Disney Vacation Club Is Opening a New Resort in Orlando in 2027

Updated: April 21, 2026, 2:32pm CDT

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Disney Lakeshore Lodge Opening in 2027
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Disney Vacation Club has detailed a new resort that’s scheduled to open at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando in the summer of 2027.

“Inspired by Walt Disney’s lifelong admiration for the great outdoors, [Disney Lakeshore Lodge] will offer our members and guests an opportunity to reconnect with nature while creating cherished family memories at Walt Disney World Resort,” said Bill Diercksen, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Vacation Club.

Here’s a look at everything we know so far about this upcoming Disney Vacation Club property.

Disney Lakeshore Lodge Opening in 2027

Set on Bay Lake, entirely within the Walt Disney World Resort grounds, the forthcoming Disney Lakeshore Lodge will embody Walt Disney’s affinity for nature. Guests can expect tributes to many iconic nature-focused stories — including “Bambi,” “Pocahontas,” and “Brother Bear” — throughout the property’s architecture, art, and general environment.

The property will place a strong emphasis on its natural setting, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows prominently featured to take in the lush surroundings. Plus, the grounds will offer a dazzling display of “native flora and fauna,” and as an added bonus, will be an ideal place to enjoy incredible views of the Magic Kingdom fireworks at night.

Disney World Magic Kingdom Cinderella Castle — Disney Lakeshore Lodge will provide great views of the Magic Kingdom fireworks at night. Image Credit: Jessica Merritt

The resort will feature 967 rooms, ranging from studios to villas with several bedrooms, all designed with family-friendly features.

Lakeshore Lodge will also debut exclusive 1- and 2-bedroom standalone lake houses dotted along the lakeshore, offering guests an extra dose of privacy and, of course, stunning lake views. All accommodations will boast an upscale design crafted with warm materials and a neutral color scheme.

Disney Vacation Club says more information is coming about the new resort’s dining outlets and other amenities, though we expect they’ll be robust, given how precisely Disney likes to design its themed resorts.

Disney Lakeshore Reserve is a Disney Vacation Club property, which means it is a timeshare resort. This means members purchase deeded real estate at their home resort(s), pay annual dues, and receive a yearly allotment of points that can be used to book participating Disney accommodations.

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Final Thoughts

The Disney Vacation Club resort portfolio is expanding with the upcoming 2027 opening of Disney Lakeshore Lodge at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. There’s still a lot to learn about this resort, and we’ll update this story with more details as we get closer to its debut.