Disney announces plans to build a nature-inspired resort at Walt Disney World

Oct 18, 2018 in "Disney Lakeshore Lodge"

Nature-Inspired Resort concept art
Posted: Thursday October 18, 2018 2:42pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has today officially announced its new Disney Vacation Club property to be built on Bay Lake between Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness Resort.

The deluxe resort, which will be themed to complement its natural surroundings, will include more than 900 hotel rooms and proposed Disney Vacation Club villas spread across a variety of unique accommodation types.

“Walt Disney World is in the midst of our most significant expansion in the last two decades and the combined 1,700 new hotel rooms and proposed Disney Vacation Club villas we are building at four different resorts will create thousands of new construction and permanent jobs and will drive economic opportunity and incremental revenue for Central Florida,” said George A. Kalogridis, president of Walt Disney World Resort. “We continue to add new attractions, new lands — and these beautiful accommodations will be right in the heart of all that magic.”

The soon-to-be named resort is slated to be Disney’s 16th Disney Vacation Club property.

“This resort experience will be a celebration of Walt Disney’s lifelong love and respect for nature, with some fun and even surprising accommodation types that families will find irresistible,” said Terri Schultz, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Vacation Club. “It will give our members and guests yet another opportunity to stay in close proximity to all the newest attractions and experiences in our theme parks, and with the flexibility, value and world-class service families expect from Disney.”

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Andrew C4 days ago

My travel trailer is much cheaper. Although that doesn't consider my tow vehicle. lol

HauntedPirate4 days ago

@lentesta Check your DMs for some large A-frame cabin info.

HauntedPirate4 days ago

It obviously depends on the model/features/sleeping capacity, but for a new 2025 model year RV that can sleep at least 5 people, you are looking at a minimum of $100k.

nickys4 days ago

Clearly! 🤔

Andrew C4 days ago

Depends on the RV....

nickys4 days ago

I knew RVs wouldn’t be cheap but you just spent $75k plus maybe $3k a year in maintenance fees. If that is “an absolute bargain”, I hate to think what an RV costs. 😱

Joysea4 days ago

Have you ever camped there?? Buying and maintaining an RV is not cheap. In my experience the majority of those who camp at the Fort are higher income families that have plenty of disposable income. The holiday decorations, the exceptional quality of Halloween candies given away and scavenger hunts are just the tip of the iceberg. I bought 2 direct DVC contracts last year for a total 375 points and the cost pales in comparison to what my RV cost, plus the gas, tow vehicle purchased to haul the RV and the cost of renting a site. DVC is an absolute bargain compared to that!

Wes Tacker4 days ago

Not from FW but from a pontoon boat if that helps. These are from July 22. 859145 -Wes

lentesta4 days ago

Does anyone have photos of the view from the Fort Wilderness beach, looking out at either Discovery Island or the Contemporary? I'm using the SFWMD plans to render what the new cabin structures might look like. Having realistic background photos would be helpful.

TheMaxRebo5 days ago

honestly could see that - either there or maybe an extension to Animal Kingdom Lodge ... not a full replacement for the campgrounds, but "upgrade" a section of it? sure

TheMaxRebo5 days ago

But not for resale, you need to show your blue card to do your business

TheMaxRebo5 days ago

Definitely a lot of land ... this isn't based on anything but I would be shocked to see it all go away - I think they like having it as an option and highlight when people do the golf cart parades, etc Could definitely see part of it going away but probably beyond my lifetime before it is all gone

JoeCamel5 days ago

Glamping at $500 a night.....

HauntedPirate5 days ago

Bob only wants those who are "income qualified" visiting the parks and staying at the resort hotels now. No room for the poors anymore.