May 2019 Walt Disney World Refurbishment Report

Before you visit the parks and resorts at Walt Disney World make sure you check out our full list of refurbishments for May 2019. Magic Kingdom Monorail-Ongoing until further notice The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If Guests plan

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The 2019 Annual Chocolate Easter Egg Display is out at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Every year Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has an “eggstravigent” chocolate Easter egg display and displays brilliant handcrafted eggs depicting Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars movies. This will be the 8th year they have put on the event and every year we marvel at the detail of each egg. If

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Beautiful Performance by a Guest Singing Ave Maria at Grand Floridian

This video of a guest singing a beautiful rendition of Ave Maria at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort was shared with us by Justing Gigiello who was recorded while the piano was playing in the lobby. The whole performance is breathtaking! His daughter looks on with wonder and a smile as

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Mizner’s Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Closing for Refurbishment

Mizner’s Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Closing for Refurbishment. Starting in the beginning of April 2019, Mizner’s Lounge will be closed for several months while going through a lengthy expansion and refurbishment. The neighboring Commander Porter’s merchandise location will also be affected during this refurbishment, as Mizner’s Lounge will

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New Seasonal Cupcake at Gasparilla Island Grill at the Grand Floridian Screams Spring

Next time you’re at Walt Disney World and looking for something new to try, hop on the monorail over to the Grand Floridian. There’s a new seasonal cupcake at Gasparilla Island Grill, and not only does it scream Spring, but it’s just as tasty too. Boozy flavored cupcakes are more

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Castle Couture Construction Update

While construction walls are up, the Castle Couture shop inside Magic Kingdom Park is still open for your Princess and/or Prince to find the perfect royal outfit and accessories. Castle Couture houses Disney Princess and Prince outfits, accessories, and Aurora’s magic changing color dress. The shop is located just across

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Making of the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Time Lapse Video

Making of the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Time Lapse Video It’s been 20 years of holiday magic coming together to produce the enormous gingerbread house inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.  Standing over 14 feet tall and a site to behold. The smell is overwhelmingly delicious and you are instantly

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Mary Poppins Cupcake is Practically Perfect in Every Way

The Mary Poppins Cupcake is practically perfect in every way. Let’s go fly a kite at Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridan Resort. To celebrate the upcoming premiere of Mary Poppins Returns on December 19th, Gasparilla Island Cafe has created this charming new cupcake. This beloved cupcake starts with a vanilla cake

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Holiday Beverages Now Available at the Grand Floridian

Holiday beverages are now available through December 30th at Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort. Nobody does Christmas like the Grand Floridian with the most spectacular gingerbread house and Christmas tree.  Enjoy the sights and sounds around the resort while sipping on your favorite holiday beverages. Afternoon Beverage Service View

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The Grand Floridian is All Decorated for Christmas

The Grand Floridian has once again donned its festive best for the Holiday Season. In true Grand Floridan style, the Christmas decor is full of opulence and sophistication with glittering golds and deep mauves. Elegant swans also feature prominently. The true centerpiece though is the glorious Christmas Tree in the

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20th Anniversary Gingerbread House at Grand Floridian

Celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this year is the Grand Floridian Resort’s Gingerbread House at Walt Disney World.  Now in its final stages of last minutes touches, the life-size gingerbread house has been a staple at the Grand Floridian Resort’s lobby during the holidays. Construction of this magnificent gingerbread house began

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Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Celebrates 20 Years

Visiting the  Walt Disney World Resort‘s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa over the holidays is a tradition near and dear to my family.  We love the stunning Christmas tree and decorations, holiday songs from the lobby pianist and of course, the most amazing life-size Gingerbread House Display. I had the

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D23 Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of a Holiday Tradition

D23 is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Gingerbread House tradition at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. The best part is that D23 Gold Members are invited to join the celebration. On Saturday, December 15, D23 will host the Grand Gingerbread Workshop. Attendees will build and decorate a gingerbread

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Video: Groom Surprises His Bride With Disney Dance At Their Wedding

In what way could a wedding be more magical than with a surprise Disney dance? Disney fans know that the magic doesn’t have to end at the park. We strive to bring as much Disney to our lives as possible whether it be plastered across our coffee mugs, weekly movie

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