October 7, 2026 — Walt Disney World’s next resort hotel, Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, opens for booking by the general public on October 8, 2026. The 967-room resort opens on July 1, 2027.
Disney is releasing rooms in three steps. Disney Vacation Club members could book from October 6. Annual Passholders can book from today, October 7. Everyone else can book from October 8, online or by phone at (407) 934-7639.
The resort is a Disney Vacation Club property on Bay Lake, in the Magic Kingdom resort area. It sits between Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness, on the former River Country site. Guests who are not DVC members can book rooms for cash, subject to availability.
First prices
DVC Fan priced opening night, July 1, 2027, when the member window opened on October 6. These quotes include taxes and fees:
| Room type | July 1, 2027 nightly rate |
|---|---|
| Duo Studio, preferred view | $494.44 |
| Deluxe Studio, preferred view | $628.60 |
| Resort Studio, club access | $869.92 |
| One-bedroom villa, preferred view | $961.04 |
| Two-bedroom villa, preferred view | $1,587.10 |
| Two-bedroom Lake House | $3,621.37 |
These are one site’s quotes for one night. Rates for other dates will differ.
What is on site
- Rooms: studios for two to four guests, one-, two- and three-bedroom villas, waterfront Lake Houses, club-level rooms and a presidential suite. Themes draw on Bambi, Pocahontas, Brother Bear, Fantasia and Encanto.
- Dining: Moonglade (table service), Bay Lake Provisions (quick service), Paint Out Point Bar & Grill (poolside), and the Branch & Brush and Dandelion Terrace lounges.
- Pools: The Wetlands area has a zero-entry pool with a waterslide, a lazy river, a quiet pool and play areas for small children.
- Transportation: free boat service to Magic Kingdom and free buses to the other parks and Disney Springs.
What it means for airline travelers
- Book on October 8 if you want opening summer. Two groups have already had first pick. Popular room types for July 2027 may go quickly.
- Passholders can book today. If you hold a Walt Disney World Annual Pass, your window opened October 7.
- Orlando (MCO) is the airport. It is Walt Disney World’s main gateway.
- It is deluxe pricing. The lowest opening-night quote was just under $500 with tax. Disney has not announced any airline-employee or travel-industry rate for this resort.
- Book refundable where you can. The resort is still under construction and almost nine months from opening.
Sources
- Disney Parks Blog — Letters from Lakeshore: Updates on Disney World’s Newest Resort
- Walt Disney World — Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge — Opening July 1, 2027
- DVC Fan — Lakeshore Lodge Opening Week Pricing: Our First Cash Booking Quotes
- MiceChat — Your Guide to Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge
- Inside the Magic — Disney World Confirms Huge Hotel Addition Ahead of Critical October 8 Booking Window
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