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Grand Floridian Lobby Check-In Reopens as Overhaul Moves Into Finish Work

The partial reopening signals the project’s shift into visible finish work toward a planned November completion.

Overview

  • Four new individual desks now handle check-in, providing eight stations in place of the former long counter.
  • A refreshed Bell Services area is operating with new wallpaper and curtains, and a children’s lounge with seating, a TV, and an activity table has been added.
  • Large sections of the central lobby remain closed off as crews remove old carpet, stage new rolls, and keep the birdcage elevator out of service.
  • Construction on the birdcage-style lobby bar continues with added faux wood paneling, a wood-grain roof element, and the first counter pieces in place.
  • New golden light fixtures and other décor have been installed, and Disney has canceled the resort’s 2025 life-size gingerbread display during the renovation.