More A-frame cabins are under construction and more roof overhangs have been added to Disney Lakeshore Lodge at Walt Disney World.
Disney Lakeshore Lodge Construction
A-Frame Cabins
On Clementine’s Beach next to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, another new A-frame cabin is now under construction. This most recent structure joins several other A-frame cabins on both sides of the main Disney Lakeshore Lodge building. The cabins are straight out of the original concept art for Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge, which was thought to be canceled, but was then resurrected as Disney Lakeshore Lodge.
Crews have also colored some of the cabin frames on the other side of the resort. Much of the steel is now dark brown instead of red or white. Each cabin should have a view of the water when all the work is complete.
Entrance
Even more beams have been added to the area which will be the entrance to the building. The framework is likely not complete, but it continues to also reflect the original concept art for the entrance of Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge.
If the porte cochere area of the resort does end up looking like the concept art, it will be shaped like a wide “W” and extend over the main entrance.
Although obstructed in the concept art view, the first floor area surrounding the entrance is currently open, so it could be the future space for shops, quick-service dining, and guest relations locations.
The entrance awning beams also jut out of the rear side, so there will be a slight overhang on this side as well.
Lakefront Building
Although trees still block the view, we’ve kept an eye on the shorter building structure near the lakeshore.
Mostly made out of red steel, this may be a lakefront bar or restaurant. The original concept for Reflections was supposed to include a waterfront dining location themed to The Princess and The Frog. Additional beams and scaffolding have also gone up since our last update.
Other Construction
Starting from the far right of the upcoming resort, metal roofing trusses continue to be added to the final level.
Red and silver steel frames also stick out of the resort at various places. These appear to be decorative roof overhangs, as seen in concept art.
The Floatmaster barge and crane are still present as work continues on a possible new dock for the resort. Behind the work, many more windows and sliding glass doors have been installed, with only the last couple of floors needing installation.
Moving toward the leftmost wing of Disney Lakeshore Lodge, several more steel frames have been added along the roofline. If concept art is correct, these will serve as stylized overhangs, adding shading to balconies and nearby guest rooms.
Taking a full look at the left-side construction closest to Clementine Beach, more black sheathing has been installed over the yellow barrier, and additional scaffolding has been added as work progresses. Several construction vehicles are located in the courtyard area as well.
As mentioned in one of our last updates, concrete work is well underway on the side facing Daniel Boone’s Wilderness Arcade at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Several crew members were working on the project as we snapped these photos. Compared to our last update, a large section to the left has been primed or stuccoed.
Additional framing and scaffolding has been added to one of the tallest sections in the wing, which towers over Pioneer Hall, the home of the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue.
Moving to the right of the tallest section, what we believe to be an elevator shaft has begun to receive barriers and scaffolding as crews likely prepare for concrete work.
As mentioned in previous updates, this section of the resort is nearest completion, with seemingly all sliding glass doors and windows in place. Work on the exterior walls on this side is also progressing at a much quicker pace than other sections of the construction.
This site was once home to Disney’s water park River Country. Over 20 years after it closed, it was finally demolished to make way for Reflections. The resort was then delayed due to COVID-19. Disney announced Disney Lakeshore Lodge in late 2024. The Disney Vacation Club resort will be “inspired by the majesty of nature and its enduring influence on Disney artists.” It’s set to open sometime in 2027.
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