The Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa birdcage was dismantled on Wednesday morning during the resort’s lobby remodel.
Grand Floridian Birdcage Dismantled
Construction walls went up around the birdcage and surrounding lobby space earlier this month. Plants were removed from the area and crew members moved in various vehicles and materials.
On Wednesday morning, they were taking down the famous birdcage. The roof was already gone. Small pieces of blue painter’s tape were around the top of the birdcage.
Crew members were working on removing elements from the base. Plywood and white supports were revealed.
There were crew members inside and outside of the cage.
The decorative exterior paneling of the birdcage’s base was gone from three out of four sides. Some paneling was also removed from inside the cage.
The birdcage once held a tree and real birds but they have been absent from the resort for years.
Above is what the birdcage looked like just a few weeks ago.
The renovated lobby will pay homage to the birdcage with a new bar, as seen in the concept art. The birds will love on through stained glass and murals around the atrium. The cage-style elevator will remain across from the birdcage bar.
The staircase and front desk will also be refreshed with a mix of botanical accents and colors to create a more garden-like atmosphere.
Work is set to continue through at least November 2025 and the classic Victorian-style gingerbread house will not return this year due to construction.
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