New Disney Lakeshore Lodge Construction Photos Show Major Progress

Apr 25, 2025 in "Disney Lakeshore Lodge"

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Posted: Friday April 25, 2025 12:45pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Construction at Disney Lakeshore Lodge continues to make significant progress, with vertical work now extending beyond the fifth floor. Recent photos show the scale of the resort beginning to take shape, with construction crews actively assembling structures across the site near Bay Lake.

Disney Lakeshore Lodge Construction - April, 2025

The building method closely mirrors that used for the recently opened Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Large concrete wall sections are being lifted into place using cranes, allowing for rapid vertical development across multiple areas of the resort simultaneously. This method offers a clear look at the resort’s future layout and gives a sense of the overall size of the project.

Disney Lakeshore Lodge Construction - April, 2025

Additional foundational and infrastructure work continues around the main resort buildings.

Disney Lakeshore Lodge Construction - April, 2025

Views from nearby areas, including Pioneer Hall and the shoreline of Bay Lake, reveal the rapidly growing resort. The rising structures are visible over the tree lines and existing surroundings, providing an early glimpse of how the new resort will be integrated into the landscape between Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness Resort.

Disney Lakeshore Lodge Construction - April, 2025

Disney Lakeshore Lodge is scheduled to open in 2027 and will offer deluxe Disney Vacation Club accommodations inspired by the majesty of nature and its role in Disney storytelling.

Disney Lakeshore Lodge concept art

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HauntedPirate10 days ago

640 is Evangeline's (the TSR). Not sure what the rest are, it would be some deeper digging than I have time for at the present.

DCBaker10 days ago

New Notices of Commencement filed today: 598 W WILDERNESS WY - Design Communications Ltd. - Install signage 612 W WILDERNESS WY - Design Communications Ltd. - Install signage 632 W WILDERNESS WY - Design Communications Ltd. - Install signage 636 W WILDERNESS WY - Design Communications Ltd. - Install signage 640 W WILDERNESS WY - Design Communications Ltd. - Install signage 648 W WILDERNESS WY - Design Communications Ltd. - Install signage 648B W WILDERNESS WY - ThemeWorks, Inc - Install set elements

HauntedPirate16 days ago

It does start to get a bit confusing sometimes. I should have spelled it out, though, thank you for pointing out your (brief) confusion in abbreviations. I’ll be better about that. And… shhh!! They’ll see your idea! 😉😂

UNCgolf16 days ago

When I first read this comment I didn't realize what thread I was in, and I was trying to figure out how Disney was going to use Lightning Lane at hotels.

HauntedPirate16 days ago

Thanks. Sometimes the ol' brain still sizzles back to life. :D We've been wondering if LL would get its own entrance or if it would somehow piggyback onto WL. This could be the answer to that question. If it is, then road expansion between WL and the LL site would be coming as well, as I cannot see the current road supporting the additional traffic safely.

Doberge16 days ago

Nice connection. It makes the most sense to put the LL security here, but adding LL pushes total rooms behind security to lole 2,000, about 50% more than combined Animal Kingdom Lodges's 1300ish. Extra capacity seems necessary.

HauntedPirate16 days ago

This may not necessarily be related to Lakeshore Lodge but from today's (March 26, 2026, if needed for future reference) 'Wilderness Lodge Exterior Refurbishment' post on the main site: The security kiosk at the entrance is being expanded as part of the work. But it makes you go "Hmmm...". (Edit was to expand 'LL' to be Lakeshore Lodge)

TrainsOfDisneyFeb 26, 2026

That’s still only 4 cruisers. 1 runs on the poly / grand route, 1 runs to wilderness lodge, and then 2 operate on Ft. Wilderness route I believe.

EeyoreFan#24Feb 26, 2026

If I’m not mistaken, I believe a large part of the justification for the new cruiser a few years ago was the original start of the new lodge and after the pause transport has been enjoying a slightly plussed fleet until the hotel actually opens. I’m don't remember where I read that, and it may be nonsense, but that’s the story I remember.

DobergeFeb 25, 2026

Views of LL from WL:

DobergeFeb 25, 2026

If you've seen the large boats (for ECVs, etc). running the FW and WL routes, Disney is adding at least one new one of those and I believe that should be in this summer. What we haven't heard yet is where this new LL route will dock at MK. I think it makes the most sense to put the LL launch where the FW launch is currently located (deluxe resorts getting better spots) and bumping FW to near the Poly/GF launch.

HauntedPirateFeb 25, 2026

It’s a dedicated boat dock for LL, as far as I’m aware.

TrainsOfDisneyFeb 25, 2026

It looks like they are building a dedicated boat dock - unless that is for a Marina or something else? They currently run direct boats from MK to both WL and Fort Wilderness. In the afternoon / evening they also operate boats that connect Contemporary, WL and the Fort.

HauntedPirateFeb 25, 2026

No chance. Riviera is 80%-ish sold and Poly Tower is only around 35%. I believe I read that they have additional watercraft either ordered or purchased for this resort, but others know far more about that.