The bridge for the Magic Kingdom to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort walkway was in the closed position this morning as work continues. This is the first time our reporters have caught the bridge in the closed position, which will let guests cross the Electrical Water Pageant canal. We can see where the bridge will connect … Read more
With Enchanted Rose now open (and serving up $20 cocktails) and the Grand Floridian Orchestra officially moved into an odd corner of the lobby, work continues as part of the resort’s redesign, now with Citricos set to undergo refurbishment. You might recall our piece from last summer where we stated that the second-floor restaurant is … Read more
Today as we took a spin on the monorail around the Seven Seas Lagoon, we saw some exciting progress on the bridge and walkway from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the Magic Kingdom. Since our last check in, several elements have wrapped up and a few new ones have appeared. The land on the side … Read more
As preparations for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary are underway, the Magic Kingdom park is getting a full entry enhancement aimed at streamlining the entry process and beautifying the space. Several construction projects are happening at the same time and we thought we’d give an update on each of them today. The green construction walls by … Read more
After the grand opening of the annual gingerbread house at Grand Floridian Resort and Spa last week, the hotel’s annual Christmas tree has arrived. The traditionally massive tree stretches to the upper levels of the resort lobby with all the grandeur of a Victorian mansion. As we arrive inside the resort, we are greeted by … Read more
Several major construction projects in and around Seven Seas Lagoon have made big strides this week. The long-awaited pedestrian bridge that will connect Grand Floridian Resort & Spa with Magic Kingdom finally saw a big step forward this morning. Overnight, workers hoisted the pedestrian bridge into place and connected it with the rotating mechanism. From … Read more
If you’re stopping by Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa anytime soon, you’ll probably smell gingerbread in the air. The annual gingerbread house display at the Grand Floridian is nearing completion, and we can already taste the treats. The official grand opening for the gingerbread house will be taking place tomorrow, November 13th at 10:30 … Read more
Over at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, delicious construction is underway on the annual Gingerbread House. Earlier this week, the main structure for the house went up and now it is almost entirely covered in tasty cookie shingles. Most of the front of the house is covered in its gingerbread pieces with gingerbread artists … Read more
It’s the yummiest time of the year here at Walt Disney World, and the parks and resorts have begun all their holiday decorating. We’re bringing you a different kind of construction update today, and a far sweeter one at that. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is known for its giant gingerbread house, and no Christmas would … Read more
Rise and shine, because it’s time to go to the Magic Kingdom! Clang! Clang! Clang! Went the trolley… or monorail, in this case. The resort monorail to be exact. And look what we spotted while riding: For those who don’t know, this is the in-progress walkway that will soon connect the Grand Floridian to the … Read more
The newest Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique location is now open and ready to help princes and princesses at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort get gussied up for their big day in the parks. The new boutique – the third of its kind at Walt Disney World – is located inside the former Ivy Trellis Salon, which has since … Read more
If you’re a fan of Minnie ears, then we’ve got a surprise for you! While visiting the brand-new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, we were delighted to see some new merchandise on display. Of course, the new Minnie ears caught our attention first! If you purchase one of the packages … Read more
On a ride around Seven Seas Lagoon on the monorail Resort line, we spotted some progress on the construction of the new walkway that will connect Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Magic Kingdom. It looks like a bridge will be going into this area, and as this is where the Electrical Water Pageant enters and … Read more
Well, it’s finally happening. The walkway everyone has been waiting for is finally happening. According to a permit filed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, a project labeled “Grand Floridian to MK Walkway“ is in the works. As many guests to Disney World have noticed, a pathway from the Magic Kingdom has long extended … Read more
It’s no secret that we’re excited for the new Beauty and the Beast themed lounge coming to the Grand Floridian this fall. We stopped by to check on the construction progress, and even though we can’t see too much yet, we could hear some activity taking place behind the walls. Behind the construction walls, we … Read more
The long-awaited extension to Floridian Way north of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is set to open next week. On July 10th, guests looking to traverse past the northern edge of Walt Disney World will no longer have to pass through backstage roadways. Currently, guests have to drive through two lane backstage roads that are often … Read more
