Disney's Lakeshore Lodge, the new Disney Vacation Club resort on Bay Lake at Walt Disney World, opened to general bookings on 8th October 2026 ahead of its 1st July 2027 opening. As of 8th October 2026, UK guests can't book it on the Disney Holidays website, so the options are phoning Disney Holidays on 0800 028 0778 or using a VPN to book through Disney's US website.
Article Summary
- Opening date: Disney's Lakeshore Lodge opens on 1st July 2027.
- Bookings: Open to everyone from 8th October 2026, after Disney Vacation Club members (6th October) and Annual Passholders (7th October).
- UK booking: Not available on the Disney Holidays website yet - call 0800 028 0778 or book on Disney's US site with a VPN.
- Prices: $505 to $2,933 a night before tax on 15th September 2027, or about £430 to £2,500 with tax.
- Family of 4: The cheapest room that sleeps 4 was a Resort Studio at $543, about £463 a night with tax.
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Read on for the full breakdown including every room price in pounds, the Resort Studio vs Deluxe Studio difference and the steps for booking from the UK.
Despite the Disney Vacation Club label, you don't need to be a member to stay. Disney Vacation Club is Disney's timeshare-style points scheme, but some of the rooms are sold for cash directly by Disney, the same way you'd book any other Disney hotel.
Can UK Guests Book Disney's Lakeshore Lodge?
Yes, but not online through Disney Holidays. I reached out to Disney to ask whether Lakeshore Lodge could be booked from the UK, and this was their reply.
"[The Disney Holidays website] isn't currently allowing bookings, and our teams are working on getting this updated. For now the best way to book Disney's Lakeshore Lodge is to give [Walt Disney Travel Company] a call on 0800 028 0778 and they'll be happy to help."
- Disney, 8th October 2026
So Disney Holidays, the website most UK families use to book Walt Disney World packages, isn't taking Lakeshore Lodge bookings yet, even though American guests could book online from 8th October 2026. Disney says its teams are working on it but hasn't given a date.
That leaves two ways to book. Phoning 0800 028 0778 keeps your booking with Disney's UK travel company, while booking it yourself on Disney's US website means paying in dollars. If you're not set on Lakeshore Lodge, Disney Holidays can still book other Walt Disney World hotels online, and you can compare Disney World hotel and flight packages here.
How To Book Disney's Lakeshore Lodge From The UK
The simplest option is to call Disney Holidays on 0800 028 0778 and ask for Disney's Lakeshore Lodge by name. Have your dates and your preferred room type ready, because some of the room names can be easy to mix up over the phone.
If you'd rather book online, these are the steps for using Disney's US website from the UK.
- Set up a VPN connected to a US server. Our guide to using a VPN to make Walt Disney World bookings walks you through it.
- Go to Disney's US Walt Disney World website and search for Disney's Lakeshore Lodge on your dates.
- Choose your room type and check the total including tax.
- Pay with a card that doesn't charge foreign transaction fees if you can help it, because the booking is in US dollars.
- Book your flights to Orlando separately. Virgin Flights fly into Orlando International Airport (MCO), or you can search for cheap flights to Orlando here.
Park tickets can be bought separately in pounds, and you can check Walt Disney World ticket prices with Disney Holidays here. Our UK guide to Walt Disney World tickets explains which ticket suits which trip.
How Much Does Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Cost Per Night?
I priced a stay on 15th September 2027, a UK term-time date, to get a baseline. Disney shows its standard rates before tax, and Walt Disney World hotel stays pick up two taxes on top, a 6.5% sales tax plus a 6% hotel tax, sometimes called a tourist tax. I've added the combined 12.5% and converted to pounds at $1.32 to £1 to show what you'd pay per room, per night.
