Disney World is exciting guests with a sneak peek of a popular newly renovated restaurant. Although the establishment was set to close for just a few months, it instead ended up being closed for six years. Now guests are bursting with anticipation at seeing the new and improved restaurant, as well as learning how to score Advance Dining Reservation at this stunning spot.
Disney World Shares Sneak Peek Of Popular Redone Restaurant
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The Disney Tourist Blog shared the inside scoop on this popular, newly renovated restaurant. The highly anticipated reopening is for the Garden View Tea Room or Lounge. In case you are unfamiliar with the location, it is one of the two restaurants at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The restaurant closed for renovations and then "got wrapped up into the resort overhaul, receiving new dining rooms in the process."
The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been a favored resort among guests for a long time now, and these renovations are just adding to its pizazz. The outlet shared that The Garden View Lounge originally closed on March 16, 2020. However, the wait is finally over. Disney World announced that this redone restaurant will be reopening its doors on March 19, 2026.
Despite this being a more niche dining opportunity, guests and Disney fans are raving about the reopening. Their excitement doubled after Disney decided to share a first look inside the new and improved Garden View Lounge. The space is pure elegance and whimsy. Fine china tea sets sit atop the polished white tables as wall sconces and chandeliers fill the space with a soft glow.
That light is secondary to the natural light pouring in through stained-glass windows all around the room. The furniture is the perfect blend of elegance and comfort. The Disney Tourist Blog shared, "the furniture strikes a balance between modern comfort and classic Victorian, making the lounge feel fresh while honoring the beloved Grand Floridian style guests know and love."
The room boasts a calming color scheme of greens, blues, whites, and gold. Also, let us not forget the attention to detail, such as the intricate nature-inspired wallpaper or the hidden Mickey's along the carpet. It truly is a serene escape from all the hectic hustle and bustle outside the walls.
How You Can Secure Your Spot
If this new, redone restaurant sounds like your vibe, then you want to secure your spot now. But, how do you score an Advance Dining Reservation? The outlet shared that Advance Dining Reservations opened for this Walt Disney World spot on February 19. If you were fortunate enough to be in the know, congratulations. Unfortunatley, if you missed that first opportunity, you may be out of luck for some time.
The seats for this place sold out fast. However, based on how Disney World has handled ADRs in the past, guests can anticipate that another batch will be dropped soon enough. The best advice is to keep checking the site and keep your fingers crossed. It seems like an experience you won't want to miss.
