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Refurbishment coming to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort lobby

Sir_Cliff

Sir_Cliff

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LittleBuford said:
Those barstools are horribly off-theme. The bar itself looks pretty good overall.
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Yes, I felt the same way looking at the pictures. In general, the bar looks to me like it fits the space very well and at least feels appropriate for a grand old hotel. I do wish someone with an eye for detail, though, had of noticed those stools and replaced them with something that felt more appropriate! Also not particularly a fan of the floor tiles as they look a bit modern to me.
 
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jmuboy

jmuboy

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Agreed that the bar stools are offensively modern!! But at least they are easy to trash and replace.

Otherwise- as a whole- this bar actually LOOKS better than the old empty birdcage. I think this project is a win overall.
 
dmc493

dmc493

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I agree my only lingering concern might be about sound levels at certain times of the day but otherwise I’m walking away from this very happy.
 
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JMcMahonEsq

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KDM31091 said:
and just lazy premixed drinks. I don’t get it. Just a cash grab.
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Again with the cash grab nonsense. Business offers product that people buy and uses. Business charges prices that its customers will pay, that’s the whole point of a business. I mean what, you want them to not offer things customers want? You want them to go out and purposely price things at a loss?
 
UNCgolf

UNCgolf

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Disney Analyst said:
It looks like they may be serving throughout the carpeted area, based on menus on the tables.

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It's a little jarring to see that dark wood, stained glass, etc. and then a bunch of people sitting there in t-shirts and baseball hats.

Not that that's a Disney problem, or a problem at all -- they're certainly not going to require a dress code in a hotel lobby, nor should they -- just a bit of a weird juxtaposition. But that's generally true of themed spaces in general; it's not like it's something unique to this bar.
 
Disney Analyst

Disney Analyst

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UNCgolf said:
It's a little jarring to see that dark wood, stained glass, etc. and then a bunch of people sitting there in t-shirts and baseball hats.

Not that that's a Disney problem, or a problem at all -- they're certainly not going to require a dress code in a hotel lobby, nor should they -- just a bit of a weird juxtaposition. But that's generally true of themed spaces in general; it's not like it's something unique to this bar.
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It’s certainly a theme park symptom. Lots of nice restaurants at various resorts, and most have people in their theme park casual finest.
 
LittleBuford

LittleBuford

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Disney Analyst said:
It’s certainly a theme park symptom. Lots of nice restaurants at various resorts, and most have people in their theme park casual finest.
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That would be me! The ability to walk around in my silly Disney clothing is one of the things I like best about being on property. It seems totally absurd to me that some of the fancier restaurants have any sort of dress code.
 
Disney Analyst

Disney Analyst

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LittleBuford said:
That would be me! The ability to walk around in my silly Disney clothing is one of the things I like best about being on property. It seems totally absurd to me that some of the fancier restaurants have any sort of dress code.
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And I don’t see it as any issue. It’s just part of a theme park resort experience.

Probably one of the only places you can really dress how you want (of course within reason), and not feel out of place.
 
UNCgolf

UNCgolf

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LittleBuford said:
That would be me! The ability to walk around in my silly Disney clothing is one of the things I like best about being on property. It seems totally absurd to me that some of the fancier restaurants have any sort of dress code.
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I don't think they actually enforce them. Flying Fish nominally has a dress code, but the last time we ate there a guy was wearing jean shorts, a tank top, and flip flops, none of which are allowed per the dress code.

Maybe Victoria & Albert's enforces one.

I personally am in favor of enforcing it at higher end restaurants like Flying Fish (although I don't think they should enforce one anywhere inside one of the parks), but it's not like it's going to ruin my experience if they don't. My meal at Flying Fish didn't taste worse because of the guy wearing the tank top so it's not a big deal.
 
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TrainsOfDisney

TrainsOfDisney

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James Alucobond said:
Those people leaning on the piano bother me to no end. 🫤
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Yeah, I know it’s the opening so who knows what the crowds will usually be like but that’s going to take lots of charm away from the piano player.

They did the same thing at the Grand Californian - the piano is practically in a corner as an after thought now with menus on the tables in the middle of the lobby.
 

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