Pat Doyle, the former bandleader and drummer of The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra, has passed away, according to the band’s Facebook page. Doyle passed away on Sunday, August 18th. Doyle was a musician who worked at the Walt Disney World Resort since its opening day on October 1st, 1971. Doyle played with the Orchestra until … Read more
The newest Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique location is now open and ready to help princes and princesses at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort get gussied up for their big day in the parks. The new boutique – the third of its kind at Walt Disney World – is located inside the former Ivy Trellis Salon, which has since … Read more
The walkway from the Grand Floridan Resort to the Magic Kingdom that we reported on earlier is now under construction. Crews can be seen assembling materials near the Electrical Water Pageant canal for a bridge that would span that gap. This bridge would allow for the long-awaited walkway to allow guests to cross the canal … Read more
Disney has just announced that on August 6, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will officially open its doors at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and starting today, guests can begin booking appointments at this new location. The new Boutique location – the third of its kind at Walt Disney World – is located inside the former … Read more
Disney has just confirmed rumors that a new “Beauty and the Beast”-inspired lounge is coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa this fall. The enchanting lounge will celebrate the magic and romance of the popular Disney live-action movie. Formerly Mizner’s Lounge and Commander Porter’s, this re-imagined lounge will feature four unique spaces inspired by Belle … Read more
For fans of Mizner’s Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian resort, their favorite tucked-away nook/lounge will soon be closing… but thankfully, it’s for a refurbishment and expansion. Mizner’s Lounge last underwent a refurbishment back in 2012. Commander Porter’s, Grand Floridian’s menswear shop, will be closing on April 4th to make room for the expansion. Summer’s Lace, … Read more
If Disney were to create a Dooney & Bourke bag for any of its resorts, of course it would have to start with its flagship resort: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. The latest and first resort-specific collection to hit Walt Disney Resort, it pays homage to all the classic themes and visual elements incorporated … Read more