Walt Disney World appears to be making progress on its plans for a new hotel at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort property, as indicated by a recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) permit. The permit, which is for the construction of a mobile crane for a 10-story hotel, aligns with the location and description of Disney’s previously announced Reflections: A Disney Lakeside Lodge project. You can find more information about Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort on their official website: Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.
The Reflections resort, a proposed 900-room nature-themed hotel, is planned to include Disney Vacation Club villas, catering to the company’s timeshare customers. Situated next to Fort Wilderness, the property will offer access to Bay Lake, conveniently located east of the Magic Kingdom theme park. For details about Disney Vacation Club and its offerings, you can visit their website: Disney Vacation Club.
The FAA permit, which was filed for obstruction evaluation purposes, describes the use of a mobile crane with a maximum height of 240 feet above ground level for the hotel’s construction. The address listed in the permit matches the area where the Reflections hotel is proposed to be built. The permit indicates a work schedule spanning from October 14th, 2024, to August 14th, 2025. To stay updated on the latest developments and news related to Walt Disney World, you can visit the WDW Magic website.
While Disney executives have not yet commented on the permit, past construction-related documents dating back to 2020 suggest ongoing activity related to the project. These documents include notices of commencement for various components of the resort, such as a table service restaurant, transportation dock, bus stop, covered walkway, pool restroom building, security kiosk, and an outdoor structure. For insights into the construction and development projects at Disney theme parks, you can visit websites like Theme Park Insider.
Disney has recently emphasized its commitment to investing in its theme parks, with plans for over $17 billion in new projects. These projects include a new Disney Villains-themed land at Magic Kingdom, “Cars”-themed attractions at Frontierland, an “Indiana Jones” adventure and an “Encanto” ride-through at Animal Kingdom, and a “Monsters, Inc.”-themed land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. For information on Disney’s expansion plans and future projects, you can visit the Disney Parks Blog.
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