mamaofsix
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Yes. I think I must have seen the new carpet posted on fb a few weeks ago. Absolutely love the design and colours.
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OnThisMagicNight
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I spent 1 night at VGF on 8/3 - it was very quick and I only got over to the main lobby once. I had taken a photo of the new carpet also and forgot to post it here.
And the new wallpaper in that section...I hope they hang the picture of the lace (or something else) back up though! It's pretty plain on that wall now.
Everything else I saw had already been shared via the various blogs posting construction photos.
And the new wallpaper in that section...I hope they hang the picture of the lace (or something else) back up though! It's pretty plain on that wall now.
Everything else I saw had already been shared via the various blogs posting construction photos.
OnThisMagicNight
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I NEED a print of that mural...
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I agree… it is beautiful….
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mamaofsix
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Wow. Gorgeous Mural.
Love the carpet leading to Citricos. Beautiful Victorian theming.
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PolyRob
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Doesn't M. Mouse Mercantile have the print on demand station that debuted at Riviera for all the artwork at 1900 Park Fare? Maybe it will be added
OnThisMagicNight
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Yes, they do have the print on demand station now! I would love to see them expand that to include other artwork around the resort. I love this one from the hallway in the main VGF building also...Doesn't M. Mouse Mercantile have the print on demand station that debuted at Riviera for all the artwork at 1900 Park Fare? Maybe it will be added
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Tea Room Construction Walls Expanded & Birdcage Bar Gets Concrete at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
The Garden View Tea Roomconstruction zone has expanded. In our last update, the walls were located right in front of the lounge entrance. As of August 28, they have pushed out a bit further into the lobby seating area. The walls completely wrap around the columns supporting the roof overhang as well as the planters that line this side of the lobby.
There are rolling carts, trim, rolls of material, and construction tools staged outside the entrance of the space. It’s unclear what is currently inside the room due to the scrim on the windows, but we did spot some boxes, cabinets, and chairs.
The Garden View Tea Room has not operated since 2020.
Last week, we reported the birdcage bar got its roof supports and vertical framework. Now, drywall surrounds the steel beams near the bottom, and concrete has been installed by the floor.
The images above show a before and after comparison of the bar. The image on the left was taken during our last update, while the image on the right is from this most recent visit. Most notably, the concrete around the sides and floor was missing from our last update.
The new bar will be a place for guests to order drinks in the lobby. It replaces the actual birdcage that used to sit in this space. The concept art for the upcoming bar shows brass accents, stained glass, and intricate woodwork paying homage to the resort’s Victorian styling.
Crews have seemingly completed the work near the left elevator on the lobby floor and have switched to working on the elevator to the right. Woodwork is missing from the top of the right elevator entrance, and the damaged wall is visible.
Curtains surround the closed elevator to keep guests out of the area.
The lobby’s main staircase continues to be inaccessible, with construction walls, tarps, and stanchions blocking the whole area.
The Garden View Tea Roomconstruction zone has expanded. In our last update, the walls were located right in front of the lounge entrance. As of August 28, they have pushed out a bit further into the lobby seating area. The walls completely wrap around the columns supporting the roof overhang as well as the planters that line this side of the lobby.
There are rolling carts, trim, rolls of material, and construction tools staged outside the entrance of the space. It’s unclear what is currently inside the room due to the scrim on the windows, but we did spot some boxes, cabinets, and chairs.
The Garden View Tea Room has not operated since 2020.
Last week, we reported the birdcage bar got its roof supports and vertical framework. Now, drywall surrounds the steel beams near the bottom, and concrete has been installed by the floor.
The images above show a before and after comparison of the bar. The image on the left was taken during our last update, while the image on the right is from this most recent visit. Most notably, the concrete around the sides and floor was missing from our last update.
The new bar will be a place for guests to order drinks in the lobby. It replaces the actual birdcage that used to sit in this space. The concept art for the upcoming bar shows brass accents, stained glass, and intricate woodwork paying homage to the resort’s Victorian styling.
Crews have seemingly completed the work near the left elevator on the lobby floor and have switched to working on the elevator to the right. Woodwork is missing from the top of the right elevator entrance, and the damaged wall is visible.
Curtains surround the closed elevator to keep guests out of the area.
The lobby’s main staircase continues to be inaccessible, with construction walls, tarps, and stanchions blocking the whole area.
MerlinandtheMouse
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I kind of see why they kept delaying the lobby refurb, it seems so messy and chaotic. Definitely a necessary evil but whew, I’m glad I’m not staying there right now.
mamaofsix
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I like that they went with a different carpet than the outer buildings. This one looks more traditional. Lovely.
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It definitely feels more victorian
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GM, does anyone know if they're going to be bringing back the seating area that you can pre-book to the quiet pool?
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Iconic Grand Floridian Staircase Updated with New Mural During Lobby Renovations
The iconic Grand Floridian staircase is changing as part of the ongoing lobby renovations in the main building of the resort. Crews are currently working on replacing much of the carpet of the staircase, which remains blocked off to guests as of today. That said, we have a first look at a new mural that has been unveiled, which will be the backdrop for the popular photo spot for years to come.
While visiting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort this morning, we got our first look at the mural after some of the scaffolding and sheets were removed. The mural features Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort with a beach setting and some Sandhill Cranes, other birds, and a sailboat tucked in the corner. Here’s a look!
