New Character Trees Added to Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

The Grand Floridian's gingerbread house porch features character-inspired trees, poinsettias, and snow-frosted windows.

The bakers at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa have installed new decorations on the resort’s gingerbread house as they continue constructing the display for its 25th year. We checked on it twice on Friday, November 1. Grand Floridian Gingerbread House The house is located in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. … Read more

Disney’s Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Almost Complete for 2024 Holidays

The Grand Floridian's grand gingerbread house display is under construction indoors, with scaffolding surrounding it in a spacious, ornate room, adding a sprinkle of Disney magic to the scene.

Construction of the gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is almost complete. Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Since work began just a few days ago, the house’s entire framework has gone up and is almost completely covered in gingerbread shingles and siding. Only one side of the tower roof is not covered. For … Read more

Work Begins on 2024 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House

Large dollhouse construction with scaffolding and tools around, inside a spacious hall with high ceilings and arched windows; people are in the background.

Construction has begun on the Grand Floridian gingerbread house at Walt Disney World, with the bakery team placing the first shingles on Tuesday morning. Grand Floridian Gingerbread House When we visited Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on Monday, October 28, protective panels had been placed on the floor where the gingerbread house would go. … Read more

New Pandora Charms Inspired by Walt Disney World Deluxe Resort Hotels

A display featuring jewelry items from Disney's Riviera Resort, including two keychains with round charms, two pairs of earrings on stands, and a Pandora charm bracelet, all showcasing the resort's logo and design motifs.

Walt Disney World has several new Pandora jewelry charms inspired by Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Riviera Resort, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. These charms are available exclusively at their respective resort gift shops. ‘The Incredibles’ Contemporary Resort Pandora Charm – $75 The … Read more

M. Mouse Mercantile Gift Shop at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Closing for Refurbishment

Entrance to M. Mouse Mercantile gift shop

M. Mouse Mercantile at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will close for refurbishment beginning in mid-May. M. Mouse Mercantile Refurbishment The gift shop will be closed beginning on May 13. Work will be completed in mid-July. Guests may see or hear refurbishment work around the area during this time. Sandy Cove Gifts and Curiouser … Read more

REVIEW: 1900 Park Fare Dinner Debuts Tiana’s Weird Gumbo and More

1900 Park Fare Dinner Review images

After reviewing the 1900 Park Fare breakfast buffet, we returned for the dinner buffet at the newly reopened restaurant. Dinner at 1900 Park Fare is $66 per adult and $41 per child, plus tax and gratuity. This includes fountain drinks, tea, and coffee, but not the specialty cocktails or mocktails. As of the time of … Read more

PHOTOS: 2024 Grand Cottage and Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

The Grand Cottage is now open at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The 2024 Easter Eggs are also on display in the lobby. The Grand Cottage The Grand Cottage is a snack stand in the lobby that sells Easter treats. It debuted in 2022 and has returned for the third year in a row. … Read more

The Grand Cottage Installed at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort for Easter 2024

Front of The Grand Cottage

Crews have installed The Grand Cottage in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa ahead of the 2024 Easter season. The Grand Cottage The Grand Cottage is on one end of the resort’s lobby, currently with a white fence around it. The kiosk was first introduced in 2022 as a convenient spot to … Read more

PHOTOS: Christmas Tree Erected at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

The giant Christmas tree has arrived at the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for the 2023 holiday season. The tree is located in the center of the lobby, while the Grand Floridian gingerbread house is to the side. Grand Floridian Christmas Tree When entering the resort from the Monorail station, there are … Read more

PHOTOS: See the 2023 Gingerbread Display and Treats Available at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

The 2023 gingerbread display at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is now officially open. See all the details and available treats below. 2023 Gingerbread Display at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa The house is located on the first floor of the resort lobby, directly across from the main entrance. As always, it resembles … Read more

2023 Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Almost Complete

It looks like the gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will open this weekend as it was near completion when we visited the lobby on Thursday. When we stopped by just a few days ago, the house was little more than a blank frame. Gingerbread House Construction Every year, the gingerbread house … 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

Walkway Between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Grand Floridian Resort Closed for Construction

The walkway connecting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is currently closed due to construction of the new Disney Vacation Club tower at the former resort. Resort Walkway Closed There are A-frame signs up at the ends of the walkways indicating they are closed. The signs indicate no pedestrians are … 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