REFURBISHMENTOct 17 – Dec 2016 · ~6 wk
- Oct 17, 2016
Gasparilla Island Grill closed on October 17, 2016 for a lengthy (roughly two-month) refurbishment at Disney's Grand Floridian.
Tracked byTheme Park Patch Notes
↺ Reopened Dec 2016
Menu & change history
the lifetime log- 2016
- 2013
◆ Latest milestone
Following a refurbishment (closed in late summer 2012), the venue was rebranded from Gasparilla Grill & Games to Gasparilla Island Grill in a rehab completed by 2013, with the arcade relocated to an adjacent room ("Arcadia Games"), a redesigned modern interior, and a revamped by-meal-period menu that dropped fan favorites like the lobster macaroni and cheese.
Tracked byTheme Park Patch Notes - 1988
Gasparilla Grill & Games — the quick-service restaurant and video-game arcade that previously occupied this space (the predecessor to Gasparilla Island Grill) — opened at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in 1988.
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That's every change on the record at Gasparilla Island Grill since 1988.
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Questions & answers
When did Gasparilla Island Grill open?
Per the documented record, Gasparilla Island Grill at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels opened in 1988.
When did Gasparilla Island Grill last close for refurbishment?
The most recent closure/refurbishment documented for Gasparilla Island Grill is dated Oct 17, 2016: Gasparilla Island Grill closed on October 17, 2016 for a lengthy (roughly two-month) refurbishment at Disney's Grand Floridian.
What changed recently on Gasparilla Island Grill?
The latest documented change (documented Dec 2016): Gasparilla Island Grill reopened in December 2016 after its refurbishment with an overhauled artisanal menu — a 7-ounce signature-blend burger, house-baked breads, and 90-second high-heat pizzas — plus two new Coca-Cola Freestyle machines.
How many changes are on record for Gasparilla Island Grill?
4 documented changes, dating back to 1988 — the fan-kept restaurant changelog nobody else keeps.
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