| Room Type | Sleeps | Per Night (USD, Before Tax) | Per Night (GBP, With Tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duo Studio - Preferred View | 2 adults | $505 | £430 |
| Resort Studio - No Balcony | 4 adults | $543 | £463 |
| Resort Studio - Resort View | 4 adults | $559 | £476 |
| Resort Studio - Resort View - King Bed | 2 adults | $568 | £484 |
| Resort Studio - Preferred View | 4 adults | $604 | £515 |
| Resort Studio - Preferred View - King Bed | 2 adults | $613 | £522 |
| Deluxe Studio - Resort View | 4 adults | $621 | £529 |
| Deluxe Studio - Preferred View | 4 adults | $670 | £571 |
| Deluxe Studio - Premium View | 4 adults | $738 | £629 |
| Resort Studio - Club Access | 4 adults | $888 | £757 |
| Resort Studio - King Bed - Club Access | 2 adults | $902 | £769 |
| Resort Studio - Premium View - Club Access | 4 adults | $1,093 | £932 |
| Resort Studio - Premium View - King Bed - Club Access | 2 adults | $1,109 | £945 |
| 1 Bedroom Villa - Resort View | 5 adults | $916 | £781 |
| 1 Bedroom Villa - Preferred View | 5 adults | $1,025 | £874 |
| 1 Bedroom Villa - Premium View | 5 adults | $1,128 | £961 |
| 2 Bedroom Villa - Resort View | 9 adults | $1,526 | £1,301 |
| 2 Bedroom Villa - Preferred View | 9 adults | $1,694 | £1,444 |
| 2 Bedroom Villa - Premium View | 9 adults | $1,863 | £1,588 |
| 1 Bedroom Lake House | 5 adults | $2,319 | £1,976 |
| 2 Bedroom Lake House | 8 adults | $2,899 | £2,471 |
| 3 Bedroom Grand Villa - Premium View | 12 adults | $2,930 | £2,497 |
| Hidden Willow Presidential Suite - Club Access | 6 adults | $2,933 | £2,500 |
Disney standard rates for one night on 15th September 2027, checked on 8th October 2026. GBP figures add 12.5% tax (6.5% sales tax plus 6% hotel tax) and use $1.32 to £1, rounded to the nearest pound. Prices are per room and exclude flights and park tickets.
Couples get the cheapest deal, with the Duo Studio at $505, or about £430 a night with tax. Families of 4 start at $543 for a Resort Studio with no balcony. That's about £463 a night, or roughly £3,239 for 7 nights, which is about £810 each before anyone has bought a flight or a park ticket.
What Room Types Are At Disney's Lakeshore Lodge?
Disney lists 23 room options across six categories, from a two-person Duo Studio to a 3 Bedroom Grand Villa that sleeps 12. Each type has its own Disney film theme. The Duo Studios use Encanto and the Resort Studios and Presidential Suite use Pocahontas. Bambi covers the Deluxe Studios and the 1 and 2 Bedroom Villas, Fantasia gets the 3 Bedroom Grand Villas and the Lake Houses are themed to Brother Bear.
The two easiest to confuse are the Resort Studio and the Deluxe Studio. Both sleep 4, and with the same resort view they were $62 a night apart. Disney lists a kitchenette, plates, bowls and utensils and a walk-in shower for the Deluxe Studio. The Resort Studio gets a microwave, mini fridge and coffee maker but no kitchenette or crockery, and a walk-in shower isn't on its amenities list. The beds differ too, with 2 queen beds in the Resort Studio against 1 queen bed and a queen-size pull-down bed in the Deluxe Studio.
| Feature | Duo Studio | Resort Studio | Deluxe Studio | 1 Bedroom Villa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeps | Up to 2 adults | Up to 4 adults (2 in King Bed rooms) | Up to 4 adults | Up to 5 adults |
| Beds | 1 queen-size pull-down bed | 2 queen beds or 1 king bed | 1 queen bed and 1 queen-size pull-down bed | 1 king bed, 1 queen-size pull-down bed and 1 twin-size pull-down bed |
| Kitchen | Kitchenette with microwave, mini fridge, plates, bowls and utensils | Microwave and mini fridge, no kitchenette | Kitchenette with microwave, mini fridge, plates, bowls and utensils | Full kitchen |
| Bathroom | 1 full bathroom with walk-in shower | 1 full bathroom | 1 full bathroom with walk-in shower | Split bathroom |
| Washer And Dryer | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Yes |
| Theme | Encanto | Pocahontas | Bambi | Bambi |
| Lowest Rate On 15th September 2027 | $505 (about £430 with tax) | $543 (about £463 with tax) | $621 (about £529 with tax) | $916 (about £781 with tax) |
| Best Suited For | Couples on the tightest budget | Families of 4 who will eat out and want two proper beds | Families who want breakfast in the room | Families of 5, or longer stays that need laundry |
Room details from Disney's room descriptions and amenities lists, checked on 8th October 2026.
