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

[nickys]

Here’s Lakeshore Lodge currently:
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And here’s Car’s Land currently:

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Pretty obvious where Disney’s priorities are. Another resort is not going to help them compete with Epic Universe this summer, or even next year….or the next.

Hey, that might be the new idea for “the part of the park where Cars will be”.

It’s an extension of the “You are the Magic” concept. Grab a shovel and start creating the dirt pile.

 

[dseepersad]

The construction in the Meadows area will begin very soon. Whatever that will be, I just hope it's an amenity that the campers can use too.

From Disney's site:
"Beginning early May, construction will take place near the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool area. The Meadow Swimmin’ Pool and Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool will remain open. However, the nearby tennis courts, volleyball court and the Meadow Playground will be closed temporarily. Please note that Guests may see and hear construction in the area until the work is complete."

The construction noise can impact campers in 1300 and 1500 loops the most.

 

[tpoly88]

Disney builds DVC because they recoup the building costs almost immediately when they are finished. CASH cows. New attractions cost a lot and they don't recoup the cost as quickly plus DVC maintenance is payed by the DVC owner. Attractions Disney has to pay maintenance costs----all about the money

That’s a great point I didn’t think about. So does Disney build these DVC resorts because they just sold for example , another 2000 memberships and they know they will have the capacity to fill it similar to a condo building that won’t start until over 3/4 of units sold? I find it amazing how many people are still buying DVC.

 

[DisneyHead123]

That’s a great point I didn’t think about. So does Disney build these DVC resorts because they just sold for example , another 2000 memberships and they know they will have the capacity to fill it similar to a condo building that won’t start until over 3/4 of units sold? I find it amazing how many people are still buying DVC.

The memberships are somewhat resort specific with buyers having a “base resort” (they can use points for other resorts or cruises though). They won’t start selling Lakeside DVCs until the resort is open.

 

[nickys]

That’s a great point I didn’t think about. So does Disney build these DVC resorts because they just sold for example , another 2000 memberships and they know they will have the capacity to fill it similar to a condo building that won’t start until over 3/4 of units sold? I find it amazing how many people are still buying DVC.

Kind of. They always want a ‘new’ resort in active sales. Plus ideally an alternative. In practice it means a new one every 3-4 years. Likely this got nudged earlier because the Cabins at FW are tanking. So now it’s the Poly in active sales plus Riviera. And when this goes on sale Riviera should be declared sold out (95-97% to allow for the minimum 2-3% that Disney must retain).

But it’s the percentage of points sold that counts, not the # of contracts - since the size of contracts can vary.

 

[2600loop]

Kind of. They always want a ‘new’ resort in active sales. Plus ideally an alternative. In practice it means a new one every 3-4 years. Likely this got nudged earlier because the Cabins at FW are tanking. So now it’s the Poly in active sales plus Riviera. And when this goes on sale Riviera should be declared sold out (95-97% to allow for the minimum 2-3% that Disney must retain).

But it’s the percentage of points sold that counts, not the # of contracts - since the size of contracts can vary.

The cabins are tanking ?
I wonder why though because barely themed poorly designed sheds are what the people want surely

 

[castlecake2.0]

The construction in the Meadows area will begin very soon. Whatever that will be, I just hope it's an amenity that the campers can use too.

From Disney's site:
"Beginning early May, construction will take place near the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool area. The Meadow Swimmin’ Pool and Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool will remain open. However, the nearby tennis courts, volleyball court and the Meadow Playground will be closed temporarily. Please note that Guests may see and hear construction in the area until the work is complete."

The construction noise can impact campers in 1300 and 1500 loops the most.

It’s an additional pool and redesigned sports courts

 

[eddie104]

I actually really loved what I saw of the interior of this project when it was originally announced.

If they stick with that design I will be happy.

 

[John park hopper]

The cabins are tanking ?
I wonder why though because barely themed poorly designed sheds are what the people want surely

If I rent one of these sheds an I drive my riding lawnmower there?