Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is the crème de la crème of the Disney Resort hotels. Here, the entire family can enjoy Disney at its grandest, with lavish, turn-of-the-century décor, spectacular views and impeccable service to pamper your every whim. Make sure the kids take an afternoon siesta as every night the Electrical Water Pageant, a floating, lighted procession of 'sea creatures' takes place on Bay Lake and is an event not to be missed! There is also fine dining to be had in Victoria & Albert's restaurant, complete with your own personal butler service! The world-class spa offers all kinds of divine treatments or head to the lake for a spot of sailing.
Amenities
Sailing
Babysitting service
Wheelchair access
Families
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Free transport to theme parks
Games Room
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Room Service
Where is it
Magic Kingdom Resort area. Driving time from airport: 30 minutes.
Hotel information
867 rooms in 5 lodges with 2 lifts in each. All have air-conditioning, cable TV with Disney Channel, safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, iron and board.
Resort View Rooms have views of the courtyard, marina or pool areas, with either 1 king-size bed and 1 double-size sleeper sofa, 1 king-size bed and 1 day bed, 2 queen-size beds, or 2 queen-size beds and 1 day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.
Water View Rooms have views of Seven Seas Lagoon, with either 1 king-size bed and 1 double-size sleeper sofa, 1 king-size bed and 1 day bed, 2 queen-size beds, or 2 queen-size beds and 1 day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.
Theme Park View Rooms have views of Magic Kingdom Park, with either 1 king-size bed and 1 double-size sleeper sofa, 1 king-size bed and 1 day bed, 2 queen-size beds, or 2 queen-size beds and 1 day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.
Resort View Club Level Rooms offer a range of views, with either 1 king-size bed, 2 queen-size beds, or 2 queen-size beds plus a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.
Theme Park View Club Level Rooms have views of Magic Kingdom Park, with either 1 king-size bed, 2 queen-size beds, or 2 queen-size beds plus a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.
Deluxe Club Level Rooms offer a range of views, and are larger in size, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.
Please note: cots must be requested at time of booking.
Club Level Rooms include: Secured access to the Royal Palm Club Lounge, serving refreshments 7.00am - 10.00pm daily, and access to Disney's signature services.
Use of the Walt Disney World Resort Transportation System is included in your stay: This hotel is connected to the Resort Monorail for travel to Magic Kingdom park and EPCOT, as well as water transportation to Magic Kingdom park, and bus transportation throughout the rest of WDW Resort. There is also a walking path connecting this hotel to Magic Kingdom park.
Complimentary self-parking. Valet parking $39 per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).
Cítricos Restaurant and Lounge (American dining infused with Mediterranean flavours), Narcoossee's (coastal cuisine), Victoria & Albert's (American cuisine, AAA Five Diamond Award® recipient since 2000), 1900 Park Fare (character dining), Gasparilla Island Grill (quick service), Beaches Pool Bar & Grill, Garden View Tea Room (afternoon tea) and Grand Floridian Café. Mizner’s Lounge (live jazz) and Courtyard Pool Bar.
Main pool, quiet pool with whirlpool, and water play area. Games arcade*. Playground. Jogging trail. Movies under the stars. Campfire activities. Health club with spa services*. Specialty cruises*. Watercraft rentals*. Basketball courts. Fishing*.
Disney-themed shop. Complimentary WiFi. Minnie Van service*. Laundry and dry-cleaning services*. Babysitting service*. Room service*.
Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. To discover all the special assistance services we offer please see additional information below.
Please note: rollaway beds are no longer available.
Based on 5524 reviews
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Good stay but charm lost
Dec 17, 2024Tracy E
We stayed at the Grand Floridian 20 years ago when my husband and I got married and it was spectacular.
We returned with our 4 children and although the hotel still looks exactly the same, certain things have definitely changed which has taken away from the 5 star class.
The rooms were perfect and were exceptionally clean.
However check in was…
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We stayed at the Grand Floridian 20 years ago when my husband and I got married and it was spectacular.
We returned with our 4 children and although the hotel still looks exactly the same, certain things have definitely changed which has taken away from the 5 star class.
The rooms were perfect and were exceptionally clean.
However check in was mess.
The lady checking us in did not programme the cards correctly so we couldn’t get into our rooms.
It took us a further 2 attempts at the front reception before the problem was rectified.
Then the reception and 1st floor of the main hotel were constantly in chaos.
It has become far too commercialised and you definitely don’t feel like you are staying at a 5 star resort.
You in actual fact feel as if you are in another Disney park.
