For those looking for a luxurious, elegant, fairytale Walt Disney World experience, look no further than Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. In this guide, we’re giving you everything you need to know about this once-in-a-lifetime resort so that you can take advantage of everything it has to offer on your next trip!

About Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is Disney World’s flagship resort. Offering all the best amenities and atmosphere, the Grand Floridian is a Deluxe Resort located in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area. This Victorian-era style resort has guests dreaming of elegance and beauty. Between a stunning main atrium, classical piano music performed live in the lobby throughout most of the day, and spectacular views of the Seven Seas Lagoon and Magic Kingdom, the Grand Floridian sends guests into a real-life Cinderella dream (or, at least, as close as you can get!).

Not only will you find recently refurbished room accommodations here, you’ll also find amenities you won’t find anywhere else on the property, such as a Wedding Pavilion, a full-service spa, some of the most spectacular holiday displays available, white sandy beaches, and even MICHELIN-rated restaurants.

The resort opened in June 1988, becoming the fourth resort to open at Walt Disney World, preceded only by Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

Accommodations

Not only is Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa a deluxe resort, but it is also a Disney Vacation Club property! This means you can choose from standard two-queen or one-king bed rooms, club-level rooms, and multi-bedroom suites when you’re booking a stay here.

Being a deluxe resort, the rooms at the Grand Floridian are some of the largest on property, hovering around 440 square feet and going all the way up to 2,800 square feet for some of the villa suites.

The resort comprises five buildings, including the main building and five outer buildings: Sago Cay, Sugarloaf, Conch Key, and Boca Chica. The final building, Big Pine Key, has been converted into DVC Villas following recent refurbishment. Additionally, the refurbishment has transformed all rooms into a Mary Poppins theme, providing an elegant feel from the inside out.

Unlike value and moderate resorts, this deluxe resort offers indoor accommodations. There are indoor hallways and room entries (though only the club level rooms are located in the main building). Additionally, all rooms at the Grand Floridian have a balcony.

Here is a complete list of rooms offered at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa:

• Resort View
• Theme Park View
• Water View
• Theme Park View – Club Level
• Deluxe Room – Club Level
• Deluxe King Room – Club Level
• 1-Bedroom Suite – Club Level
• 2-Bedroom Suite – Club Level
• Grand Suite – Club Level
• Disney Suite – Club Level
• Victorian Suite – Club Level
• Deluxe Studio – Preferred View
• Deluxe Studio – Resort View
• 1-Bedroom Villa
• 2-Bedroom Villa
• 3-Bedroom Villa
• Resort Studio

Clearly, there are many room options to choose from here! King Bed rooms sleep up to two adults, while standard rooms with two queen beds sleep up to four adults. Plus, some rooms even offer a daybed allowing you to sleep up to five adults in the space.

All rooms include standard amenities such as a hair dryer, in-room safe, beverage cooler, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, complimentary Wi-Fi, “Hey Disney!” services, and marble-top double sinks in the bathroom.

Club-level rooms offer access to the exclusive Royal Palm Club, which provides complimentary light refreshments, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, from 7AM to 10PM daily. Guests staying in these rooms also gain access to Disney Signature Services, which includes a personal assistant available by phone to assist with reservations, accommodations, or special requests during their vacation.

The multi-bedroom villas are an excellent option for large families wanting to stay in the same room. In fact, the three-bedroom villa can sleep up to twelve adults! All multi-room villas include a washer and dryer, a full kitchen, multiple bathrooms, and a dining area.

Dining Options

A perk of staying at deluxe resorts is the wide range of dining options provided to guests, and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is no different! Whether you are looking for a fast bite at a quick service location, character dining, fast-casual table service, or MICHELIN star restaurants, Disney’s Grand Floridian has something for every guest’s needs.

Quick Service

Gasparilla Island Grill

Gasparilla Island Grill is the resort’s central quick service dining location. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, guests can grab food and drinks anytime between 6AM and 12AM daily.

For breakfast, guests can indulge in the bakery’s offerings, which include items such as croissants, danishes, and cinnamon rolls. Or opt for more savory options, including frittatas, egg sandwiches, or breakfast sampler platters. Specialty coffees as well as grab-and-go snacks like cereals and protein bars are also available.

