Summer House on the Lake is beginning to look less like a construction site and more like a restaurant. The new Disney Springs dining venue is scheduled to open this year, although a date has not been announced.
Summer House on the Lake Construction
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 1 summer house construction sep 2023 5802](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-5802.jpg)
White paneling now covers the edges of the layered roof.
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 2 summer house construction sep 2023 3053](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-3053.jpg)
Temporary yellow fencing is around the roof while construction continues.
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 3 summer house construction sep 2023 3055](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-3055.jpg)
The building is looking more polished, although still not complete. This dip in the edge of the the roof overhang is where the Summer House on the Lake sign will be.
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 4 summer house construction sep 2023 3056](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-3056.jpg)
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 5 summer house construction sep 2023 3047](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-3047.jpg)
Gray brickwork paneling was installed on some walls of the building back in June.
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 6 summer house construction sep 2023 5811](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-5811.jpg)
These brick sections probably surround the restaurant’s kitchen.
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 7 summer house construction sep 2023 3049](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-3049.jpg)
There is an open-air seating area facing the lake.
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 8 summer house construction sep 2023 5809](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-5809.jpg)
Of course, we don’t know if it will remain open-air, but we did notice new roller shades hanging in the otherwise empty window frames.
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 9 summer house construction sep 2023 5806](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-5806.jpg)
These suggest the windows can be easily closed or covered depending on sunlight and rain.
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 10 summer house construction sep 2023 5819](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-5819.jpg)
On the front of the building, a curved section juts out towards Jaleo.
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 11 summer house construction sep 2023 5820](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-5820.jpg)
The edge of this curved overhang is now black.
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 12 summer house construction sep 2023 5821](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-5821.jpg)
Along the front wall, actual glass windows have been installed.
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 13 summer house construction sep 2023 5822](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-5822.jpg)
The awning’s ceiling and columns will eventually be covered in paneling.
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 14 summer house construction sep 2023 5823](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-5823.jpg)
The wooden frame at the center front will be a white trellis covered in plants.
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 15 summer house construction sep 2023 5825](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-5825.jpg)
Compare these photos to the concept art below.
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 16 Summer House on the Lake concept art](https://media.wdwnt.com/2022/06/SummerHouseontheLake_1.jpg)
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 17 summer house construction sep 2023 5826](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-5826.jpg)
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 18 summer house construction sep 2023 5803](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-5803.jpg)
Around the side of the building, facing Exposition Park, is the last of the scaffolding.
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 19 summer house construction sep 2023 3051](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-3051.jpg)
More brickwork and windows have been installed over here, too.
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 20 summer house construction sep 2023 5812](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-5812.jpg)
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 21 summer house construction sep 2023 5805](https://media.wdwnt.com/2023/09/summer-house-construction-sep-2023-5805.jpg)
Summer House on the Lake
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 22 SummerHouseontheLake 3](https://media.wdwnt.com/2022/06/SummerHouseontheLake_3-1200x1180.jpg)
Summer House on the Lake was announced in the summer of 2022, taking over the space formerly planned for Beatrix Restaurant. Disney and Lettuce Entertain You had previously announced that Beatrix was merely “on hold,” but it seems they decided not to go forward with that particular project. Lettuce Entertain You is the owner of both Beatrix and Summer House Santa Monica, which are both considered Chicago staples.
![PHOTOS: Windows and Shades Installed at Summer House on the Lake in Disney Springs 23 Summer House on the Lake interior concept art](https://media.wdwnt.com/2022/06/SummerHouseontheLake_2.jpg)
Concept art of the interior matches the exterior.
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Rothy’s, known for their washable shoes made of recycled materials, is coming soon to Disney Springs.
Everything But Water and lululemon both recently closed to move to different storefronts. Lululemon is taking over the former location of UGG, which closed permanently. Everything But Water may move to the old lululemon storefront and Rothy’s could take over the former Everything But Water storefront.
A new discount store has opened up at the Marketplace Co-Op, themed to Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post from “Frozen.”
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