FIRST LOOK! Here’s What’s Different About Grand Floridian Cafe in Disney World

Now that select Disney World Resort hotels and restaurants have reopened, we’re here to check out the experience and report back!

We headed to Grand Floridian Cafe to see how the new restaurant procedures are being implemented. Let’s take a look inside!

Check-In

If you are not staying at the Grand Floridian, you must provide your dining reservation details, including the name on the reservation, to the Cast Member at the entrance to the parking lot. 

Once you arrive at Grand Floridian Cafe, we used the new Mobile Dine Check-In by scanning a QR code in the lobby of the restaurant. You can also check-in using My Disney Experience!

Learn more about the new Mobile Dine Check-In here!

Seating

As we were brought to our table, we noticed that the restaurant was pretty empty!

Despite seeing a few other parties in the restaurant, this definitely wasn’t your typical brunch shift that we are used to seeing at Grand Floridian Cafe! There didn’t seem to be any fewer tables than usual, but not every table was available for seating.

We were also given a paper bag to hold our mask while we dined. Do note that this might not be standard for every restaurant because we didn’t receive a mask bag when dining at Topolino’s Terrace at Disney Riviera Resort this morning. 

We immediately noticed Cast Members cleaning and sanitizing various surfaces.

Then it was time to take a look at the menu itself!

Menu

At Grand Floridian Cafe, a QR code menu was available.  

Our server brought us a paper menu and noted that the QR menu seemed to be running a little slow.

At other locations, we needed to request a paper menu, but since the QR menu was experiencing some lag, we didn’t need to ask for a paper menu. Keep in mind however that this may not always be the case!

We noticed many menu items that we have enjoyed in the past, like the Floridian Pancakes and the Lobster Thermidor Burger, but today it was all about the QUICHE. Do keep in mind that they are offering a limited menu at this time and that beloved favorites like the Chicken and Waffles are currently unavailable.

Food

We ordered the Roasted Tomato and Feta Quiche for $15 and it was DIVINE. It comes with spinach, feta, and roasted tomatoes.

The quiche is also served with a little side salad along with a couple slices of watermelon.

And of course, if you’re having brunch, a Bloody Mary is a necessity! Their Chipotle Bloody Mary for $14 is a scrumptious mixture of house-made chipotle-infused Vodka and comes garnished with jumbo shrimp, chorizo, and a lime-salted rim.

Put it all together (including their delicious biscuits with homemade citrus butter!) and you have the makings of a fine brunch.

The real standout for us today was the quiche! It’s a great serving size if you aren’t looking for something that’s too filling, but super flavorful at the same time! And the biscuits with the homemade citrus butter is always such a great touch to any meal at Grand Floridian Cafe.

Payment

Grand Floridan Cafe uses the same disposable check holders that we saw this morning at Topolino’s Terrace. Each of these holders are disposed of after use.

Overall, Grand Floridian Cafe is spreading guests out, using QR menus (when it’s working properly), and offering guests face mask bags. Changes may occur over time as everyone, including Cast Members, adjust to these new health and safety measures.

Click here to learn more about the changes to Disney World dining experiences you can expect this summer!

What do you think about the changes to Grand Floridian Cafe? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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