Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has retained its status as a MICHELIN star restaurant for another year. Victoria & Albert’s MICHELIN Star Status In 2024, the restaurant earned Disney’s first-ever MICHELIN star. It remains the first and only restaurant owned and operated by a U.S. theme park to hold a … Read more
Signature Portrait Sessions are now available to book at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. This is the first private photoshoot option available at Walt Disney World resorts. Signature Portrait Sessions at Disney Resorts The photoshoots are $399, including photo downloads and retouching. Sessions are 40 minutes and consist of … Read more
A new Floridian Way traffic circle is taking shape near Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, as part of a project continuing through late 2027. Grand Floridian Traffic Circle Curbs within the circle have been paved but there is still dirt surrounding it. A group of concrete supports were staged along the road during our … Read more
The close of the culinary leader’s nearly three-decade career with Disney marks the end of an era for fine dining across Walt Disney World Resort. Resort Culinary Leader Retires, No Replacement Announced Scott Hunnel is retiring from his position as Walt Disney World’s culinary director, bringing to a close a long career that left a … Read more
Last year, a new cabinet of trinkets inspired by classic Disney stories was added to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort as part of its lobby reimagining. A behind-the-scenes video from Walt Disney Imagineering highlights a new effect added to the cabinet. Grand Floridian Curio Cabinet Visual media designer Shay talks about turning still images into moving … Read more
After a six-year closure, the refurbished tea room has finally reopened with a new tea experience at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Here are our thoughts on the updated décor and new menu. Inside the Garden View Tea Room The Garden View Lounge is at the opposite end of the lobby from the resort’s … Read more
Grand Floridian Cafe at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will close for approximately three months later this year as part of an ongoing refurbishment of the resort. Grand Floridian Cafe Temporarily Closing Grand Floridian Cafe will close for a “refresh” from mid-July through October 2026. The restaurant is usually open for brunch and dinner. … Read more
Disney shared a closer look a the decor and details of The Garden View Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. After a six-year closure, the refurbished tea room will reopen this week with a new tea experience. The Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience Disney says the reimagined lounge “blends the elegance of the … Read more
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has a new executive chef who will have a hand in all 13 food and beverage locations at the resort, including the MICHELIN-starred Victoria & Albert’s. New Executive Chef at Disney’s Grand Floridian Matthew Sowers has more than 20 years of experience at Victoria & Albert’s, working his way through … Read more
Construction walls have enveloped the porte cochère of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as the refurbishment begins. Disney previously shared that construction at Grand Floridian Resort & Spa would continue through early 2027. Port Cochère Refurbishment The entrance area, which also houses the monorail station on the second floor, is now partially enclosed by … Read more
The Mary Poppins fountain in the lobby of The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is blocked off for refurbishment. Grand Floridian Resort Fountain Refurbishment Tall ferns in white pots surround the fountain so guests can’t reach it. We could see some equipment behind the plants. The work is likely a standard refurbishment. … Read more
Though The Grand Cottage may not return, intricate Chocolate Easter eggs are now on display throughout Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. These eggs are designed by various Grand Floridian culinary Cast Members. They can be seen throughout the second floor of the main building, and in the entryways of the Big Pine Key and … Read more
With no prep work in sight, The Grand Cottage, which is traditionally installed to celebrate Easter at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, may be delayed or cancelled for 2026. The Grand Cottage The Grand Cottage debuted in 2022 and has returned each year with special Easter and spring-inspired treats. Last year, the cottage was set up by March … Read more
Guests visiting the Perch Lobby Bar at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa may notice some fine new detailing on the ceiling. Details Added We spotted maintenance crews working on The Perch lobby bar at Disney’s Grand Floridian on January 21, and now we can see what they were up to. The bar, which opened … Read more
Disney Cruise Line teases Wish ship coming to the UK, Joe Rohde tried to get Tropical Americas built at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for 15 years, and character images added to select attractions on My Disney Experience — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, February 6, 2026. WDW News Today That’s it … Read more
Disney has shared that construction at Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will now continue through early 2027, a significant extension of the original completion timeline. Grand Floridian Construction Extended In November 2025, Disney posted that the completion timeline for the Grand Floridian’s extensive refurbishment would be mid-2026. However, that has now been updated into next … Read more
