News Narcoossee's at Disney's Grand Floridian closing for extended refurbishment June 2022

[SaucyBoy]

I love it.

Showed my partner the before and after (not a Disney park fan).

He said it looks much better.

Agreed! I don't know how anyone can look at the hideous previous interior and lament about its loss. I'd never eat here, though because nothing on the menu appeals to me.

 

[castlecake2.0]

Surprised that the costumes were not updated

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

It’s an improvement in my opinion, I still don’t love it but it’s better than what it was.

 

[jpeden]

It’s a vast improvement over what was there. I also thought the new tableware and other items really go with the theme. Overall this was much better than what I expected.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

It’s a vast improvement over what was there. I also thought the new tableware and other items really go with the theme. Overall this was much better than what I expected.

I do like the tableware, particularly those blue (Iittala?) glasses!

 

[Skywise]

Why the prominent shelves stuffed with Bed Bath and Beyond Knick knacks?

Probably because they got them cheap from all the shuttered BBB stores?

 

[jpeden]

I do like the tableware, particularly those blue (Iittala?) glasses!

I thought the plates were a very nice touch as well.

 

[Eric Graham]

I don't know anything about this restaurant. Looking more forward to Bull and Bear at the Waldorf!

 

[wdwfan_pm]

Any chance they brought back yards of beer and/or the seven seas seven scoop sampler?

 

[Brian]

Well done! Hopefully they put the team that handled this refurb on the lobby project.

 

[Centauri Space Station]

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Huge upgrade

 

[Ayla]

It’s a vast improvement over what was there. I also thought the new tableware and other items really go with the theme. Overall this was much better than what I expected.

What's the theme?

 

[Centauri Space Station]

What's the theme?

Upscale seaside

 

[Dr.GrantSeeker]

I don't know anything about this restaurant. Looking more forward to Bull and Bear at the Waldorf!

This is way better than any restaurant at Disney. I’ve dined at almost ever Disney “Signature” restaurant. We dine at BB all the time never once have had a negative experience. The food is amazing and so is the entire staff. It’s not cheap, but you get nothing but excellence from the moment you arrive till the moment you leave.

Edit: I also want to add I ate at Narcoossee’s on opening night. Food was great. Liked the new seafood inspired charcuterie board a lot. I do think the interior is vastly improved, but I do feel as though it doesn’t have enough charm to feel like a Victorian sea side restaurant. Don’t necessarily think it did before with the exception of the lovely mural which is now gone and the hardwood floors. And to be clear I don’t hate Disney Signature restaurants I do enjoy most of them. But the Disney experience is very different from a true lux restaurant such as Bull & Bear or even Capa which are both excellent top of the line restaurants.

 

[Eric Graham]

This is way better than any restaurant at Disney. I’ve dined at almost ever Disney “Signature” restaurant. We dine at BB all the time never once have had a negative experience. The food is amazing and so is the entire staff. It’s not cheap, but you get broth if but excellence from the moment you arrive till the moment you leave.

Edit: I also want to add I ate at Narcoossee’s on opening night. Food was great. Liked the new seafood inspired charcuterie board a lot. I do think the interior is vastly improved, but I do feel as though it doesn’t have enough charm to feel like a Victorian sea side restaurant. Don’t necessarily think it did before with the exception of the lovely mural which is now gone and the hardwood floors. And to be clear I don’t hate Disney Signature restaurants I do enjoy most of them. But the Disney experience is very different from a true lux restaurant such as Bull & Bear or even Capa which are both excellent top of the line restaurants.

Thank you so much! My wife's brother thinks that BB is one of the best restaurants in the US. We've never eaten there before.

 

[wdwmagic]

REVIEW The newly reimagined Narcoosee's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort in Walt Disney World​

REVIEW The newly reimagined Narcoosee's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort in Walt Disney World

REVIEW The newly reimagined Narcoosee's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort in Walt Disney World

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[Disney Analyst]

REVIEW The newly reimagined Narcoosee's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort in Walt Disney World​

REVIEW The newly reimagined Narcoosee's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort in Walt Disney World

REVIEW The newly reimagined Narcoosee's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort in Walt Disney World

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Great review. This refurb really sounds like a win. It’s a gorgeous space now, and the food looks amazing.

 

[LittleBuford]

Great review. This refurb really sounds like a win. It’s a gorgeous space now, and the food looks amazing.

The food sounds lovely, and the space looks fresh and pleasant. I still think it lacks specificity of character, and the carved mandalas and new mural look very tacky to me.

 

[castlecake2.0]

The food sounds lovely, and the space looks fresh and pleasant. I still think it lacks specificity of character, and the carved mandalas and new mural look very tacky to me.

This is what gets me every time. They need to find a balance of updated and modern while still grounding the space in a specific time and story. I like everything but the chandeliers, the props at the bar, and the mandalas. They should have left the fans, adds some kinetics. The props behind the bar and the mandalas all look off the rack from home goods. Imagineering used to go out and collect period pieces, that’s what this is lacking. This hotel is supposed to be turn of the century Florida beach resort. Find some pieces that reflect that to have in the space. When everything is brand new it lacks character and story.

 

[UNCgolf]

The food sounds lovely, and the space looks fresh and pleasant. I still think it lacks specificity of character, and the carved mandalas and new mural look very tacky to me.

I have similar thoughts. That blackened redfish dish sounds and looks phenomenal, and I like most of the interior -- but things like the mandalas make it feel like something tossed together to display in a magazine that offers those items for sale.