Disney World has some big changes coming in 2027, and one of its newest hotels is already receiving additional guest benefits before opening its doors.
Disney's Lakeshore Lodge will officially open next summer, giving visitors another place to stay near Magic Kingdom.
The resort will feature waterfront accommodations, recreational activities, and several amenities designed for families who want to enjoy more than just the theme parks.
But Disney isn't stopping with the resort's physical offerings.
The company has now confirmed another vacation perk for guests staying at Lakeshore Lodge, and it involves free access to one of Disney World's most popular summertime experiences.
New Disney Resort Guests Will Receive Complimentary Water Park Admission
Guests staying at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge will be eligible for Walt Disney World's complimentary water park admission benefit during summer 2027.
Disney recently updated its official list of participating resorts to include the upcoming property.
The benefit allows eligible guests to visit either Disney's Typhoon Lagoon or Disney's Blizzard Beach at no additional admission cost on the day they check into their hotel.
For visitors planning a summer trip, this creates another option for their arrival day.
Many Disney World vacations begin with families checking into their resort, exploring the property, or heading to Disney Springs.
With this benefit, eligible Lakeshore Lodge guests can instead spend part of their first day enjoying a water park.
That could be particularly appealing during Central Florida's hot summer months.
However, the offer comes with an important restriction.
Complimentary water park admission applies specifically to the check-in day during Disney's designated promotional period. It doesn't provide unlimited free access throughout a hotel stay.
Disney also hasn't confirmed exactly when the 2027 benefit will begin or end.
For comparison, the 2026 program operated between May 26 and September 8.
Since Lakeshore Lodge is scheduled to open July 1, 2027, its opening could line up with the summer benefit.
Lakeshore Lodge Guests Will Get More Time Inside Disney World's Theme Parks
The water park benefit isn't the only perk Disney has confirmed for its newest resort.
Lakeshore Lodge will also participate in Early Theme Park Entry, allowing eligible guests to enter Walt Disney World's theme parks 30 minutes before regular opening.
For families trying to fit several attractions into one day, that additional time can be valuable.
Guests can use the early access period to experience select attractions before the parks open to everyone else.
Disney has also confirmed that Lakeshore Lodge guests will qualify for Extended Evening Theme Park Hours.
This benefit allows eligible visitors to spend additional time inside select Disney World theme parks after their regular closing times.
The program generally serves guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts, Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts, and certain other participating hotels.
However, the evening hours don't operate at every park every night.
Disney publishes the applicable dates and participating parks through its official operating calendar.
Together, these benefits give Lakeshore Lodge guests more flexibility when planning their vacation.
Disney's New Waterfront Resort Will Feature a Lazy River and More
When Lakeshore Lodge opens on July 1, 2027, guests will discover a resort designed around Disney storytelling and the natural environment.
Located along Bay Lake in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area, the property will draw inspiration from several animated Disney films.
Disney plans to offer resort studios, villas, and lake houses, providing different accommodation options for visitors.
The property will also include dining locations, swimming pools, outdoor recreation, and a lazy river.
That last feature could become especially popular with families looking for ways to relax without leaving their hotel.
Guests will also have access to water taxi transportation to Magic Kingdom.
For visitors interested in seeing the resort before its opening, Disney currently has a scale model on display at Walt Disney Presents inside Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Another Reason to Consider Lakeshore Lodge in 2027
Disney's latest announcement adds to the growing list of benefits available to guests planning a stay at Lakeshore Lodge.
Between complimentary water park admission on eligible check-in dates, Early Theme Park Entry, and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours, the new property will offer several advantages beyond its accommodations.
Of course, families will still need to consider their travel dates and Disney's eligibility requirements.
The company hasn't released the complete 2027 water park benefit schedule, meaning visitors shouldn't assume every summer reservation will qualify.
Still, with Lakeshore Lodge opening in July, Disney's newest resort is preparing to offer guests more than a new place to stay.
For families planning a Disney World vacation next summer, these additional benefits could make the property worth considering.
