After just over a month, a popular feature has reopened at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa–with some changes. Here’s what to know before your next stay at the Magic Kingdom Resort Area hotel, which opened on June 28, 1988.Closure at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaCredit: Frank Phillips, FlickrIn August, Walt Disney World Resort closed the Alice in Wonderland (1951)-themed splash pad at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as part of a wider series of refurbishments and construction projects at the Deluxe Disney Resort hotel. Water was drained from the splash pad, decorative portraits of Disney characters were removed, and the Mad Hatter hat at the top of the structure was wrapped in construction equipment.Walt Disney World Resort didn’t share its plans for the splash pad, which is pretty normal for routine refurbishments. However, the Magic Kingdom Resort Area hotel’s official webpage generally warns guests about renovation efforts around the resort:“Renovations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will continue in select areas, including the covered entrance, through early 2027. Guests may see or hear work during daytime hours and may need to take alternative routes.From mid-July through October 2026, Grand Floridian Cafe will temporarily close for a refresh. During this time, brunch will continue to be offered at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, but it will temporarily move to Cítricos. All other dining locations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will remain during the renovations.This holiday season at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Guests can enjoy elegant seasonal décor and festive offerings, along with new miniature gingerbread displays featured throughout the Resort. To help keep the lobby flowing smoothly for Resort Guests, the traditional large gingerbread house will not be offered this year.”Splash Pad Reopens, With Some ChangesCredit: slgckgc, FlickrOn October 1, the splash pad at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa reopened. However, WDWNT visited the Deluxe Disney Resort hotel and confirmed that the Mad Hatter bucket, which used to dump gallons of water on guests, is now stationary and no longer functions as intended.Instead of dumping a giant bucket of water on guests intermittently, the tophat is bolted in place at a slight angle, allowing a much smaller amount of water to constantly spill out naturally.Credit: DisneyOtherwise, there do not appear to have been any major changes to the Alice in Wonderland-themed splash pad. The refurbishment appears to have been focused on replacing the flooring in the area after years of water, weather, and guest-related wear.Which Magic Kingdom Resort Area hotel is your favorite: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, or Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa? Share your opinion with Inside the Magic in the comments!The post 38 Years Later, Disney World Says Goodbye to Original Grand Floridian Resort Design appeared first on Inside the Magic.