There’s no doubt that Walt Disney World has a themed resort for pretty much any taste, and for Guests that are looking for a quiet, romantic, and distinctly luxurious feel, the number one choice is Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Villas at Grand Floridian. This deluxe and deluxe villa resort is considered the ‘flagship’ resort at Walt Disney World, and in addition to it’s lovely Victorian-style theme, it has a fantastic location – just across the Seven Seas Lagoon from the Magic Kingdom, and is one of the three deluxe resorts on the Magic Kingdom monorail route.
In addition to being a lovely place to stay on your Disney vacation, the Grand Floridian is a popular resort for celebrating a special occasion, and it houses Walt Disney World’s Fairytale Wedding Chapel with gorgeous views of the Magic Kingdom beyond.
The resort’s main pool, the Beach Pool, features a water slide and cascading waterfalls. There’s also a fun water play area for kids themed to Alice in Wonderland. For a quieter pool experience, guests can also check out the Courtyard Pool.
There are a variety of room options at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Villas. Most rooms sleep up to 5 guests with two queen beds and one day bed, and there are also a number of suite options. Guests can choose whether they would like to stay in the main building or one of the resort’s outer buildings, and can choose from garden view, lagoon view, or theme park view. In the Villas at Grand Floridian, Guests have the choice of studios, 1, 2, or 3 bedroom villas, with all villas but the studios featuring full kitchens and living/dining areas, perfect for larger families to spread out.
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This resort is known for its dining options, and has some of the most refined dining venues at Walt Disney World. Guests can choose from character dining at 1900 Park Fare, to fine seafood at Narcoossee’s, to upscale Mediterranean at Citrico’s. For more casual dining, guests can visit the Grand Floridian Café, Garden View Tea Room, or grab a bite at the quick-service Gasparilla Island Grill. For the ultimate dining experience, guests can also indulge at Victoria & Albert’s, a AAA Five-Diamond Award-winning restaurant. Or, if you’d like to just relax with a drink, you can check out Mizner’s Lounge and listen to the live music playing in the lobby.
One of the best times of the year to visit Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is during the holiday season. With enormous Christmas trees in the main lobby, countless Victorian inspired decorations, and a lifesize gingerbread house, this resort is a “must see” for anyone visiting from early-mid November through early January.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa offers boat and monorail transportation to the Magic Kingdom. Guests can also take the monorail to Epcot by taking the monorail to the Transportation and Ticket Center and transferring to the Epcot monorail. Bus service to the theme parks and Disney Springs is also available.
For Guests who would like to balance the fun and excitement of the Disney parks with a quietly elegant resort stay, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Villas is the perfect choice!
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