Significant portions of the main lobby at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa are currently disrupted for construction of the updated front desk and new birdcage bar.
In April, Disney revealed plans to add a new bar to the Grand Floridian's lobby. Situated on the former site of the ornamental birdcage, the bar is designed to mirror the look of the birdcage.
Viewed from above, the former birdcage foundation has been removed and ground exposed for the installation of new plumbing lines.
Concept art shows a bar surrounded by at least 8 chairs going into this space. The bar will undoubtedly serve both adult cocktails and kid-friendly beverages. Various seating arrangements will eventually return to the lobby.
Elsewhere, half of the front entrance is currently blocked off (above) along with the theme park bus pick-up point. Signage directs guests to the airport transportation stop to catch buses to Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs and waterparks.
Just inside the main entrance, temporary guest relations positions have been set-up to assist those arriving at the hotel.
Tackling both the bar expansion and the front desk update simultaneously has eliminated quite a bit of the seating normally found in the Grand Floridian lobby.
The resort's Tea Room is also set to be updated. The lobby modifications are scheduled for completion by November 2025. The holiday gingerbread display will not be presented this year at the Grand Floridian, however Disney is reportedly considering other locations for a similar exhibit.
