Construction continues on Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as it undergoes a long refurbishment. Right now, construction is focused on the Sago Cay building near the walkway connecting the resort to Magic Kingdom, as well as on Narcoosee’s. The walkway is closed during construction. Scaffolding surrounds Sago Cay and the stairwells on the side … Read more
It looks like crews are preparing to replace the roofing of the resort boat launch dock at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The roofed gazebo on the dock acts as a shade for guests while they wait for a boat. White tarps are now held up with poles all around the gazebo. Scaffolding and … Read more
The 2023 Easter egg display is up in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, near The Grand Cottage. These chocolate “eggs” have all been decorated by Cast Members at the resort and draw inspiration from different Disney films, parks, and more. We actually saw one Cast Member still painting this egg, which … Read more
The Grand Cottage has returned to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for the 2023 Easter season. The Grand Cottage is a themed snack stand in the Grand Floridian lobby open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Grand Cottage will be open through April 10. A glass case shows off the Grand Cottage’s … Read more
The Grand Cottage, serving up sweet treats, and the hand-crafted Easter egg display will return to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on March 7. Disney shared photos on Instagram of the food items we can expect to find at The Grand Cottage. Of course, there will be a giant chocolate bunny. Can’t forget carrot … Read more
1900 Park Fare, the character dining buffet location at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, will remain closed for refurbishment. The restaurant has not reopened since it closed in March 2020 with the rest of Walt Disney World Resort due to COVID-19. When physical distancing measures were still in place, 1900 Park Fare was used … Read more
After Disney released a preview of the new menu earlier today, the full menu for Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is now available. The restaurant will reopen on April 1, 2023. Appetizers Shrimp and Grits: Local Gulf Shrimp, Peach Barbecue Sauce, Low Country Grits, Applewood-smoked Bacon, Chow-chow – $19.00 Ocean-inspired Charcuterie Board: … Read more
Disney has announced Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will reopen on April 1, 2023 with a revamped menu. It has been closed since June 2022 for the ongoing refurbishment of the resort. The updated space has a “land and sea” concept, which also inspired the new menu. An Artisan Boule of Sourdough … Read more
Last month we reported that construction has moved to the Sugar Loaf building at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as the resort continues to be updated. Sugar Loaf is the latest building to be refurbished, after Big Pine Key and Boca Chica both reopened. There is scaffolding covering both long sides of the building, … Read more
The ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has moved to the Sugar Loaf building. The Boca Chica building reopened in October after a refurbishment. Signs now re-direct traffic to the Magic Kingdom boat launch as construction blocks the old pathway. Sugar Loaf Building Construction at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa A … Read more
A new traffic ramp along Floridian Way has opened up, easing travel near the Magic Kingdom Parking Lots, Walt Disney World Car Care Center, and Disney’s Polynesian Village and Grand Floridian Resorts. If you find yourself behind the wheel, here’s a look at what you can expect during your next car commute along World Drive … Read more
In their post officially announcing changes to the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney Parks Blog got the anniversary of the resort wrong. Disney stated that the Grand Floridian would be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023. We originally copied the year from them, but have since updated our post to reflect … Read more
Disney has finally confirmed that the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be refurbished next year amidst the resort’s 35th anniversary. We reported earlier this year that the lobby would be renovated as part of an ongoing update to the resort. Disney publicly defended their remodel of the resort without specifically stating … Read more
Celebrate the holidays with classic Christmas decorations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, where Christmas music can also be heard as you stroll the resort. In front of the resort’s main building, reindeer figures made of white branches sit in flower beds. Garland with white flowers, strings of beads, and pink ribbons hang over the port-cochère … Read more
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, November 9, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Gingerbread shingles and paneling now cover most of the gingerbread house framework at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The gingerbread house is an annual tradition at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and can be found in the resort’s lobby. The house is the same basic shape every year, made with the same framework, … Read more