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Grand Floridian Lobby Overhaul Enters New Phase With Reopened Check-In, Carpet Replacement

Disney projects a year-end finish, prompting cancellation of the 2025 gingerbread house.

Overview

  • Individual wooden check-in desks are now in use at Disney’s Grand Floridian, replacing the former long counter.
  • A new children’s lounge with kid-sized seating and a TV has debuted where part of the old counter stood.
  • Work has shifted to the lobby’s main seating area, where much of the existing carpet has been removed and new rolls are staged for installation.
  • Construction continues on the birdcage‑style lobby bar, which now shows expanded wood paneling and the start of a front counter.
  • The Victorian cage-style elevator and nearby spaces remain curtained off to guests during ongoing renovation work.