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DVC Members Get Exclusive Early Access to Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge!
Disney Vacation Club members, get your booking fingers ready! If you’ve been eagerly eyeing construction updates for Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, Disney is giving members an exclusive opportunity to step inside before the rest of the world.
Through a special Member “First Wave” Experience, DVC members can book an exclusive preview stay at Walt Disney World’s newest resort four days before its official grand opening on July 1, 2027.
Here is everything you need to know about this exclusive offer, what’s included, booking dates, and point requirements!
Event Dates & Booking Windows
- First Wave Stay Dates: June 24 – June 27, 2027 (4 days / 3 nights)
- Official Resort Opening Date: July 1, 2027
- Booking Opens: Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET
Note: Full payment or point allocation is required at confirmation. While Disney has waived the non-refundable $95 DVC transaction fee for initial First Wave bookings, it will apply to any subsequent reservation modifications.
What’s Included in the First Wave Package?
This preview experience isn’t just a hotel stay—Disney is turning it into a full vacation package loaded with perks:
- 3-Night Stay at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge.
- 3-Day Walt Disney World Theme Park Tickets with Park Hopper Option for each guest in the party (ages 3+).
- Dining Experiences Included:
- 1 Dinner at Moonglade, the brand-new lakefront table-service restaurant at Lakeshore Lodge.
- 1 Breakfast at Pioneer Hall.
- 1 Dinner at the fan-favorite Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue.
- $200 Disney Dining Promo Card per guest (ages 3+).
First Wave Points Chart & Guest Pricing
Points for the package include double occupancy (the first and second guests in the accommodation). Additional guests (3rd through 12th) require additional points or a cash payment per person:
- Extra Adult (Ages 10+): 68 points OR $1,349 per person
- Extra Child (Ages 3–9): 50 points OR $999 per child
Point Requirements by Room Category (3-Night Total):
| Accommodation Type | Max Occupancy | Points Required |
| Duo Studio | Sleeps 2 | 184 points |
| Deluxe Studio (Resort View) | Sleeps 4 | 196 points |
| Resort Studio (Preferred View) | Sleeps 4 | 198 points |
| Deluxe Studio (Preferred View) | Sleeps 4 | 200 points |
| Deluxe Studio (Premium View) | Sleeps 4 | 216 points |
| 1-Bedroom Villa (Resort View) | Sleeps 5 | 248 points |
| 1-Bedroom Villa (Preferred View) | Sleeps 5 | 260 points |
| 1-Bedroom Villa (Premium View) | Sleeps 5 | 308 points |
| 2-Bedroom Villa (Preferred View) | Sleeps 9 | 336 points |
| 2-Bedroom Villa (Premium View) | Sleeps 9 | 420 points |
| 1-Bedroom Lake House | Sleeps 5 | 424 points |
| 3-Bedroom Grand Villa | Sleeps 12 | 532 points |
Preview stays like this are extremely limited and expected to fill up rapidly when window opens on November 7, 2026, at 10 AM ET. If you’ve been waiting to explore Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, test out Moonglade, and enjoy classic Fort Wilderness dining, set your alarms now!
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