Woman Suing Disney Parks Over Electrocution at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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A woman is suing Disney Parks & Resorts after allegedly being electrocuted in her hotel room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in September 2018. Courtney Randall says that on September 9, 2018, her family noticed that the electrical outlets in their room were protruding from the wall and did not work. They notified … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/14/21): Bees Invade Joffrey’s Kiosk, Hot Cocoa Creme Brulee Now Available at Disneyland Park, Velour Spirit Jersey Arrives at Walt Disney World, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, November 14, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

REVIEW: Pumpkin Pie Cake Pop and Apple Pie Cupcake Arrive for Fall at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is getting us excited for Thanksgiving with the return of some of their delicious autumnal treats. Pumpkin Pie Cake Pop – $7.99 If you like pumpkin pie, this cake pop is absolutely delicious. The outside coating is white chocolate dyed orange to resemble a pumpkin. Festive fall leaf sprinkles … Read more

PHOTOS: Gingerbread House Coming Together in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Lobby

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Cast Members are hard at work putting together the nearly life-size gingerbread house in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa lobby. The gingerbread house is scheduled to be completed and open on Wednesday, November 10. The frame of the house was already in place today and many of the gingerbread tiles have been installed. Cast … Read more

List of Gingerbread Houses Returning to Walt Disney World in November 2021

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Disney has announced which gingerbread houses will be returning to Walt Disney World Resort this year.  Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Lobby This stunning life-size storybook gingerbread house with “cinnamon clouds” puffing from the chimney is beautifully decorated with white chocolate candy canes, edible snowflakes, and sugar poinsettias. Treats for sale include house-made Gingerbread … Read more

Walt Disney World Files Permit to Re-Route Floridian Way Near Magic Kingdom, Possibly Making Room for Long-Rumored New Resort Hotel

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Walt Disney World has filed a permit with the South Florida Water Management District as part of the ongoing construction surrounding World Drive in front of the Transportation and Ticket Center. The project aims to improve traffic flow heading into Magic Kingdom and surrounding resorts. This new permit shows plans to re-route Floridian Way around … Read more

PHOTOS: Cítricos New Full Menu with Pricing Debuts Before July 15 Reopening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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The reimagined “Mary Poppins” themed Cítricos reopens this week on July 15, and while we got a preview of the new menu by Chef Andres Mendoza last month, we now have the full menu with prices. First Course Pictured above are the Sweet Corn Bisque (left) and the Strawberry Salad (right). Entrées Pictured above are … Read more

250 Alligators Have Been Removed From Disney Property in Florida Since Child’s Death in 2016

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According to the Orlando Sentinel, approximately 250 alligators have been trapped and removed from Disney properties in Florida since 2016. That was the year when 2-year-old Lane Thomas Graves was killed when attacked by an alligator at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Disney erected a lighthouse memorial at the Grand Floridian to honor the boy. His … Read more

Valet Parking Returning to Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

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Valet parking did not return with Walt Disney World Resort hotels when they reopened. The service continued to be available for Guests with disabilities who may require parking assistance. However, now there is a timeline for the full-service valet to return to the resort hotels. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa started the service back … Read more

REVIEW: New Limited-Time Mother’s Day Mimosa Miniature Gâteau is a Delicious Dessert at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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With Mother’s Day quickly approaching in the United States, Walt Disney World is offering some special bites and sips to commemorate the holiday. We headed to Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to try their limited-time dessert: the Mother’s Day Mimosa Miniature Gâteau. Mother’s Day Mimosa Miniature Gâteau – $7.99 Golden … Read more

REVIEW: New Honey Bee Miniature Gateau Cake at Disney’s Grand Floridian is Un-Bee-lievably Good

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Have you heard the buzz? A new, limited-time treat is available now at Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This adorable miniature gateau is almost too cute to eat (but too tasty to resist). It joins the lineup of Earth Month treats available around Walt Disney World Resort. Earth Day Honey … Read more

PHOTOS: New Tokyo-Inspired Disney Parks Snack Pens with Tiny Food Packaging Released at Walt Disney World

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Looking for a new set of pens to start your school year off right, or perhaps just to brighten up your office space? While visiting the newly reopened Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, we found exactly what you’re looking for, with a brand new Disney Parks pen set featuring our favorite Disney snacks, inspired … Read more

PHOTOS: Reopening Preparations Underway at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort; NBA Fence Removal, Water Play Area Refurb, Basin White, and More

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Since the NBA resumed the season this summer, professional basketball players and their families have been staying at the Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Disney erected fencing around the resort to create a quarantine bubble. The goal is to separate the NBA players, families, and staff from The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort … Read more

PHOTOS: NBA Merchandise Takes Over M. Mouse Mercantile at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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It was announced in June that the NBA would officially be heading to the Walt Disney World Resort to restart its 2019-2020 season. Of course, this means that dozens of teams would be descending upon the resort area and players would need lodging. Three different resorts were selected to house the various teams: Disney’s Grand … Read more

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

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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: Additional Parts Installed on Rotating Mechanism for Grand Floridian Walkway Bridge to the Magic Kingdom

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If you’ve ever been caught in the massive crowds leaving the Magic Kingdom, you know the wait to get on a bus, ferry, or monorail can seem like forever. Some nights, I’ve even thought swimming would be a better option than standing with a mass of people waiting for the monorail back to the Transportation … Read more