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

[James Alucobond]

Why can’t it just be called BAY LAKE Lodge?

Bay Lake Tower already exists, which would make it confusing if they weren't part of the same resort complex.

 

[BrianLo]

I think the association with be the same with the The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, so yes - legacy non-Direct DVC owners will not be able to book there.

I thought so too. But the language is not what I expected it to be. It is calling it a new property. There's no embedded reference to Fort Wildness and the Cabins are even called out as a different property.

In addition to that, if they've truly dropped the cash component, it is way too big of a resort to also throw the cabins into. I'd also have expected them to lean into the blending to start sparking interest in the Cabins.

There is still a chance it is a trust property and we see that speculated new DVC trust model occur, like was formerly speculated.

 

[nickys]

I thought so too. But the language is not what I expected it to be. It is calling it a new property. There's no embedded reference to Fort Wildness and the Cabins are even called out as a different property.

In addition to that, if they've truly dropped the cash component, it is way too big of a resort to also throw the cabins into. I'd also have expected them to lean into the blending to start sparking interest in the Cabins.

There is still a chance it is a trust property and we see that speculated new DVC trust model occur, like was formerly speculated.

I’d say it’s almost guaranteed to be a Trust property.

But at this stage there’s no reason to say anything about it’s “status” as to being part of the Cabins at FW or separate. The Poly Tower wasn’t confirmed as such until much closer.

I am surprised there hasn’t been an announcement from Disney, rather than DVC. The resort will be huge if it’s solely DVC.

 

[BrianLo]

But at this stage there’s no reason to say anything about it’s “status” as to being part of the Cabins at FW or separate. The Poly Tower wasn’t confirmed as such until much closer.

The Poly Tower was never referred to as both a different property AND a different resort. But like you mentioned, it wasn't much of an announcement.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Maybe it's only for us nostalgia purists, but I would have preferred The River Country Lodge - with that rustic ol' fashioned swimming hole more classic feeling Disney theming - with the obvious nod to it's history/location.

They could get creative/innovative with the water slides as a differentiator.

Yes, a strong pool complex would be necessary for me to stay at such a remote property. If it’s part of the Cabins DVC and they can also use the new pool, it would help sell those as well. I have no interest in staying at Fort Wilderness in its present state.

 

[John park hopper]

It's a win win situation for Disney they build these DVC towers in record speed they recoup all the costs for as long as they are standing. They recoup all money -cost of construction, maintenance costs, property taxes whether they are occupied or not.

 

[Bocabear]

There is nothing about that modern Fairfield Inn building that looks like a "Lodge"... More like an apartment or urban condo building... It looks charmless and like something you could find just about anywhere. Maybe they have a vacation photo of walt near a lake which will become the entire theme ...literally that one photo on the lobby... Walt went to a lake...so we present Disney's Marriott inspired Lakeside vacation apartments complex tm

 

[John park hopper]

The lemmings will gobble these DVC up and Disney will build more and more and more --sad

 

[pdude81]

Except Wilderness Lodge did it first. And then it was copied by Great Wolf Lodge. It's not like they should just keep putting lodge after everything. Even Animal Kingdom Lodge is an uncreative name.

But it is a lodge, no? On the shore of Bay Lake. Between Ft. Wilderness and the Wilderness Lodge. I really don't want them to overthink this

 

[Kyle90]

There is nothing about that modern Fairfield Inn building that looks like a "Lodge"... More like an apartment or urban condo building... It looks charmless and like something you could find just about anywhere. Maybe they have a vacation photo of walt near a lake which will become the entire theme ...literally that one photo on the lobby... Walt went to a lake...so we present Disney's Marriott inspired Lakeside vacation apartments complex tm

We can't be surprised about this though. Disney has built plenty of charmless hotels since the beginning. Peter Dominick delivered some home runs under Eisner but that's only 3 hotels.

 

[JD80]

There is nothing about that modern Fairfield Inn building that looks like a "Lodge"... More like an apartment or urban condo building... It looks charmless and like something you could find just about anywhere. Maybe they have a vacation photo of walt near a lake which will become the entire theme ...literally that one photo on the lobby... Walt went to a lake...so we present Disney's Marriott inspired Lakeside vacation apartments complex tm

So what does a lakeshore lodge supposed to look like?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Why can’t it just be called BAY LAKE Lodge?

Because it's not going to be a dull grey concrete monstrosity.

 

[monothingie]

Because it's not going to be a dull grey concrete monstrosity.

Just vomit up some Incredibles theming all over it, and it will be perfect for present day Disney.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Because it's not going to be a dull grey concrete monstrosity.

 

[Kyle90]

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Wait, that looks just like the Contemporary!

 

[JoeCamel]

Wait, that looks just like the Contemporary!

Phase 2, The Contemporary Lakeside Lodge by Disney Vacation Club

 

[Bocabear]

So what does a lakeshore lodge supposed to look like?

What do you think a "Lakeside Lodge" looks like? Does that name conjure an image of a Fairfield Inn or Springhill Suites?
I think to most, a Lakeside Lodge would look more like The Wilderness Lodge or perhaps The Grand Hotel on Mackinac... Something beautiful and unique... not an apartment building from your own home town, but a place you would be happy spending $500+ per night...
not an Aloft Bay Lake...

 

[John park hopper]

This will fit in just nicely with there Home Depot prefab "cabins" originality has left the building

 

[HauntedPirate]

A non-descript hotel themed to a lakeside or whatever.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Disney's Lakeside Villas at Bay Lake (LVBL for short). How difficult was that?

Bob and Josh, we can negotiate the price on the name.