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

[proudmomof4]

For someone contributing $100 per night to park your trailer/RV at the Fort, you sure have a lot demands of what Disney does with their prime land. Ciao!

I'm not going to get in the middle of whatever this is, but I can say with absolute certainty that it can be well more than $100 per night. There are times when a site at FW costs more than a value resort.

What is your favorite resort? and why? How would you feel if a whole other resort was built on that property?

 

[mlayton14]

I'm not going to get in the middle of whatever this is, but I can say with absolute certainty that it can be well more than $100 per night. There are times when a site at FW costs more than a value resort.

What is your favorite resort? and why? How would you feel if a whole other resort was built on that property?

I like a bunch of resorts with my favs including the lodges, boardwalk, in fact I can say I pretty much like them all except for maybe OKW. Different strokes, just Mr Bama seems to think his way of vacationing should take priority over what others might want and willing to actually pay for.

 

[team bradfield]

I like a bunch of resorts with my favs including the lodges, boardwalk, in fact I can say I pretty much like them all except for maybe OKW. Different strokes, just Mr Bama seems to think his way of vacationing should take priority over what others might want and willing to actually pay for.

@bama_ed is not alone

 

[mlayton14]

@bama_ed is not alone

Of course , I’m sure most who stay at the Fort feel that way.

 

[proudmomof4]

I like a bunch of resorts with my favs including the lodges, boardwalk, in fact I can say I pretty much like them all except for maybe OKW. Different strokes, just Mr Bama seems to think his way of vacationing should take priority over what others might want and willing to actually pay for.

Yeah, there are a lot of resorts at WDW to enjoy, I hear a lot of folks don't care for OKW, it's showing its age.

The thing with FW is, there is no other campground on WDW property, it's one of the original 1971 resorts and Walt himself wanted a campground at WDW. This new resort is completely changing the feel/mood/ambiance of FW and we campers are somewhat defensive of our little corner of WDW. The Fort kind of flew under the radar for almost 50 years and we liked it that way, it was one of the best kept secrets of WDW, but for the past decade or so, things have been changing, and not for the better.

For non-campers, there are a plethora of resorts to choose from, but campers have only got the one and, frankly, we are all very concerned for the future of our beloved piece of the World. My husband has already said that if FW goes the way of the dinosaurs, we will not be coming to WDW anymore. We are not park goers from dawn to midnight, we may step in a park for a few hours, get a bite to eat and then return to FW, it's our Happy Place.

 

[mlayton14]

Yeah, there are a lot of resorts at WDW to enjoy, I hear a lot of folks don't care for OKW, it's showing its age.

The thing with FW is, there is no other campground on WDW property, it's one of the original 1971 resorts and Walt himself wanted a campground at WDW. This new resort is completely changing the feel/mood/ambiance of FW and we campers are somewhat defensive of our little corner of WDW. The Fort kind of flew under the radar for almost 50 years and we liked it that way, it was one of the best kept secrets of WDW, but for the past decade or so, things have been changing, and not for the better.

For non-campers, there are a plethora of resorts to choose from, but campers have only got the one and, frankly, we are all very concerned for the future of our beloved piece of the World. My husband has already said that if FW goes the way of the dinosaurs, we will not be coming to WDW anymore. We are not park goers from dawn to midnight, we may step in a park for a few hours, get a bite to eat and then return to FW, it's our Happy Place.

I hear you, the Fort is a unique place and vibe, heck I don’t like that tower behind pioneer hall area either in its current state , but no reason to be nasty about all of those unfriendlys in the birdcages esp since that is most of the people at WDW.

 

[tetera]

As someone who has stayed only in cabins at the Fort vs camping (mostly in the "Legacy" cabins but also in the new DVC ones*) over a dozen times combined total over the years (so we have "lived" at the Fort for a combined total of more than two months and experienced 11 out of the 12 months of the year there) I agree with the campers' perspective here....

(Now if Buffalo Junction were being built instead I'd imagine that most people involved would be seeing eye to eye about this...except for on Halloween anyway!)



