Disney has shared that construction at Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will now continue through early 2027, a significant extension of the original completion timeline. Grand Floridian Construction Extended In November 2025, Disney posted that the completion timeline for the Grand Floridian’s extensive refurbishment would be mid-2026. However, that has now been updated into next … Read more
Amid a lengthy refurbishment, the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has now reopened for guest use with new furniture and carpet. Plus, we spotted a new water refill station added to the resort. Grand Floridian Lobby Reopens Only yesterday, Cast Members and crew revealed and set-up the new furniture for the refurbished … Read more
Following the installation of new carpet, the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has brand-new furniture. New Grand Floridian Lobby Furniture The lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is undergoing a months-long renovation. Earlier this week, an updated check-in area reopened while most of the lobby’s central lounge area was blocked off. The … Read more
The birdcage bar has more wood paneling and framing, and the new Bell Services desk has reopened during the remodel of the Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa lobby. Birdcage Bar The birdcage bar replaces the giant birdcage that used to sit across from the birdcage elevator. Over the past few weeks, the bar has … Read more
Entrance tapstiles at Walt Disney World no longer have special lighting effects, the Downtown Disney security checkpoint is coming back, the final remnant of Restaurant Marrakesh is officially gone, and Disney filed permits for the Grand Floridian entrance — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Walt Disney World … Read more
The lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has a new mural and tile flooring amid the ongoing lobby refurbishment. New Staircase Mural The lobby’s grand staircase was blocked off about a month ago (other stairs and elevators remain available). Scaffolding was up on the stairs but has come down, revealing a brand new mural on … Read more
The first vertical framework for the birdcage bar has gone up in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, while many other areas are still blocked by construction walls. Construction continues in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, with several areas still blocked by walls. The left half of the lobby, as … Read more
Framing of the new bar in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has begun as crew members continue to progress on the lobby’s refurbishment. Monorail Entrance As with our last update, both sides of the entryway attached to the Monorail station are currently open. However, half of the entryway is still missing the resort’s new … Read more
Though the hotel’s Victorian façade is no longer the maze of scaffolding that it was over the summer, exterior refurbishment work remains ongoing at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. We noticed additional work taking place on portions of the roof and moved exterior construction walls during a recent trip to the Magic Kingdom area lodging. … Read more