Resort Thread Disney's GRAND FLORIDIAN Resort & Spa + Construction Updates!! **LOBBY REFURB STARTED 4/14**

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[EpcotPhoenician]

Work on Summerhouse this morning…

 

[WishesQueen]

I really hope they keep the tea room. From other posts it is sounding like at least Spring of 2024 before we'll know. I've only been once, and it will sound weird to some, but it felt like one of those moments where if you are a believer you know God really does care about the little things and am really thankful I got to experience it.

We have mostly stayed at the Grand Floridian since 2009 and every time I'd walk by it with my daughters I'd think one day we are going to go there. But we still had a 1 year old and 4 year old boy that first visit and we were busy doing other things, so it was always one of those "some day" things.

Fast forward ten years to 2019 and we rented one of the 8 bedroom cottage homes at Margarittaville for the week between Christmas and New Years and planned a day where dh and all the guys went golfing and my daughters and I as well as 2 DILS, went to the Grand Floridian tea room. It was all I imagined and we had so much fun and who would have thought on December 30th 2019 while we sipped tea and ate dainty sandwiches and pastries that in less than 3 short months it would be closed and remain that way for all this time.

I've been wondering if it will ever reopen since they are doing the tea place at the boardwalk, but am very grateful we got to experience it at least once. I honestly wonder how much cast members truly know because it would be leaked pretty easily if they were privy to that kind of information, but I hope who ever is saying it is really exciting plans, is correct.

Again, just what I was told 2 weeks ago (but it all seemed pretty accurate). That the tea room is a big surprise and it will be announced very soon!!!!

So exciting!!

 

[mrsap]

Work on Summerhouse this morning…

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Thank you!! Have fun!!

 

[2vets]

Ok, a few pics showing a different perspective. There is quite a bit of lobby available for relaxing or awaiting a room, and it isn’t loud in here right now. Also, they are actively working on the panels that face the lobby on upper floors. That is more than guest room work.

 

[mrsap]

Ok, a few pics showing a different perspective. There is quite a bit of lobby available for relaxing or awaiting a room, and it isn’t loud in here right now. Also, they are actively working on the panels that face the lobby on upper floors. That is more than guest room work.

Thank you so much for the pictures!! Have a great time!

 

[2vets]

Work on Summerhouse this morning…

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That’s the loudest thing here today I’ve heard, and I don’t find it bothersome. You?

 

[2vets]

Thank you so much for the pictures!! Have a great time!

I got lassoed into Chef Mickeys tonight, so I guess I’ll be visiting Contemporary after all .

 

[mrsap]

I got lassoed into Chef Mickeys tonight, so I guess I’ll be visiting Contemporary after all .

It’ll be a lot cheaper, though!!!! Enjoy it!!!

 

[mrsap]

Construction Update: Work Continues at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa​

 

[focusondisney]

Ok, a few pics showing a different perspective. There is quite a bit of lobby available for relaxing or awaiting a room, and it isn’t loud in here right now. Also, they are actively working on the panels that face the lobby on upper floors. That is more than guest room work.

Just like all the road construction I see around here….1 guy working & 2 guys watching.

 

[jemtx]

I got lassoed into Chef Mickeys tonight, so I guess I’ll be visiting Contemporary after all .

Went recently and actually didn’t think the buffet food was too bad. The price is crazy though. Enjoy.

 

[mrsap]

Construction Work Moves Outside Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort​

 

[Ariel620]

Does anyone have any info on how big the 5th sleeping spot is on that sofa in the new GF rooms (not DVC if that matters)? Is it almost the size of a twin? My son will be sleeping on it, and I just want to know if I need to have a backup in mind.

 

[Club Level Mouseketeer]

Construction Work Moves Outside Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort​

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[Club Level Mouseketeer]

Construction Work Moves Outside Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort​

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Thanks so much for all the construction photos. Has there been any word how long the construction will be going on?