Elegant New Flooring, Paint Scheme, and Displays Highlight M. Mouse Mercantile Gift Shop Renovation at Grand Floridian Resort

Golden Mickey and Minnie Mouse statues dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire are displayed on a shelf in a well-lit merchandise store.

After a two-month closure, M. Mouse Mercantile has reopened with elegant new flooring, a new paint scheme, and new displays at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. M. Mouse Mercantile Renovation M. Mouse Mercantile has reopened with a much more elegant flair at Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. All of the flooring inside the store … Read more

Victoria & Albert’s Awarded Disney’s First Michelin Star

Victoria & Albert’s, located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, has been awarded a Michelin Star — the first for a Disney-owned and operated restaurant. Victoria & Albert’s Earns Michelin Star The announcement was shared at the 2024 Michelin Guide Ceremony held in Tampa, Florida on Thursday, April 18. The restaurant’s Maître d’Hôtel, Israel … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Begins on 2023 Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Gingerbread House

Construction has begun on the 2023 gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The gingerbread house has been a tradition at the resort since 1999. Gingerbread House Construction Every year, the gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort resembles a Victorian-style house and is located in the main lobby of the resort. The … Read more

PHOTOS: More Roofing Replaced, Scaffolding Comes Down During Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Construction

Scaffolding and construction walls have shifted during the ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World. We’ve visited multiple times over the past few days to see how things are moving along. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Construction Cranes surrounded by green portable barriers have appeared near the corner of the … Read more

Narcoossee’s Temporarily Closing Again at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

After reopening earlier this year after a 10-month-long refurbishment at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Narcoossee’s is temporarily closing once again. Narcoossee’s Temporarily Closing According to the official Walt Disney World website, the restaurant will be closing to make “a few more equipment updates,” after they recently introduced a new interior and overhauled “land … Read more

Guest Suing Walt Disney World for Injuries on Peter Pan’s Flight, CFTOD Propose $3.1 Million Cut to Roadway Maintenance, ‘Nemo’ Seagulls Removed, & More: Daily Recap (9/13/23)

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 Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolding Removed From Above Gasparilla Island Grill During Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Construction

Construction work is done in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (for now) but continues outside and in guest rooms. The resort has remained open during its years-long refurbishment. Grand Floridian Construction Pathways have reopened through this set of construction walls. More scaffolding has been erected behind the trees around the side … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Lobby Restored Temporarily as Railing Construction Concludes

Construction materials, vehicles, and walls are gone from the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort as construction wraps up on the railings above. Grand Floridian Resort Lobby Furniture and decorations are back in the lobby for guests to enjoy. White scrims remain around some of the upstairs balconies, although work may be complete. Some scrims … Read more