More framing has been added, a platform was lowered into place, and wooden framework is being installed near the beach in our newest photo update as construction continues on the new Disney Lakeshore Lodge at Walt Disney World.
Disney Lakeshore Lodge Construction Update
Most of the construction on the new Lakeshore Lodge can be seen from across Bay Lake. Several tall cranes are still in place to move supplies. Since permits for the resort mention a 10-story hotel, these cranes will likely remain in place for the near future.
Yellow barriers still float in the lake surrounding all of the construction. These barriers will prevent any construction materials from accidentally floating too far away.
Additional framing has also been constructed throughout the project as the present crews are working quickly.
Each of the tall buildings was originally built as a separate structure, and work began in early February to connect each structure together into one unified resort. However, the buildings are all still at different heights, with this one having just finished installing the roof of the second floor.
In some areas, crews work atop now five story sections of the new resort. Previously, only two to three levels were constructed.
We also saw some sort of platform being lowered into place atop one of the new buildings.
Sadly, with the moving platform, no flying dumpsters were available for photos during this look at continued construction.
The bench area near the beach is still blocked and now under heavy construction, leaving only the seating area near the fishing check-in building available for Fort Wilderness guests to enjoy.
In other areas, the new resort is still only reaching two to three stories high. However, numerous crew members were actively working on this section of construction.
Additional scaffolding and metal framework have been added to this area. It also appears that some concrete work may be occurring with the appearance of the yellow funnel.
With the added framework, several of the resort rooms are starting to take shape along the exterior.
In this update, work was also being done on a large concrete support wall on one of the exterior sides.
Wooden railings have also been erected to protect crew members working near the edges of the newly added stories.
Disney Lakeshore Lodge is a new Disney Vacation Club resort currently under construction near Disney’s Fort Wilderness. The lodge replaces the previously-announced Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge concept that was announced back in 2018. Disney bulldozed the space formerly home to the old River Country water park and was just starting construction when the project was paused for COVID-19. With no new updates regarding the space, many assumed the whole project had been cancelled.
Disney began extending construction permits for the land in 2023, giving guests a hint that the project was not completely dead. Active construction returned to the area in late 2024, with Disney formally announcing the new Disney Lakeshore Lodge soon after. The concept has been described in similar language to the old Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge project, but no new images or concept art of Disney Lakeshore Lodge has been provided yet.
Disney Lakeshore Lodge is expected to open sometime in 2027, though no exact details or an opening date have been announced.
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