*The Official VILLAS AT DISNEY'S GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA Owners & Lovers Group*

[Disney Spaz]

Thank you so much for sharing! I appreciate it! How long ago were these taken? Thanks again.

About an hour before I posted.

 

[mrsap]

About an hour before I posted.

Oh ok!! Have fun!!!!!! Please keep us posted if there’s anything new going on!

 

[mrsap]

*Construction Notes*

Updated 6/20/24
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*M. Mouse Mercantile STILL CLOSED for Refurbishment at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. Expected to Reopen July 13.

*Work on the Lobby has NOT STARTED to date.

*6/1/24 (estimated) - Construction outside of Porte Cochere/Monorail Platform area has now been completed. Scaffolding has been removed from the area.

*Photo courtesy @Disney Spaz

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*5/20/24 - M. Mouse Mercantile NOW CLOSED for Refurbishment at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. Expected to Reopen July 13.


*Work has NOT started on the lobby as of today.


*4/29/24 - M. Mouse Mercantile Closing for Refurbishment at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Starting May 13 to Mid-July


As of 4/17/24, the only visible construction at The Grand was located outside the Main Building. Pictures taken during my trip last week can be viewed below. According to emails sent to guests, as well as blogs, work on the Lobby should begin soon. NO DATES HAVE BEEN GIVEN AS FAR AS START OR COMPLETION DATES. As information becomes available, I will be sure to update this thread (Page 1 included). No information has been given regarding any additional work at this time. I’d appreciate anyone who has trips coming up, if they’d kindly post any new construction indoors or out. I’d love to keep this thread as up to date as possible. Thanks so much!!!

Current Lobby State: REFURBISHMENT HAS NOT STARTED.

EMAILS SENT TO GUESTS

Letter Sent to Guests:

Dear Guest,

In an effort to continually enhance the Guest experience here at the Walt Disney World® Resort, we often refresh our offerings and atmosphere. In preparation for your upcoming stay, we would like to make you aware of renovations that will be taking place during your visit. While we work our magic, you will see or hear construction around Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – including our lobby – during daytime hours.

Letter sent to International Guests:

"Dear Guest,

Since March 2022, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been undergoing a period of enhancement to continuously improve the magic of this fantastic Resort.

Walt Disney Travel Company International have just been made aware that some aspects of this ongoing period of enhancement will continue to take place during your stay through 2025. This will include some minor work where the lobby will be undergoing some enhancements but will remain fully accessible. We would like to take the opportunity to assure you that these minor enhancements will not deter from the comfort and luxury of your stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

We wish to confirm that all amenities, including dining, shopping, spa, and recreation including all pools and water play areas will be open for your enjoyment. We’d like to remind you about just some of the many incredible experiences at this Resort."

 

[mlittig]

I finally received my e-mail this week about the ongoing work at the Grand Floridian for my December stay in the Villas Not sure why it took so long since it seems like a lot of people received theirs already

 

[miTnosnhoJ]

I finally received my e-mail this week about the ongoing work at the Grand Floridian for my December stay in the Villas Not sure why it took so long since it seems like a lot of people received theirs already

I got a similar notice for my stay next March.

 

[CarolMN]

No email for us yet. We have early December stay booked.

 

[mlittig]

No email for us yet. We have early December stay booked.

My trip at the Grand Floridian Villas is from 12/8 to 12/14

 

[CarolMN]

I finally received my e-mail this week about the ongoing work at the Grand Floridian for my December stay in the Villas Not sure why it took so long since it seems like a lot of people received theirs already

I got a similar notice for my stay next March.

My trip at the Grand Floridian Villas is from 12/8 to 12/14

Interesting. Our trip is scheduled to begin 12/6.

But I really don't care if we get an email on this or not - we're going anyway, the good Lord willing. (I probably should complete the cliché as lots of Minnesota creeks actually have been rising past flood level lately).

 

[mrsap]

Morning all!

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Convention Center Closing for Refurbishment in Summer 2025

Guests planning on staying at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa next year should keep in mind that, due to ongoing refurbishment work impacting the area, the resort's Convention Center will be unavailable beginning in summer 2025. The convention space is expected to reopen in fall 2025.

As a reminder, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is currently undergoing a major refurbishment project impacting other areas of this Victorian-themed hotel. Guests may be able to see and hear construction taking place around the resort – including the lobby – during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available throughout the project.

 

[mrsap]

*Construction Notes*

Updated 6/25/24
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*6/25/24 - Announced Refurbishment of the Convention Center from Summer 2025-Fall 2025.

*M. Mouse Mercantile STILL CLOSED for Refurbishment at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. Expected to Reopen July 13.

*Work on the Lobby has NOT STARTED to date.

*6/1/24 (estimated) - Construction outside of Porte Cochere/Monorail Platform area has now been completed. Scaffolding has been removed from the area.

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*Photo courtesy @Disney Spaz

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*5/20/24 - M. Mouse Mercantile NOW CLOSED for Refurbishment at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort. Expected to Reopen July 13.


*Work has NOT started on the lobby as of today.


*4/29/24 - M. Mouse Mercantile Closing for Refurbishment at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Starting May 13 to Mid-July


As of 4/17/24, the only visible construction at The Grand was located outside the Main Building. Pictures taken during my trip last week can be viewed below. According to emails sent to guests, as well as blogs, work on the Lobby should begin soon. NO DATES HAVE BEEN GIVEN AS FAR AS START OR COMPLETION DATES. As information becomes available, I will be sure to update this thread (Page 1 included). No information has been given regarding any additional work at this time. I’d appreciate anyone who has trips coming up, if they’d kindly post any new construction indoors or out. I’d love to keep this thread as up to date as possible. Thanks so much!!!

Current Lobby State: REFURBISHMENT HAS NOT STARTED.

EMAILS SENT TO GUESTS

Letter Sent to Guests:

Dear Guest,

In an effort to continually enhance the Guest experience here at the Walt Disney World® Resort, we often refresh our offerings and atmosphere. In preparation for your upcoming stay, we would like to make you aware of renovations that will be taking place during your visit. While we work our magic, you will see or hear construction around Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – including our lobby – during daytime hours.

Letter sent to International Guests:

"Dear Guest,

Since March 2022, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been undergoing a period of enhancement to continuously improve the magic of this fantastic Resort.

Walt Disney Travel Company International have just been made aware that some aspects of this ongoing period of enhancement will continue to take place during your stay through 2025. This will include some minor work where the lobby will be undergoing some enhancements but will remain fully accessible. We would like to take the opportunity to assure you that these minor enhancements will not deter from the comfort and luxury of your stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

We wish to confirm that all amenities, including dining, shopping, spa, and recreation including all pools and water play areas will be open for your enjoyment. We’d like to remind you about just some of the many incredible experiences at this Resort."

 

[mrsap]

Walt Disney World 2024 Fourth of July Food Guide

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa -Gasparilla Island Grill (Available June 30 through July 6; mobile order available)

• Fourth of July Cheesecake: Strawberry bavarois, lemon cheesecake, and blueberry chiffon cheesecake (New)