Disney Vacation Club has added a four-day, three-night First Wave experience at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge for June 24–27, 2027, before the new Walt Disney World resort opens July 1.
The member-exclusive package includes three-day Walt Disney World Park Hopper tickets, dinner at Moonglade at Lakeshore Lodge, breakfast and dinner at Pioneer Hall with the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, a $200 Disney Dining Promo Card, resort insights and keepsakes.
DVC First Wave Booking Opens November 7
Eligible Disney Vacation Club members can book the package Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Membership Extras benefits are required, and booking will be available through Member Services.
The new waterfront resort is planned with 967 rooms, including duo studios, deluxe studios, villas, resort studios, suites and one- and two-bedroom Lake Houses. Natural wood, earthy colors, balconies and artwork tied to Disney Animation films appear throughout the renderings.
Waterfront Lake Houses Sleep Five or Eight
The one- and two-bedroom Lake Houses will stand as freestanding A-frame accommodations along Bay Lake. They will include floor-to-ceiling windows, a private porch, a full kitchen and a washer and dryer. The smaller Lake House will sleep up to five guests, while the larger one will sleep up to eight.
Artwork inside the Lake Houses will draw from Brother Bear and the film’s Alaskan setting. A Northern Lights-inspired lighting feature will appear in the primary bedroom.
Studios and Villas Draw on Disney Animation
Duo studios will be designed for two guests and draw on the colorful spirit of Encanto. Deluxe studios will use warm materials, original concept artwork and a woodland palette inspired by Bambi; those rooms will sleep up to four guests.
One-bedroom villas will sleep up to five guests, and two-bedroom villas will sleep up to nine. Both will include full kitchens, washers and dryers, private patios and living and dining areas. Three-bedroom grand villas will reference Fantasia and sleep up to 12 guests.
Resort Studios and Suites Add Fireworks Views
Beyond the Disney Vacation Club villas, the resort will offer resort studios for up to four guests and resort studio king rooms for up to two. Those rooms will feature earthy colors and artwork inspired by Pocahontas.
Select club-level rooms will include access to The Artist’s Nest concierge lounge above the treetops. The Hidden Willow Presidential Suite will sleep up to six guests in two bedrooms, with two full bathrooms, a full kitchen, a washer and dryer, Bay Lake views and access to the lounge.
General Lakeshore Lodge Reservations Open October 6–8
Disney’s reservation schedule starts with Disney Vacation Club members on October 6. They can make early rental reservations by calling Member Services at (800) 800-9800.
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can make early rental reservations on October 7 by calling (407) 934-7639. All guests can book online or by phone at (407) 934-7639 starting October 8.
The resort is being built along Bay Lake near Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. Its current opening date is July 1, 2027.
Sources: Disney Vacation Club’s Lakeshore Lodge First Wave page and Walt Disney World Resort’s Disney Parks Blog update.
Image credit: Walt Disney World Resort.