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PHOTOS: Exclusive New Disney’s Riviera Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort MagicBands Now Available for Pre-Order on My Disney Experience

December 13, 2019

Two new resort-themed MagicBands are available exclusively via Build-A-Band on My Disney Experience! There’s a new MagicBand for the upcoming grand opening of Disney’s Riviera Resort, plus a new band for an old classic, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Since these are both only available via Build-A-Band, you must have a MagicBand order pending … Read more

REVIEW: New Chocolate and Peppermint Eclair at Gasparilla Island Grill in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

December 12, 2019

by Catherine Esrock

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A new holiday treat has arrived at Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa in the form of a peppermint filled and chocolate topped eclair. The eclair is available at Gasparilla Island Grill in the self-serve pastry cabinet for $5.49. The eclair is split in half and in between the halves is a generous layer … Read more

PHOTOS: Bridge Platform Installed For Upcoming Walkway Connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and the Magic Kingdom

November 20, 2019

by Jessica Figueroa

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Today marks a major milestone in the progress of the upcoming walkway linking Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and the Magic Kingdom. We recently saw the rotating dial mechanism installed, but now the bridge platform has finally been attached to its rotating base. Between hurricane season and other delays, work has laid somewhat stagnant here, but with … Read more

PHOTOS: Roofing Almost Complete on New Front Entrance Structure at the Magic Kingdom; Latest Update on Grand Floridian Walkway Bridge

November 18, 2019

by Kelly Morgan-Brown

If you’ve been to Magic Kingdom lately, you may have noticed the multiple construction sites by the park’s front entrance and in the surrounding areas. All of this (much needed) work is being completed in preparation for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary. The resort is getting a quite the facelift before its big day, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Lobby Gingerbread House Display Construction Begins at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

November 4, 2019

by Annie Wilson

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It’s the yummiest time of the year here at Walt Disney World, and the parks and resorts have begun all their holiday decorating. We’re bringing you a different kind of construction update today, and a far sweeter one at that. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is known for its giant gingerbread house, and no Christmas would … Read more

PHOTOS: Drawbridge Arrives Confirming Walkway Connecting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and the Magic Kingdom

August 8, 2019August 8, 2019

by Jessica Figueroa

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Behold, the Bridge to Terabithia! Just kidding. It’s just the bridge linking Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort to the Magic Kingdom, which after much permitting and red tape is finally under construction. On a ride around Seven Seas Lagoon on the monorail Resort line, we spotted some progress on the construction of the new walkway, which now sports … Read more

RUMOR: Mizner’s Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort to be Re-themed to Beauty and the Beast Library Bar & Lounge

March 25, 2019March 25, 2019

by Jessica Figueroa

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Just last week, it was revealed that Mizner’s Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa would be closing for refurbishment come April 4th. Commander Porter’s, the menswear store adjacent to the lounge, would be closed for a lounge expansion. According to multiple sources, it appears the space will be re-themed to the live action … Read more