Disney Hiring New Guest Experience Manager for Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

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Disney has a new job posting up for a Guest Experience Manager at Victoria & Albert’s. The restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has been closed since March 2020 but will be reopening sometime this year. An exact opening date was not announced but a job posting for the restaurant indicates the reopening will be … Read more

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Lobby to Receive Major Remodel to ‘Modernize’ Hotel

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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been quietly undergoing phases of refurbishment to move away from the old Victorian style and toward a new, modern version (including the increased presence of IP). Other aspects of the resort, including the iconic lobby, are also on the slate for updates. Reportedly, when Bob Chapek (Disney’s current … Read more

All of Grand Floridian Resort to Receive New Rooms Matching Disney Vacation Club Wing, DVC Rooms Won’t Be Different from Standard

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The new DVC studios currently under refurbishment at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa have been heavily marketed and many members assumed that, like with other Walt Disney World Resorts, the style of these rooms would be unique to the timeshare. But sources close to WDWNT have revealed that after completion of the current project, … Read more

Exterior Paneling Removed Amidst Construction on The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

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The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is being expanded to include new Disney Vacation Club Resort Studios. Construction began on March 1 and we last checked in on March 13. Let’s see how things are coming along. Construction work can be seen at both ends of this building. Scaffolding, and a white … Read more

REVIEW: The Grand Cottage Debuts With The Grand Egg, Hot Cross Buns, Whoopie Pie, and More at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for Easter 2022

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Here’s a first look at a brand new offering for Easter this year! The Grand Cottage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa offers springtime treats. When entering Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa from the Monorail, a bunny-shaped sign advertises The Grand Cottage. It will be open daily through April 18, from 9:30 a.m. … Read more

REVIEW: Grand Box of Easter Treats from The Grand Cottage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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We stopped by the Grand Cottage at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to try the treats in the unique Grand Easter Box. The Grand Combo Box – $50.00 When you purchase the Grand Box, you get five items for $50. One of the items, the Grand Floridian logo sugar cookie, is exclusive to the box. … Read more

Tour the 2022 Easter Egg Display Featuring ‘Encanto,’ ‘Luca,’ ‘Frozen,’ and More at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is celebrating Easter season with 25 hand-painted “egg” displays. The eggs are made out of chocolate and other sweets. We already took a look at the 50th anniversary Cinderella’s carriage egg, but now the rest have been set up. The eggs can be found behind The Grand Cottage in … Read more

REVIEW: Cute Easter Bunny Blondie Pop and Peanut Butter Cookie From Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

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St. Patrick’s Day is over, and Easter season has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort will be opening The Grand Cottage full of Easter treats, but first, we’re checking out what is available at Gasparilla Island Grill. We picked up two bunny-inspired treats: a blondie pop and a peanut butter cookie. … Read more

FIRST LOOK: The Grand Cottage Coming Soon to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort With Easter Treats

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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is getting ready for Easter and will be celebrating with the brand-new Grand Cottage. Like the annual gingerbread house, this cottage inside the main lobby of the resort will sell themed seasonal snacks. Unlike the gingerbread house, the cottage is not also made out of the snacks themselves. It is white … Read more

Victoria & Albert’s Reopening Later This Year at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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Victoria & Albert’s will be reopening later this year at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Victoria & Albert’s has been closed since all of Walt Disney World Resort closed in March 2020. An exact opening date has not yet been announced.

Resort Studios Opening June 20, 2022 at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

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The new Disney Vacation Club Resort Studios at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort are expected to open on June 20, 2022. Disney Vacation Club owners at the Grand Floridian Resort can book these Resort Studios starting today, March 14, 2022, for check-in dates between June 20 and February 14, 2023. An 11-month booking window will be … Read more

Disney Vacation Club Releases ‘The Grand: The Magic Behind the Masterpiece’ Documentary About Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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Disney Vacation Club has released a new short documentary about Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, ahead of the new Villas opening for members this summer. Filmed on location with help from some familiar characters, this made-for-Members video production celebrates the past, present and future of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as more Disney Vacation Club® Members than ever call … Read more

Disney Vacation Club Reopens Sales for Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Including New Villas

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Disney Vacation Club will reopen sales for The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa today, March 3, 2022, for current members. Prices generally begin at $207 per point, which matches the prices of Disney’s Riviera Resort and Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas. They drop to $186 each with a purchase of 200 points … Read more

Construction Walls Erected Along Grand Floridian Walkway to the Magic Kingdom

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Green construction walls have curiously been erected about halfway down the walkway connecting the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the Magic Kingdom. The walls are green in an attempt to blend in with the trees behind them. There is a black tarp covering one of the walls on the side. We took a ride … Read more

New Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Go on Sale to Disney Vacation Club Members Starting March 3

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Beginning March 3, Disney Vacation Club Members can add on to their membership at the enhanced and expanded Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Guests can also enter for a chance to win a stay at The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The Grand Prize winner will receive a 6-day, 5-night … Read more

50th Anniversary Beacons of Magic Puzzle Set Arrives at the Emporium, Voyage of the Little Mermaid 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Pin Splashes, & More: Magic Kingdom Photo Report 2/1/2022

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Royal Greetings! It’s a perfect day at Magic Kingdom and we are ready to explore the park with you. Let’s get started. “Ta-ta for now,” Tigger. We’ll catch you later. Inside of the Emporium, we stumbled upon a new children’s jacket. It is covered in Mickey heads and has the famous duo stitched on the … Read more