Overview

• A guest photo shared July 31 shows overgrown weeds and litter lining the Grand Floridian Resort’s shoreline and quickly gained widespread attention on X.
• Longstanding routine of daily shoreline patrols and sand raking appears to have lapsed, contrasting sharply with Disney’s historic upkeep.
• Disney enthusiasts voiced disappointment and demanded the company address the visible neglect at one of its premier resorts.
• The company has not issued any statement regarding the allegations of environmental neglect.
• Observers and fans suggest recent cost-management measures or lingering pandemic staffing challenges could be affecting resort maintenance.