Disney’s next Vacation Club resort is taking shape on the shores of Bay Lake, and we now have a clearer picture of what guests will find inside. Disney Lakeshore Lodge is set to open in summer 2027, and a recent reveal covers its arrival experience, three dining venues, and a lounge. Everything ties back to the resort’s natural setting and its Pocahontas-inspired theming. Here is a walk through what has been shared so far.
A Pocahontas-Inspired Arrival
The lobby is designed around floor-to-ceiling windows that frame The Wetlands, the outdoor recreation area Disney previewed earlier in the year. The idea is to let the surrounding flora and fauna carry into the architecture, artwork, and overall feel of the space, so the line between indoors and out stays soft.
Theming draws directly from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Pocahontas. A fiberoptic river will run across the floor, while a blown glass sculpture inspired by “Colors of the Wind” hangs overhead, made up of hundreds of suspended glass leaves. Custom tapestries based on the film’s landscapes appear throughout the room, and furnishings finished with river-recovered cypress wood accents round out the natural materials on display.
Moonglade: Table-Service Dining on the Water
Moonglade will serve as the resort’s table-service restaurant, and it sits right on the lakefront. Water views are built into the layout, so guests can take in Bay Lake throughout a meal.
The menu will focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the cypress trees along the water, and the lighting is designed to play off the natural shift between light and shadow across the space.
Bay Lake Provisions: Quick Service All Day
For faster meals, Bay Lake Provisions handles quick-service duty as an all-day marketplace. It comes with specialty coffees and an open-kitchen setup, making it a practical stop for guests moving in and out throughout the day.
Disney has also worked in hidden details inspired by woodland characters from classic animated films. That gives guests something to look for while they grab a bite, adding a small layer of discovery to an otherwise casual venue.
Paint Out Point Bar and Grill: Poolside by The Wetlands
Paint Out Point Bar and Grill will act as the resort’s pool bar, located near Lakeshore Lagoon within The Wetlands. Its theme takes inspiration from open-air painting, the practice of painting outdoors and on location.
The venue will display original artwork created by Imagineers during their research trips around the Bay Lake landscape. Guests can pair that setting with shareable bites and specialty drinks while spending time near the water.
Dandelion Terrace: A Lounge With Fireworks Views
Rounding out the reveal is Dandelion Terrace, a lounge positioned for views of Magic Kingdom fireworks reflecting off Bay Lake after sunset. That vantage point makes it a natural spot to end an evening.
The space will house a two-story gallery of archival artwork from Disney classics, including Fantasia. Dandelion-shaped light fixtures appear throughout the lounge, tying the decor back to the resort’s nature-forward design.
Conclusion
With its Pocahontas-inspired lobby, three dining venues, and a lounge built for fireworks views, Disney Lakeshore Lodge is shaping up as a resort rooted in its Bay Lake surroundings. Specific opening dates, room rates, and dining reservation details are still to come, so there is more to learn before the summer 2027 debut. For now, this first look gives guests a solid sense of what to expect when the doors open.
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
