Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

We are fans of resort hopping to the three hotels on the Monorail - the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the Contemporary Resort and the Polynesian Village Resort. Take a mid-day break from Magic Kingdom and ride the Monorail to the Grand Floridian. The Grand Floridian is a beautiful hotel where you can relax in a gorgeous towering atrium lobby complete with a pianist on a baby grand piano. The Grand Floridian has recently undergone some major changes - you can visit the Garden View Lounge for a pricey afternoon tea service or have a cocktail at The Perch, a small bar in the lobby. For resort hopping, we would not consider the Grand Floridian as a must-do destination visit. We feel the best time to visit the Grand Floridian is during the holidays. During Easter, one can admire Disney-themed chocolate eggs. Christmas brings a huge Christmas tree and an incredible gingerbread house (the gingerbread house was missing in 2025 but hopefully the gingerbread house returns in 2026). We enjoy visiting the Grand Floridian for a mid-day lunch break from Magic Kingdom. With the Grand Floridian Café (reservations recommended for peak lunch hour) soon closing for renovation, guests will be able to enjoy the Cafe's brunch menu in the more upscale dining room of Citricos. Or for a more casual lunch, visit the counter service Gasparilla Island Grill. New to Disney? * You do not need to be a hotel guest or park guest to ride the Monorail, visit a Disney resort or dine at a Disney restaurant. * Free 3 hour resort parking at the Grand Floridian for those those holding confirmed restaurant reservations at the Grand Floridian's table service restaurants. No free parking for quick service Gasparilla Island Grill or the Perch. * Easy Trip to the Grand Floridian: Magic Kingdom and the Grand Floridian are on the Monorail loop. Simply exit Magic Kingdom and take a short walk to the Monorail station - take the Resort Monorail that will drop you off at the Grand Floridian. Make sure you are on the Resort line - do not get on the express line that only stops at the Ticket and Transportation Center (tram to parking lot). Ask Cast Members for help and directions if needed. It is also a short walk between the Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom.

We didn’t stay Gran Floridian but on Disney property for wedding. Warning if there are any last minute changes the planner says they don’t contact hotels for changes etc. While my daughter was getting photos the Disney cast member told guest the wedding venue changed-not true-there were guests that missed ceremony!! Therefore , know in advance their is no communication between planners, casts, and hotels.

Amazing Classy Convenience Gorgeous Surrounds - Great Food - Rooms were perfect for two with the subtle Mary Poppins theming

recently stayed at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa using Disney Vacation Club points, and unfortunately this was one of our more frustrating Disney experiences. We were assigned a handicap-accessible room, despite having previously called ahead after a past stay to specifically request that we not be placed in one again. I completely understand the importance of having these rooms available, but the layout simply doesn’t work well for our family. The lower countertops, bathroom setup, and overall design created challenges, especially with kids, and made the room noticeably less functional. What was most disappointing wasn’t just the room itself, but the lack of any solution. We spent valuable vacation time trying to address the issue, only to be told nothing could be done. For a resort at this price point and reputation, that was surprising. We’ve been long-time Disney Vacation Club members and typically have great experiences. We spend a lot of time at Disney properties, dining, shopping, and really investing in the experience—which is why this stood out. This felt like a preventable issue that wasn’t taken seriously. If you’re particular about room layout, I would strongly recommend confirming your room assignment in advance and not relying solely on requests being noted. Overall, the property itself is beautiful, but this experience definitely impacted our stay

Took a visit to Disney Floridian Resort and Spa to see the grandeur of the resort. We got off the train and wondered around the resort. We stopped in the spa store and bought some bath bombs. The people who worked at the store were very helpful. We spent a lot of time there smelling all the scents.