Disney’s Grand Floridian at Christmas (Photos of the Lobby and Holiday Decor)

This article shares photos of Disney’s Grand Floridian at Christmas, including the grand tree, holiday flower arrangements, and lobby.

When it comes to Christmas, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is the most popular resort to visit at Walt Disney World. First, a spectacular gingerbread display sits in the resort’s lobby. But the resort also has a giant tree that sits several stories tall and holiday decorations with a nod to the Victorian Era. It’s simply stunning.

Anyone who’s visited the Victorian-themed resort during the holiday season will tell you it’s a must-do. Each year, the entire resort receives white glove service for the holidays. Below, we’ll tour the resort’s lobby to see the 2023 holiday display. As you probably know, things will likely look significantly different this time next year. The lobby is anticipated to be remodeled after the new year, along with some of the restaurants like the Garden View Tea Room and 1900 Park Fare. Both have been closed for years.

So, for this holiday season, we’ll focus on the lobby. We have a separate article that details the Grand Floridian’s gingerbread display. This year, it returns to its traditional look after receiving a bit of a makeover the past two years when it celebrated Walt Disney World’s anniversary.

This article was updated on November 25, 2023.

On my way to the Grand Floridian, I stopped at Disney’s Polynesian for a few photos of their Christmas decorations. Since the construction walkway between the two resorts is unpleasant, I took the monorail from the Polynesian to the Grand Floridian. When exiting the monorail, I was greeted by these two trees resting on each side of the Grand Floridian’s logo.

Both trees were gorgeously decorated. Here are a few photos:

Earlier this year, the entire lobby interior was repainted from the ground floor to the tremendous ceiling. Previously, everything was painted stark white. But now everything is a beige color that accents the white trim.

You can see the paint color a little better in the photo below. It adds some warmth to the lobby. But I don’t necessarily think it looks better or worse.

Grand Floridian’s Christmas Tree sits in the center of the lobby, with the gingerbread display behind it. This is an excellent place to have a family photo taken. A PhotoPass photographer is usually available to take photos in the evening.

The magnificent staircase is wrapped in its traditional garland accented by soft blues, peaches, and pinks.

Please don’t change too much.

Here are a few more photos from the second floor.

Wreaths featuring swans adorn the walls.

Each one is unique.

As we make our way downstairs, we take in a view of the Christmas Tree sitting across from the oversized birdcage.

You’re greeted with this view if you enter the resort from the main level.

I don’t know about you, but the flower arrangement is my absolute favorite thing at Disney’s Grand Floridian.

This year, the traditional hydrangeas are accented by stunning red and white roses. Poinsettias fill the planters that border the lobby.

The flower arrangement always has a hidden Mickey. This one shouldn’t be terribly hard to find.

We’ll end with a few more photos.

As always, I hope you enjoyed our special Christmas tour of Disney’s Grand Floridian. Christmas is a special time of year for many of us.

For more Christmas at Disney World, you might enjoy these articles:

• Christmas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Christmas at Disney’s Boardwalk
• Christmas at Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club
• Christmas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

We’ll have a few more Christmas articles in the coming weeks. Then, we’ll have an updated look at our list of the best Disney Resorts at Christmas. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know. I’ll be happy to answer them.

If you would like to learn more about staying at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, you might enjoy the following:

• List of Restaurants at Disney’s Grand Floridian
• Grand Floridian Cafe Review
• The Pools at Grand Floridian
• Gasparilla Island Grill Review

*As mentioned, Grand Floridian has undergone a significant refurbishment over the last two years. We plan to return to update our review when the resort is complete (hopefully in 2024).

What are your thoughts on visiting the Grand Floridian at Christmas? Do you hope to visit to see some of the holiday decorations? Does your family have special Christmas memories at the Grand Floridian?