Grand Floridian Archives

Man Arrested for Secretly Filming Guest in Bathroom Stall at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, ‘Bluey’ Scavenger Hunt at Walt Disney World Abruptly Ended for Unknown Reason, & More: Daily Recap (11/4/23)

November 4, 2023

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 Saturday, November 4, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

2023 Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Almost Complete

November 2, 2023

It looks like the gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will open this weekend as it was near completion when we visited the lobby on Thursday. When we stopped by just a few days ago, the house was little more than a blank frame. Gingerbread House Construction Every year, the gingerbread house … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Begins on 2023 Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Gingerbread House

November 1, 2023October 31, 2023

Construction has begun on the 2023 gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The gingerbread house has been a tradition at the resort since 1999. Gingerbread House Construction Every year, the gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort resembles a Victorian-style house and is located in the main lobby of the resort. The … Read more

PHOTOS: More Roofing Replaced, Scaffolding Comes Down During Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Construction

October 27, 2023October 26, 2023

Scaffolding and construction walls have shifted during the ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World. We’ve visited multiple times over the past few days to see how things are moving along. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Construction Cranes surrounded by green portable barriers have appeared near the corner of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Walls Down Around Gasparilla Island Grill, Construction Tunnel Removed From Entrance at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

September 29, 2023

While construction work is over for now in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, work continues outside and in guest rooms. During our visit today, we saw that walls have come down around Gasparilla Island Grill, and the entrance is now open to guests Construction Walls Down at Gasparilla Island Grill Earlier … Read more

Walkway Between Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Grand Floridian Resort Closed for Construction

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

The walkway connecting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is currently closed due to construction of the new Disney Vacation Club tower at the former resort. Resort Walkway Closed There are A-frame signs up at the ends of the walkways indicating they are closed. The signs indicate no pedestrians are … Read more

Guest Suing Walt Disney World for Injuries on Peter Pan’s Flight, CFTOD Propose $3.1 Million Cut to Roadway Maintenance, ‘Nemo’ Seagulls Removed, & More: Daily Recap (9/13/23)

September 13, 2023

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, September 13, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Scrim Removed From Grand Floridian Resort Lobby’s Upper Levels

September 13, 2023

The white scrim present on the upper floors of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has now come down, as work is finishing up on the guest floor railings overlooking the lobby. This project first kicked off in June, with construction walls and vehicles taking up much of the resort’s lobby space. The lobby itself … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolding Removed From Above Gasparilla Island Grill During Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Construction

September 10, 2023

Construction work is done in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (for now) but continues outside and in guest rooms. The resort has remained open during its years-long refurbishment. Grand Floridian Construction Pathways have reopened through this set of construction walls. More scaffolding has been erected behind the trees around the side … Read more

Most of Frontierland Temporarily Closes for Possible Ruptured Sewage Line, Universal Pays Homage to The Great Movie Ride, & More: Daily Recap (9/3/23)

September 3, 2023

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 Sunday, September 3, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Lobby Restored Temporarily as Railing Construction Concludes

September 3, 2023

Construction materials, vehicles, and walls are gone from the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort as construction wraps up on the railings above. Grand Floridian Resort Lobby Furniture and decorations are back in the lobby for guests to enjoy. White scrims remain around some of the upstairs balconies, although work may be complete. Some scrims … Read more

PHOTOS: Scrim Removed From Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Lobby as Railing Work Nears Completion

August 22, 2023

Work is starting to wrap up on the guest floor railings overlooking the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This project began in June with construction walls and vehicles taking up much of the resort’s lobby space. The lobby itself will also be remodeled, but not until next year. Grand Floridian Interior Construction … Read more

PHOTOS: Railing Refurbishment Moves to Center of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Lobby

July 25, 2023July 24, 2023

Construction walls and materials have moved to the center of the Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort lobby as crews continue work on the guest floor railings. Grand Floridian Interior Construction Planters no longer block the view of the lobby directly in front of the Monorail station. A PhotoPass photographer was available in this space when we … Read more

PHOTOS: More Scaffolding Installed, Ramp Closed During Exterior Construction at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

July 15, 2023

Although the lobby remodel has been delayed to next year, crew members continue working in and around the main building of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Grand Floridian Construction There has been no visible change to the area blocked off in front of the Monorail station. White tarps cover some of the railings behind … Read more

New Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Loungefly Crossbody Wallet Available

July 3, 2023

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has a new Loungefly crossbody wallet/purse available in Curiouser Clothiers. Grand Floridian Loungefly Wallet – $70 The wallet is white and patterned all-over with the Grand Floridian logo and flowers in teal blue. A teal blue stripe, with smaller gold stripes, runs down the center. A large golden medallion … Read more

PHOTOS: Crews Painting Ceiling of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Lobby

July 3, 2023

Crews have finished their refurbishment of the Summerhouse at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, but work continues in the lobby and above Gasparilla Island Grill. Grand Floridian Lobby In the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, crew members were in the two lifts, which were raised up to the ceiling. So far, we’ve seen crews replace … Read more