Walt Disney World Resort News

Resorts 6 days ago · Oct 08, 2026 | 7:44am ET

Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Now Open to Book for All Guests

Reservations for Disney's Lakeshore Lodge are open to all guests. The resort opens July 1, 2027 on Bay Lake, with 967 rooms ranging from duo studios to freestanding Lake Houses.

Resorts 12 days ago · Oct 02, 2026 | 11:38am ET

Disney Brings Lakeshore Lodge to NYC With 3D Street Mural at Flatiron Plaza

A 3D street mural by artist Tracy Lee Stum has appeared at Flatiron Plaza in NYC, previewing Lakeshore Lodge's Daydream River. Reservations open October 8.

Resorts 13 days ago · Oct 01, 2026 | 12:06pm ET

Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Reveals Branch & Brush Lounge and New Lobby Concept Art

Branch & Brush lounge and the grand lobby get their first concept art reveal ahead of reservations opening October 6. The lounge sits just off the lobby and overlooks Bay Lake.

Resorts 20 days ago · Sep 24, 2026 | 9:20am ET

JetBlue Added to Airport Luggage Transfer at Walt Disney World

JetBlue joins American Airlines, Southwest, and United on Disney's Airport Luggage Transfer program, which handles bag delivery between Orlando International Airport and six select resorts.

Resorts 21 days ago · Sep 23, 2026 | 7:34am ET

Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Construction Aerial Photos — September 2026 Update

Fresh aerial photos show Disney's Lakeshore Lodge in September 2025, with the Daydream River lazy river fully formed and the Lakeside Lagoon pool taking shape ahead of the July 1, 2027 opening.

Resorts 23 days ago · Sep 21, 2026 | 12:16pm ET

New 2026 Disney Vacation Club Moonlight Magic Dates Added at EPCOT and Animal Kingdom

DVC has added three new 2026 Moonlight Magic dates: EPCOT on October 15 and Animal Kingdom on November 30 and December 22. General registration opens October 1 for all eligible members.

Resorts 26 days ago · Sep 18, 2026 | 3:26pm ET

Walt Disney Imagineering Files New Construction Permit at Polynesian Island Tower

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a Notice of Commencement for construction at the Polynesian Island Tower, with Faden Builders listed as contractor.

Resorts 1 month ago · Sep 10, 2026 | 9:54am ET

Disney Visa Cardmembers Can Save Up to 30% on Disney World Rooms Spring 2027

Disney Visa Cardmembers can save up to 30% on select resort rooms this spring, with eligible stays covering most nights from January 3 to April 29, 2027, across nearly 20 resorts.

Resorts 1 month ago · Sep 10, 2026 | 7:40am ET

Save Up to 25% on Rooms at Walt Disney World for Spring 2027

A new Disney resort discount covers stays from January 3 through April 29, 2027, with up to 25% off at select hotels. Savings vary by resort tier and date window.

Resorts 1 month ago · Sep 10, 2026 | 7:35am ET

New 2027 Annual Passholder Discount Offers Up to 35% Off Disney Resorts

Annual Passholders can save up to 35% on resort stays from January 3 to April 29, 2027, with discounts varying by resort tier and travel dates.

Resorts 1 month ago · Sep 10, 2026 | 7:31am ET

Walt Disney World Offers Up to $250 Per Night Off 2027 Room-and-Ticket Packages

Walt Disney World is discounting 2027 room-and-ticket packages by up to $250 per night at Deluxe resorts, with the offer covering select stays from January 3 to July 28, 2027.

Resorts 1 month ago · Sep 08, 2026 | 12:04pm ET

Could Tangaroa Terrace at Disney's Polynesian Resort Return to Guest Use? New Permit Filed

A new permit filed for Tangaroa Terrace at the Polynesian Village Resort runs until December 2027, raising questions about whether the former restaurant could return to guest use.

Resorts 1 month ago · Sep 02, 2026 | 6:59am ET

Disney's Art of Animation Resort Rooms to Undergo Refurbishment Starting 2027

Art of Animation Resort rooms begin a phased refurbishment in mid-June 2027, running through October 2028. Each of the four themed sections will be updated one at a time while the rest of the resort…

Resorts 2 months ago · Aug 31, 2026 | 5:12pm ET

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort Tennis Courts Closed for Resurfacing

The tennis courts at Saratoga Springs Resort are closed for resurfacing through November 2026, with no exact reopening date confirmed.

Resorts 2 months ago · Aug 28, 2026 | 1:27pm ET

DVC Members Can Stay at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Before It Opens — Here's How

DVC members get to stay at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge four days before its July 1 opening. The First Wave package runs June 24–27, 2027, with bookings opening November 7, 2026 at 10am ET.

Resorts 2 months ago · Aug 27, 2026 | 9:16am ET

Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Opening Date Confirmed: July 1, 2027 — First Look at Guest Rooms

Disney's Lakeshore Lodge opens July 1, 2027, with reservations starting October 6. First room images are out, showing themed accommodations from Bambi, Encanto, Fantasia, and more.

Resorts 2 months ago · Aug 25, 2026 | 9:32am ET

Disney's BoardWalk Village Green Refurbishment Complete with New Turf

The Village Green at BoardWalk Inn is back open after its turf refurbishment, more than a week ahead of the September 4 scheduled reopening. Movie Under the Stars and other activities return to their…

Resorts 2 months ago · Aug 19, 2026 | 3:12pm ET

Halloween Meet & Treat Dates Announced for Disney's BoardWalk Resort

Disney Vacation Club's Halloween Meet & Treat returns to the Atlantic Dance Hall at BoardWalk on three dates in October 2026, offering eligible Members costumed character meet-and-greets and candy at…

Resorts 2 months ago · Aug 18, 2026 | 9:18am ET

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort Joins Airport Luggage Transfer Service

Caribbean Beach Resort has joined the Airport Luggage Transfer at Disney service, making it the first Moderate Resort in the program. It covers American, Southwest, and United Airlines flights.

Resorts 2 months ago · Aug 18, 2026 | 6:54am ET

Construction Update: Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Pool Area and Lazy River Progressing Fast

New aerial photos show the Daydream River lazy river channel taking shape at Lakeshore Lodge, with the Lakeside Lagoon and Perspective Pond pools also progressing ahead of the resort's summer 2027…

Resorts 2 months ago · Aug 17, 2026 | 3:11pm ET

McKim's Mile House DVC Lounge Hours Change Again at Magic Kingdom

McKim's Mile House DVC Lounge in Frontierland has new hours: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm daily, shifting the window an hour earlier than the January 2026 schedule.