We took to the skies over Walt Disney World recently to get a unique perspective on a variety of projects taking place around the resort. In this post, we’ll take a look at the latest construction progress at the Best Western Lake Buena Vista resort at Disney Springs.

First, here’s a look at the permit for the work, showing the before and after of the area.

And here’s the “after” part of the permit, showing the expansion as a “phase 1” project.

Finally, here’s a look at the vertical construction progress as seen in our recent helicopter flight.

As a reminder, the Best Western Lake Buena Vista is a Disney Springs area hotel that can take advantage of the same benefits as guests staying at a Walt Disney World hotel. That means that guests can book FastPass+ up to 60 days in advance, and take advantage of the Extra Magic Hours benefit. Here are some of the hotel policies:

• Check In: 3:00 PM
• Check Out: 11:00 AM
• Check-In Requirements: 21+ with a Valid ID
• Internet: Free High-Speed Wireless Internet
• Parking: Self-Parking: $8 per day Valet: $12 per day
• Shuttle: Transportation to the Walt Disney World Theme Parks running every 30 minutes. Scheduled shuttle to Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores.
• Pets: Certified Service Animals only
• Resort Fee: $13.99 plus tax Resort Fee per Night
• Non-Smoking Facility

For more on the Best Western Lake Buena Vista hotel, visit their website at http://www.lakebuenavistaresorthotel.com/.