Stained Glass Panels Added to Lobby Birdcage Bar at Disney's Grand Floridian

Over the weekend, we had the opportunity to stop by Disney’s Grand Floridian and saw that the lobby’s birdcage bar was a little more complete than it was on our last visit. As soon as we walked through the main entrance, the glowing stained glass panels underneath the bar’s crown molding were apparent.

the Grand Floridian lobby taken October 26, 2025

Of course, we first stopped to smell the roses of the lobby’s stunning floral arrangement. It’s always nice to find our hidden Mickey.

a trio of pink roses make a hidden Mickey in the Grand Floridian's floral arrangement

The piano player was entertaining guests, and the lobby felt fresher than ever.

a view of the piano player in the lobby in front of the partially curtained bar

We’ll take a closer look at those panels.

the top of the birdcage bar shows how panels have been added

They add a soft glow to the dark wood tones of the bar.

stained glass panels have a Victorian look and feel

It wasn’t terribly busy this afternoon, so I was able to take a few more photos of some of the newer seating arrangements. If you missed it, we did a more extensive photo update of the lobby earlier this month. That article offers pictures of the new staircase, the carpet, and the check-in area.

a new seating arrangement with a sofa, chairs, and ottomans

Here’s another new seating area.

a settee with a round coffee table make up the new furnishings in the Grand Floridian's lobby

We took a few photos from the second floor before we left to board the monorail.

the decorative woodwork of the lobby bar at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

I’m not sure what all is left to be completed, but it seems like everything is moving along on schedule.

the new bar as it sits with a finished top

Here is one final look.

a view of the lobby from the resort's 2nd floor

Overall, the Grand Floridian’s lobby is turning out nicely. While everything is new, the space retains its traditional look and feel. I think most will be pleased by the outcome. For more on this resort, see our guide to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. You might also like some of the following:

For reference, earlier this year, we shared a photo post of the lobby before the updates.

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