*The Official VILLAS AT DISNEY'S GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA Group* - **THE PERCH BAR OPENING NOVEMBER 10th!!**

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Curtain is now down in front of Garden View Lounge

Thank you for sharing! Please keep us posted if you see the same for the bar! Enjoy!

 

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WALLS ARE DOWN!!!


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WALLS ARE DOWN!!!

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I was told they are planning a soft opening later today.

 

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WALLS ARE DOWN!!!

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Beautiful.

I wonder if they'll do a Christmas tree this year?

 

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Beautiful.

I wonder if they'll do a Christmas tree this year?

They only said no gingerbread house. I still expect to see the tree and decorations.

 

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Some additional pictures on FB…

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It's beautiful. I feel like the herringbone tile will have drunks falling on their faces. Maybe that's why they put it in. It'll keep people from sitting at the bar all day.

 

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BREAKING: The Perch at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Officially Open​

The Perch at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the birdcage-styled lobby bar, has soft opened. The official opening is Monday, November 10.

Inspired by the iconic birdcage that was previously in the lobby, The Perch features woodwork, stained glass, and brass accents with Victorian styling to match the lobby.


The bar is built of rich dark wood with stained glass around the top and behind the bar. The right side of the bar is at a lower, accessible height.


Behind the bar, an arched stained glass piece glows behind the glassware shelves. The glass features birds, flowers, and leaves within the Victorian-inspired design.



The crystal globe chandeliers have golden butterfly details.


Marble makes up both the bar top and the inlaid floor. The bar stools feature brown leather seats and filigree patterned velvet.


Here’s a view of The Perch from the second floor.



The bar menu is shaped like the stained glass “window” behind the bar. One side features the circular Grand Floridian “GF” monogram and a delicate vine-like pattern. The other lists the menu, including two signature cocktails and a non-alcoholic option. Check out the full menu for The Perch.

Grand Floridian Refurbishment​

Work has been underway at the Grand Floridian for several months now as Disney refurbishes the lobby and several other areas. They recently shared a completion timeline for the construction projects.


It was recently announced that the Garden View Lounge, which has been closed for five years, will reopen with a “refreshed look” and a tea service early next year.

 

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Review: Signature Drinks at The Perch at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa​

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Review:​

While The Perch doesn’t officially openuntil November 10, the Grand Floridian lobby bar soft opened for guests today with its full menuavailable.


Fords Gin, Florida Citrus Cordial, and Lemon topped with Taittinger ‘La Francaise’ Brut Champagne


Review out of 7: 6

This is dangerous. It tastes like a harder mimosa. The gin comes through a bit and, as someone who doesn’t usually like gin, we’d drink this. If you don’t like champagne, skip this obviously, but otherwise mimosa fans unite! We can see the Grand Floridian moms checking in and getting trashed on these ASAP.

Siesta Key Coffee Rum, Demerara, Absinthe Rinse, Peychaud’s Bitters, and Lemon Essence


Review out of 7: 1

No one liked this. It has a super hard alcohol flavor that just smells and tastes of black licorice. We couldn’t get any other notes other than that.




Review out of 7: 5

This mostly tastes of iced tea with a bit of blueberry at the end, but it compliments it well. We do wish the basil would come through a bit more — we’re sure they are still working on these recipes — but overall it’s a solid non-alcoholic offering, although you are still paying $8 for iced tea with some blueberry syrup.