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

[morrik5]

I think this is highly likely.

Look how the addition of Poly Tower just lowered that association’s dues. Adding high point per night rooms/categories help lower dues. The smaller footprint does too.

Adding Lakeside Lodge to CFW makes perfect sense. Then the cabins will have more amenities and lower dues. DVC doesnt seem overly concerned with CFW sales, likely because they know it will become very attractive once the whole project comes together.

Can you please tell me what CFW means? Thanks.

 

[dansdad]

Can you please tell me what CFW means? Thanks.

Cabins of Ft. Wilderness would be my guess.

 

[Dave006]

Can you please tell me what CFW means? Thanks.

The Cabins at Ft. Wilderness. The DVC that just started at Ft. Wilderness and is commonly refered to as CFW.

Dave

 

[morrik5]

The Cabins at Ft. Wilderness. The DVC that just started at Ft. Wilderness and is commonly refered to as CFW.

Dave

Sounds about right, thanks.

 

[Brian Noble]

I don't think we can really appreciate what the resort is going to be at this point. I'll wait until its finished.

Ditto.

Also, maybe I am weird but I don't find e.g. the exterior of BCV particularly memorable. I also remember all the loud complaints about how the stick-built GFV building didn't have the same level of detail as the original resort buildings. But everyone seems to have moved on. That will happen here too.

 

[lukemorenus]

Ditto.

Also, maybe I am weird but I don't find e.g. the exterior of BCV particularly memorable. I also remember all the loud complaints about how the stick-built GFV building didn't have the same level of detail as the original resort buildings. But everyone seems to have moved on. That will happen here too.

Yup - "it looks like a Marriott", until it doesn't

 

[wbleek]

I was wandering if the buses from the new lodge will drive through the campsites and leave Vista Blvd or will they use W Wilderness Rd and be shared with the Wilderness Lodge? Do the plans suggest anything?

 

[OKW Lover]

I was wandering if the buses from the new lodge will drive through the campsites and leave Vista Blvd or will they use W Wilderness Rd and be shared with the Wilderness Lodge? Do the plans suggest anything?

I'm guessing they will be sharing with Ft Wilderness

 

[WawaCoffee]

I was wandering if the buses from the new lodge will drive through the campsites and leave Vista Blvd or will they use W Wilderness Rd and be shared with the Wilderness Lodge? Do the plans suggest anything?

I suspect the busses will enter through Fort Wilderness and then turn left onto Frontier Way to get to Reflections.

I also suspect that after picking up/dropping off at Reflections, they’ll use W Wilderness Road and pick up/drop off at Wilderness Lodge before going to their destination. It makes sense logistically, given how close in proximity they will be to one another. So Reflections and Wilderness Lodge will share a bus.

Wilderness Lodge currently shares a bus with Contemporary/Bay Lake Tower, so I’m curious to see how that will change.

This is all speculation of course.

 

[wbleek]

I suspect the busses will enter through Fort Wilderness and then turn left onto Frontier Way to get to Reflections.

I also suspect that after picking up/dropping off at Reflections, they’ll use W Wilderness Road and pick up/drop off at Wilderness Lodge before going to their destination. It makes sense logistically, given how close in proximity they will be to one another. So Reflections and Wilderness Lodge will share a bus.

Wilderness Lodge currently shares a bus with Contemporary/Bay Lake Tower, so I’m curious to see how that will change.

This is all speculation of course.

I think so too. However, this would, reduce the quality of the bus service further. WL is now the first stop and will become a second stop possible not having enough seats available during rush hour.

 

[OKW Lover]

I think so too. However, this would, reduce the quality of the bus service further. WL is now the first stop and will become a second stop possible not having enough seats available during rush hour.

Good point. Perhaps during the "rush hours" they would split the route with a separate bus for WL and FtW/LSL.

 

[Anthony1971]

Good point. Perhaps during the "rush hours" they would split the route with a separate bus for WL and FtW/LSL.

Park open and close WL does nor share buses to the parks now. DS is the only all day bus that stops at WL and CR. I believe all resorts switched to this. I do have fond memories of the BW area bus loop from he!! Years ago however at least now they dropped swan and dolphin during the off times.

 

[Wood Nymph]

We stayed at the WL last month and the morning park buses only go to WL. But later in the day and at park close, WL shares with Ft Wilderness for the Epcot bus. And the bus to MK from WL goes to the settlement depot at Ft W later in the day. So, I'm not sure how they we do the buses once Reflections is finished.

 

[Brian Noble]

Park open and close WL does nor share buses to the parks now.

I noticed yesterday that at park open for MK, OKW had "split bus" routes. One route picked up South Point and Turtle Pond, the other picked up Miller's Road and Hospitality. I think the latter also had Peninsular, but I am not sure.

