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

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Disney Lakeshore Lodge concept art

Posted: Thursday February 20, 2025 10:24am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney is planning an expansive pool area at the upcoming Lakeshore Lodge, offering a mix of relaxation and family-friendly water activities.

According to WDWMAGIC sources familiar with the plans, the Disney Vacation Club Resort hotel is expected to feature both a main feature pool and a leisure pool, with the feature pool set to be a standout attraction offering a range of experiences.

The standout addition to the resort's pool complex will be a lazy river, making Lakeshore Lodge only the second Walt Disney World hotel to offer one, following the Yacht & Beach Club. The feature pool will also include a zero-entry design for easy access, water slides, and a splash pad for the children's play area. Positioned near the lake and nestled behind the main hotel building, the pool area is expected to offer scenic waterfront views.

Disney has not yet officially confirmed the full details of the pool complex, but with construction moving forward, more information is expected in the coming months.

Disney officially announced the development of a brand-new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resort hotel—Disney Lakeshore Lodge in November 2024. Set to open in 2027, the new resort is being constructed within the same footprint as the previously announced Reflections—A Disney Lakeside Lodge project, which was shelved in 2020.

Disney Lakeshore Lodge concept art

Disney Lakeshore Lodge will be inspired by the majesty of nature and its enduring influence on Disney artists. According to Disney, the resort will offer a unique blend of rustic elegance and imaginative storytelling, providing guests with a serene escape along the shores of Bay Lake, between Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort.

The original Reflections project was announced in 2018 as a deluxe nature-themed resort featuring over 900 hotel rooms and Disney Vacation Club villas. However, it was quietly shelved amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the area remained largely untouched until recent activity suggested the project might be revived.

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peter114354 minutes ago

It was originally going to be a split level pool with an infinity edge / waterfall between the two. Water from the upper pool would fall to the lower pool. There was also a waterfall between the pool and the bar. The art shows these features as does the originally blueprints for the project.

HauntedPirate9 minutes ago

There are people depicted in the water on the far side of the pool. Not sure how anyone got "waterfalls" out of that.

Agent H9 minutes ago

I’m still not seeing it

Chef idea Mickey`=11 minutes ago

Except when you then notice the waterfall walls. 😍!

HauntedPirate12 minutes ago

Never trust concept art.

Chef idea Mickey`=14 minutes ago

Shocking but this is the first time I notice the pool consists of waterfalls. I don't care for pools which is why back then my eyes were just drawn to seating, palm trees and building! 🙃 The waterfall aspect would been a great tribute to OG Polynesian!

HauntedPirate14 minutes ago

Yeah, I forgot about that one (probably because it's in Hawaii). It's roughly 60/40 DVC vs cash rooms.

peter1143514 minutes ago

It is mixed

lazyboy97o15 minutes ago

They have standard rooms. https://www.disneyaulani.com/rooms-offers/rooms-suites/

nickys17 minutes ago

Is that a mixed DVC & non-DVC resort? I thought all the rooms were DVC villas, it just hasn’t sold so not all rooms have been declared.

peter1143523 minutes ago

Aulani

nickys1 hour ago

I’m pretty sure it’s what was first announced.

Disgruntled Walt1 hour ago

Wait, so there are non-DVC rooms at this resort? That's different from the original Reflections, right?

Rinx1 hour ago

Yes, I was referring to the first one which, albeit, was very conceptual. But what it was updated to and is became a very far cry from a waterfall and infinity pool.