Disney’s Grand Floridian Arcade Reopens Hours After Surprise Overnight Closure
A quick overnight turnaround saw the arcade’s machines redeployed with one entrance opened after an unexplained silent closure.
Overview
- Late on August 4, Arcadia Games was silently shuttered with all machines removed and refurbishment notices placed at both entrances.
- Cast members initially could not provide a reopening date, prompting confusion among guests expecting to enjoy the arcade.
- In the early hours of August 5, technicians and cast members returned machines to the arcade and unlocked one entrance while the other stayed closed.
- The abrupt and unannounced closure deviated from Disney Deluxe Resorts’ typical practice of announcing refurbishments in advance.
- The swift turnaround highlights the resort’s operational agility and the importance of arcades as climate-controlled, family-friendly recreation.