Disney World announces new resort on old River Country site

The Walt Disney World Resort today officially announced the development of its newest Disney Vacation Club property, the 16th worldwide.

The as-yet-unnamed resort will go in on the shore of Bay Lake in the old River Country water park location, between Disney's Wilderness Lodge and the Fort Wilderness Campground. The Deluxe-level hotel will include more than 900 hotel rooms and proposed Disney Vacation Club villas.



Concept art courtesy Disney

"This resort experience will be a celebration of Walt Disney’s lifelong love and respect for nature, with some fun and even surprising accommodation types that families will find irresistible," Terri Schultz, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Vacation Club, said in a statement released by Disney.

"It will give our members and guests yet another opportunity to stay in close proximity to all the newest attractions and experiences in our theme parks, and with the flexibility, value and world-class service families expect from Disney."

The new resort will open in 2022.

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