New hotels in Orlando 2026–2028

Next up is the Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, which opens on 1 July 2027. The waterfront resort is Lakeshore Lodge’s planned setting at Walt Disney World. The area’s arrivals lead from Disney’s parks to Universal Boulevard and International Drive.

Rendering: a rendering of Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge on Bay Lake, with pools, paths and a boat · Walt Disney World, apertura annunciata / announced opening

Updated 31 October 20262 min readHow we write the guide

A rendering of Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge on Bay Lake, with pools, paths and a boat on the lake

Which park comes first

The EVEN and Staybridge complex has an outdoor pool, guest laundry and a courtyard with barbecues. Compare those services when adding a few days between the parks.³

InterContinental plans 5 restaurants and bars, plus spa, pool and fitness facilities. It is a project for a future trip: it does not replace an operating hotel for a 2026 departure.⁴

Opened since July 2026

EVEN Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd by IHG

Universal Boulevard · open since 1 July 2026.³ 120 rooms for the new EVEN on Universal Boulevard.³

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Staybridge Suites Orlando Universal Blvd by IHG

Universal Boulevard · open since 1 July 2026.¹ 168 suites in the complex shared with EVEN, with 288 rooms in total across both brands.¹

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The Orlando calendar

1 July 2027

Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge

A new Disney resort on the shores of Bay Lake.²

2028

InterContinental Orlando

700 rooms, including 84 suites, on International Drive.⁴

If you go sooner

2 hotels from the guide for different stays.

Grand Floridian beside Seven Seas Lagoon

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

For walking back from Magic Kingdom beside the lagoon, taking a break and heading out again.⁵

The trade-off

Disney flags construction and daytime noise.⁵

Why choose it

Magic Kingdom is also reached by monorail and boat.⁵

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

For watching wildlife without leaving the hotel.⁶

The trade-off

A day at Magic Kingdom requires the bus journey.⁶

Why choose it

Choose Savanna View to see the savanna from your room: Water View faces the pool.⁶

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