Reflections: A Disney Lakeside Resort

[pkrieger2287]

It seems the Reflections development is fenced off and has been left as-is from what I have seen from video within the last week. Would anyone know if they will restart the project when the appropriate time is among the DVC budget?

I don't think the site is dead forever, but if history has taught us anything it is that Disney does not revive a concept after it dies. We may see this site used for a development one day, but it may not be the next DVC property at WDW and likely will be completely redesigned and rethemed.

 

[pkrieger2287]

I don't think the site is dead forever, but if history has taught us anything it is that Disney does not revive a concept after it dies. We may see this site used for a development one day, but it may not be the next DVC property at WDW and likely will be completely redesigned and rethemed.

Noticeable today was also a lack of mentioning it in the IAAPA release although they did reference the Disneyland DVC Tower.

 

[rteetz]

It seems the Reflections development is fenced off and has been left as-is from what I have seen from video within the last week. Would anyone know if they will restart the project when the appropriate time is among the DVC budget?

If this project restarts I have to imagine it will be a new concept.

 

[mfortis]

I don't think the site is dead forever, but if history has taught us anything it is that Disney does not revive a concept after it dies. We may see this site used for a development one day, but it may not be the next DVC property at WDW and likely will be completely redesigned and rethemed.

Excellent example is DVC in DTD. It ended up being added to the Disneyland hotel.

 

[gharter]

If this project restarts I have to imagine it will be a new concept.

Given its location, I would still expect it to be a DVC property, but most likely a new concept. The previous concept didn't excite me much, so wouldn't be disappointed to see it changed.

 

[CastAStone]

Given its location, I would still expect it to be a DVC property, but most likely a new concept. The previous concept didn't excite me much, so wouldn't be disappointed to see it changed.

Whatever it is I don’t expect it to be a hotel-DVC hybrid. I think DVC is still reasonably likely but I could easily see the site reimagined for almost anything.

But if they’ve learned anything from this pandemic, it’s probably that having so many DVC-Hotel hybrids is a burden, not a blessing.

 

[AvidDisReader]

Reflections death toll--Disney has filed permits to remove all construction buildings from the site. Once COVID hit, I was of the opinion this project would not go forward. There are just too many better areas to build a resort than this one.

 

[pkrieger2287]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1378000624302833672

 

[Jacq7414]

Reflections death toll--Disney has filed permits to remove all construction buildings from the site. Once COVID hit, I was of the opinion this project would not go forward. There are just too many better areas to build a resort than this one.

It’s just a shame what had to go because of this

 

[jknezek]

As a Ft Wilderness aficionado I'm pretty happy this project is done. It gives me probably 5 more years before the next attempt to encroach on the Fort's unique and peaceful atmosphere.

 

[Stratman50th]

Good to hear. Too bad they'll never be able to restore what was removed. Ok, River Country needed to go, but aside from that. Folks will be glad when they restore the path to Wilderness Lodge.

 

[Missingmypooh]

And now the wait continues to see where (if) they put princess tiana at a WDW restaurant.

 

[Krandor]

Maybe this can now be a Star Wars themed DVC hotel.

 

[mamaofsix]

This makes me so sad. I was so excited about this resort

 

[followthatmouse]

While we have never stayed at FW, we have visited the grounds each trip. The quiet solitude is a large part of its charm. Many people choose FW because of this solitude and unspoiled areas available to enjoy. The riding trails and pathways through the wooded areas are unique in WDW. Any encroachment by a resort would be to the detriment of this ambience. FW would never be the same. So cancelation of these plans is welcome news, indeed.

 

[tiggerdad]

Best news I've heard out of Disney in quite a while.

It was a stupid themed resort considering the resorts it was being put next to.

Shame how they destroyed the peaceful area next to Pioneer Hall. Beautiful shade oaks, Mickeys Back Yard BBQ. Now looks like Sahara.

At least River Country finally got put to rest.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Hope they do come back and fix/reopen the WL-FW walking path at some point.

Really missed that during our WL stay last year.

 

[MickeyWaffles]

This makes me so sad. I was so excited about this resort

Me too. We would likely have purchased an add-on contract there.

 

[Lsyves]

Hope they do come back and fix/reopen the WL-FW walking path at some point.

Really missed that during our WL stay last year.

It's gone?

 

[GADisneyDad14]

It's gone?

It was torn up in spots with the Reflections site work and is currently blocked at both the WL and FW ends. I doubt the intent was to permanently remove the path, so I’m hoping if the site does in fact remain dormant for awhile they’ll come back and do what they need to do to reopen it, at some point.