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Incredibly Overpriced
Dec 17, 2024Andrew S
I stayed with my brother for two nights while we did the Disney Parks. The location is incredible with a walking path to the Magic Kingdom and they were kind enough to allow us to check-in at 8 a.m. It was pretty downhill afterwards. Staff will smile and offer a hello but that is about it. There was no offer for luggage assistance despite both of…
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I stayed with my brother for two nights while we did the Disney Parks. The location is incredible with a walking path to the Magic Kingdom and they were kind enough to allow us to check-in at 8 a.m. It was pretty downhill afterwards. Staff will smile and offer a hello but that is about it. There was no offer for luggage assistance despite both of us having a few bags. The room amenities are slim with mouthwash being the only advanced offering. The club level is perfectly adequate but so much money for what they actually provide. By and large the apathy from the staff stood out the most though. The club-level concierge that was hyped in pre-arrival communication did close to nothing. Everything was reactive with staff providing only the bare minimum. We were a big Grand Floridian family but this last visit seemed almost like a dare to keep staying. We did a 2-night package with parkhopper tickets for around $5k. The value for the room just isn’t there. I wish I had gone to the Four Seasons where they try a little harder.
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A lovely hotel with good location
Dec 9, 2024Anna S
We stayed a week during Thanksgiving and had a wonderful time. We ended up in a park view room on the 4th floor, and the room had really high ceilings which made the room feel really large. We had stayed before the remodel, and I have to say that they did a really nice job-it feels really fresh and new.
The good:
Great room
Easy to get into…
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We stayed a week during Thanksgiving and had a wonderful time. We ended up in a park view room on the 4th floor, and the room had really high ceilings which made the room feel really large. We had stayed before the remodel, and I have to say that they did a really nice job-it feels really fresh and new.
The good:
Great room
Easy to get into room/pay with magic band.
Food was very good at Citricos
Cleaning of room was as expected
Really nice updated rooms - feel bigger
The grounds were kept well
The walkway to Magic Kingdom is such a peaceful way to get to the park
Beautiful Christmas decorations in the main building, and gingerbread house
Easy to get quick service breakfast before heading to park
Spa is really nice - the girls (10 and 13) and I got manicures that were so fun!
Very nice front desk staff
Good selections in the stores
The bad:
-When we arrived we were early and put our luggage with bell services. Once we had our room it took almost an hour to get them, and the person that brought them would not leave until we tipped ( we didn't have cash yet and were going to see if we could tip another way but decided against it.). It was very odd- we stay a lot at four seasons and other upscale places and have never encountered this
-It gets really busy in the main lobby
-Crowded in front of restaurants with people waiting (like park faire) and it gets really loud and stressful with upset kids everywhere
The character breakfast was ok but felt a bit rushed
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Totally disappointed
Dec 4, 2024kjna
I am staying on the WDW property. The day we checked in we had come from a Disney Cruise. We had time before the restaurant opened at our hotel, so I managed to talk my two grandsons in going to the Grand Floridian to see the gingerbread house (an annual tradition). Let me preface this by saying that I am a 74 yo veteran, a WDW passholder and a…
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I am staying on the WDW property. The day we checked in we had come from a Disney Cruise. We had time before the restaurant opened at our hotel, so I managed to talk my two grandsons in going to the Grand Floridian to see the gingerbread house (an annual tradition). Let me preface this by saying that I am a 74 yo veteran, a WDW passholder and a DVC member. Therefore, I am very much aware of how to get to the Grand Floridian without parking there - and free. However, I get tired and short winded, so I thought a quick trip would be the best. I was prepared to be sent away if parking was an issue. What I was not prepared for was the vitriol that came from the guard. He started by saying, "you people from Shades of Green think you can just come here to park. You have to pay for parking ..." He was truly nasty. I did not think that yelling at grandmothers was a part of his job description. Considering that the Grand Floridian is my DVC home, I was surprised by his attitude. Needless to say, we did not go to the Grand Floridian and will not see the gingerbread house this year (or buy anything!). I am truly disappointed by this interaction. A simple comment like, "Our parking is too crowded today to let anyone in not staying here and this is how you can get to the hotel " - would have have been better. It is not the veteran's fault that Disney decided to treat us as second class vacationers.
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Christmas Decoration Visit
Nov 13, 2024KieranJP90Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Visited the hotel during a morning of viewing Christmas events around Walt Disney World Resort. Arrived by monorail. Impressive Christmas decorations and homemade gingerbread house built to (relative) scale. Cool that you can just walk around the hotel inside and out to explore the various areas. It was very hot when we attended so didn’t spend…
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Visited the hotel during a morning of viewing Christmas events around Walt Disney World Resort. Arrived by monorail. Impressive Christmas decorations and homemade gingerbread house built to (relative) scale. Cool that you can just walk around the hotel inside and out to explore the various areas. It was very hot when we attended so didn’t spend too long outside however the manicured lawns, fountains and walkways were beautiful.
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Good stay but charm lost
