Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is slated to join Walt Disney World’s lineup of hotels offering both Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours when it opens July 1, 2027.
Reservations for the Bay Lake resort opened October 8, 2026. The hotel will have 967 rooms, including studios, villas and one- and two-bedroom waterfront Lake Houses.
Early Theme Park Entry allows guests at Disney resort hotels to enter any of Walt Disney World’s four parks 30 minutes before the official opening time each day. Extended Evening Hours are offered on select nights at a designated park for guests staying at Deluxe Resorts and Disney Vacation Club Resorts, allowing eligible visitors to remain for up to two hours after the park closes to other guests.
The resort’s location is near Magic Kingdom, and its offerings are planned to include the Moonglade, Bay Lake Provisions and Paint Out Point Bar & Grill dining locations. Dandelion Terrace will overlook Magic Kingdom fireworks, while the Wetlands pool area is set to include a zero-entry pool, spiral slide, lazy river and children’s play areas.
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The property was previously announced as Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge and later referred to as Disney Lakeshore Lodge. Disney has now adopted the name Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge. Its nature-focused design draws on Walt Disney’s interest in nature and references films including Bambi, Pocahontas and Brother Bear.
For visitors considering a 2027 stay, the resort’s eligibility for the two park-access benefits is now confirmed. Travelers planning Walt Disney World tickets and a resort stay can factor those offerings into their plans.
