Well it’s better than the Marriott Courtyard. Nothing wrong with it. Just feels like very little love and care went into some of the design elements. If it wasn’t for the Mickey ears made out of towels there wouldn’t be much that informs you it’s a “top notch” Disney hotel/resort.

Not a fan of the lobby, namely for the color palette, 50's-era coffee tables that don't fit a Victorrian theme and the milquetoast chandelier. The tables in the room also give off that 50's modern-luxe vibe that just doesn't go with what should be the resort's theme. There are touches that are nice like the MaPo wallpaper behind the coffee maker but this just screams of a cheap makeover, like much of the Chapek era. FWIW, 2023 can't come soon enough - time for A creative CEO to take this company back before it runs out of time to save itself. Remember, the chief competitor has a new gate coming in 3 short years. Disney needs to energize its core base prior to that. Half-hearted refurbs like this will not cut it.

That is 1986 grandma's Florida beach house. Way to go Disney! Take a classically styled hotel and make a joke out of it. V&A's is putting hotdogs on the menu too isn't it?

As a designer, everything looks like it was purchased en mass at Cost Plus. The IP with Mary Poppins needs to stop. What happened to simple escapes. The price Disney is charging for mediocre rooms is just wrong. This is theming gone to IKEA. So sad to see this happen. I loved the Victorian Era appropriate design of the original lobby and rooms. That design will never go out of style. It's about transporting guests to the past. I guess social media has ruined that and decided to erace history once again

While I appreciate the nods to Mary Poppins, overall my first impression of the lobby is that it looks like the perfect venue for an upscale baby shower rather than the opulent grand feeling I expected. I wish they went from the original deep rich colors to compliment the over the top lobby, to the later period pastel hues in the rooms to lighten and compliment a smaller area.

I know this is a first world problem but why is Disney taking steps backwards in so many areas of its operations? This is somewhat tacky.

I hope they keep the older design in some of the rooms, I stayed here with my uncle once and we got lucky as they upgraded us to the Royal Palm club level, our room had a nice Victorian theme with Alice in Wonderland designs, I much preferred that to this style.

I know this might be an unpopular opinion, but I actually really love this. I stayed at the Grand Floridian for my honeymoon, and now I absolutely want to go back again to see this new design in person.

Can’t say that I care for this aesthetic.

The Exterior is a Victorian Seaside Resort reminiscent of the Coronado Hotel in San Diego while the Interior is now a Modern 2020's Luxe theme reminiscent of a cheesy Modern Las Vegas Casino resort. The interior complex clashes with the exterior and makes zero sense. I guess Disney has completely forgot about thr concept of "Themeing".

The color scheme of the lobby looks spectacular. The furniture looks way too contemporary, but the sconces pair almost perfectly with the walls. I’m not a fan of that chandelier. Not the choices I would have made, but overall it’s neat…

Looks more art deco / Hollywood Regency decor than Victorian but it pretty bc to do an upgrade on Victorian style would look like a boutique hotel not too into disney style

Between the Riviera rooms, the updated Saratoga rooms and now this, really love all the new DVC rooms! Gorgeous!

Reading the comments, the opinions seem to be split, slightly to the negative side. I felt that way when they changed the Polynesian Resort rooms to the Moana look and feel. I was VERY disappointed, however the comments were positive for the Polynesian modifications. So what can I say, people will make their votes, via their wallets. However, the closing of the Spirit of Aloha, and destruction of the Luau Cove, is very disappointing and unforgivable.

I mean it looks like a West Elm show room

This is breathtaking ❤️

Loving it🤩

Well, it’s an improvement over the old rooms that were there. I love the subtle MaPo theming and I think it’s all decorated very beautifully actually but I agree that they missed the mark in terms of keeping it authentic Victorian. These rooms would make more sense in a new hotel instead of turning an existing (flagship) hotel into something it’s not.

Doesnt really seem to fit the theme but i like the design on its own. It reminds me of, grandma meets genZ 😂

Just. Looks like any other hotel, where is all the charm that I loved about the interiors

Stayed there last January in one of the outer areas with view of magic Kingdom and fireworks and loved it.

Anybody know the name of the song / piece of music looping on the TV in the guest room background?

What the heck Is wrong with Disney these days? They have ruined the aesthetics of a Victorian era Hotel! It's becoming easier in coming to my decision not to renew my annual pass! 🤨😔

At least it’s not the incredibles retheme at the contemporary

Was that sandals with socks I saw? 😁. In all seriousness, thank you. We are currently planning on staying there and I appreciate seeing it.

The lobby would be pretty good if they didn't choose light fixtures and tables that look dated already. I feel like all the faux gold bauhaus style touches are at odds with the detailed prints and cutouts. Anyway, they missed the chance to decorate the Grand Floridian in the grandmillenial style. So close, so close.

Love your tour, especially since you included the beautiful lobby. Dreaming of my stay in the Resort Studios in 6 weeks 😎👍🏻💫✨👏🏻👏🏻🌴☀️

I like it, the lobby has a nice cozy atmosphere but I will say that I don’t like the chandelier in the lobby. Love the colors and the little hints of Mary Poppins I will say the tables don’t fit but the chairs and couches look comfy.

