Refurbishment coming to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort lobby

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Disney's Grand Floridian Garden View Lounge to Reopen in Early 2026 with New Tea Experience​

Disney's Grand Floridian Garden View Lounge to Reopen in Early 2026 with New Tea Experience

Disney's Grand Floridian Garden View Lounge to Reopen in Early 2026 with New Tea Experience

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[Nunu]

Just 2 specialty cocktails at The Perch? I was hoping for at least two more. Oh well.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Just 2 specialty cocktails at The Perch? I was hoping for at least two more. Oh well.

Disappointing, for sure. Odds that both are pre-mixed?

 

[castlecake2.0]

Very surprised it’s not offering any coffee in the morning like petit cafe at Riviera

 

[Disney Analyst]

So wait the bar opens November 9th, not 10th?

 

[KDM31091]

$22 is getting a bit much for a cocktail. Especially pre mixed

 

[jmuboy]

So excited the Tea Room is back!!!

 

[dmc493]

$22 is getting a bit much for a cocktail. Especially pre mixed

Why would these be pre-mixed? Is this not a full bar?

 

[SplashJacket]

Disney has shared a behind-the-scenes look at creating The Perch - the Cast Members in the video are with Facility Asset Management:

We love FAM

 

[KDM31091]

Why would these be pre-mixed? Is this not a full bar?

Doesn’t appear to be. No alcohol behind the bar. Two drinks on offer. Guessing pre mixed. We will see.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Hard to know until it opens. They may have a stock list they aren’t sharing publicly.

Since it’s only two signature cocktails, I could see them being made to order.

 

[Disney Analyst]

The refurb is a resounding success for this alone.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

The domes look fantastic, I’ve only visited the GF a couple times and had never noticed them before, are they under this peak?

 

[Yodasnuggs]

Disappointing, for sure. Odds that both are pre-mixed?

I don't think that pre-mixing a champagne-based cocktail would really work? Unless they mix the rest and then add the champagne as they serve it.

 

[billem]

I'll add that in the third image, it may not be period- or style-correct simply to place moulding over a continuous panel of wood, as is done here.

An upscale piece of furniture, such as in a fancy hotel, would've used an actual panel insert, either painted or of a different wood or grain, for visual interest:

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The Met Museum's collection of American furniture is filled with good examples:

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For reference, during my woodworking days I studied American furniture from pre-colonial to ~1900. Here's a reproduction 1761 Nathaniel Mulliken tall case clock, and a Michael Dunbar sack-back windsor. I made them both by hand from plans:

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I did not have "Len Testa is a woodworker" on my bingo card.

 

[HauntedPirate]

I don't think that pre-mixing a champagne-based cocktail would really work? Unless they mix the rest and then add the champagne as they serve it.

It's topped with Tattinger Brut, per the description. Easy to pre-mix the rest and add that when ordered.

 

[Casper Gutman]

Experiencing it in person is a mixed bag. The carpet is very good - not necessarily a better design than the old one, but not a significant downgrade. The elevator and mural and stained glass are lovely.

The check-in is atrocious. It’s worse in person because the degree to which it clashes with its surroundings is very noticeable.

But the bottom line is that the space, especially on the first floor, is no longer a lobby, it’s a bar. That feeling extends beyond the bar itself - the furniture and its arrangement is determined by the needs of the bar. It cheapens the whole feel of the place and brings a touch of doubletree suites slithering into what is otherwise one of Disneys most pleasant and unique spaces.

 

[bunns]

Looks finished. Just checked in and has new lights, everything ready including payment systems

 

[networkpro]

I wonder where the bartenders will come from ? We have favorites at several Disney locations (none of them being wine bars)

 

[KDM31091]

Hopefully they’re made to order. For $20 it’s very reasonable to expect customizable made to order drinks.

If only they’d bring the orchestra back but I know they won’t because they don’t do things just for atmosphere anymore.