Overview

• The Grand Floridian’s new Birdcage Bar, inspired by the lobby’s original aviary with stained glass and brass detailing, is now visible behind construction walls.
• Disney removed the hotel’s iconic aviary to accommodate the bar and confirmed it will not display the annual gingerbread house for Christmas 2025.
• Lobby and atrium renovations at the Grand Floridian are scheduled through November 2025, with new carpet, glass murals and updated furnishings to follow the bar opening.
• Refurbishments at other high-end resorts, including the Contemporary (now until July 2026), the Polynesian Village (through 2026) and Wilderness Lodge (potentially into 2027), are reshaping arrival routes and amenities.
• Social media posts and guest complaints highlight concerns about noise, closures and whether paid luxury stays justify ongoing construction impacts.