Refurbishment coming to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort lobby

[Disney Analyst]

$79 per adult and $49 per child:

I'm shocked it's so reasonable? Literally the same price (if converted to CAD) as afternoon tea at The Empress hotel in Victoria, BC.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

$79 per adult and $49 per child:

Am I the only one that still uses $50, $100, $200, etc as what I consider reasonable thresholds?

We do this here in Vegas too and it typically fails, a small show that would (IMHO) likely sell 100 tickets a night at $50 will be priced at $80 and sell a dozen tickets, despite horrible sales management will keep it at $80 until they ultimately cancel it due to a lack of ticket sales. I just don’t get it.

It’ll be interesting to see how it sells at that price, too rich for my blood but the Grand is also so I’m probably not the target demographic.

(To me) This would be reasonable and an easy yes at $50, at $80 it just feels outrageously expensive.

 

[UNCgolf]

I'm shocked it's so reasonable? Literally the same price (if converted to CAD) as afternoon tea at The Empress hotel in Victoria, BC.

The Empress is almost certainly offering a much higher quality experience (I'm sure the teas etc. are vastly superior to what Disney is offering). But when you factor in the Disney upcharge, I'm not surprised by the price nor do I think it's that expensive.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Oof, that’s expensive!

Well, it is The Floridian.

There's a more reasonable price at Motel 6's tea party.

 

[Jon81uk]

You can get three course dinner at California Grill for $99, or at Artist Point with characters for $69.
$79 is a lot of money for cakes and sandwiches plus a pot of tea. Maybe if there was characters it would be worth it, but even for Disney this is overpriced.

 

[Disney Analyst]

The Empress is almost certainly offering a much higher quality experience (I'm sure the teas etc. are vastly superior to what Disney is offering). But when you factor in the Disney upcharge, I'm not surprised by the price nor do I think it's that expensive.

It’s right in like with most “afternoon teas” I’ve looked up or experienced. I truly thought it would cost more because Disney. This just feels like the industry standard higher end afternoon tea pricing.

Of course, quality to be determined.

 

[wdwmagic]

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Refurbishment Update: Porte Cochere Work to Continue Until 2027​

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Refurbishment Update: Porte Cochere Work to Continue Until 2027

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Refurbishment Update: Porte Cochere Work to Continue Until 2027

www.wdwmagic.com

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Did they do anything about the exterior popcorn lights?

It was nice to see most of them on at the Disneyland Hotel and Newport Bay Club during my trip to DLP

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

I spent a few evenings on my recent trip, listening to the piano player at the Grand.

I don’t love the design of the bar. It definitely feels very large, and to me, it sticks out and doesn’t blend with the rest of the lobby and decor. The same can be said of the back wall of the check-in desk. it’s like the people that designed the check-in desk and the bar took no inspiration from the rest of the lobby, and just did whatever they wanted.

I know John Hench himself worked on the Grand Floridian so this is even more insulting design-wise.

overall the refurbishment could have been worse - at least we didn’t get an expansion of the enchanted rose design in furniture.

And, of course, the good news is that when Wes is playing the piano it’s easy to forget the design issues, and simply enjoy the beautiful music.