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

[Jsharp13]

I promise I tried a search but was not successful.
Which Publix should I pick to order from for an Instacart delivery?

 

[mamaofsix]

I promise I tried a search but was not successful.
Which Publix should I pick to order from for an Instacart delivery?

I think the closest are the Orange Lake store or Regency Village.

 

[kylenne]

I think the closest are the Orange Lake store or Regency Village.

Yeah those are the closest ones.

A nice alternative that we did a couple of years ago when we took Tiffany Town Car from MCO is doing a curbside pickup order through Instacart at the 9930 Universal Blvd location. That's where most of the private transportation companies who offer grocery stops have them at. We pushed through the order when we landed and by the time we got there they were bringing our stuff out to the parking lot. It was really convenient and we saved on delivery fees.

 

[mrsap]

Just wanted to give a heads up, the Courtyard Pool Area is officially closed for refurbishment as of today.

 

[MommaKetch]

Just wanted to give a heads up, the Courtyard Pool Area is officially closed for refurbishment as of today.

Is this the only pool on the property with a hot tub?

 

[mrsap]

Is this the only pool on the property with a hot tub?

Yes, unfortunately. It doesn’t hurt to go to the front desk and ask if you are permitted to use a hot tub at another resort.

 

[MommaKetch]

Thanks, that is what I was afraid of.

 

[mrsap]

Just saw this posted online by Mickey Blog HERE

Disney has filed permits for work on the Grand Floridian lobby


Posted by WDWNT HERE.

 

[PinkPixel]

Just saw this posted online by Mickey Blog HERE

Disney has filed permits for work on the Grand Floridian lobby


Posted by WDWNT HERE.
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Wondering if I'm missing where it details work on the lobby? All is see is the address for the Grand Floridian. Thanks!

 

[mrsap]

Wondering if I'm missing where it details work on the lobby? All is see is the address for the Grand Floridian. Thanks!

I wish I could answer. It was reported by two blogs HERE and HERE, both referencing the lobby refurb.

Quoting WDWNT:

The main lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has also received a new construction permit. This comes after work has been all but quiet on the resort’s controversial lobby remodeling project, which was reportedly delayed to 2024 but no movement took place that year. Recently, the Courtyard Pool just outside the lobby closed for a routine refurbishment that will last through most of February 2025.

 

[mrsap]

Just saw this posted online by Mickey Blog HERE

Disney has filed permits for work on the Grand Floridian lobby


Posted by WDWNT HERE.
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I saw this permit too…

And this one, showing as Conch Key Bldg when you look up the address.

 

[mrsap]

Wondering if I'm missing where it details work on the lobby? All is see is the address for the Grand Floridian. Thanks!

I wish I could answer. It was reported by two blogs HERE and HERE, both referencing the lobby refurb.

Quoting WDWNT:

The main lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has also received a new construction permit. This comes after work has been all but quiet on the resort’s controversial lobby remodeling project, which was reportedly delayed to 2024 but no movement took place that year. Recently, the Courtyard Pool just outside the lobby closed for a routine refurbishment that will last through most of February 2025.

Wanted to update my response. I wanted to dig further.

I found a post showing recent permits on WDWMagic.com and it shows the permit was filed for the Main Building. This is how it’s posted:

Grand Floridian
4401 FLORIDIAN WY (GRAND FLORIDIAN MAIN BLDG 4 (1) (RM4001-4430)) - Buena Vista Construction Company - Provide labor, material and/or electrical for construction

Not sure that helps to prove anything, but wanted to share. I’ll keep this thread updated as any further details are posted.

 

[mrsap]

Seven Seas Drive Temporarily Closed at Walt Disney World​

Both lanes of Seven Seas Drive between the entrance to the Polynesian Village Resort and the intersection with Floridian Way will be closed until February 4, 2025.



Highlighted in red is the stretch of road that will be closed temporarily. In order to get to the Polynesian Resort, guests must follow World Drive to the intersection at Wilderness Lodge and make a left turn.



The caution sign reads “SEVEN SEAS DR CLOSED – FOLLOW DETOUR AHEAD,” ensuring guests know that they will be re-routed for the coming days.



The detour takes guests on World Drive as if you were traveling to Disney’s Contemporary Resort, shown in blue above. This is the same way everyone travelled to the Polynesian until the Floridian Way connection was opened in late 2022.



Although the over-head signage on World Drives still directs guests left for the Polynesian and right for the Contemporary, the road to the right is the now only option to get to the Polynesian during the closure.

This closure is part of the project tore-route roads surrounding Magic Kingdom. The project aims to improve traffic flow heading into Magic Kingdom and surrounding resorts.

 

[mikejs78]

Do all standard rooms have a patio or balcony?

 

[trishadono]

Do all standard rooms have a patio or balcony?

Except for a handful of rooms that used to be bookable called “deluxe room”. They are the column of rooms ,one per building of the resort side buildings 5-9. (Sago, Sugar Loaf, Conch, Boca Chica Big Pine Key) The rooms have a bump out with extra seating. The one of the top floor for each building does not have a balcony. So with there only being one column per building 5 rooms without? Sound right?

These rooms are upon request and are nice with the extra seating.

 

[M&M2017]

Are the buses from GF to the parks (Hollywood Studio and Animal Kingdom) direct or do they make multiple stops? Also what are peoples’ experiences with the wait between buses, and the lines? I’ve stayed in value resorts with long lines for buses (and planned ahead accordingly). My first GF stay is coming up(!!) and I’m curious if the level of bus service here - I’m wondering if they are less frequent here.

 

[Wood Nymph]

Are the buses from GF to the parks (Hollywood Studio and Animal Kingdom) direct or do they make multiple stops? Also what are peoples’ experiences with the wait between buses, and the lines? I’ve stayed in value resorts with long lines for buses (and planned ahead accordingly). My first GF stay is coming up(!!) and I’m curious if the level of bus service here - I’m wondering if they are less frequent here.

GF shares a bus with the Polynesian. The park bus is dedicated to one resort in the morning and then shares with Poly some time after ten am.

 

[VH103428]

Any updates on the Courtyard Pool and Bar refurbishment? We will be there the 27th and I am hoping it is open.

 

[cbrownrogers09]

Any updates on the Courtyard Pool and Bar refurbishment? We will be there the 27th and I am hoping it is open.

I would really like to know as well. We are there the Feb. 26th-Mar. 1st. I'm kind of baffled that we won't have access to a hot tub.

 

[mrsap]

Any updates on the Courtyard Pool and Bar refurbishment? We will be there the 27th and I am hoping it is open.

There have been no updates. The pool closed on 1/28, and work is expected to continue until “late February.” I’d like to assume it will be open, but there’s no guarantee. Any new updates will be posted here.