Refurbishment coming to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort lobby

[surfsupdon]

We have DVC there and were considering not staying there over the holiday season (early December) because the monorail lines and crowds. We decided to try it this year, but it seems like we won't have to worry about that now.

The monorail line/rides will always be crowded, gingerbread house or not. Disney is consistently adding more rooms around the loop, and plenty of MK day guests use the resort monorail to get to their cars.

 

[Agent H]

I think this is much better than it could have been. I don’t understand why people are complaining about the bar. It looks like it fits the theme to me.

 

[Disstevefan1]

I think this is much better than it could have been. I don’t understand why people are complaining about the bar. It looks like it fits the theme to me.

Everybody loves bars! WDW can't have too many bars!!!

 

[James Alucobond]

I think this is much better than it could have been. I don’t understand why people are complaining about the bar. It looks like it fits the theme to me.

It’s more about the potential unnecessary traffic complication and seating loss than it is about theme.

 

[Agent H]

It’s more about the potential unnecessary traffic complication and seating loss than it is about theme.

I suppose that’s a fair point. I’ve heard the lobby gets pretty bad at Christmas so that could definitely be a problem. (We always go around 11 after magic kingdom closes)

 

[Disstevefan1]

I suppose that’s a fair point. I’ve heard the lobby gets pretty bad at Christmas so that could definitely be a problem. (We always go around 11 after magic kingdom closes)

I am hoping to get some rum in my eggnog when I visit

 

[TheGenXer]

I don’t understand why people are complaining about the bar.

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You new here? Announcement. Kewl Disney adults tripping over themselves to trash the announcement in a weakly witty way (they give each other points for including lightning lane references). Rinse. Repeat.

 

[SpaceMountain77]

The lobby refurbishment is to be completed in advance of HBO filming The White Lotus season 4 at the hotel.

I also saw the concept art and immediately thought of The White Lotus resorts.

 

[plutofan15]

I don’t understand why people are complaining about the bar.

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You new here? Announcement. Kewl Disney adults tripping over themselves to trash the announcement in a weakly witty way (they give each other points for including lightning lane references). Rinse. Repeat.

This 100%.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

You new here? Announcement. Kewl Disney adults tripping over themselves to trash the announcement in a weakly witty way (they give each other points for including lightning lane references). Rinse. Repeat.

And then other Disney adults acting like those who don’t like it are just wanting to trash an idea just to trash it.

An additional bar seems unnecessary - is the enchanted rose usually at capacity?

It will change the atmosphere of the lobby, and almost certainly take away seating for those just wanting to sit and enjoy the ambience.

I’m also guessing the tree may need to move from the center? Which will take seating away during the holidays.

So there are some legit negatives from this change - but overall the art looks ok - it moves a bit too modern for me but it could be worse.

 

[Chef idea Mickey`=]

Yeah it could've been worse! I'm relieved, but why does it have to be a Bar when there's one upstairs, citrico's etc. It should be an open Cafe with seating where if you wanted coffee or hot tea you could and have it in a real cup, sip and enjoy which is way more GF style and would be family friendly and welcoming!

Epcot is all about alcohol but no cafe spot if you wanted to sit just for a coffee in a real cup and dessert you can't because you need a restaurant reservation.!

 

[castlecake2.0]

If anything the bar looks like it’s adding additional seating. Also really want to know what’s happening to the tea room and cafe

 

[MouseEarsMom33]

Plenty of reasons to stop there even without the gingerbread house.

The monorail lines are not as long during non-holiday season.

 

[wdwmagic]

Disney's Grand Floridian Lobby Walls Go Up as Major Refurbishment Project Starts​

Disney's Grand Floridian Lobby Walls Go Up as Major Refurbishment Project Starts

Disney's Grand Floridian Lobby Walls Go Up as Major Refurbishment Project Starts

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[monothingie]

Well the WDWLadder (the only ladder at WDW) is onsite. That means the lobby bar is the highest priority construction project on property right now.

 

[Tha Realest]

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Well the WDWLadder (the only ladder at WDW) is onsite. That means the lobby bar is the highest priority construction project on property right now.

Ladder at worksite = Moses holding up the staff.

 

[JohnD]

Disney's Grand Floridian Lobby Walls Go Up as Major Refurbishment Project Starts​

Disney's Grand Floridian Lobby Walls Go Up as Major Refurbishment Project Starts

Disney's Grand Floridian Lobby Walls Go Up as Major Refurbishment Project Starts

www.wdwmagic.com

The project runs through November 2025 and includes updates to finishes, furnishings, and the addition of a new Victorian-inspired lobby bar.

So possible return of Gingerbread House directly into the lobby anyway?

 

[wdwmagic]

So possible return of Gingerbread House directly into the lobby anyway?

No not this year

 

[Disstevefan1]

What's that Grand Cottage thing?

 

[monothingie]

So possible return of Gingerbread House directly into the lobby anyway?

Sadly no, but you can take your sorrows out on it not being here this year and go to the other lobby bar (Enchanted Rose) and get a $27.50 Old Fashioned.