Looks like a very nice hotel. Not very Disney.

I give the slippers and robes 4 months

Thinking about staying here , Rivera or yacht club. Any suggestions?

I personally like this and will now book a DVC room here where before I did not feel the urge to. Things I do not love but this in my opinion converts the Victorian theme to something new without losing all the charm. My fear is what they may do wrong in the grand main lobby though.

Boom

Love the new carpet and furniture. I would tweak a couple things, but it’s definitely not as bad as people are making it out to be. The old rooms with the shiny, off-white headboards and red sofas were looking gross

They look pretty.

Thank you for the video- unfortunately it makes me feel seasick. Close ups with quick camera movement makes it difficult to watch.

Blanche loves it, but we should probably still call Rose, Dorothy, and Sophia and see what they think.

Well, Chapek and Co. finally managed to outdo the hospital themed rooms of the All-Star resorts with the luxury nursing home aesthetic that is now taking over The Grand Floridian. Until I saw the Mickey head towel art on the bed I found myself going, "Mom and Dad are going to love it here."

I actually like this design too it’s more English Cottage type feel the wallpaper and rugs are beautiful, I personally thought it needed a nice update.

Is this only DVC or the whole Grand Floridian?

Hand carved dark wood and beautiful carera marble is taken place by MDF cabinets and counter tops to reveal what gen Z likes. Cheap Instagram photos.

Definitely elegant and well put together but it feels slightly antiseptic and cold

I would’ve kept 9437 over 9327 lol and to answer the boy - Soarin’ is a cool ride, like on a handglider looking down, but not scary

I’m not sure what they’re doing to the lobby … but I liked the mary poppins touches … one of my fave movies evah

i'm in love with the new design of the resort : ) the carpet design looks absolutely dropped dead gorgeous. my loved ones and i are planning a week visit stay at the resort in december . i hoping the fact since we're staying in the main building, it won't affect us if they are planning on not only redesigning possibly each of the individual buildings at the resort alongside the main building in which possibly will be the last thing to redesign somewhere down the road in the future after we've left; just saying. my eyes lit up like firecrackers and my jaw dropped to the floor when watching this video. for some reason personally, i got old school english victorian vibes; this color scheme is absolutely dropped dead gorgeous looking.

it's giving "my pinterest board in 2012"

Do they provide toothbrush, soap and shampoo?

I love the new look

Not sure how I feel about the lobby yet and that color palette. It seems “ok” in this outer building. I feel like this look won’t fit in the main building though. As far as the rooms, it’s better than I expected. 1000% times better than the treatment the Contemporary got lol. At least the rooms are more elegant than before, even if not as Victorian themed.

I see Disney has taken the 20 year old girls Pinterest board approach with their signature hotel. Not impressed

I wish they would have left it alone. It was much grander and the interior fit with the exterior.

I actually really like this. I do think the DVC rooms should all have a kitchenette but this is a nice aesthetic and the IP isn’t in your face.

The Bland Floridian. I do not like. Why Mary Poppins?

It looks like restoration hardware spring collection 2015 threw up all over the place

What's with that strong copper color fixtures in the bathroom? In the shower, it looks hideous. It's like a terrible clash. I hope that's not a trend now.

Love the color scheme they have gone with. I'm just hearing about the renovations as I am getting ready for a trip this month and have been watching some videos and such, and I was really worried about the renovation. I think most of it is pretty great, but would argue they need to stop using the westelm inspired coffee tables and side tables. they could have easily gone with something more victorian that would have worked better. I love the wallpapers used (especially the mary poppins one in the cubbie), but think a lot of the lighting is also too modern. the sconces didn't bother me, but the chandelier when you walked in was a bad choice. I just don't understand the need to make everything more midcentury modern, and I love midcentury modern!

I can't wait to stay there

@3:15 that door sounds like a disaster but at least notifies you of the destruction that’s about to unfold in the landscaping. WTF Disney!

Its not as bad as i thought it would be but Disney really should have looked to more Victorian or Floridian design for the interior. Wood floors hmm okay?

Without a kitchenette, it would be useless for me.

The lobby looks extremely cheap. Hodge podge of west elm meets IP. Looks like an upscale dormitory. Very sad -

Weird that this room doesn’t include a kitchenette. Overall, the design and theme are nice and low key. I don’t think it’s especially Victorian, but it looks nice.

The Mary Poppins touches were well done, nice and subtle as they should be. The furniture looks too modern for the theme though

It's very pretty and well done, it's just...not Victorian.

this doesn't scream luxury at all. It looks pretty generic. And they are charging how much per night???

I love it

It's pretty but it doesn't come across as "grand". I'm pretty sure I've seen some of this furniture at a Living Spaces.

Step into my house and see what's real. HISTORY made real!

Forget nostalgia. This is MUCH more tasteful than what’s there today.

