Concrete work begins and even more roof framing continues in our newest Disney Lakeshore Lodge construction update at Walt Disney World.
Lakeshore Lodge Construction Update
In our last update, we noted that crews were adding awning frames to the A-frame cabins on the east side of the resort. There are about seven cabins standing on this side, though most of them are currently hidden behind trees.
Work continues on the cabins which, according to concept art, will have overhangs jutting out of the sides and outdoor patios. Each cabin should have a view of the water when all the work is complete.
Work also continues on the east-side wing of the resort. Over the last few weeks, we have noticed how far behind this section of the resort is compared to others. However, now more sheathing, air, and water barriers are being installed. This side may start getting some windows soon.
Speaking of windows and sliding glass doors, even more have been installed toward the middle section of the resort. Roof framing, including that of the red metal structure, continues as well.
The Floatmaster barge and crane are still present as work continues on a possible new dock for the resort. Through the openings of some widows, we can also see the steel frames of future guest room walls.
More red frames have been installed across the rooftops in recent weeks, though they will likely not remain visible once the project is complete.
These appear to be the beginnings of flat roof overhangs and towers, based on the old Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge concept art. The rooftops also have slanted steel frames.
On the wing closest to Clementine Beach, more black sheathing has been installed over the yellow barrier. There’s also now a steel-frame roof structure over this wing’s red overhang piece.
While most of the orange-framed netting has been removed, the extra safety measure for crew members is still present by one section of this wing.
Continuing to mimic the concept art for the entrance of Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge, even more beams have been added to the porte cochere area of the resort.
Although Disney has not confirmed how much the new resort will resemble the original Reflections concept art, the rooflines and overall design of the lodge continue to look more and more like the above image with each update.
Concrete work is well underway on the side facing Daniel Boone’s Wilderness Arcade at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. In the section most visible to guests, nearly all windows and sliding glass doors have been installed.
Crew members were working to smooth any imperfections or seams in the concrete work. Based on the concept art, exterior walls of the resort will be off-white with rock and wood details.
Disney demolished their old water park, River Country, to make space for the new resort. Construction was put on hold in 2020, however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Construction resumed late last year prior to the official announcement of Disney Lakeshore Lodge, a new DVC resort. It is currently set to open in 2027.
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