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PHOTOS: Strolling Along the Walkway from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

April 21, 2023

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Take advantage of the great weather outside by walking the walkway from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Walkway from Polynesian Village Resort to Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Did you know there’s a walking path that leads you from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & … Read more

New Stairs Installed, Roofing Removed During Sago Cay Refurbishment at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

April 13, 2023

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

Construction has wrapped up on Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and the restaurant is back open, but work continues on guest room buildings. Crew members have been working on the Sago Cay building next to the Magic Kingdom walkway for the past several weeks. Sago Cay Construction A few days ago, we … Read more

Crews Prepare to Replace Boat Launch Dock Roof at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

March 9, 2023

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

It looks like crews are preparing to replace the roofing of the resort boat launch dock at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The roofed gazebo on the dock acts as a shade for guests while they wait for a boat. White tarps are now held up with poles all around the gazebo. Scaffolding and … Read more

CONCEPT ART: Royal Transformation at Disneyland Hotel in Disneyland Paris Could Suggest Similar Changes Coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

March 5, 2023

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

DLP Rescue Rangers have shared more concept art on Twitter of the Disneyland Hotel in Disneyland Paris, which is currently closed for a “royal transformation.” We already saw concept art of the hotel’s new “Beauty and the Beast” lobby and the new California Grill, also inspired by the “tale as old as time.” This time the concept … Read more

Full Menu With Prices Released for Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

February 22, 2023February 20, 2023

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

After Disney released a preview of the new menu earlier today, the full menu for Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is now available. The restaurant will reopen on April 1, 2023. Appetizers Shrimp and Grits: Local Gulf Shrimp, Peach Barbecue Sauce, Low Country Grits, Applewood-smoked Bacon, Chow-chow – $19.00 Ocean-inspired Charcuterie Board: … Read more

BREAKING: Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Reopening on April 1, First Look at New Menu

February 20, 2023

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

Disney has announced Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will reopen on April 1, 2023 with a revamped menu. It has been closed since June 2022 for the ongoing refurbishment of the resort. The updated space has a “land and sea” concept, which also inspired the new menu. An Artisan Boule of Sourdough … Read more

Guests Forced to Walk Through Construction Site to Reach Boat Launch at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

February 2, 2023

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

Last month we reported that construction has moved to the Sugar Loaf building at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as the resort continues to be updated. Sugar Loaf is the latest building to be refurbished, after Big Pine Key and Boca Chica both reopened. There is scaffolding covering both long sides of the building, … Read more

Construction Moves to Sugar Loaf Building at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

January 22, 2023

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

The ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has moved to the Sugar Loaf building. The Boca Chica building reopened in October after a refurbishment. Signs now re-direct traffic to the Magic Kingdom boat launch as construction blocks the old pathway. Sugar Loaf Building Construction at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa A … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Parking Restrictions Extend to ALL Resorts Over Holiday Season

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022

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Chuck Mirarchi

Just like many Disney fans, Chuck has been passionate about anything Disney ever since he was a child. He and his family's first trip to a Disney Park were in 1972 when they went to Walt Disney World. Chuck particularly loves anything that has to do with the history of The Walt Disney Company.

Effective today, Walt Disney World Resort hotel parking restrictions have now been extended to all resorts over the holiday season. Only guests staying at that particular resort or with a confirmed dining reservation are allowed to park. However, this parking privilege does not apply to guests who have placed a mobile order or who intend … Read more

Josh D’Amaro Almost Quit Because of Bob Chapek, Industry Executives Predict More Disney Executive Changes, Disney Parks Blog Gets Grand Floridian Anniversary Wrong, and More: Daily Recap (12/18/22)

December 18, 2022

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, December 18, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney Parks Blog Gets Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Anniversary Wrong

December 18, 2022

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

In their post officially announcing changes to the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney Parks Blog got the anniversary of the resort wrong. Disney stated that the Grand Floridian would be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023. We originally copied the year from them, but have since updated our post to reflect … Read more

CONFIRMED: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Lobby to Undergo Refurbishment to Fit the ‘New Look’

December 18, 2022December 15, 2022

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

Disney has finally confirmed that the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be refurbished next year amidst the resort’s 35th anniversary. We reported earlier this year that the lobby would be renovated as part of an ongoing update to the resort. Disney publicly defended their remodel of the resort without specifically stating … Read more

Christmas Tree and More Holiday Decorations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

November 26, 2022

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

Celebrate the holidays with classic Christmas decorations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, where Christmas music can also be heard as you stroll the resort. In front of the resort’s main building, reindeer figures made of white branches sit in flower beds. Garland with white flowers, strings of beads, and pink ribbons hang over the port-cochère … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa 2022 Gingerbread House Opens With Holiday Treats & Sweets Available

November 9, 2022

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Chuck Mirarchi

Just like many Disney fans, Chuck has been passionate about anything Disney ever since he was a child. He and his family's first trip to a Disney Park were in 1972 when they went to Walt Disney World. Chuck particularly loves anything that has to do with the history of The Walt Disney Company.

There is one comforting port in the impending storm — the annual Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Today, it opened to guests with all its holiday festiveness and delicious treats! We stopped by to catch a little holiday spirit and see one of Disney’s popular holiday offerings. This year’s gingerbread house, … Read more

Shingles Added to 2022 Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

November 3, 2022

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

Gingerbread shingles and paneling now cover most of the gingerbread house framework at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The gingerbread house is an annual tradition at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and can be found in the resort’s lobby. The house is the same basic shape every year, made with the same framework, … Read more

Construction Begins on Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Gingerbread House

November 1, 2022

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

It’s beginning to look like the holidays at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, as construction of this year’s gingerbread house has begun! A team of construction workers were bringing the framework to the house into the hotel’s atrium when we stopped by. It may look like a plain white and gold house, but soon, … Read more

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