Tracking the New Lakeshore Lodge "Letters from Lakeshore" updates

I didnt catch that until you mentioned it, probably because it does mention studios. but it doesnt specifically say DVC. Very interesting. I am looking forward to hearing /reading more info about this resort.

Thankfully, Newswire just posted a press release from DVC. No real new info there, but Bill Dierksen (whose name I will never spell correctly) was quoted talking about the resort so that all shows clear sign DVC will be involved in some way.

Thats a relief! Thanks, Amy!

So exciting! I am dying to know what the points chart will look like. I am also scared thinking it will be like PIT. I own at Copper Creek and am spoiled that studios don't cost that much per night compared to other resorts like PIT or Riv. Planning on banking some points so I can hopefully sneak in there late 2027/early '28!

Perhaps the blog writer isn't a fan of DVC :).

That being said, I just don't see them not including a DVC component in any resort of the Lakeshore Lodge caliber given the fact that DVC prints money.

The original Refelctions concept photos still has the villas in them, so I would assume those will be announced sooner or later since there have been ery few changes to that original plan from what I can tell.

I think this is one of those "if you have to ask" situations :D

I'm very interested in the 2 bedroom A-frames but I'm doubtful that they will have jacuzzi since they seem to be purging them with the refurbs.

If the price the points chart akin to the Polynesian Tower there better be more than just a Lazy River to justify that...

I'm thinking it will be priced with a category between BLT Resort/Saver View and BLT Preferred View as the Standard, and then a Premium Category which will be notched between BLT Preferred View and BLT Theme Park View...

But they could try to price it like Riviera points chart... I think that would be a mistake given the number of units they are going to need to sell, but we also haven't heard of any new resorts on the horizon after this... so maybe they'll be comfortable selling this for years and years and years...

I think anything higher would be hard for me to justify with the points charts.... Unless there are some major amenities and a level of workmanship heretofore unseen at a Disney Vacation Club property...

Here's some new aerial footage from bioreconstruct. For those that don't know, bioreconstruct gets a ton of construction footage from the Orlando area, including the theme parks.

All can say is this place is going to be huge and the pools/water features are shaping up to be what I think will be one of my favorites:

(If this is the wrong place for this, apologies)

Thanks for sharing the Bio flyover! The footprint of this resort is remarkable. I’m eager to see the outdoor spaces continue to take shape.

Since I saw the first footprint of the resort and the pools/lazy river I have been calling this the "Aulani of East Coast". Obviously different theming but I feel the scale of DLL and the amenities it has to offer will be our side of the country's answer to that beautiful resort. We fell in love with Aulani and if it could come close to giving those same resort vibes I am so ready for it!

Would be great if that ends up being the case!

Noticed something, it appears that these rooms that face the existing Fort Wilderness Trail's End Restaurant and Hoop-Dee-Doo (the building you can see in the bottom right of this image) do not have balconies. I'm sure these won't be the DVC side and will be the hotel side as I would be any DVC room would have a balcony. Just interesting that they decided not to allow for balconies behind these buildings. The view would not be great anyway, but still.

Thank you for this post! I'm looking forward to this resort but I don't foresee buying there if they continue the resale restrictions.

I'd hope that all DVC would have balconies, but Disneyland tower is an exception to that. Still, it does make more sense those would be hotel side.

Man if I am really tempted to wait for a resale of this resort if that is the case.

New concept art!

It feels like an actual resort. I really like it. (still won't buy if there's resale restrictions but man it looks nice - although giant.)

NEW LAKESHORE LODGE CONCEPT ART REVEALED 🌊🏝️

Disney Lakeshore Lodge concept art just dropped, and this one is packed with new details. From a lazy river pool and water slide to waterfront dining and A frame cabins, this resort is shaping up to be something special.

Here is what we know. The new visuals highlight a massive pool complex that could rival the best at Walt Disney World, plus a dedicated boat dock for easy Magic Kingdom access. And yes, those cabins look like they will be premium DVC options.

Safe to say… 2027 cannot come soon enough.

Full details at the link:
https://dvcfan.com/general-dvc/new-lakeshore-lodge-concept-art-details-2027/

I am so excited for this resort! I didnt think i would be but the pool area really makes it exciting for me! It will be great for resort based stays and also so close to magic kingdom. Cant wait!

I am super excited for this resort and for more details to be released. glad we finally got some info confirmed! I dont see us buying there but I do see me staying there, hanging out in the lazy river:)

This looks next level/game changer. (If the concept materialzes of course)

We can always use more points, I guess :)

Now we just need to see point charts.. I'm scared already.

Did anyone not think this would be a DVC resort? I was always under the impression it would be DVC.

My impression of the resort, at least from an artist rendering (which usually isn't exact to the final resort) is that it looks unique and will be a good addition to the DVC family. It appears to be a slight spinoff from what is available at Wilderness (Copper Creek and Boulder Ridge, along with the cabins), but with different theming.

I will hold final judgment until it is done and I start hearing reviews from others who have stayed there. I don't see me breaking my non-Adonitis streak for this resort, though.

I'm curious if this resort will be part of the Palmetto Trust association like the cabins. If it is do we think the Cabins and Lake Shore could "share" dues costs? It seems way off but it could make the cabins more desirable if the guests could use LSL pools and have a better dues rate.... just random thoughts I had 🤷‍♀️

I would love to hear from someone more knowledgeable about the trust structure but I believe this is the assumption right now. It would certainly help bring down the dues costs. On the flip side, if the cabins are bringing in enough cash sale traffic they may simply not care that the resort has sold "poorly". I think having these current cabins as an extension to Lakeshore seems like a logical play.

Looking forward to this resort opening. Would love to stay here at Christmas some year. . . enjoy a show at Hoop Dee Doo, holiday carriage ride through FW, quick boat access to MVMCP at MK.

I hope they release interior concept art soon. Curious if it will be the same as the previously released "Reflections" interior concept art. Also anxious to hear a confirmation of the theme for waterfront TS restaurant. Perhaps more details will be coming at D23 in August?

Im hoping we get some dates this upcoming D23

Great new aerial shots from bioreconstruct!

Thanks for the pics ! Sure is coming right along.

This is what I am assuming. and hoping:)

Saving some points to stay there asap!

Man, those pictures show just how massive that property is.

I'm getting serious Aulani vibes...

And this is a very good thing IMO.. Aulani of the east.

I wonder if it does hurt Aulani sales at all even more?