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EPISODE · Nov 27, 2015 · 34 MIN

#32: All About Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

from Unlocking The Magic: Talking all things Disney Parks, Universal and Cruising · host Konstantina Irving

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Unlocked It's hard to imagine nowadays that the plot of land that the Grand Floridian sits on was originally intended for an Asian Themed resort. Due to financial hurdles, the project was abandoned and the land remained empty for many years to come. When the idea for the resort finally resurfaced, Imagineers wanted to make sure that whatever they built resembled the land in the Magic Kingdom (just as the Contemporary goes with Tomorrowland and Polynesian with Adventureland). They finally settled on a concept that would reflect the beautiful Main Street U.S.A inside the Magic Kingdom. Alas, the Grand Floridian was born. Officially opened in 1988, The Grand Floridian was designed to resemble the beautiful beach front resorts of yesteryear with an old fashion victorian elegance that transports you back in time. Adorned with Italian marble and timeless victorian details throughout, the Grand Floridian is a luxurious resort. Definitely with the luxury comes a hefty price tag but I strongly believe that it is something that everyone should experience at least once in a lifetime. Even if you are not staying at the resort, carve some time during your vacation to tour the grounds. The cast members are incredibly welcoming. A few things mentioned on the show.. Victoria and Alberts restaurant  Movies under the stars Christmas time inside the Grand Floridian Dinner at the Grand Floridian Cafe The lobby Grand Floridian Society Orchestra The Housekeepers parade Get your free audio book Thanks For Listening! Hope you enjoyed this episode! We really love doing these shows. It’s so much fun for us and we hope you like them too . If you could subscribe in Itunes and give us an honest review that would be awesome.  Email us your question or suggestions for future episodes: [email protected] Also come talk to us on Twitter & Facebook and see the photos from our recent trips on Instagram. That’s it for now! Until next time, have a great (and of course magical) day.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Unlocked It's hard to imagine nowadays that the plot of land that the Grand Floridian sits on was originally intended for an Asian Themed resort. Due to financial hurdles, the project was abandoned and the land remained empty for many years to come. When the idea for the resort finally resurfaced, Imagineers wanted to make sure that whatever they built resembled the land in the Magic Kingdom (just as the Contemporary goes with Tomorrowland and Polynesian with Adventureland). They finally settled on a concept that would reflect the beautiful Main Street U.S.A inside the Magic Kingdom. Alas, the Grand Floridian was born. Officially opened in 1988, The Grand Floridian was designed to resemble the beautiful beach front resorts of yesteryear with an old fashion victorian elegance that transports you back in time. Adorned with Italian marble and timeless victorian details throughout, the Grand Floridian is a luxurious resort. Definitely with the luxury comes a hefty price tag but I strongly believe that it is something that everyone should experience at least once in a lifetime. Even if you are not staying at the resort, carve some time during your vacation to tour the grounds. The cast members are incredibly welcoming. A few things mentioned on the show.. Victoria and Alberts restaurant  Movies under the stars Christmas time inside the Grand Floridian Dinner at the Grand Floridian Cafe The lobby Grand Floridian Society Orchestra The Housekeepers parade Get your free audio book Thanks For Listening! Hope you enjoyed this episode! We really love doing these shows. It’s so much fun for us and we hope you like them too . If you could subscribe in Itunes and give us an honest review that would be awesome.  Email us your question or suggestions for future episodes: [email protected] Also come talk to us on Twitter & Facebook and see the photos from our recent trips on Instagram. That’s it for now! Until next time, have a great (and of course magical) day.

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