Refurbishment coming to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort lobby at Walt Disney World

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Posted: Thursday December 15, 2022 2:05pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has confirmed that the Grand Floridian Resort lobby will be undergoing a refurbishment in the coming year.

Details of the project are so far vague, and there is no concept art yet available.

In a post on the official Disney parks Blog, writer Brie Decore said, "2023 will also be a momentous year for Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as it celebrates its 30th anniversary on July 1! The resort has been receiving some grand touches that weave familiar storybook charm into the Victorian elegance of this flagship resort. Guest rooms are currently being updated as we speak with more to come as the beloved Grand Floridian ushers in its third decade of magic. The ongoing renovation will also include an upcoming refurbishment of the lobby, which will maintain the classic theming you know and love with some fresh new enhancements."

Disney has been updating many of its hotel lobby areas recently, with Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Disney's Saratoga Springs, and Disney's Yacht & Beach Club already complete. Work is about to begin on the lobby at Disney's BoardWalk Inn.

Contemporary Resort new lobby - September 2021

New lobby at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort 2021

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DisoneAug 02, 2024

It has not happened. There was some new paint up high, on the pillars and the ceiling 3rd 4th and 5th guest levels. Very subtle.

James AlucobondAug 01, 2024

The railings and ceiling were repainted when the rooms on the upper floors were redone since they updated the hallways leading to the guest rooms at the same time. Nothing else has changed in the areas of the lobby accessible to visitors not staying in the main building, with the exception of specific spaces like 1900 Park Fare, the gift shop, etc.

Poseidon QuestAug 01, 2024

I've seen pics of the new store, but last I heard, I thought that areas of the lobby had been repainted. I was under the impression that a lot of theming elements would be torn out in favor of something generic and I was curious how much had occurred.

DisneyFanatic12Aug 01, 2024

Haven’t been there in a week or two, but to my knowledge, they’ve been down for some time and no new ones have taken their place. That’s harder for me to answer. Are you asking about in the refurbed store? If so, then quite a bit has changed in the update visually. There’s quite a few articles that show a side-by-side comparison of the “new” and “old”. The footprint is, expectedly, the same.

Poseidon QuestJul 31, 2024

I was just looking for information on this, but going over there to check myself is a hassle. Does the lobby still have construction walls up and has anything changed other than new paint?

DisneyFanatic12Jul 12, 2024

Seems pretty similar to what it used to be to me shelving/merch wise. It’s mostly in the back of the store and I believe there’s the same amount, if not more, merch. It probably just looks like there’s less merch because the store looks more open and bright.

John park hopperJul 12, 2024

Does that mean the orchestra is coming back ------silly me of course not

aladdin2007Jul 12, 2024

yikes talk about empty where's the merch

IanDLBZFJul 12, 2024

https://blogmickey.com/2024/07/new-look-minty-makeover-for-m-mouse-mercantile-at-disneys-grand-floridian-resort/

Tha RealestJun 25, 2024

Thank goodness. Let’s delay this as long as possible until the Genslerism that took hold in WDI is rooted out.

IanDLBZFJun 25, 2024

FYI, looks like the lobby refurb has been pushed to next year from what I understand. In addition, the Grand Floridian convention center will close next summer for refurbishment, reopening in the fall. https://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2024/06/disneys-grand-floridian-resort.html

IanDLBZFMay 07, 2024

https://blogmickey.com/2024/05/m-mouse-mercantile-closing-for-multi-month-refurbishment-at-disneys-grand-floridian-resort/ Reopening date of July 13 as per BlogMickey.