Disney is killing my beloved Grand Floridian piece by piece 😭😭😭😢😢😩😩

Well, Sherman took the WayBack machine to the wrong part of the century and country. Try Again.

No microwave? 😞

I love your videos but seriously, who recorded this?? The fast turns and spinning camera make me feel like I’m on GotG Cosmic Rewind. Next time, please include a protein spill bag with your content.

Did Disney lose all of its designers who understand appropriate period design? Looks cheap. Overdone application of wallpapers mixed with a weird mix of modern and eclectic furniture, ugly quirky chandeliers, and cheap finishes does not equal Victorian charm. God , the new Disney of the last few years has been so uninspiring in the creative department. They used to be masters of design, and now are really watering down their once amazing products.

Stunning, what an improvement over the raggedy dated rooms at GF! Love the lobby and the rooms. Hope they start renovating the rest of the resort, it's in dire need of a refresh!

I like the color palette, but overall the decor is a weird mishmash of design styles 🤔

I would have enjoyed this more if the filming wasn't so bad! Walking too fast and panning too fast! Phew! I couldn't watch it for long due to motion sickness.

I had no interest in staying at Grand Floridian until I saw this. They definitely took some risks mixing different design styles together. Love the carpets. Love the cherry blossom walls. Didn’t exactly love the teal sofa in the lobby, but adds a quirky aspect to mix it up. So much detail inside the rooms! Wow! I would love to stay in these new rooms

If this is a preview of what they’re planning on doing to the rest of the Grand Floridian , then they really dropped the ball. This screams tacky 80s beach rental

While I appreciate the time and effort taken to video the hotel, I have to say I got a headache being spun around by the amateur who filmed this segment. SLOW DOWN.

I love this remodel. It’s subtle and grand at the same time. My only gripe really is the gray subway tile in the bathroom? It’s so basic and kinda ugly. Also, I miss the marble floors.

Absolutely beautiful! Still looks Victorian and the subtle Mary Poppins touch is classy. Love the cherry blossoms! 🌸🌸🌸

I like it. The colors are very calming.

These rooms look very amazing

Not my cup of tea, but I'll probably never be able to afford it anyway. Seems a bit too much like a nursing home to me.

I expected it to be bad, but not this bad.... Yikes tackarama bleh not even discount faux victorian more like 1960-70's Art Van. I do really like the hallway wallpaper and scones but it totally clashes with the over the top carpet... The rooms are NOT worth the cost. They replaced the marble with THAT ?!? Why even replace the marble for that matter? There used to be a timelessness to the Floridians tackiness now it just is dated and cheap tat. Used to look expensive but as someone else in this comment section said from grand floridian to grandmas floridian . It reminds me of the Brady Bunch's master bedroom. The bathrobes should be quilted muumuus. You can tell SOME Imagineering was consulted with some touches but largely ignored.... Sad

This isn’t as awful as I expected it to be, it’s still frustrating they’re modernizing what’s meant to be a Victorian style resort but at least it still looks “Old” and they didn’t make it just look normal

They should’ve just done this to all of the rooms instead of just one building in order to sell dvc.

Hard for me to judge, I wouldn't stay there but that is because of the cost and to me the Hotel is just a place to sleep nothing more.

More like the bland Mary poppins beauty and the beast resort and spa

I stayed last summer at the GF and I was so disappointed. The room was disgusting. Mold all over the balcony. Mold on the bathroom ceiling. Our tub wouldn’t drain properly. The couch was ripped like someone took a knife to it. The mattresses needed to be replaced and the rugs needed to be clean. My daughter would walk around in socks every night and they were black. I felt so gross staying there. I called to complain but they were so combative and said If we wanted to change rooms we could do so in the middle of the week. They were not helpful at all and very rude. Last time staying there even with this new renovation.

Doesn’t fit the classic Victorian style of the Grand Floridian.

WTF is this camera work? I can’t even watch this.

I go to Disney to be immersed in Disney.. this is forgettable

Not a fan…Big miss!!!

Looks like mauve and blue are back, ugh, and sterile with no Disney magic or imagination.

Don't really understand some of the negative feedback here - I get people wanted more of a "victorian" feel, but bottom line is that the old "victorian" style rooms this hotel had are extremely outdated now, and people who spend $20k on a Disney vacation aren't going to pay for that. They are clearly trying to market this resort as a competitor of the Four Seasons, and I actually think it looks fantastic. The wallpaper and the amount of molding they've added to those rooms is insane..and trust me, that type of woodwork is not cheap to install. Not to mention that the theming is tastefully done. Grand Floridian is a hotel people stay at for luxury, if you're looking for a true themed experience stay at the Animal Kingdom Lodge or the Polynesian.

Wow - how to wreck a Victorian theme! It looks new and nice enough, but it’s not how a grand hotel of the era should look. Quite the train wreck of traditional with bastardized “new traditional”. Can you tell I hate it?

YAWN...indistinguishable from any other resort room. Bland, unoriginal, uninspired and just plain...boring. All for, what? $700 to $1k+ a night? Imagineering is reaching a low point.