Disney's Lakeshore Lodge, an all-new Deluxe Resort in the Disney Resorts Collection, opens on 1 July 2027 on the shores of Bay Lake at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, just a boat ride from Magic Kingdom Park. Reservations opened to all guests on 8 October 2026, so if you're dreaming of a summer 2027 Disney holiday, this beautiful new resort can now be part of your plans!
Inspired by Walt Disney's lifelong love of the great outdoors, Disney's Lakeshore Lodge celebrates nature through the artistry of classic Disney animation, with nods to Bambi, Pocahontas, Brother Bear, Encanto and Fantasia. Picture waterfront Lake Houses, a lazy river, lakeside dining and Magic Kingdom fireworks sparkling across the water.
We've rounded up everything Disney has confirmed so far, and we'll keep this guide updated as more details are revealed.
Key takeaways:
- Opening date: Disney's Lakeshore Lodge opens on 1 July 2027.
- Booking: Reservations opened to all guests on 8 October 2026.
- Location: The south shore of Bay Lake at Walt Disney World Resort.
- Getting to Magic Kingdom Park: A boat ride across Bay Lake.
- Rooms: 967 rooms, from cosy Duo Studios for two, to three-bedroom Grand Villas sleeping up to 12.
- Something brand new: Freestanding waterfront Lake Houses, inspired by Brother Bear.
- Pools: The Wetlands recreation area, with a feature pool, a spiral waterslide and the Daydream River lazy river.
Disney's Lakeshore Lodge quick facts
Disney's Lakeshore Lodge | Details |
|---|---|
Opening date | 1 July 2027 |
Bookings open to all guests | 8 October 2026 |
Location | South shore of Bay Lake, Walt Disney World Resort |
Number of rooms | 967 |
Theme | Nature, as seen through Disney animation |
Films that inspire it | Bambi, Pocahontas, Brother Bear, Encanto and Fantasia |
Room types | Resort Studios, Duo Studios, Deluxe Studios, Villas, Grand Villas, Lake Houses and a Presidential Suite |
Table-Service restaurant | Moonglade |
Lazy river | Daydream River |
Club Level lounge | The Artist's Nest |
When does Disney's Lakeshore Lodge open?
Disney's Lakeshore Lodge opens on 1 July 2027. That makes it one of the most exciting additions to Walt Disney World Resort for summer 2027.
The timing is brilliant news for anyone heading to Orlando in the second half of 2027. You could be among the very first guests to float down the Daydream River or watch the fireworks from the shores of Bay Lake!
When can you book Disney's Lakeshore Lodge?
Bookings for Disney's Lakeshore Lodge are now open to everyone. Disney opened reservations in three stages:
Date | Who can book |
|---|---|
6 October 2026 | Disney Vacation Club members (early rental reservations) |
7 October 2026 | Walt Disney World Annual Passholders (early rental reservations) |
8 October 2026 | Bookings open to all guests at AttractionTickets.com |
Our top tip: Opening summer is likely to be a popular time to stay, so having a couple of room types and travel dates in mind gives you the most choice when you book!
Great news, you can book Disney's Lakeshore Lodge with AttractionTickets.com now! Simply choose your travel dates to see the rooms available, just like any other Disney Resort hotel, then add your Walt Disney World Resort tickets and get ready for an unforgettable adventure on the shores of Bay Lake.
Where is Disney's Lakeshore Lodge?
Disney's Lakeshore Lodge sits on the south shore of Bay Lake at Walt Disney World Resort. It's surrounded by water and woodland, yet only a short boat ride from Magic Kingdom Park.
The Resort is built on a very special piece of Walt Disney World history. As you follow the scenic path through The Wetlands, keep an eye out for a special plaque honouring a beloved historic attraction that once stood on this very spot!
Arriving at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge
Your stay begins along a quiet road lined with cypress and pine, until a striking porte-cochère comes into view, its sculptural roofline shaped like a bird in mid-flight. Follow a path of river stones towards the lobby, where a statue of Bambi welcomes you in the garden.
Step inside and look up! A soaring Colors of the Wind glass sculpture swirls overhead with tapestries inspired by the waterfalls and riverbanks of Pocahontas hang on the walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows frame breathtaking views of Bay Lake and The Wetlands.
Getting around
- Magic Kingdom Park: Water taxi across Bay Lake
- EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Disney Springs: Complimentary Disney buses
What rooms are there at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge?
Disney's Lakeshore Lodge has 967 rooms, with room types sleeping anywhere from two to 12 guests. Every room type is inspired by a Disney story set in nature, with natural materials, earthy colours and artwork that bring the great outdoors inside.
Room type | Sleeps up to | Inspired by | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
Resort King | 2 | Pocahontas | Mini fridge, microwave, balcony in select rooms, Club Level access in select rooms |
Resort Queen | 4 | Pocahontas | Mini fridge, microwave, balcony in select rooms, Club Level access in select rooms |
Duo Studio | 2 | Encanto | Butterfly mural, kitchenette, queen-size pull-down bed |
Deluxe Studio | 4 | Bambi | Original concept sketches, kitchenette with wet bar, private balcony |
One-Bedroom Villa | 5 | Bambi | Full kitchen, washer and dryer, soaking tub, private patio or balcony |
Two-Bedroom Villa | 9 | Bambi | Full kitchen, washer and dryer, soaking tub, private patio or balcony |
Three-Bedroom Grand Villa | 12 | Fantasia | Full kitchen, soaking tub, large private patio with Bay Lake views |
One-Bedroom Lake House | 5 | Brother Bear | Freestanding, two bathrooms, private waterfront porch |
Two-Bedroom Lake House | 8 | Brother Bear | Freestanding, two bathrooms, private waterfront porch |
Hidden Willow Presidential Suite | 6 | Pocahontas | Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, full kitchen, fireworks views, Club Level access |
Look out for: in the Pocahontas-inspired Resort Queen and Resort King rooms, carved wood panelling gives artistic nods to Grandmother Willow. See if you can spot Flit, Pocahontas's hummingbird friend, on the shade of your desk lamp!
