Overview

• The grand staircase has reopened after six weeks, unveiling teal floral carpet and a large mural of the resort above the steps.
• Crews are installing decorative wood elements and panels on the birdcage‑inspired lobby bar as its framework reaches completion, and work continues in the Garden View Lounge with its future use still unannounced.
• New gold‑tone light fixtures and wallpaper have been installed near the check‑in area during ongoing daytime construction activity.
• Disney confirmed the lobby’s traditional life‑size gingerbread house will not be displayed this holiday season due to the renovation.
• Outside the resort, Disney filed to reconfigure the entrance and parking as crews widen and reroute Floridian Way pending South Florida Water Management District approval.