*(Though not a DVC owner)

 

[BorderTenny]

@bama_ed is not alone

He seems to be the only one using inflammatory language and threatening to pelt guests of the new resort with his food waste.

 

[team bradfield]

He speaks for all of us, be kind of redundant to repeat it

 

[Chuck96]

I’ve never stayed at FW (campgrounds or cabins). I don’t plan to. I like the resorts. I think Disney should ensure they maintain a strong and supportive campsite for the visitors who love and utilize that.

 

[elvispursley]

We’ve never stayed at FW but it a bucket list item to travel from WA state to FW with our airstream and stay at FW. I’m all for DVCs but there seems to be something a little off putting to have this new resort within sight lines of FW.

As someone who’s stayed at every price point at WDW, I find it a little offensive to throw the price/nt one spends at FW up to the pp. I would never dream to demean someone by using the level of accommodation as a means to judge someone.

 

[mlayton14]

As someone who’s stayed at every price point at WDW, I find it a little offensive to throw the price/nt one spends at FW up to the pp. I would never dream to demean someone by using the level of accommodation as a means to judge someone.

This is called selective outrage, considering Mr Ed’s comments. This is simple math , Disney has 750 acres of campground and is running a business , charging $1-200 per night for a spot a quick boat ride away from the busiest theme park on the planet. Complaining about you are being wronged while paying the minimal amount (even if much higher than the local campground) smacks of entitlement. It’s not like they are bulldozing the Fort.

 

[bama_ed]

@bama_ed is not alone

And he is well informed, he is.

Of course , I’m sure most who stay at the Fort feel that way.

Thanks for confirming my "whose sacred cow is being gored" comment. Since it's not yours, you don't have an opinion. Since it's mine, I do. I appreciate you agreeing with me. Good man!

I agree with the campers' perspective here....

Any reasonable WDW guest would.

He seems to be the only one using inflammatory language and threatening to pelt guests of the new resort with his food waste.

Never said it would be MY food waste. Just testing to see which DVC buyer at this new resort wants the "Dumpster View" room (not long ago I read that 'views' are no longer indicated in the 2026 info at least as resort hotels go).

I’ve never stayed at FW (campgrounds or cabins). I don’t plan to. I like the resorts. I think Disney should ensure they maintain a strong and supportive campsite for the visitors who love and utilize that.

Although some crowds tend to focus on the tent/affordable bunch of campers (which is truly a minority to any informed person who walks the campground); by the time you consider the cost of the camper and the tow vehicle (or the equivalent Class A RV) which can run combined to over $100K easily (plus the annual maintenance costs associated with those, of course), the campground is strong and supportive for us who love it.

And, BTW, I like to stay small so I am nimble, quick, and can fit in ANY National Parks and state parks (don't need to explain that).

As someone who’s stayed at every price point at WDW, I find it a little offensive to throw the price/nt one spends at FW up to the pp. I would never dream to demean someone by using the level of accommodation as a means to judge someone.

Thanks @elvispursley , I agree that everyone has their own preferred way to 'vacation'. I like to 'sleep at home' rather than 'in somebody else's bed' while on vacation. DW INSISTS upon it, don't ya know? SHE-WHO-MUST-BE-OBEYED.

This is called selective outrage, considering Mr Ed’s comments. This is simple math , Disney has 750 acres of campground and is running a business , charging $1-200 per night for a spot a quick boat ride away from the busiest theme park on the planet.

I think all the honest and true answers above address your concerns. And really, Stevie Wonder can see that if you want a DVC resort room on Bay Lake, buy at Copper Creek or Boulder Ridge near Wilderness Lodge.

Oh and your top end of $200 per night is W'W'WAY off the top for 2025 and 2026. You might want to do more research on that point.

We appreciate all the great feedback from everyone-I know it's been helpful to you. Good talk y'all and Roll Tide.

Bama Ed

PS - I'll visit back in a few days in case I can help some more.