The Lake Houses
The Lake Houses are brand new to Walt Disney World Resort and one of the most exciting things about Disney's Lakeshore Lodge. These freestanding retreats sit right on the shores of Bay Lake, with A-frame rooflines that rise like mountain peaks, floor-to-ceiling windows framing the water and cosy interiors inspired by an artist's loft.
Each one has a private porch overlooking the lake, a full kitchen, and a washer and dryer, with artwork celebrating the Alaskan landscapes of Brother Bear. Our favourite detail? A Northern Lights installation in the main bedroom, where soft auroras of green, blue and violet drift overhead, as if the Alaskan sky has followed you all the way to Florida!
Club Level at The Artist's Nest
Guests in select Club Level resort rooms, and in the Hidden Willow Presidential Suite, can relax at The Artist's Nest. This concierge lounge sits above the treetops, inspired by the freedom of flight and open skies, with personalised service, complimentary refreshments and views of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT, Cinderella Castle and the Magic Kingdom Park fireworks.
Dining at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge
Disney's Lakeshore Lodge opens with three dining locations, plus two lounges with gorgeous views of Bay Lake.
- Moonglade: A lakefront Table-Service restaurant serving dinner made with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the cypress trees along the water. As the sun sets, the moon and lanterns reflect across the lake.
- Bay Lake Provisions: An all-day Quick-Service café for specialty coffees, breakfast, lunch and dinner, with an open-kitchen view and woodland critters from classic Disney films hidden around the space.
- Paint Out Point Bar & Grill: A pool bar near Lakeshore Lagoon serving casual fare, shareable bites and specialty drinks, including wine, beer and non-alcoholic options, decorated with original artwork painted by Imagineers.
- Branch & Brush: The lobby bar, serving handcrafted cocktails, with a colour-changing chandelier inspired by the four seasons.
- Dandelion Terrace: An evening lounge with a two-storey gallery of archive Disney artwork, whimsical dandelion light fixtures and views of the Magic Kingdom Park fireworks over Bay Lake.
Pools and recreation at The Wetlands
The Wetlands is the Resort's sweeping outdoor recreation area, just beyond the lobby, and it's designed for both fun and relaxation.
- Lakeshore Lagoon: The zero-entry feature pool, with a spiral waterslide
- Daydream River: A lazy river winding past lush palms, with glimpses of Bay Lake beyond the treeline
- Otter Springs: A children's water play area with interactive splash features and slides
- Heron Shores: A dry play area with imaginative climbing features
- Cypress Point: A leisure pool tucked away in a serene spot with views of the fireworks.
Away from the pools, you can look forward to a fitness centre, poolside games, bike hire, fishing, campfire activities and Movies Under the Stars.
Fireworks and lakeside views
Disney's Lakeshore Lodge has been designed with Bay Lake and Magic Kingdom Park in mind. Many rooms will look out over the lake during the day and towards the Magic Kingdom fireworks at night, and Dandelion Terrace, Cypress Point and The Artist's Nest are all set up for fireworks views.
Because the Resort sits on Bay Lake, you can also catch the Electrical Water Pageant as it glides past the Resort each night, weather permitting.
Disney Resort Hotel benefits at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge
As a Disney Resort Hotel, Disney's Lakeshore Lodge comes with brilliant perks to help you make the most of every park day:
- Early Theme Park Entry: Extra time in any of the four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks every day of your stay
- Extended Evening Theme Park Hours: Extra evening time in select parks on select nights
- Complimentary Disney transportation: Water taxi to Magic Kingdom Park, and buses to the other theme parks, the Disney water parks and Disney Springs
Valid theme park tickets are needed to enjoy the theme park benefits. Discover even more perks in our guide to 12 reasons to stay at a Disney Resort Hotel.
Our top tips for planning your stay
- Match your room to your group. Duo Studios are lovely for couples, Resort Queen rooms and Deluxe Studios suit a family of four, and the Villas, Grand Villas and Lake Houses give larger families plenty of room to spread out.
- Think about your view. Many rooms will look out over Bay Lake by day and towards the Magic Kingdom Park fireworks by night, so keep your view in mind when you choose your room!
- Be flexible around opening summer. A couple of alternative dates or room types give you the most choice.
- Plan your park days alongside your stay. Early Theme Park Entry works brilliantly with a Disney 14-Day Magic Ticket, so you can make the most of every morning.
So there you have it! Disney's Lakeshore Lodge is shaping up to be a stunning new way to stay at Walt Disney World Resort, with waterfront Lake Houses, a lazy river, lakeside dining and fireworks views across Bay Lake.
With the opening date set for 1 July 2027 and bookings now open, it's time to start dreaming about your summer 2027 adventure!
Book your stay at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge with AttractionTickets.com, and add your Disney Magic Tickets for a truly magical summer 2027.
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