Disney Shares New Details About Its Upcoming Resort Near Magic Kingdom

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentDisney Shares New Details About Its Upcoming Resort Near Magic KingdomByMegan duBois,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Megan duBois is a reporter who covers The Walt Disney Company.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 04:39pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Artist rendering of the entry to Disney Lakeshore Lodge.Disney Vacation ClubDisney has announced that its newest hotel, Disney Lakeshore Lodge, will open next summer on the shores of Walt Disney World’s Bay Lake near Magic Kingdom (in the same spot as the now-defunct River Country water park). The resort will be part of Disney’s flexible timeshare program, called Disney Vacation Club. Disney Lakeshore Lodge is a nature-inspired resort that will feature nods to Walt Disney Animation Studios’ films like “Bambi,” “Pocahontas” and “Brother Bear,” all of which share stories inspired by the natural wonders of the earth and the great outdoors. "We’re excited to share our vision for Disney Lakeshore Lodge, a place where the magic of Disney storytelling comes alive through the beauty of the natural world," said Bill Diercksen, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Vacation Club, in a press release. "Inspired by Walt Disney's lifelong admiration for the great outdoors, this resort will offer our members and guests an opportunity to reconnect with nature while creating cherished family memories at Walt Disney World Resort."The new resort, nestled between Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, will feature fantastic views of Bay Lake in the morning and afternoon. Then, as night falls, it will be a good spot for families to see the nightly fireworks from Magic Kingdom. And with 967 accommodations, ranging from cozy studios to lavish multi-bedroom villas, there will be room for the entire family here. Dis...