On June 15, Walt Disney World Resort shared more details about its plans to overhaul Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This is just the latest in over a year of ongoing renovations that have introduced several new and refurbished elements to the Magic Kingdom area Disney Resort, including The Perch–a new lobby bar inspired by the hotel’s original golden birdcage.Another Project at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & SpaCredit: DisneyOn Monday, Walt Disney World Resort filed an application with the South Florida Water Management District to update the parking lot area at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The document, titled appropriately as “GF Parking Modifications,” indicates that Disney plans to modify the parking lot and driveway areas to connect with the nearby World Drive North Phase 3 project.The application proposes construction work in two different areas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The larger of the two areas, covering 3.40 acres, is described as the “Proposed Grand Floridian Parking Lot Expansions Limits of Construction.” It covers select areas, including the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) exclusive parking lot and the Wedding Pavilion parking lot, both along Floridian Way.Credit: DisneyThe second construction zone covers .20 acres and is described as the “Proposed Connection Limits of Construction.” It encompasses a parking lot near the Island Tower DVC building at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.On X (formerly known as Twitter), @wdwmagic shared this aerial image with red lines highlighting the parking lots listed in the application that Walt Disney World Resort filed on Monday:Grand Floridian’s parking lot is getting a significant overhaul. Plans filed with the South Florida Water Management District show a 3.40-acre expansion covering DVC and Wedding Pavilion parking, plus a connector near Island Tower.Grand Floridian's parking lot is getting a significant overhaul. Plans filed with the South Florida Water Management District show a 3.40-acre expansion covering DVC and Wedding Pavilion parking, plus a connector near Island Tower. pic.twitter.com/AyxgDWL9IT— WDWMAGIC.COM (@wdwmagic) June 15, 2026In the filing, Walt Disney World Resort indicated plans to reconfigure parking lots to add more spaces for guests and to create a continuous parking area from the DVC building at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the Island Tower DVC building at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.Credit: DisneyWalt Disney World Resort also plans to add a covered walkway linking the DVC guest rooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to the Wedding Pavilion.Disney did not indicate a proposed end date for the construction.What Deluxe Disney Resort Hotel Guests Need to KnowCredit: Frank Phillips, FlickrDisney lists the DVC Parking, Wedding Pavilion Parking, the Health Spa, the Wedding Pavilion, and the Island Tower DVC building as the areas and amenities impacted by the proposed construction.Walt Disney World Resort‘s website warns guests that they may encounter construction activity during their upcoming stays at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. However, Disney typically restricts noisy construction to the daytime hours when most guests are at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Disney Springs.Credit: DisneyDespite ongoing construction, the Monorail and most other amenities are operating normally at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. However, on July 20, the Grand Floridian Café will close for refurbishment. During the closure, Cítricos will offer breakfast and brunch for guests.Guests driving to the Deluxe Disney Resort hotel near Magic Kingdom Park may need to use alternate paths of travel when construction on the roadway and parking lots begins. Families are encouraged to visit the Front Desk with any concerns about parking during their stay at Walt Disney World Resort.What do you think about Walt Disney World Resort’s plans for Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa? Share your opinion with Inside the Magic in the comments! The post After 38 Years of Magic, Disney World Closes Grand Floridian Resort Area appeared first on Inside the Magic.