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

Dec 15, 2022 in "Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa"

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.


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DisneyFanatic1214 days ago

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 hopper14 days ago

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

aladdin200714 days ago

yikes talk about empty where's the merch

IanDLBZF14 days ago

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

Tha Realest31 days ago

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

IanDLBZF31 days ago

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.

wdwfan22Apr 01, 2024

Should be anytime now that Easter is over.

DisoneMar 18, 2024

That's a good guess

Tha RealestMar 18, 2024

Hopefully…never?

Dr.GrantSeekerMar 15, 2024

Do we have any idea when the lobby will get its refurb? I imagine after Easter at this point?

DCBakerJan 21, 2024

Assuming this photo was taken today, it looks like Basin at Disney Springs is still closed.

DisoneJan 20, 2024

It did reopen at the Grand. IDK the status of the DS store