Upcoming refurbishments at the Grand Floridian resort

Jul 12th 2012 at 5:30

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As part of the expansion of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, to include a new Disney Vacation Club wing, there are a number of refurbishments schedlued for later this year, set to impact shopping, food and the resorts main swimming pool. Disney sent notifications out to guests with reservations of the following dates. As always, the dates are subject to change.

Dining 

• Narcoosee's - Closed through to July 22, 2012
• Citricos - Closed July 23 to August 4, 2012
• Beach Pool Bar - Closed through to August 24, 2012
• Mizner's Lounge - Closed through to July 14, 2012
• Gasparilla Grill Quick Service - Closed August 24 to December, 2012 (Unknown reopening date in December)

Whilst the quick service location, Gasparilla Grill is closed, guests will be able to use the Beach Pool Bar and Mizner's Lounge for quick service food.

Swimming Pool

The main pool in the courtyard area will be closed from August 24 through to December 2012. The pool is to be partially rebuilt to allow for a zero-entry area, similar to those seen in some of the newer pools such as the one at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. The beach pool will remain open for guests during the work.

Shopping

Sandy cove will be closed from August 21 through to December 2012.

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