We learned a few days ago that Disney is letting go The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra, who have been playing at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for over thirty years. The band has also been playing as The Disney Society Orchestra as a temporary replacement for Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage. … Read more
In a shock to many, it was announced on Saturday that Walt Disney World was effectively letting go of The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra after a series of changes, and ultimately, the COVID-19 shutdown. Their last show will be as the “The Disney Society Orchestra” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on October 3. Over the weekend, … Read more
The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra’s new bandstand has been removed from the lobby at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This comes as some of its members have been seen performing in the new “The Disney Society Orchestra and Friends” show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Following the opening of the Enchanted Rose at Disney’s Grand … Read more
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
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