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

[DCBaker]

Photos from today:

 

[DCBaker]

Additional photos:

 

[HauntedPirate]

Two floors down, seven to go.

 

[monorail81]

I wouldn’t be surprised if they demolished the Settlement area once the tower is done. It won’t match the new tower at all. Granted, they don’t really seem to care about esthetics anymore, so there’s still hope…

 

[dmc493]

I agree, but I hope they invest heavily in dense landscape between the hotel and Settlement area. Not crossing my fingers though

 

[HauntedPirate]

I agree, but I hope they invest heavily in dense landscape between the hotel and Settlement area. Not crossing my fingers though

There are cabins being built along the beach and “elevated” tree houses (third-story living areas) going in just behind those. They’d have to transplant some tall trees to block their view.

 

[wdwmagic]

Disney Lakeshore Lodge Pool Plans Revealed: Lazy River, Splash Pad, and More​

Disney Lakeshore Lodge Pool Plans Revealed: Lazy River, Splash Pad, and More

Disney Lakeshore Lodge Pool Plans Revealed: Lazy River, Splash Pad, and More

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[Unbanshee]

Wasn't the lazy river known from the pre-COVID permits?

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

They've got to call the pool River Country! Perfect opportunity for a tribute!

 

[James Alucobond]

They've got to call the pool River Country! Perfect opportunity for a tribute!

Lazy River Country?

 

[HauntedPirate]

Lazy River Country?

That could confuse guests and make some recall Disney's version of an old fashioned swimming hole. Better to call them, "Lazy River", "Splash Pad" and "Swimming Pool".

 

[wdwmagic]

Wasn't the lazy river known from the pre-COVID permits?

Yeah it was in Lakeside, and remains in Lakeshore. There have been some changes to the layout, and the shape/position of the pools however.

 

[nickys]

Yeah it was in Lakeside, and remains in Lakeshore. There have been some changes to the layout, and the shape/position of the pools however.

Added to which there was much scepticism about whether the lazy river would actually materialise. The fact they’ve included it again suggests it might just happen.

 

[castlecake2.0]

Yeah it was in Lakeside, and remains in Lakeshore. There have been some changes to the layout, and the shape/position of the pools however.

How much is this going to ruin fort wilderness

 

[Jrb1979]

How much is this going to ruin fort wilderness

My concern is who's going to fill all these rooms when they can't fill the rooms they have now?

 

[wdwmagic]

How much is this going to ruin fort wilderness

Well it is going to have a very different feel when this is built for sure.

 

[nickys]

My concern is who's going to fill all these rooms when they can't fill the rooms they have now?

The pool area will attract guests, probably at the expense of the Contemporary and other resorts. The DVC part will take care of itself, at least the declared rooms. Unless they screw up and lump it in with the cabins - in which case the maintenance fees will mean it won’t sell.

 

[Joysea]

I think this is going to be one of the best resorts if they build something beautiful and don’t cheap out. How has the lazy river changed from what was announced before?

 

[Stripes]

My concern is who's going to fill all these rooms when they can't fill the rooms they have now?

Last quarter, occupancy was 85%. Which, in the hotel business, is more like 95% full.

 

[JD80]

Last quarter, occupancy was 85%. Which, in the hotel business, is more like 95% full.

Max occupancy was 89/90% in 2019 which was peak. Just for comparison sake.