Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Walt Disney World, Orlando

Virgin rating

The hotel

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*.

Click here to see Disney's pocket guide for this Resort.

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.

Minimum stay 5 nights at all times.

Maximum stay 21 nights.

*Denotes local charge. 

Special assistance

Please note: rollaway beds are no longer available.


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Nov 13, 2024 KieranJP90 Northamptonshire, 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… Read more
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. Read less
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Nov 7, 2024 Veronica C

Visiting guests beware!!! Just had an rsvp to 1900 park fare for dinner. Be aware as a guest you will receive “guest service”. Joined 2 handicap friends for dinner and Upon arrival we were told we had to park across street or pay $40 valet. Fortunately there were shuttle buggies taking people to and from hotel at the time. We were told they ran… Read more
Visiting guests beware!!! Just had an rsvp to 1900 park fare for dinner. Be aware as a guest you will receive “guest service”. Joined 2 handicap friends for dinner and Upon arrival we were told we had to park across street or pay $40 valet. Fortunately there were shuttle buggies taking people to and from hotel at the time. We were told they ran until after 10pm. After dinner and shopping, we asked valet to assist with shuttle back to car & were told they come every few minutes. After waiting patiently for 15 minutes we asked again for shuttle and they told us there was no one available to assist because they were assisting on site guests and event guests only. Valet desk asked us if it was possible to make other arrangements for transportation back to the guest parking lot with my two disabled friends. There was not even assistance with directions to the crosswalk and we were turned away. Terrible experience with handicap guests and visitors. We will never return. Read less
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Nov 6, 2024 tjmYork_PA York, Pennsylvania

I would rate this stay a 2 out of 5, when compared to the cost. Hotel lobby is amazing and the seasons gingerbread house was up. I was left to remove my luggage from my car while the valet for parking stood watch waiting to take the car. Even though I did not require a bellman to take my luggage( 1 suitcase per each person) they never offered to… Read more
I would rate this stay a 2 out of 5, when compared to the cost. Hotel lobby is amazing and the seasons gingerbread house was up. I was left to remove my luggage from my car while the valet for parking stood watch waiting to take the car. Even though I did not require a bellman to take my luggage( 1 suitcase per each person) they never offered to assist with lifting or a luggage cart. Read less
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Oct 30, 2024 SaTravel2 Glasgow, United Kingdom

The hotel had beautiful theming and was conveniently close to Magic Kingdom. We dined at the quick-service restaurant multiple times and enjoyed every meal. We also ordered room service, which was delightful. Our room was comfortable and spacious, with a special view of the fireworks. While we enjoyed our stay, I do wonder if it is worth the high… Read more
The hotel had beautiful theming and was conveniently close to Magic Kingdom. We dined at the quick-service restaurant multiple times and enjoyed every meal. We also ordered room service, which was delightful. Our room was comfortable and spacious, with a special view of the fireworks. While we enjoyed our stay, I do wonder if it is worth the high price tag. Personally I feel you are paying more for travel convenience to Magic Kingdom rather than additional resort offerings. As the flagship resort it should go above and beyond other Disney Deluxe resorts and have extra touches that are included in the room cost. Read less
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Oct 29, 2024 WandrinStar01 Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Stayed for 4 nights during our trip to Orlando. Worth every penny, we absolutely loved it. Can walk to Magic Kingdom from here, or take boat or monorail, we tended to walk. We stayed in dvc studios with a lagoon view and the room was great. Beautiful resort and we will be back.