News Disney Lakeshore Lodge (Project 89 - Development near Fort Wilderness)

[DisneyHead123]

I believe this is the concept art they put out:

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That was for the old resort. Surprisingly they haven’t released anything for Lakeshore, although it may borrow from this. Very few updates / press releases overall for a project that should be wrapping up relatively soon.

 

[HauntedPirate]

That was for the old resort. Surprisingly they haven’t released anything for Lakeshore, although it may borrow from this. Very few updates / press releases overall for a project that should be wrapping up relatively soon.

Opening in 2027 is “relatively soon”?

 

[dmc493]

That was for the old resort. Surprisingly they haven’t released anything for Lakeshore, although it may borrow from this. Very few updates / press releases overall for a project that should be wrapping up relatively soon.

They kept the overall bldg design, only time will tell if interior design remained untouched or not

 

[DisneyHead123]

Opening in 2027 is “relatively soon”?

On Disney timelines, I would say yes. The timeline for Tropical Americas is probably longer and look how much has been released for that. It’s a higher profile project, but still, I would have expected at least some updated concept art for Lakeshore by now.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

I believe this is the concept art they put out:

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Ah yes, nothing blends in better with Ft. Wilderness than floor-to-ceiling windows and abstract shapes floating up by the ceiling.

 

[JD80]

Ah yes, nothing blends in better with Ft. Wilderness than floor-to-ceiling windows and abstract shapes floating up by the ceiling.

But this isn't Fort Wilderness, It's lakeshore lodge.

 

[dseepersad]

But this isn't Fort Wilderness, It's lakeshore lodge.

But it's on Fort Wilderness land. River Country, Mickey's Backyard BBQ, Clementine's Beach, the old Tr-Circle D Ranch were all part of Fort Wilderness.

 

[BrianLo]

But it's on Fort Wilderness land. River Country, Mickey's Backyard BBQ, Clementine's Beach, the old Tr-Circle D Ranch were all part of Fort Wilderness.

Same as Caribbean beach and Rivieria.

Much more of an issue for the Fort than for Lakeshore.

 

[MisterPenguin]

But it's on Fort Wilderness land. River Country, Mickey's Backyard BBQ, Clementine's Beach, the old Tr-Circle D Ranch were all part of Fort Wilderness.

And the Ft. Wilderness Lodge?

 

[peter11435]

But it's on Fort Wilderness land. River Country, Mickey's Backyard BBQ, Clementine's Beach, the old Tr-Circle D Ranch were all part of Fort Wilderness.

So?

All of that is gone and that land is no longer part of Fort Wilderness.

 

[TimbertopNJ]

They kept the overall bldg design, only time will tell if interior design remained untouched or not

Judging by HauntedPirate's plans he's posted on this site, it surely feels nearly everything from the Reflections plan is carrying over to Lakeshore.

Although with all this inside info, I nominate HauntedPirate or Len Testa to replace Pocahontas as the lobby statue

 

[lazyboy97o]

So?

All of that is gone and that land is no longer part of Fort Wilderness.

Just drawing a line on a plan and saying it’s different is bad design and incredibly bad experience design.

 

[MR.Dis]

Judging by HauntedPirate's plans he's posted on this site, it surely feels nearly everything from the Reflections plan is carrying over to Lakeshore.

Although with all this inside info, I nominate HauntedPirate or Len Testa to replace Pocahontas as the lobby statue

Come on, be brave--nominate Bob Chapek.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

But this isn't Fort Wilderness, It's lakeshore lodge.

It's literally on top of Pioneer Hall! Sure "it's not Fort Wilderness" but Fort Wilderness is extremely affected by the giant bland building going up right next door! Mr. Nunis is rolling over in his grave.

 

[Bocabear]

It shouldn’t look anything like Fort Wideness or Wilderness Lodge. It should look like Lakeshore Lodge. It should have its own style and aesthetic and be judged on its own merits.

It shouldn’t look anymore like Wilderness Lodge than the Grand Floridian looks like the Polynesian

True....but considering it is literally on top of Ft Wilderness they should have made it at least nod to that aesthetic....or move it farther away....at least far enough that it doesn't loom overtop of the Fort Wilderness Settlement.... and yes, the Poly Tower causes these same issues...

 

[JD80]

But it's on Fort Wilderness land. River Country, Mickey's Backyard BBQ, Clementine's Beach, the old Tr-Circle D Ranch were all part of Fort Wilderness.

Not any more.

 

[MisterPenguin]

We've changed the boundaries of our fake lands, pray we don't change them any further.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

I don't think anyone is making a Native American-style argument that these are stolen lands from Ft. Wilderness. I'm simply stating that the big ugly building is making Ft. Wilderness (whatever remains of it) worse.

 

[FigmentFan82]

I don't think anyone is making a Native American-style argument that these are stolen lands from Ft. Wilderness. I'm simply stating that the big ugly building is making Ft. Wilderness (whatever remains of it) worse.

Isn’t Fort wilderness like massive, and in the woods?

 

[Naplesgolfer]

I don't think anyone is making a Native American-style argument that these are stolen lands from Ft. Wilderness. I'm simply stating that the big ugly building is making Ft. Wilderness (whatever remains of it) worse.

I make no judgements as to the look of Lakeside lodge, some will like it, some won't. But I agree not many people understand why they would position this much larger hotel of totally different theme wedged next to and towering over Pioneer hall. This is the strangest hotel decision ever at WDW. Just makes little sense. They should have at least rebuilt Pioneer hall further away and installed a berm and trees.