 

[dansdad]

I noticed yesterday that at park open for MK, OKW had "split bus" routes. One route picked up South Point and Turtle Pond, the other picked up Miller's Road and Hospitality. I think the latter also had Peninsular, but I am not sure.

They do this at CBR also.

 

[mrsap]

Work Begins on Fourth Floor of Disney Lakeshore Lodge at Walt Disney World​

began.




Big Floatmaster platforms are in the water next to the construction site. These barges can be used to hold or transport construction equipment. The yellow barriers in the water keep stray debris from drifting too far into the lake to be retrieved.



The hotel is currently being built as a set of three buildings, though work began in February to connect the three structures together. However, this separate construction process has meant the buildings are not uniform, with the central building being the tallest.


Construction crew members are already working on installing elements of the fourth floor in this section. From the water, the large concrete beams holding the floors in place are visible, along with some wooden safety railings running across the top.




To the right of this central section, elements of the second and third floors can be seen still under construction. Many of the construction tools and materials for the project have also been staged on this right side.



The furthest wing of the resort is currently the least finished, though it is still much further along than our last update. The roof of the first floor has been completely installed, and it appears most of the main work is now taking place on the second floor.


Disney has not released any new concept art since this project was renamed Disney Lakeshore Lodge instead of Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge, so it is possible only the middle section of the resort will be ten stories and the side sections will be shorter.



Finally, the leftmost wing that is closest to the Fort Wilderness beach has seen its third floor mostly completed. Cranes were lowering more wall panels into place from the nearby staging area.



The beams dividing the third and fourth floors are still exposed, but crew members can already be seen walking on what will become the fourth level.



Some of the dirt to the left of the building has been smoothed since our last update, though the area is still very uneven.



Around the corner of this building, we can also see construction beginning on what appears to be an outdoor roof structure or overhang.


The work on Disney Lakeshore Lodge expanded in February to include most of the Fort Wilderness beach. Only the seating area closest to the fishing excursion check-in building is still available for guests to enjoy.



Scrim with a nature print cuts across the beach and surrounds the construction site to the left.



The scrim is adorned with PPG Paints signs featuring Disney characters and quotes like, “Squirrel!”



The scrim wraps all the way around the side of the beach and blocks guests from going any further than the fishing building.



From Fort Wilderness, more of the construction progress can be seen above the scrim. One early-stage wall has been installed in the center of this building, while metal wiring for additional walls is propped nearby.


Several crew members are working on completing the second floor. Crew members on ladders are seen installing metal posts for the walls. It appears this section will be individual DVC rooms, since the frames have open spots for doorways and walls dividing each room.



None of the walls have been installed yet for the third floor, so that section is still mostly empty.



Announcements from Disney have described Lakeshore Lodge as “inspired by the majesty of nature and its enduring influence on Disney artists.” The resort is expected to open sometime in 2027, though no more details or new concept art has been revealed yet. According to some new rumors, Disney Lakeshore Lodge may be home to a large feature pool with a lazy river.

 

[mrsap]

Pipes and More Walls Installed on Disney Lakeshore Lodge​

Crews have installed piping and the frames for more interior walls during the construction of Disney Lakeshore Lodge.



Construction work is progressing quickly as the building continues to grow along the shores of Bay Lake.



Behind these trees is a low structure. Most of the building has reached four stories, but this area only has one. We know from a construction permit that the final hotel will be ten stories tall.



There are now two tall poles attached to two of the Floatmasters. These barges are used to hold or transport construction equipment. On land, some walls have been encased in concrete.



Further down, the building is three stories high. The ground floor is taller than the rest.



In this area, some vertical supports reach up to five stories tall, but there isn’t flooring for the top two yet.



Work has started on a fifth floor, with rebar sticking up for more columns.



In this area, crew members were using a crane to pour concrete into a form.


The section that’s most clearly visible is right next to the beach of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Piping has been installed on the first floor.



Red pipes are visible running across the ceiling. On the second floor, steel frames now outline rooms. While the first room walls we saw installed had smaller openings for windows, these have larger openings for sliding glass doors.


More of these frames continue down the side of the building. Rooms that face the lake will likely be more expensive.



The wall frameworks are mostly on the second floor.



The building curves back away from the water and then back towards it in a U shape.


At the back of this section, a roof juts out from the building. This could be some kind of port-cochere.



More pipes run down the side of the building. Walls will be constructed around them.


Crews have started developing the land between Lakeshore Lodge and Fort Wilderness.



From the land, we got a closer look at some of the pipes and wall structures. There are temporary plywood railings and blue nets for crew member safety.


The room at this corner has been outlined with wall frames.

Disney Lakeshore Lodge replaces the originally-announced Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge. It’s expected to open in 2027.

 

[bama_ed]

What an eyesore.

 

[Dave006]

What an eyesore.

Yes it is the Blight on Bay lake at this point.

Dave

 

[StormyCA]

Heartbreaking.