An update on the Grand Floridian lobby refurbishment

Construction is in full swing at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. See the latest right here.

Disney’s Grand Floridian

Although the Grand Floridian is not the first Disney Resort, it is one of the most well-known. Themed after the Victorian elegance of turn-of-the-century Florida beach towns, the white buildings and red gabled roofs are unmistakable as you enter the Magic Kingdom area.

Did you know the resorts in the Magic Kingdom area reflect the various lands of the park? The Grand Floridian represents Main Street, U.S.A. with its elegant old-time feel.

The resort opened in the summer of 1988 and is home to many restaurants, the Disney Wedding Pavilion, and almost 1,000 rooms. It has become known as Disney’s flagship resort, and it is on the bucket list for many Disney fans despite the high price tag.

Refurbishment Announcement

Last December, Disney announced that the Grand Floridian lobby will undergo a refurbishment to bring it up to speed with the room refresh, new Enchanted Rose lounge, and reimagined Citricos.

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.

Walls went up in the lobby just last week. You can read that story HERE.

Update

We stopped by this morning to check on progress, and what we saw grabbed our attention. First, it was incredibly loud – even at 8:00 am! If you have a stay in the main building coming up, be aware you may not be able to sleep in much.

Second, two cranes are now in the blocked off area. This leads us to believe work will actually be taking place vertically. We heard rumors that the lobby refurbishment was delayed, and all this construction is actually for the rooms only. We aren’t so sure about that. Either the cranes are for ceiling work in the lobby or this really is for the rooms only.

However, you can see in the photos that on each level, scrim blocks off the hallways. We will continue to keep you updated! You will definitely want to stay up to date on refurbishment progress if you have a stay here or plan to visit.

Do you have a stay coming up here or are you currently there? What do you think of all the construction? Let us know in the comments below.