Lounges have become increasingly popular throughout Walt Disney World. In fact, two new lounges are opening just this week! These bar-like spaces serve drinks and appetizers and typically have a relaxing atmosphere in contrast to the busyness of large dining locations. Disney shared that its newest hotel will have a lounge as part of its dining offerings, joining 3 previously announced restaurants at this future property.
Disney World announced a new lounge for its upcoming hotel as room reservations prepare to launch. We have a sneak peek at the new dining location and information on how to reserve a room at the hotel. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including Disney World confirming new rides’ opening timelines for 2027 and a new perk for Disney World annual passholders.
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New Lounge at Future Disney World Hotel
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge will open as the newest official Walt Disney World hotel on July 1, 2027. It will be located along Bay Lake, with many rooms and spaces providing views of Magic Kingdom fireworks.
The aesthetic and design of Lakeshore Lodge echoes the nature themes of Disney stories like Bambi and Pocahontas, among others.
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Lakeshore Lodge will be a Disney Vacation Club (DVC) property. For non-DVC members, the hotel will likely be categorized in Disney World’s deluxe tier, like other DVC resorts.
As previously announced, reservations for Lakeshore Lodge will launch on the following dates:
- October 6, 2026, for Disney Vacation Club members (rentals) | Call Member Services at (800) 800-9800
- October 7, 2026, for Walt Disney World annual passholders | Call (407) 934-7639
- October 8, 2026, for all guests | Make reservations online or call (407) 934-7639
With the booking date for Lakeshore Lodge right around the corner, Disney revealed the hotel’s lounge, Branch & Brush. The lounge will serve handcrafted cocktails. Disney said this about Branch & Brush:
“Inspired by the beauty of the changing seasons, the space will feature rich colors, natural textures, and an enchanting collection of artwork. At the heart of the lounge, a captivating color-changing chandelier will bring the beauty of all four seasons to life, creating an inviting atmosphere where guests can unwind after a day of adventure.”
Branch & Brush will be located off the lobby, with views of Bay Lake.
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Branch & Brush joins the previously announced dining locations at Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge:
- Moonglade, pictured above, a table service restaurant on the water
- Bay Lake Provisions, a quick service restaurant
- Paint Out Point Bar & Grill, a poolside hangout serving drinks and light bites
See more from all of these restaurants in our previous coverage.
New Look at Hotel Lobby Inspired by Pocahontas
In revealing Branch & Brush, Disney shared a new look at the Lakeshore Lodge lobby, above. This follows the previously shared lobby artwork below.
The lobby’s ornamentation will be inspired by 1995’s Pocahontas. A fiberoptic river will flow through the floor. Adapting the visuals from the song “Colors of the Wind,” a blown glass sculpture of leaves will hang overhead.
Pocahontas also inspired the hotel’s water recreation, which is so extensive it practically amounts to a mini water park. Lakeshore Lodge will be one of the only Disney World hotels with a lazy river. See more from Lakeshore Lodge’s pools and recreation.
Different room types at Lakeshore Lodge will take cues from not only Pocahontas, but also the Disney animated films Fantasia, Bambi, Brother Bear, and Encanto. See all the room types and lakehouses with renderings of each style.
New Lounges at Disney World
The past decade has seen lounges become more commonplace throughout Disney’s theme parks and hotels. The trend may have started with the opening of the incredible Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2016.
Disney World is currently celebrating the opening of two new lounges. Hurly-Burly opened at Disney’s BoardWalk on October 1, 2026. It operates as a family-friendly space with trivia and bingo in the afternoons, and as an adults-only lounge with live music during late-night hours. See the full Hurly-Burly menu here.
The Diamond Horseshoe Pop-Up will open at Magic Kingdom on October 4 as a limited-time lounge, repurposing a saloon-inspired entertainment venue that’s been something of a flex space in recent years. See the full Diamond Horseshoe Pop-Up menu here.
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