Since our last construction update, new light fixtures are being tested behind the check-in desks at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, while another elevator has been blocked by some curtains. Elevator Closed When arriving at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort via monorail, guests will be greeted by a new gold sign saying “Please Pardon our Pixie Dust” … Read more
We spotted a new collection of exclusive merchandise for Disney Vacation Club members, including Dooney & Bourke and Lug accessories, at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. DVC Member Spirit Jersey – $79.99 The Spirit Jersey for this collection is cream with “Stay Magical” written across the back in blue, above a large graphic of Mickey Mouse … 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
A guest dies after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, Morgan & Morgan takes Steamboat Willie to court, the PeopleMover is unexpectedly closed, and the 2025 Candlelight Processional has its celebrity narrators — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, September 18, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom … Read more
The grand staircase in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has reopened after six weeks, fully revealing a new carpet and mural. Grand Floridian Staircase The staircase is found across from the birdcage elevator. The carpet is similar to before but with a slightly different design. The railings are the same. The new carpet … Read more
Crews have installed new light fixtures at the check-in area of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort during a major remodel of the lobby. New Check-In Lights There are four new light fixtures, all hanging from the ceiling behind the construction walls. near the check-in area Each fixture is made of gold-tone metal with five ball lights … Read more
Spider-Man “Tower of Terror” ride concept art has been revealed for Hong Kong Disneyland, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has been announced, and Universal has confirmed there will be “construction activity” in the Lost Continent area of Universal Islands of Adventure — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, September 12, 2025. … Read more
A new decorative panel, new wallpaper, and more has been installed in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, which is currently undergoing a major refurbishment. Check-In Area The newest decorative panel is seen in the center top of this wall by the check-in area. There are also vertical panels attached in the spaces on … Read more
Disney filed a permit to reconfigure the main entrance of Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and make parking lot changes. Grand Floridian Entrance Changes The GF Modification Project C is under application number 250908-56755 with South Florida Water Management District and is currently pending review. The plan proposes updates to the Grand Floridian entrance and … 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 new birdcage bar in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa now has a vertical framework and a roof. Birdcage Bar The beginnings of the vertical framework were installed a few days ago. There are now four “walls” around the foundation. Steel supports hold up the new roof. Although the vertical framework … 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
The grand staircase in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is now blocked for construction. Birdcage Bar Several crew members were situated around the birdcage bar site on Wednesday morning, and two lifts had been moved into the area. In our last few updates, the bar got a concrete foundation added in the former … Read more
Crews have poured more concrete and torn down more wallpaper in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Birdcage Bar Foundation The wood framing we saw installed around the foundation of the new birdcage bar has been encased in concrete. Support elements and pipes stick out of the concrete. There’s an opening in the concrete … 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
In the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, new wallpaper continues to be revealed and crew members have poured concrete in the new bar’s foundation. Monorail Entrance Both sides of the entryway attached to the Monorail station are currently open. Work isn’t complete inside, however. Half of the entryway has received the resort’s … Read more
