The Perch Lobby Bar Officially Opens at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

Nov 10, 2025 in "The Perch"

The Perch at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort
Posted: Monday November 10, 2025 11:55am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney's newest lobby bar, The Perch, officially opened today, November 10, 2025, at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Walt Disney World.


The bar quietly soft-opened over the weekend for guests but is now fully open to all visitors following a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony held just before its noon opening.


Located in the resort's newly refurbished lobby, The Perch draws inspiration from the Grand Floridian's signature Victorian design and its former birdcage.



The space features intricate woodwork, brass accents, and stained glass detailing that ties seamlessly into the resort's elegant theme.



The Perch offers a selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, and local beers, many highlighting Florida ingredients. Signature drinks include the Floridian 75, made with Fords Gin and Florida Citrus Cordial, and the Sunshine State Rum Sazerac, featuring Siesta Key Coffee Rum and an absinthe rinse.


The Perch Menu

Cocktails

  • Floridian 75 - Fords Gin, Florida Citrus Cordial, and Lemon topped with Taittinger 'La Française' Brut Champagne - $22.00
  • Sunshine State Rum Sazerac - Siesta Key Coffee Rum, Demerara, Absinthe Rinse, Peychaud's Bitters, and Lemon Essence - $17.50

Wine

  • Taittinger 'La Française' Brut, Champagne, France - $32.00 / $126.00
  • Raventós i Blanc 'de Nit' Rosé, Penedès, Spain - $16.00 / $62.00
  • La Fête du Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France - $16.00 / $62.00
  • Trimbach Riesling, Alsace, France - $14.00 / $56.00
  • Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand - $20.00 / $79.00
  • Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, California - $20.00 / $79.00
  • Bodegas Chacra 'Barda' Pinot Noir, Patagonia, Argentina - $20.00 / $79.00
  • Tablas Creek Vineyard 'Patelin de Tablas' Rouge, Paso Robles, California - $20.00 / $79.00
  • Schweiger Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California - $29.00 / $115.00

Beer

  • 3 Daughters Beach Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, Florida - $11.75
  • Funky Buddha Floridian Hefeweizen, Oakland Park, Florida - $11.75
  • Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, Tampa, Florida - $11.75

Non-Alcoholic Beverage

  • Blueberry and Basil Iced Tea - $8.00

Today's opening marks another milestone in the Grand Floridian's multi-year enhancement project, which has included refreshed guest rooms, updated dining, and a reimagined lobby.

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TrainsOfDisney5 days ago

I think there has been a few select times (4th and New Years) where the walkway from TTC has been closed to non-resort guests. I haven’t personally seen that, but I’ve heard it may have happened.

plutofan155 days ago

No, visits to the Poly are not limited to only those staying at the resort. The only limitation that I am aware of is that viewing of the MK fireworks from the Poly beach will be limited to Poly guests only during the busiest times of the year.

Yodasnuggs6 days ago

Just got back yesterday from a 5 night trip. We were at BLT, took the monorail each day, visited both the Poly and GF. At no point were we asked to wear or asked to show wristbands. Certainly could change as we get closer to Christmas, or maybe we were just lucky. But my experience this time was no different from any other visit.

TrainsOfDisney6 days ago

The issue I’m seeing at WDW is rules are made up by people who are familiar with a specific site and are only thinking of the specific site. An example I saw in person - a Disney security officer was completely baffled that guests expected the boats to Riverside to still be running shortly after the closing time of Disney springs. She literally acted like the concept was ridiculous and unheard of. But that’s how boat transportation works everywhere else at WDW. So it’s easy for Polynesian to think up a rule because of specifics to that site - but if it’s inconsistent with the rest of the resort - some guests will get very confused and frustrated.

tpoly886 days ago

Oh. Yeah I hope so too. I like to see all the decor at the different hotels

jah49556 days ago

Ohhhh...I know they restrict to resort guests with things like wristbands for dates like Independence Day or New Years Eve...but I'm hoping this is nothing 365/permanent 😬

tpoly886 days ago

Poly I saw that they are not letting you take the monorail if you’re not staying there. I think too many people were coming over and getting on monorail for night events. Again I could be mistaken on what I read. Why I was asking

jah49556 days ago

Wait, what?

tpoly886 days ago

Does anyone know if they are going to start the same procedure as the poly and not let you take the monorail to GF if you’re not staying there? Or did I get that process wrong? My wife and always go around to see the decor at the GF, have a drink at Citricos and take off. Hate to not able to go in

Sir_Cliff13 days ago

No, it isn't. Personally, though, that doesn't bother me hugely as, at least from the pictures, it conjures up the correct feeling for me and intuitively makes sense even if it is not a literal reproduction of any space that ever existed. I don't, for example, see it and wonder why a grand Victorian hotel would have a bar in that location or why it would be that colour rather than white. That is, of course, just my subjective response, but in a general sense I think Disney theming has traditionally worked most effectively in that more intuitive sense. Other aspects don't intuitively fit that space for me, such as the benches and probably even the lighting in the bar.

TrainsOfDisney15 days ago

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.

Casper Gutman15 days ago

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.

castlecake2.018 days ago

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

jah495518 days ago

I'd settle for having my soda made that way (sans the face part)😂

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