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The Perch

By Melissa — lives fifteen minutes from Walt Disney World and is in the parks most weeks

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The short answer

The Perch is the lobby bar at the Grand Floridian, open 1pm to 9pm, pouring champagne, wine and two signature cocktails: the Floridian 75 at $22 and a coffee rum Sazerac at $17.50. Florida beers are $11.75. Ziggy Knows Disney calls it the centrepiece of the refurbished lobby and ranks it 16th.

Where
Grand Floridian lobby, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. No park ticket needed. · about the resort
Cuisine
Champagne, wine and cocktails
Reservation
Walk up — no problem
Booking
No reservations — order when you get there
Typical spend
about $20 a head · checked Sep 14, 2026
Dress code
Resort casual
Noise
quiet
Non-resort guests
Yes — you do not need to stay here
Dining plan
Not on Disney’s dining plan · Disney’s own listing, Sep 22, 2026

Is it worth the money?

For a glass of champagne in the Grand Floridian's lobby, yes. Ziggy Knows Disney, 16th, says its Victorian-inspired design makes it the centrepiece of the refurbished lobby, classy without feeling stuffy. It is 29th on our combination of four published bar rankings.

Who it’s right for

A drink in the lobby while you wait for the monorail or a dinner reservation.

Who it’s wrong for

Food: there is none.

What is actually good

Cocktails: the Floridian 75 $22 and the coffee rum Sazerac $17.50. Beer: 3 Daughters Beach Blonde, Funky Buddha Floridian hefeweizen and Cigar City Jai Alai at $11.75. Alcohol-free: a rosemary cooler at $8. Champagne and wine are also served. Prices from Disney's menu, 14 September 2026.

Portions

Drinks only.

Allergies and dietary needs

The rosemary cooler is the alcohol-free drink.

15 items from Disney’s own menu for this location, 15 of them priced. Disney’s prices exclude tax and gratuity and change without notice. Read 2026-09-22.

Cocktails

  • Floridian 75$22

    Fords Gin, Florida Citrus Cordial, and Lemon topped with Taittinger ‘La Francaise’ Brut Champagne

  • Coffee Rum Sazerac$17.50

    Siesta Key Coffee Rum, Demerara, Absinthe Rinse, Peychaud’s Bitters, and Lemon Essence

Wine

  • Taittinger ‘La Francaise’ Brut, Champagne, France$32
  • Raventós i Blanc ‘de Nit’ Rosé, Penedès, Spain$16
  • La Fête du Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France$16
  • Trimbach Riesling, Alsace, France$14
  • Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand$20
  • Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, California$20
  • Bodegas Chacra ‘Barda’ Pinot Noir, Patagonia, Argentina$20
  • Tablas Creek Vineyard ‘Patelin de Tablas’ Rouge, Paso Robles, California$20
  • Schweiger Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California$29

Beer

  • 3 Daughters Beach Blonde Ale, St. Petersburg, Florida$11.75
  • Funky Buddha Floridian Hefeweizen, Oakland Park, Florida$11.75
  • Cigar City Jai Alai IPA, Tampa, Florida$11.75

Non-Alcoholic Beverage

  • Rosemary Cooler$8

    Minute Maid ® Premium Lemonade, Vanilla, and Rosemary

Menu from Walt Disney World’s own dining menu data, read 2026-09-22.

Common questions

What is The Perch at the Grand Floridian?
The lobby bar, which Ziggy Knows Disney calls the centrepiece of the refurbished lobby. Disney lists champagne, wine and signature cocktails, open 1pm to 9pm.
How much are drinks at The Perch?
The Floridian 75 is $22, the coffee rum Sazerac $17.50 and Florida beers $11.75, on Disney's menu of 14 September 2026.
Does The Perch serve food?
No. Disney's menu lists drinks only; the Grand Floridian's restaurants and Enchanted Rose are nearby.
Does The Perch take the dining plan?
No. Disney's page says dining plan meals are not accepted.
Drawn, not photographed — a photograph of this one is on our shot list.

Sources

  1. Walt Disney World official — The Perch page and menu, read through Disney's menu service on 14 September 2026: hours 1pm to 9pm, no dining plan, the refurbishment note, cocktails and beer. — Disney official · checked
  2. Walt Disney World official — the dining finder, read 14 September 2026: service type and location. — Disney official · checked
  3. Ziggy Knows Disney — 24 best Disney World bars and lounges, ranked (updated 26 December 2025). — reported by · checked

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