Club Access rooms add entry to The Artist's Nest concierge lounge. A Club Access Resort Studio was $888 a night on 15th September 2027, which is $329 more than a standard Resort Studio with a resort view. For other ways to bring the cost of a Walt Disney World trip down, see our guide to Disney World deals and offers for UK guests.
When Does Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Open?
Disney's Lakeshore Lodge opens on 1st July 2027. Disney had only said summer 2027 until it confirmed the date alongside the booking schedule, which opened to Disney Vacation Club members on 6th October 2026, Annual Passholders on 7th October and everyone else on 8th October.
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What Are The Pools Like At Disney's Lakeshore Lodge?
The main pool is Lakeshore Lagoon, which has a spiral waterslide. Daydream River is the lazy river, winding through an area Disney calls The Wetlands with glimpses of Bay Lake along the way. Younger children get Otter Springs, a splash area, and Heron Shores, a dry play area with climbing structures, both themed to Pocahontas. Cypress Point is the quieter leisure pool, and it's also where you can watch the Magic Kingdom fireworks at night.
Should You Book Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Or Wait For Disney Holidays?
It depends on your dates. Disney says its teams are working on getting the Disney Holidays website updated but hasn't given a date, so here's what to keep in mind.
- If you want to stay in the opening summer of 2027, call 0800 028 0778 rather than waiting, as Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders have been able to book since 6th and 7th October 2026.
- If you'd rather book online, the VPN route through Disney's US website is open as of 8th October 2026, but you'll pay in dollars.
- A family of 4 should budget about £3,239 for 7 nights in the cheapest room that sleeps 4 on a September 2027 term-time date, before flights and park tickets.
- If your dates are later and flexible, you can wait for Disney Holidays to add Lakeshore Lodge to its website.
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Disney's Lakeshore Lodge: Your Questions Answered
When does Disney's Lakeshore Lodge open?
Disney's Lakeshore Lodge opens on 1st July 2027. Bookings opened to all guests on 8th October 2026, after Disney Vacation Club members on 6th October and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders on 7th October.
Can I book Disney's Lakeshore Lodge through Disney Holidays in the UK?
Yes, by phone. As of 8th October 2026 the Disney Holidays website isn't taking Lakeshore Lodge bookings, so Disney recommends calling 0800 028 0778. You can also use a VPN to book on Disney's US website.
How much does Disney's Lakeshore Lodge cost per night?
On 15th September 2027, standard rates ranged from $505 a night for a Duo Studio to $2,933 a night for the Hidden Willow Presidential Suite, before 12.5% tax. With tax at $1.32 to £1, that's about £430 to £2,500 a night.
Do you need to be a Disney Vacation Club member to stay at Lakeshore Lodge?
No. Anyone can book a cash stay at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge, with bookings open to all guests from 8th October 2026.
What is the difference between a Resort Studio and a Deluxe Studio at Lakeshore Lodge?
The Deluxe Studio has a kitchenette with plates, bowls and utensils, a walk-in shower and 1 queen bed plus a queen-size pull-down bed. The Resort Studio has a microwave and mini fridge but no kitchenette, and 2 queen beds. On 15th September 2027, a Resort View Deluxe Studio was $621 a night and a Resort View Resort Studio was $559, both before tax.
Which Lakeshore Lodge rooms have Magic Kingdom fireworks views?
Premium View rooms and villas, the Lake Houses and the Hidden Willow Presidential Suite have partial views of the Magic Kingdom fireworks or Magic Kingdom Park. The Cypress Point leisure pool also has views of the fireworks.
How many people can stay in a Lakeshore Lodge room?
Duo Studios and King Bed rooms sleep up to 2 adults, Resort Studios and Deluxe Studios sleep up to 4, 1 Bedroom Villas sleep up to 5 and 2 Bedroom Villas sleep up to 9. The 3 Bedroom Grand Villa sleeps up to 12, the Lake Houses sleep up to 5 or 8 and the Hidden Willow Presidential Suite sleeps up to 6.