For lunch and dinner, choose from a variety of flatbreads, salads, rice bowls, or handheld sandwiches, including burgers and chicken clubs. Grab-and-go pre-made offerings are available, along with beverages, including beer and wine.

Beaches Pool Bar & Grill

Outside of the Beach Pool is the Beaches Pool Bar. Open from 11AM to 8PM daily, guests can grab a cocktail or lunch poolside!

Lunch options include Shrimp Sliders, Chicken Salads, Club Sandwiches, and Chicken Tenders, with kids’ meals also available. A full bar is available, offering signature cocktails, frozen daiquiris, as well as beer and wine.

Courtyard Pool Bar

Outside of the Courtyard Pool is the Courtyard Pool Bar. Open from 11AM to 7PM daily, guests can grab a cocktail or pre-made lunch poolside at this second location.

While a full bar is also available for cocktails, beer, and wine, the dining options will include pre-made sandwiches and salads.

Table Service

Citricos

Inspired by Mary Poppins Returns, this fine/signature dining restaurant brings the luxury of London to Walt Disney World.

Open for dinner daily, guests can enjoy a menu crafted by Chef Andres Mendoza inspired by Florida cuisine. Menu options include elevated dishes such as Strawberry Salad, Roasted Duck, and Caviar as starters, and Filet Mignon, Spiced Cobia, and Guava-Barbecued Short Ribs as main entrees.

In addition to their menu, a full bar is available, including an award-winning wine list and in-house sommeliers.

Narcoossee’s

This waterfront restaurant embodies a seamless blend of coastal elegance and maritime charm. Situated right on the Seven Seas Lagoon, guests can enjoy dinner with panoramic water views, Cinderella Castle, and even the Magic Kingdom nighttime firework spectacular, Happily Ever After, if you can time it right!

Open for dinner daily, guests can choose from appetizers such as shrimp and grits, calamari, their famous lobster bisque, and brisket ravioli. Entree options include blackened redfish, scallops and gnocchi, a filet and lobster surf and turf, and vegetable paella, just to name a few.

You can check out our FULL REVIEW of Narcoossee’s here!

Grand Floridian Cafe

Open for brunch and dinner, the Grand Floridian Cafe offers two distinct dining experiences within the main lobby. This is a casual dining table service restaurant, making it the most relaxed sit-down restaurant in the resort.

For brunch, guests can indulge in options including steak and eggs, chicken and waffles, eggs benedict, and more. Dinner, on the other hand, offers appetizers such as shrimp cocktail and French onion soup, along with entrees including Cajun pasta, burgers, curry, and more.

1900 Park Fare

Join Aladdin, Cinderella, Mirabel, and Princess Tiana in celebrating the power of a wish at 1900 Park Fare!

This character dining buffet experience is open for breakfast and dinner, giving guests two opportunities to experience the magic. The theme is designed to transport guests back in time, featuring impressionist artwork, carousels, and even Big Bertha, an organ from France that has been housed inside the Grand Floridian since 1988.

For breakfast, guests will find a mix of classic and elegant offerings, ranging from pastries, bacon, eggs, potato casseroles, and Mickey waffles, to smoked salmon, the famous strawberry soup, tofu scramble, and more.

For dinner, indulge in a sophisticated buffet of peel-and-eat shrimp, baked salmon, Tiana’s famous gumbo, curry, couscous salads, and more.

You can check out our FULL REVIEW of 1900 Park Fare dinner here!

Victoria and Albert’s

Victoria and Albert’s is a dining experience like no other, earning prestigious awards year after year, including the AAA Five Diamond Award, Forbes Travel Guide Five Star, and a MICHELIN Star (just to name a few).

This fine dining experience includes a tasting menu that showcases modern American cuisine, designed by Chef Matthew Sowers and his team. Not only is the tasting menu seasonally crafted, but there are also in-house sommeliers with award-winning wine lists to guide you through your pairings.

Advance dining reservations are required for this experience, as it is extremely intimate with only a handful of tables served nightly. Guests must be at least 10 years of age to dine here, and semi-formal to formal attire is required.

Lounges and Bars

Enchanted Rose

Inspired by the live-action Beauty and the Beast film, Enchanted Rose is a bar and lounge that offers four enchantingly themed spaces to enjoy cocktails and small bites.