The iconic Grand Floridian staircase is changing as part of the ongoing lobby renovations in the main building of the resort. Crews are currently working on replacing much of the carpet of the staircase, which remains blocked off to guests as of today. That said, we have a first look at a new mural that has been unveiled, which will be the backdrop for the popular photo spot for years to come.
New Grand Floridian Mural at Grand Staircase
With as popular a photo spot as the grand staircase is, I’m surprised that I don’t have a photo of it easily accessible in the archives. That said, our friends at WDWMAGIC have a wonderful photo of the staircase from 2023, showcasing the “before” look. As you can see in the photo below, faux windows previously provided a “look” out toward the Seven Seas Lagoon.
While visiting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort this morning, we got our first look at the mural after some of the scaffolding and sheets were removed. The mural features Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort with a beach setting and some Sandhill Cranes, other birds, and a sailboat tucked in the corner. Here’s a look!
mrsap
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I cut out the mural part, since I already posted another blog post above… click link to view.
We also spotted a few carpeting samples on both sides of the bar. These rectangles were not yet installed on the floor and may just be for tests right now. The lobby’s old carpet remains, but we know Disney plans to replace it, and crews cut some pieces of it around the bar.
Compared to the old carpet, these samples are a bluer color with leafy green filigree around yellow and pink flowers.
The new tile looks straight out of the concept art for the lobby’s remodel (at the end of this article); however, the carpet samples do not match the artwork’s carpet.
We saw some blueprints for the bar sitting on the counter. These appear to generally reflect the concept art.
Some of the exposed walls of the check-in area have now been enclosed. During construction, guests can check in with Cast Members in the center of the lobby.
There is some steel framework in alcoves along the check-in area walls.
The tall windows have new curtains. These are gray with a darker patterned trim. They hang from the rounded tops of the windows, while the previous curtains began below the half-circle section.
Matching curtains hang in the lounge area across from check-in. The old curtains were a light beige color with a floral pattern.
As we previously reported, the construction walls in front of the Garden View Tea Room were recently moved forward, further into the lobby. Decorative framing has been removed from the front wall of the tea room and, according to concept art, will be replaced by new stained glass windows. The tea room has not operated since 2020.
Behind the construction walls, more of the tile floor is covered by protective paneling. We don’t know if these tiles will remain through the lobby’s remodeling. The round tops of columns at the end of a planter have been removed and set aside.
A pair of ceiling fans were in one corner of the construction zone. The railings of the tea room’s steps are wrapped in green plastic.
Various pieces of furniture, paneling, and construction equipment are piled around the area. There are several ladders, a mirror, and a horse statue on a table. Framed artwork is on the table and in a cart.
Within the tea room, we can still see a Disney Cruise Line display.
Throughout the lobby and the second floor, spaces are blocked by white curtains for repainting the walls and other construction work. On the second floor, half of the elevator bay is blocked off.
The other side of the bay was recently repainted and a new, less-detailed element was installed above the elevator.
The concept art’s carpet looks more like carpeting in the renovated guest buildings of Grand Floridan with large floral designs. It shows new stained glass windows at the front of the Garden View Tea Room. The lobby will also feature bird motifs and brass accents.
For comparison, above is what the lobby looks like right now. Below is what the lobby used to look like.
New Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Staircase Mural Revealed, Tile Flooring Installed in Lobby
We also spotted a few carpeting samples on both sides of the bar. These rectangles were not yet installed on the floor and may just be for tests right now. The lobby’s old carpet remains, but we know Disney plans to replace it, and crews cut some pieces of it around the bar.
Compared to the old carpet, these samples are a bluer color with leafy green filigree around yellow and pink flowers.
The new tile looks straight out of the concept art for the lobby’s remodel (at the end of this article); however, the carpet samples do not match the artwork’s carpet.
We saw some blueprints for the bar sitting on the counter. These appear to generally reflect the concept art.
Some of the exposed walls of the check-in area have now been enclosed. During construction, guests can check in with Cast Members in the center of the lobby.
There is some steel framework in alcoves along the check-in area walls.
The tall windows have new curtains. These are gray with a darker patterned trim. They hang from the rounded tops of the windows, while the previous curtains began below the half-circle section.
Matching curtains hang in the lounge area across from check-in. The old curtains were a light beige color with a floral pattern.
As we previously reported, the construction walls in front of the Garden View Tea Room were recently moved forward, further into the lobby. Decorative framing has been removed from the front wall of the tea room and, according to concept art, will be replaced by new stained glass windows. The tea room has not operated since 2020.
Behind the construction walls, more of the tile floor is covered by protective paneling. We don’t know if these tiles will remain through the lobby’s remodeling. The round tops of columns at the end of a planter have been removed and set aside.
A pair of ceiling fans were in one corner of the construction zone. The railings of the tea room’s steps are wrapped in green plastic.
Various pieces of furniture, paneling, and construction equipment are piled around the area. There are several ladders, a mirror, and a horse statue on a table. Framed artwork is on the table and in a cart.
Within the tea room, we can still see a Disney Cruise Line display.
Throughout the lobby and the second floor, spaces are blocked by white curtains for repainting the walls and other construction work. On the second floor, half of the elevator bay is blocked off.
The other side of the bay was recently repainted and a new, less-detailed element was installed above the elevator.
The concept art’s carpet looks more like carpeting in the renovated guest buildings of Grand Floridan with large floral designs. It shows new stained glass windows at the front of the Garden View Tea Room. The lobby will also feature bird motifs and brass accents.
For comparison, above is what the lobby looks like right now. Below is what the lobby used to look like.
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