If you’re wondering where new DVC inventory is popping up, there are two major developments you should know:
🌺 Island Tower at Polynesian Villas & Bungalows (Now Open!)
- Located on the former Luau Cove site at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, the 10-story Island Tower officially welcomed guests on December 17, 2024
- It adds deluxe studios, 1- and 2-bedroom villas, and penthouse suites (some with in-room laundry)
- Themed with Polynesian heritage, Moana nods, and sustainable design, it also features a Moana splash zone, terrace gardens, gym, a contemporary pool (Cove Pool), and Wailulu Bar & Grill—Disney World’s first all-electric kitchen
Island Tower marks a major upscale addition to Walt Disney World’s monorail corridor, offering both expansive villas and island-inspired elegance right on Seven Seas Lagoon.
🌲 Disney Lakeshore Lodge (Opening 2027)
- Formerly known as Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge, this lakeside, nature-themed DVC resort will span 900 rooms across deluxe villas and standalone buildings on the former River Country site, between Fort Wilderness and Wilderness Lodge
- Disney announced the renamed Lakeshore Lodge slated to open in 2027, focusing on a serene woodland aesthetic .
- Each section will feature rooms skipping across themes like Bambi, Brother Bear, The Fox & the Hound, and Pocahontas, plus a lakeside Princess and the Frog–themed restaurant
This is shaping up to be a major expansion of Disney’s DVC footprint, offering a quiet, nature-focused retreat with high-end villas and family-oriented theming.
🧭 What These Mean for DVC Members & Buyers
- Island Tower expands ownership within a popular resort, creating more options for Deluxe Villa stays in a premier monorail location.
- Lakeshore Lodge delivers fresh inventory in a tranquil forest-lake setting—ideal for nature-loving families and fans wanting land-based resorts with distinctive theming.
- Both additions illustrate Disney’s dual strategy: grow within existing resorts (like Polynesian) and expand into new themed offerings (like Lakeshore Lodge).
🏡 Final Takeaway
Whether you’re envisioning a luxury Polynesian monorail stay or a woodsy lakeside getaway, Disney’s DVC expansion is catering to your travel vision. The new rooms represent not just more accommodations, but diverse atmospheres that reflect the heart of Disney storytelling.