Open daily from late afternoon through the evening, guests can choose from a full bar featuring signature, sophisticated cocktails, including Old Fashions, Manhattans, Margaritas, and more. Starting at 5PM, small lounge bites are served, including charcuterie boards, dips, truffle fries, and flatbreads.

Amenities & Recreation

There is no shortage of recreation offerings at this deluxe resort! Here’s an overview of everything there is to do when you stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

Pools

Guests can choose between two pools on the property to enjoy. The Beach Pool is the main recreation pool, featuring waterfalls, a 181-foot-long water slide, a zero-entry area, and a children’s aquatic play area. Cabanas are available to rent here, and poolside activities run by the recreation Cast Members are held here daily.

The Courtyard Pool is the leisure pool on the property, offering a more serene experience for those seeking relaxation. There is not a water slide, and recreational activities are not held here.

Daytime Activities

Arcadia Games offers arcade fun for all ages, while basketball courts and outdoor games are also available around the grounds, including cornhole, Connect Four, and more.

Nighttime Activities

The Grand Floridian Campfire is held nightly on the Grand Floridian Beach, and Movies Under the Stars is held at Summerhouse on select nights. Additionally, every night, guests can enjoy the Electrical Water Pageant, a nighttime water parade that navigates its way through Bay Lake and the Seven Seas Lagoon on the beach.

Fitness Center

For those who don’t want to miss a workout on vacation, the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Health Club is your spot. This full-service fitness club is available 24 hours a day for guests 14 and older. Just note that an adult must accompany guests under 18 years of age.

Rentals

You can take advantage of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa’s prime water location with watercraft rentals! You can go fishing, boat around the Seven Seas Lagoon, or even sign up for a fireworks cruise to watch Magic Kingdom’s fireworks show from the water.

Senses Spa

For those who want to embrace relaxation on vacation, don’t miss the Grand Floridian Senses Spa. This full-service spa offers a range of services, including body treatments, massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, haircuts, and other beauty treatments.

Online booking is available, and both children and adults are welcome to participate in our services.

Transportation Options

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is located just steps away from Magic Kingdom, and there are plenty of ways to get there — or to any of the other three theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs!

Disney Boat Transportation and Disney Monorail Transportation are available to and from Magic Kingdom. And, to head to EPCOT, guests can take the monorail to Disney’s Transportation and Ticket Center and transfer to the EPCOT monorail station. Note that Disney bus transportation is offered to these parks if the monorail or boat happen to be down unexpectedly.

Guests can take the bus to and from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney Springs. Bus transfers are also available for Disney’s water parks, including Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach.

Additionally, parking is free for guests with a vehicle during their resort stay at all theme parks and Disney Springs.

A walking path is available for guests who want to walk to and from Disney’s Magic Kingdom, which is approximately a 20-minute walk, depending on your pace.

Pricing

Since Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is both a deluxe resort and a Disney Vacation Club resort, the prices will vary drastically depending on your desired room type.

Standard rooms start around $750 per night and can range up to around $950+ per night, depending on the view. Club-level rooms range from $1,200 to $1,500+ per night, while multi-bedroom villas can start at $1,750 per night and up.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is often included in special offers and discounts offered by Disney. Be sure to check Disney’s website for the full list of current discounts to see if anything is being offered during your travel dates.

Guest Benefits

As one of Disney World Resort hotels, you’ll be able to access some extra perks that make your vacation a bit more magical (and convenient). This includes:

• Early Theme Park Entry (allowing you to enter any of the four theme parks 30 minutes before)
• Extended Evening Theme Park Entry (allowing you 2 extra hours in select parks on select nights)
• Free Disney transportation
• Extended dining reservation window (60 days + the length of your stay)
• Early booking window for Disney’s Lightning Lanes services
• Ability to purchase a Disney Dining Plan
• Discounted MagicBands
• Free water park admission on the day you check-in
• Staying in the “Disney Bubble”

Who Should Stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

So, is the Grand Floridian the right resort for your next Disney vacation?

Guests SHOULD stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa if:

• Being close to Magic Kingdom is important to you
• You want deluxe or club-level accommodations
• High-class, luxury service is on the top of your list
• Multiple on-site dining options are important to you

Guests SHOULD NOT stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa if:

• You are on a tight budget
• You don’t plan to go to Magic Kingdom
• You plan to spend the majority of your time in the parks (you want to be able to enjoy the resort you’re spending so much money on, after all!)

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