneer Hall is quite long - maybe competing with Boardwalk's hallway length.

I'm still interested in the finished product and will want to try it out for sure, but agree it really should have been closer to Wilderness Lodge and farther from Pioneer Hall. The views alone are quite jarring, but also the beach that's been removed, the extra traffic that may use the Fort's boat dock, etc...for anyone staying at the far west end of LL, it would be closer/easier to walk over to Pioneer Hall for food, boats, etc.

I'll be at the Fort Wilderness Cabins in early February, so by then I expect Lakeshore Lodge to be pretty much looking in final form, if not yet open. I would most likely try to request certain banks of rooms that sit directly facing the lake without being in the U-curves where other balconies are looking at you - I prefer the feeling of privacy on a balcony as much as possible.

 

[mrsap]

Thanks for your commentary mrsap. It helps me understand this project a bit better.

I’m sorry for any confusion, but I am just copying and pasting an article from a blog. I do not write these, just sharing information. If you click the highlighted titles, it will take you to the blog.

 

[cruisehopeful]

Even though I am very interested in the resort (not to buy), I fear it will be an eyesore like the PIT is when riding the monorail around.

 

[juliebee]

Panoramic view of Lakeshore Lodge from Fort Wilderness boat launch dock
As seen in the panorama photo above, the tent-like structures continue to be installed along the shoreline. These will be part of the Lakeshore Lodge hotel, but they are upcharge “bungalows” like we’ve seen at Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Here’s a closer look at the progress on these tent bungalows.

I've heard them called A-Frames, but hadn't heard tent bungalows. They can be tentalows

 

[mrsap]

Exterior Concrete Work Begins on Disney Lakeshore Lodge​

Work continues on the cabins which, according to concept art, will have overhangs jutting out of the sides and outdoor patios. Each cabin should have a view of the water when all the work is complete.



Work also continues on the east-side wing of the resort. Over the last few weeks, we have noticed how far behind this section of the resort is compared to others. However, now more sheathing, air, and water barriers are being installed. This side may start getting some windows soon.


Speaking of windows and sliding glass doors, even more have been installed toward the middle section of the resort. Roof framing, including that of the red metal structure, continues as well.



The Floatmaster barge and crane are still present as work continues on a possible new dock for the resort. Through the openings of some widows, we can also see the steel frames of future guest room walls.


More red frames have been installed across the rooftops in recent weeks, though they will likely not remain visible once the project is complete.



These appear to be the beginnings of flat roof overhangs and towers, based on the old Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge concept art. The rooftops also have slanted steel frames.



On the wing closest to Clementine Beach, more black sheathing has been installed over the yellow barrier. There’s also now a steel-frame roof structure over this wing’s red overhang piece.



While most of the orange-framed netting has been removed, the extra safety measure for crew members is still present by one section of this wing.



Continuing to mimic the concept art for the entrance of Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge, even more beams have been added to the porte cochere area of the resort.


Although Disney has not confirmed how much the new resort will resemble the original Reflections concept art, the rooflines and overall design of the lodge continue to look more and more like the above image with each update.



Concrete work is well underway on the side facing Daniel Boone’s Wilderness Arcade at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. In the section most visible to guests, nearly all windows and sliding glass doors have been installed.


Crew members were working to smooth any imperfections or seams in the concrete work. Based on the concept art, exterior walls of the resort will be off-white with rock and wood details.