Howdy! Today I spent the morning in Magic Kingdom, where I found many small park updates, new CRISLU jewelry, and refreshed signs. In the afternoon, I park-hopped to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where I found new “Star Wars” merchandise and more park updates. Good Morning from Magic Kingdom Good morning from a beautiful Magic Kingdom. The … Read more
The Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa birdcage was dismantled on Wednesday morning during the resort’s lobby remodel. Grand Floridian Birdcage Dismantled Construction walls went up around the birdcage and surrounding lobby space earlier this month. Plants were removed from the area and crew members moved in various vehicles and materials. On Wednesday morning, they … Read more
Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has retained its status as a MICHELIN star restaurant. Victoria & Albert’s MICHELIN Star Status In 2024, the restaurant earned Disney’s first-ever MICHELIN star. It remains the first and only restaurant owned and operated by a U.S. theme park to hold a MICHELIN star. Victoria … Read more
The annual gingerbread display at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will not return for the 2025 holiday season due to its impending lobby refurbishment. Gingerbread Display Not Returning for 2025 Work on the Grand Floridian lobby is set to begin on Monday, April 14, and will continue throughout 2025. Among these changes will be … Read more
Disney Parks Blog has released new concept art for the lobby renovation at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Disney’s Grand Floridian Lobby Renovation Since 1988, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been known for its unique Victorian theming, which Disney says they will “continue to honor” during its lobby renovation. The renovation of … Read more
Adam Murphy could say whatever he wanted at Disney World — it was his constitutional right, he told his wife. And soon, Murphy would end up in the Orange County Jail under arrest for making a fake bomb threat. Guest Makes Fake Bomb Threat at Walt Disney World The state attorney’s office declined to pursue … Read more
Work will begin this spring on the overhaul of the Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa lobby. Grand Floridian Lobby Update Starts This Spring Disney shared this notice regarding the lobby on the Disney Vacation Club website: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be receiving enhancements to select areas in phases, including the lobby … Read more
Howdy! Today was a fun and beautiful day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, and the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. I found a lot of construction throughout the parks and even some fun new merchandise and redesigned merchandise. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom This picture really does say it all. My morning started … Read more
Though Disney had not confirmed The Grand Cottage would return for the 2025 Easter season, crews have constructed the cottage in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and it’s almost ready to open. The Grand Cottage The Grand Cottage debuted in 2022 and has returned each year with special Easter and spring-inspired … Read more
Howdy! Today I park hopped between Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, and EPCOT (a lot is going on at Disney World). I spent my morning in Dinoland, found new Easter merchandise around the parks, and more topiaries popped up in EPCOT. Good Morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Happy President’s Day and good morning from Disney’s … Read more
A new Art of Disney on Demand kiosk has been added to the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, and the kiosk sells several pieces of art from 1900 Park Fare that are available to purchase for the first time. New Art of Disney on Demand Kiosk The new kiosk has been added to the M. … Read more
At Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, guests can create their own parfaits and acai bowls for breakfast. Gasparilla Island Grill opens at 6 a.m. and offers breakfast until approximately 11 a.m. The create-your-own parfait counter, where the acai bowls are available, switches to a create-your-own salad station for lunch and … Read more
The Courtyard Pool, spa, and Courtyard Pool bar at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa are closing this month for a routine refurbishment. Courtyard Pool Refurbishment at Disney’s Grand Floridian The closure is listed on the webpage for Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. The pool, spa, and bar will be closed from January 13, 2025, through … Read more
Howdy! Happy 2025! I had tons of fun ringing in the New Year in Magic Kingdom, I found new merchandise and even explored a few Magic Kingdom resorts. New Year’s Eve in Magic Kingdom On New Year’s Eve Eve, Nana and I partied the night away. This was the first time I have ever seen … Read more
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has a new Loungefly tote bag, wallet, apparel, and housewares. The Loungefly tote and wallet match the recently released Loungefly backpack and headband. They are redesigned versions of Loungefly items first released in 2022. The collection is in Curiouser Clothiers. Grand Floridian Loungefly Tote – $75 The tote features a pattern … Read more
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Christmas tree has been installed in the resort lobby for the 2024 holiday season. Grand Floridian Christmas Tree The Christmas tree is nearly four stories tall. It’s in the center of the lobby, between the birdcage and the elevator. The lobby’s grand piano has been moved to the side, … Read more
