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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Central Florida · Walt Disney World $$$$
Family Friendly On-site Dining Pool Spa Waterfront

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About

Set on the shore of the Seven Seas Lagoon, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is a Deluxe Resort styled after a grand Victorian-era seaside hotel. It sits on the monorail loop, so Magic Kingdom is a short ride away, and a water taxi and a lakeside walking path offer other ways to reach the park. Accommodations range from standard rooms and suites to Disney Vacation Club studios and multi-bedroom villas.

Dining runs from casual counter service at Gasparilla Island Grill to the waterfront Narcoossee’s, and the resort has a full-service spa and health club. Families tend to gravitate to the Beach Pool and its waterslide, while the Courtyard Pool is the calmer option. It suits travelers who want to be close to Magic Kingdom and are willing to pay for a classic Disney setting.

Good to know

Early Theme Park Entry
As a Disney Resort hotel, guests can enter Walt Disney World theme parks 30 minutes early each day of their stay with valid park admission.
Ongoing refurbishment
The resort remains open during a phased refurbishment, so some areas or venues (such as Grand Floridian Cafe, slated to reopen November 2, 2026) may be temporarily closed.
Two pools
The Beach Pool has a 181-foot waterslide, while the Courtyard Pool is a quieter choice with a kiddie pool nearby.