Updated Look at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Construction

Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Is Starting to Look More Like a Resort and Less Like a Construction Zone

Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is slowly trading scaffolding for storybook vibes as construction continues to move forward at the new Disney Vacation Club resort coming to Walt Disney World. During a recent look at the site, one of the biggest visible changes was the installation of balcony railings on several sections of the main resort buildings. The black vertical railings are now fully in place in a few areas, giving parts of the project a more finished look as crews continue working across the massive lakeside property.

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There is still plenty of work happening all around the resort, but progress is picking up in some very noticeable ways. While some sections now have completed balcony railings, other areas still show unfinished balcony bases and active scaffolding. Construction is also moving ahead on the resort’s A-frame cabins and the entrance porte cochere, both of which are beginning to better match the shape and style Disney fans have been watching take form for months. Recent broader looks at the site have also shown continued development on the lazy river, waterfront restaurant space, bus stop area, and the lakeside cabins lining Bay Lake.

Lakeshore Lodge has had quite the winding trail to get here. The project was first announced back in 2018 as Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge before plans were paused during the pandemic. For a while, many fans assumed the project had quietly drifted away, but Disney eventually revived it with permits and a fresh identity.

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Officially reintroduced in 2024 as Lakeshore Lodge, the new resort is set to be inspired by the majesty of nature and the way it has influenced Disney artists over the years. When it opens in 2027, it is expected to become Walt Disney World’s 14th Disney Vacation Club resort, with more than 900 rooms. With railings now going up, painting underway, and more structures taking shape by land, sea, and sky, this long-awaited Bay Lake addition is finally starting to feel very real.

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