The lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is being reimagined, with construction walls blocking various areas as crews demolish the old and construct the new. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Lobby Construction In our last construction update, we noted that the entire birdcage and its dais were gone, leaving behind a hole covered in white tarps. … Read more
Crews have removed the wallpaper from the Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort check-in area as part of a remodel of the lobby space. Grand Floridian Construction In late April, construction walls went up around the check-in area, next to the lobby’s front doors. Check-in has temporarily moved into the central seating area. Behind the walls, crews … Read more
More construction walls are up in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, forcing check-in to move. Grand Floridian Lobby Remodel Crews removed the lobby’s iconic birdcage earlier this month — the first step in a major remodel of the space that will include the construction of a birdcage-inspired bar. In addition to the construction walls … Read more
The giant birdcage from the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has been fully removed. Grand Floridian Birdcage Gone The birdcage used to sit on a dais across from the cage-inspired elevator tower. On Thursday, crews began dismantling the birdcage, and as of Friday morning, it’s completely gone. White sheets lay across its former location. … Read more
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 … Read more
Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has retained its status as a MICHELIN star restaurant. 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 MICHELIN star. Victoria … Read more
Disney Parks Blog has released new concept art for the lobby renovation at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Disney’s Grand Floridian Lobby Renovation Since 1988, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been known for its unique Victorian theming, which Disney says they will “continue to honor” during its lobby renovation. The renovation of … Read more
Adam Murphy could say whatever he wanted at Disney World — it was his constitutional right, he told his wife. And soon, Murphy would end up in the Orange County Jail under arrest for making a fake bomb threat. Guest Makes Fake Bomb Threat at Walt Disney World The state attorney’s office declined to pursue … Read more
The 2025 Easter season began at Walt Disney World on Tuesday, March 18. At Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, guests can peruse several chocolate egg showpieces crafted by culinary Cast Members. Grand Floridian Easter Eggs These Easter eggs are in the resort’s lobby around The Grand Cottage, a kiosk selling Easter treats. Most of … Read more
Though Disney had not confirmed The Grand Cottage would return for the 2025 Easter season, crews have constructed the cottage in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and it’s almost ready to open. The Grand Cottage The Grand Cottage debuted in 2022 and has returned each year with special Easter and spring-inspired … Read more
At Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, guests can create their own parfaits and acai bowls for breakfast. Gasparilla Island Grill opens at 6 a.m. and offers breakfast until approximately 11 a.m. The create-your-own parfait counter, where the acai bowls are available, switches to a create-your-own salad station for lunch and … Read more
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Christmas tree has been installed in the resort lobby for the 2024 holiday season. Grand Floridian Christmas Tree The Christmas tree is nearly four stories tall. It’s in the center of the lobby, between the birdcage and the elevator. The lobby’s grand piano has been moved to the side, … Read more
The Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is now open to guests, and a new merchandise collection celebrates the display’s 25th anniversary. We found all of the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House items for sale in Sandy Cove Gifts and Sundries. Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Merchandise Metal Sign – $29.99 This metal sign features Mickey and Minnie gingerbread … Read more
Happy Holiday from the Most Magical place on earth! Oops, it’s a spoiler… I hope everybody had a spooky Halloween! We had a Halloween News Tonight at the office. Can you guess my costume? It is not easy to guess… Halloween is now over, and we are fully into Holiday Mode. This is the busiest … Read more
Boat service between Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Magic Kingdom is suspended this week for a refurbishment of the Grand Floridian’s dock. Grand Floridian Watercraft Transporation Unavailable We visited the closed dock on Monday, September 9. An A-frame sign directs guests to other transportation options. The refurbishment of the dock is expected to … Read more
M. Mouse Mercantile at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will close for refurbishment beginning in mid-May. M. Mouse Mercantile Refurbishment The gift shop will be closed beginning on May 13. Work will be completed in mid-July. Guests may see or hear refurbishment work around the area during this time. Sandy Cove Gifts and Curiouser … Read more