NEW: Concept Art and Details for Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Lobby
Disney has shared concept art depicting a freshly enhanced lobby at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Work is expected to begin this month (April 2025) and last through November. The concept art reveals a new lobby bar underneath a bird cage frame, reminiscent of the stand-alone bird cage that currently sits in the lobby. Here is a photo of the current lobby setup.
Additionally, per a statement shared by Scott Gustin on X, Work is set to begin later this month and will be ongoing throughout 2025. The tea room area will also be updated – more details will be shared later. Due to the ongoing renovations, the gingerbread display will not be available during the holiday season this year.
The following excerpt from the Disney Parks Blog shares more details.
Coming Soon: Grand Floridian Lobby Bar
There’s something special about walking into the Grand Floridian—the soft piano music, glowing chandeliers, and aromatic floral arrangements create a luxurious, yet relaxing atmosphere. And soon, guests will be able to take in this ambiance with a refreshing beverage in hand, thanks to the new lobby bar!
Inspired by the lobby’s iconic birdcage, the bar will pay tribute to the resort’s Victorian roots with intricate woodwork, stained glass, and brass accents. You may even spot colorful birds in the stained glass and murals throughout the atrium! Opposite the bar, guests will still find the Victorian cage-style elevator that fans know and love.
New Look, Same Grand Feel
The surrounding lobby, staircase, and front desk will be refreshed with a mix of botanical accents and inviting colors to create an airy, garden-like atmosphere.
Disney Imagineers are approaching this refurbishment with great care and focus in maintaining the heart and story of the Grand Floridian, while adding fresh new life to the lobby for guests to enjoy.
As shown in the new rendering, the lobby will feature beautiful new carpeting with Victorian-inspired borders and scrollwork featuring hand-drawn florals inspired by turn-of-the-century botanical studies. Updated furnishings will blend rich finishes and brass accents with cozy, welcoming fabrics–plus a few playful touches inspired by Florida’s natural beauty and Victorian decorating trends.
We have a current photo post of the Grand Floridian’s lobby, if you would like to compare.
A Look at Disney’s Grand Floridian Lobby (Ahead of the 2025 Update)
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