jah4955
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Further indication that replacing the long-unused birdcage wasn't a terrible idea.
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Refurbishment coming to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort lobby
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James Alucobond
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Weird that they moved the piano over by Curiouser Clothiers when there's actually more room behind the elevator than before due to removing the orb-stand nodules, but whatevs.
TrainsOfDisney
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They sure shoved the piano close to the door…. Maybe they are hoping it will randomly escape one night?
It’s great to see the tree up! I’m glad they finished the renovations before the holiday season - the resort is lovely this time of year.
It’s great to see the tree up! I’m glad they finished the renovations before the holiday season - the resort is lovely this time of year.
Some more photos of the holiday decor in the new lobby
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Disney's Grand Floridian Holiday Decor Unveiled in First Season With New Lobby and The Perch
Disney's Grand Floridian Holiday Decor Unveiled in First Season With New Lobby and The Perch
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What a shame that someone put a stupidly scaled over sized bar in the middle of the hotel lobby to completely ruining the grandness of the lobby.Some more photos of the holiday decor in the new lobby
Disney's Grand Floridian Holiday Decor Unveiled in First Season With New Lobby and The Perch
Disney's Grand Floridian Holiday Decor Unveiled in First Season With New Lobby and The Perch
Also, it's 10AM why isn't anyone drinking at the bar?
JohnD
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I hope they're in the parks. We could be more forgiving on Saturday or Sunday during brunch time.
Yeah surprisingly doesn't open until noon. I think money is being left on the table there. $25 mimosas calling.
castlecake2.0
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Was scared this was lost, but it reappeared recently. This lace work was a gift from Lillian Disney to the hotel for its opening. It’s been updated in a new frame.
TrainsOfDisney
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I’ve seen it but didn’t know it was from Lillian - definitely fits her style and what a lovely touch of the Disney family!
I’m glad it’s still on display and I’ll make special note to appreciate it next time!
jah4955
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I'm embarrassed I never took a closer look before 
Sir_Cliff
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I know there are differing views about alcohol consumption on this thread, however the bar itself really works for me aesthetically. For some reason, looking at it conjures up memories of Raffles in Singapore and I think Disney theming at its best is like that in that it conjures up a concept in a way that makes sense intuitively (in this case, a grand old Victorian hotel) without literally reproducing it.
As I've mentioned before, I would quibble with some of the finishings such as the bar stools and tiles. Overall, though, I think the bar itself looks right for the space. The fact they're selling things there doesn't make it "un-Disney" in this case for me. Again, though, I think opinions on that will come down to attitudes to alcohol consumption in general.
Edit: Looking at some pictures of Raffles hotel bars, I must admit things like the barstools and tiles at Grand Floridian aren't that different from the current furnishings at that hotel. So, I guess that is an example of how a hotel from the same era (albeit in a different part of the world) is being operated in the present, in that case as a luxury hotel.
As I've mentioned before, I would quibble with some of the finishings such as the bar stools and tiles. Overall, though, I think the bar itself looks right for the space. The fact they're selling things there doesn't make it "un-Disney" in this case for me. Again, though, I think opinions on that will come down to attitudes to alcohol consumption in general.
Edit: Looking at some pictures of Raffles hotel bars, I must admit things like the barstools and tiles at Grand Floridian aren't that different from the current furnishings at that hotel. So, I guess that is an example of how a hotel from the same era (albeit in a different part of the world) is being operated in the present, in that case as a luxury hotel.
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TrainsOfDisney
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It definitely sticks out - the birdcage and elevator cage were designed to compliment each other - and did. This really sticks out - design wise. I wish it blended in better.
But it is nicely designed - and fits the time and elegance of the grand - I was expecting something like the enchanted rose so I’m pleasantly surprised
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Sir_Cliff
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I think the way it sticks out is what works for me, to be honest. I know it is a very specific reference and a hotel in a different part of the world, but it is does remind me of Raffles as a big luxury hotel in the same general style and from the same time period as Grand Floridian's precisely because the hotel does contrast stained wood with white interiors and I suspect that is how a bar like this would have looked in a hotel from that era.
Animaniac93-98
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After the Team Room is done, is the only thing that hasn't been renovated in the main building Grand Floridan Cafe?
jah4955
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I'd settle for having my soda made that way (sans the face part)
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castlecake2.0
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I believe so and it desperately needs it. They could use cutricos for breakfast and tea room for dinner while they close the cafe for refurb potentially
Casper Gutman
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Is the Raffles bar in the middle of the lobby, plopping a mass of stained wood in the middle of a white interior? It doesn’t seem to be. If Disney had converted the Tea Room into a bar with a similar aesthetic, I don’t think anyone would have minded very much.
TrainsOfDisney
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Yes and, the elevator as well. The elevator and the bird cage were designed to compliment each other. Now the eye is naturally drawn to one and not the other.
But again, we could have the enchanted rose style in the middle of the lobby so I’m going to thank Walt that it’s at least good for what it is.