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 year:
Renovations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will continue in select areas — including the porte cochere — through early 2027. Guests may see or hear refurbishment work during daytime hours or need to take alternate paths of travel.
Note that the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa website is still displaying outdated information which dates from late 2025, as it mentions the lack of a gingerbread display:
Please Pardon Our Pixie Dust
Renovations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will continue in select areas through mid-2026. Guests may see or hear refurbishment work during daytime hours. Efforts will be made to minimize disruptions—and most pools, dining and other amenities will remain available for Guests to enjoy.
Due to these ongoing enhancements at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the gingerbread display will not be available during the 2025 holiday season.
Grand Floridian Refurbishment
The remaining construction extending into 2027 is on various areas of the resort. The lobby reopened in October 2025 with new carpeting and furniture, with The Perch lobby bar following in November 2025.
The last area awaiting reopening is the Garden View Tea Room, which has been closed for six years, having shutdown with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tea room will reopen on March 19, with bookings becoming available on February 19.
Check out the Garden View Lounge menu and tea experience pricing.
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