{"id":311133,"date":"2026-06-18T00:06:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T00:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/311133\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T00:06:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T00:06:17","slug":"first-look-at-the-wetlands-recreation-area-at-disney-lakeshore-lodge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/311133\/","title":{"rendered":"First Look at The Wetlands Recreation Area at Disney Lakeshore Lodge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Disney has given us a first look at The Wetlands at Disney Lakeshore Lodge. This area of the resort will be the rest and relaxation spot, complete with a lazy river.<\/p>\n<p>The Wetlands<a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/First-Look-at-The-Wetlands-at-Disney-Lakeshore-Lodge.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/First-Look-at-The-Wetlands-at-Disney-Lakeshore-Lodge.png\" alt=\"First Look at The Wetlands at Disney Lakeshore Lodge\" class=\"wp-image-1444358\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Wetlands will be the sprawling outdoor recreation space at Disney Lakeshore Lodge. This area encompasses the beauty of the nature around it through its wetlands-inspired aesthetic. Each area was inspired by a different element of Disney storytelling. You will notice the call back to \u201cthe heron and the otter are my friends\u201d from \u201cColors of the Wind\u201d in the play area above. <\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Wetlands-at-Disney-Lakeshore-Lodge-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Wetlands-at-Disney-Lakeshore-Lodge-1.png\" alt=\"First Look at The Wetlands at Disney Lakeshore Lodge\" class=\"wp-image-1444364\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Each of the areas will also have certain activities for guests of varying ages: <\/p>\n<p>Heron Shores \u2013 hands-on play with climbing features<\/p>\n<p>Otter Springs \u2013 interactive water features for young kids to splash and slide<\/p>\n<p>Daydream River \u2013 the area\u2019s lazy river<br \/>\n<a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lakeside-Lagoon-at-Disney-Lakeshore-Lodge.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1083\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Lakeside-Lagoon-at-Disney-Lakeshore-Lodge.png\" alt=\"First Look at The Wetlands at Disney Lakeshore Lodge\" class=\"wp-image-1444366\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The pool area within The Wetlands is Lakeside Lagoon. It will be a zero-entry pool for guests of all ages. There will also be an area called Perspective Pond, which will house a leisure pool and whirlpool spa with views of the fireworks from Magic Kingdom. <\/p>\n<p>Disney\u2019s Lakeshore Lodge<a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-122.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-122.png\" alt=\"Lakeshore Lodge at Disney World's Fort Wilderness\" class=\"wp-image-1425733\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2018\/11\/breaking-new-bay-lake-resort-to-be-named-reflections-a-disney-lakeside-resort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">First announced in 2018<\/a>, the resort was originally going to be called Reflections \u2013\u00a0A Disney Lakeside Lodge, but plans were stalled during the COVID-19 pandemic. Years later, after the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2020\/06\/rumor-reflections-a-disney-lakeside-lodge-construction-stalled-project-reportedly-cancelled\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">resort was thought to be canceled<\/a>, Disney began filing permits.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Disney Vacation Club\u00a0resort was then\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2024\/11\/disney-lakeshore-lodge-replacing-reflections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">officially announced in 2024<\/a>\u00a0with a new name, Lakeshore Lodge. The resort will be \u201cinspired by the majesty of nature and its enduring influence on Disney artists.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In April,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2026\/04\/first-official-disney-lakeshore-lodge-concept-art-opening-timeframe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">we got our first look at new concept art for the resort<\/a> and a narrower opening timeframe. Lakeshore Lodge is set to open sometime in the summer of 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Are you excited for Lakeshore Lodge? 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