Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been quietly undergoing phases of refurbishment to move away from the old Victorian style and toward a new, modern version (including the increased presence of IP). Other aspects of the resort, including the iconic lobby, are also on the slate for updates.

Reportedly, when Bob Chapek (Disney’s current CEO) took over the Parks & Resorts division in 2015, he felt that the Grand Floridian was not up to standards. The comparisons to a Four Seasons didn’t befit the current state of Walt Disney World, and so it was no longer suitable as the flagship resort. But rather than shift focus to another resort hotel, the company has decided to make changes.

It began with the Enchanted Rose Lounge (pictured above), which replaced Mizner’s Lounge (pictured below). It was given a “Beauty and the Beast” theme.

Cítricos followed with a new Mary Poppins-inspired design, as pictured above. It features rich colors, stronger contrasts, and simpler patterns than its previous look, as seen below.

The new modern aesthetic will be seen next in the upcoming Disney Vacation Club rooms. Eventually, all the standard rooms will be refurbished to match the new design.

When the Grand Floridian Spa reopened in January, it was revealed that it, too, had been remodeled.

The lobby will be one of the last stanchions of the old Grand Floridian style, but it too will likely undergo refurbishment. It is not expected that a performance space for live music will return.

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