Grand Floridian Cafe Closing for Refurbishment Later This Year

Shannen Ace

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Grand Floridian Cafe Closing for Refurbishment Later This Year

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 entrance

Grand Floridian Cafe will close for a “refresh” from mid-July through October 2026. The restaurant is usually open for brunch and dinner.

Brunch will instead be offered at Cítricos during this time. All other dining locations will remain open.

Renovations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will continue in select areas, including the covered entrance, through early 2027.

As part of this work, from mid-July through October 2026, Grand Floridian Cafe will temporarily close for a refresh. During this time, brunch will continue to be offered but will temporarily move to Cítricos. All other dining locations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will remain available for Guests to enjoy. Guests may see or hear refurbishment work during daytime hours and may need to take alternate paths of travel.

Grand Floridian Cafe interior

Disney said guests may see or hear refurbishment work during daytime hours and may need to take alternate paths of travel.

Other renovations at the resort, including the porte cochere, are scheduled through early 2027.

The resort’s lobby was refurbished last year, including the opening of The Perch lobby bar. The Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience will reopen soon after a six-year closure. The Mary Poppins fountain in the lobby of The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is also currently blocked off for refurbishment.

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