If you have been keeping an eye on the newest resort coming to Bay Lake, you may have noticed its name looks a little different lately. Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, previously listed as Disney Lakeshore Lodge, now carries the possessive that most Walt Disney World resorts share, and construction is moving along quickly ahead of a July 1, 2027, opening.
Where Things Stand
Theme park photographer Bioreconstruct recently shared new images of the site, captured on September 19. These include an overview shot from 3,500 feet and three photos showing progress on the pool areas, The Wetlands and Cypress Point. For anyone hoping to book an early stay, the images are an encouraging sign that the project is keeping pace.
Aerial overview Sep 19 of construction at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge. As seen from 3500 ft.
Aerial overview Sep 19 of construction at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge. As seen from 3500 ft. pic.twitter.com/OwSIYEBKSy
— bioreconstruct (@bioreconstruct) September 23, 2026
This latest adjustment is actually the resort’s second identity shift. When Disney first revealed plans to build on the former site of Disney’s River Country, the project was called Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge. It later became Disney Lakeshore Lodge, and now Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge.
The newest version appeared in a trademark application filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on August 11, 2026, under U.S. Serial Number 50043700. The filing covers “DISNEY’S LAKESHORE LODGE” as a standard character mark, which protects the words themselves rather than any particular lettering or color. It was filed as a service mark on the Principal Register. According to the USPTO status listing, the application had cleared minimum filing requirements but was still waiting for an examining attorney when the listing was reviewed.
For guests, the practical takeaway is simple. The resort now matches familiar names such as Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
Choosing Your Room
The resort will have 967 rooms, with options ranging from compact studios to new one- and two-bedroom Lake Houses right on the shoreline. The Lake Houses are a new accommodation style, so larger families and groups may want to watch for pricing and availability.
The theme draws on Walt Disney’s appreciation for the natural world, with nods to Bambi, Pocahontas, and Brother Bear. You will see this as soon as you arrive: the lobby features a fiberoptic “river” flowing across the floor and a blown-glass sculpture inspired by “Colors of the Wind.”
Three dining locations are planned. Moonglade is the table-service option, with views across the lake. Bay Lake Provisions covers quick-service meals for busy park days. Paint Out Point Bar & Grill serves a poolside menu inspired by the art of painting outdoors. After dinner, Dandelion Terrace offers a clear view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks, framed by archival Fantasia artwork.
The Wetlands will be the main gathering spot for families. It includes Lakeshore Lagoon, a zero-entry pool with a spiral waterslide, the Daydream River lazy river, and two play areas, Heron Shores and Otter Springs. If you prefer a calmer setting, Cypress Point is a secondary pool that also looks out at the nightly fireworks.
Keep an eye out on the nature trail. A plaque there will honor a “beloved historic attraction” that once occupied the land.
The resort arrives during a period of major change at Magic Kingdom, the most-visited theme park in the world. Cinderella Castle has a new paint scheme replacing its pink-tinged spires, the Rivers of America have been drained for the Cars-themed Piston Peak National Park in Frontierland, and early work has started on Villains Land.
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