Latest Construction Photos from Disney's Grand Floridian Lobby Refurbishment

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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Lobby Refurbishment - June 1, 2025

Posted: Tuesday June 3, 2025 6:20am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

We have new construction photos from inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as the lobby refurbishment project continues.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Lobby Refurbishment - June 1, 2025

Since our last update, there are no major visible changes in the public areas. The construction walls remain in place around the check-in desk area, the Garden View Lounge, the former birdcage location, and sections near the main entrance.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Lobby Refurbishment - June 1, 2025

While not much can be seen on the surface, it’s likely that crews are actively working behind the walls on the planned updates. This includes renovations to the front desk area, the lounge, and preparations for the new Victorian-inspired lobby bar.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Lobby Refurbishment - June 1, 2025

The refurbishment remains on track to run through November 2025, and the rest of the resort, including pools, dining, and amenities, remain open to guests.

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Pix E. Dust19 days ago

It's the Grand Floridian. It has always been a more adult experience. There are plenty types of other hotels to visit if you want an experience more appealing to children.

Chef idea Mickey`=19 days ago

Yeah it's the carpet that needs a change more than anything. I don't know how many times they changed lamps and furniture, I think practically did just the last renovation. Wouldn't it be better without carpet..

Eric Graham20 days ago

I think I'll pass...we stayed there once not really our cup of tea....although both the Grand Floridian Cafe was very nice and the 1900s Park Fare had great food and were both a lot of fun for us...however, the monorail really wasn't that great of transportation to travel for us. We will just stick to the Beach/Yacht and Wilderness instead...

TheCoasterNerd22 days ago

Yes they will be

JohnD23 days ago

Are they replacing the carpet? It seems rather muted and dated. The lobby needs a more vibrant carpet but still classically Victorian.

wdwmagic23 days ago

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jmuboyMay 01, 2025

This is the first time I have seen or read about an update regarding the updates to the Garden View Tea room. Thats some good news.

wdwmagicMay 01, 2025

My error, fixed.

Tony the TiggerMay 01, 2025

I find this exciting. :D I don't see how it hurts them. They turn dead space into profitability, take some of the heat off of upstairs lounges, and I'm certain they'll have tea, coffee, soda, bottled water, etc. for those who just want a quick drink on the first floor. People who drink are not all rowdy, degenerate drunks.

T.S.May 01, 2025

Two articles on here have said "Disney says the lobby’s Victorian cage elevator will be relocated opposite the bar." That's not what Disney said. They said "Opposite the bar, guests will still find the Victorian cage-style elevator that fans know and love." I'm about 99.9% sure they're not relocating the elevator, which would be a massive undertaking, for no apparent purpose.

Disstevefan1May 01, 2025

I agree. Iger’s WDW operates fiscal quarter to fiscal quarter, doing its best to MAKE MONEY from their cash cow that is WDW. They need the money to make and release their money losing movies.

aladdin2007May 01, 2025

yep and: According to Disney, Imagineers have carefully planned this refurbishment to retain the lobby’s original charm while adding modern updates. Yeah right, they say anything they want now to justify it with statements like these.

RKpbMay 01, 2025

Wow, once again Disney is going for the Adult alcohol lounge venue and leaves behind the family concept. They keep missing the mark and truly lost Walts formula. I guess the almighty dollar is blinding them but in the end this will hurt them.