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

[UNCgolf]

Really just feels like a big ugly box. Doesn’t really have any character to it... other than the characters

I wouldn't be surprised to see them turn it into something like the new Beaches & Cream.

That would actually be okay with 1900 Park Fare, though, because as you said it doesn't have any character now. They wouldn't be stripping away the existing character like they did with Beaches & Cream.

 

[Skywise]

Nothing indicates it will turn to character dining. Narcoosee’s is still a harder reservation to get, no need for any drastic changes

Neither was the Grand Floridian lobby and the Society Orchestra, or the Spirit of Aloha and yet...

 

[WondersOfLife]

Nar-who's-sees?

 

[disneyC97]

Really just feels like a big ugly box. Doesn’t really have any character to it... other than the characters

I remember feeling that way in November 1988. And there was no character meal!

 

[Skywise]

I remember feeling that way in November 1988. And there was no character meal!

Yeah - I have to agree as well. I remember reading the description on the website when trying to plan the trip and seeing the (one) carousel figurine and thinking it would be charming. Psyche!

 

[Bocabear]

I wonder if they are having trouble getting all the Ikea furniture in for the refurbishment...

 

[larryz]

I’m sure it’ll become Tiana’s Palace…

At this point, I'd expect something more like Thanos' Palace...

 

[RSoxNo1]

are we thinking 3+ months here?

 

[danlb_2000]

Permit was filed Friday for this. No expiration date so it defaults to 1 year. Contractor is Acomb Ostendorf & Associates. They have worked on numerous theme park related projects including The Edison, Mario and Enzo, and Morimoto Asia.

3441 FLORIDIAN WY(GRAND FLORIDIAN BLDG (9) NARCOOSEES) - Project Management - Design/Build Renovation

 

[wdwfan_pm]

Has this refurbishment been delayed? I was able to secure ADR for Narcoosees on 6/28/22

 

[leiaorgana]

Same. I managed to get one for 4th July the other day. The calendar’s greyed out from the 5th July onwards now.

 

[DCBaker]

Update on the dates -

"Beginning July 14, 2022, Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be unavailable due to refurbishment. However, reservations at Narcoossee’s will be available through July 13, 2022. We expect to return next year with an enhanced table service experience."

 

[Tuvalu]

Update on the dates -

“We expect to return next year with an enhanced table service experience."

AKA Prix Fixe menu.

Sad because my daughter and I enjoyed sharing a filet with the add-on grilled asparagus and loaded mashed potatoes. More than enough food for both of us. Prix fixe is way too much food for us in addition to a large cost increase.

Not to mention we ate well before fireworks and had no interest in returning to view them from the porch.

Last week was likely our last visit if Narcoossee’s goes Prix Fixe.

 

[monothingie]

AKA Prix Fixe menu.

Sad because my daughter and I enjoyed sharing a filet with the add-on grilled asparagus and loaded mashed potatoes. More than enough food for both of us. Prix fixe is way too much food for us in addition to a large cost increase.

Not to mention we ate well before fireworks and had no interest in returning to view them from the porch.

Last week was likely our last visit if Narcoossee’s goes Prix Fixe.

You can thank Bob Chapek bean counters for this. Looking to squeeze every last drop from the guest to maximize revenue. Guest satisfaction be damned.

They dumbed down the California Grill with their idiotic prix fixe menu. Now they're going for the same here.

Pretty soon you're just going to pre-select Chicken, Beef, or Fish in MDE 90 days prior to your arrival so that they know what to have for you when you show up.

 

[Tuvalu]

The dumbed down the California Grill with their idiotic prix fixe menu. Now they're going for the same here.

CG was a must-do for us every trip. Gave the Prix Fixe the old college try. Won’t be back unless there are changes.

 

[monothingie]

CG was a must-do for us every trip. Gave the Prix Fixe the old college try. Won’t be back unless there are changes.

Gave the new menu a try in May. It was beyond disappointing. They had such dynamic menu with many interesting options and instead gave it the McDonalds treatment.

I absolutely despise ordering Appetizers, Entrees, and Deserts all the same time. It made the whole experience seem cheap.

 

[TheGuyThatMakesSwords]

Soooo - looks like "Dead for the Holidays" . DVC Owners - seriously considering cancelling NOV 2022, banking the points, and already transferring our contracts to our dear children, gratis. I don't know why they want 'em - guessing cruises.

 

[Touchdown]

Not a fan of price fixe 3 courses, I usually order an entree and dessert.

 

[Richie248]

Do you think they will integrate an IP? And yes, I feel like the word "enhanced" means over-priced prix fixe. Not a fan of prix fixe menus as I don't have the appetite for three courses.

 

[castlecake2.0]

No one said it’s going to a prix fixe menu, they could have done that without needing a six month refurbishment.