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Tale as Old as Time, True as it Can Be-Take a Peek into the Enchanted Rose Lounge

Sign to the entrance to the lounge.

Last fall, The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Disney’s flagship resort, opened a new lounge. Inspired by Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’s live-action version, the Enchanted Rose is not to be missed. The lounge had only been open a couple of months when my friends and I stopped in for a drink. It is stunning. The decor and atmosphere are magical and do what Disney does best; it tells the love story between Belle and the Beast.

The lounge divides into four sections. First is the garden room. It takes its inspiration from the forest that surrounds the Beast’s castle.

Photo Credit- Disney Tourist Blog

The inspiration for the outdoor patio is the Beast’s garden terrace. It overlooks the grounds of the Grand Floridian. It is a perfect place to enjoy a drink after a long day in the parks.

The Garden Terrace. Photo Credit- Kent Phillips.

The library is my favorite area in the lounge. It is decorated in French furnishings, and you may see a familiar face or two.

The library.
The library.
The famous rose.
Cogsworth
Lumiere
I love these little touches.

The main bar area has an enormous chandelier that symbolizes Belle’s yellow gown.

The main bar area.
The chandelier that represents Belle’s dress.

My friends and I sat right next to the main bar area. We had come from tea at the Garden View Tea Room and were quite full. However, we had to give the drinks a try.

The menu has small bites, such as the House Flat Bread, Artisan Cheese Platter, Truffle Fries, etc. Their signature cocktails caught our eye. The Enchanted Rose has two tableside cocktails, Envy and Love. The presentation was fantastic. Here is our server making the Love cocktail. Make sure to turn it up to hear the “story,” she tells.

Tableside cocktails.

I chose the Lavender Fog for my drink. My drink is made with Nolet’s Silver Dry Gin, Rothman Crème de Violette, English Breakfast Tea, vanilla, and cream. It was a bit strong but good.

One of my friends was Cast Member at Disney and knew the manager in charge of opening the lounge. He was there, and we spent some time chatting with him. It was fascinating to hear what it takes to open an establishment such as this. I would say Disney hit it out of the park.

Cheers!