The crown jewel of Walt Disney World® Resort is this Victorian-themed hotel on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon; a monorail just off the lobby zips to the Magic Kingdom® Park and Epcot®.
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa offers 867 rooms surrounded by tropically landscaped gardens on Seven Seas Lagoon, across from the Magic Kingdom® Park. Most rooms have balconies. Decor includes Victorian accents, pastel colors, printed wall coverings, light-wood armoires, marble-top sinks with period fittings, and 19th century–style woodwork.
Dial-up Internet access is complimentary and high-speed Internet access is available for a surcharge. Rooms provide coffeemakers, complimentary safes, and hair dryers. Microwaves and refrigerators are available on request.
All guestrooms (including room patios and balconies) are nonsmoking
Though the Magic Kingdom® Park is just across the water, with access to this resort's multiple restaurants and lounges, shops, childcare, two swimming pools, marina, and full-service spa, many guests never leave Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
Special kids’ programs include childcare for youth aged 4-12, a cruise for kids aged 3-10, and a tea party for children aged 3-10.
Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in the resort's common areas; some locations include the first-floor lobby area, including the Tea Room; the Convention Center Lobby area; and the fourth-floor Concierge area - sitting area. Wireless interface cards are available for purchase in the resort's business center.
This hotel is nonsmoking except in designated outdoor areas.
Disney's Magical Express: Guests of this resort are eligible for complimentary Disney's Magical Express service. Motor coaches pick up guests at Orlando International Airport and drop off at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels. Disney staff members pick up bags and deliver them straight to guestrooms (for arrivals between 5 AM and 10 PM). Guests arriving outside of these hours should pick up their baggage at baggage claim to carry with them on the motor coach.
Citricos - This upscale restaurant offers Mediterreanean-inspired cuisine in a beautiful, 190-seat dining room in sun-drenched Provençal colors, with an open-air kitchen. Modern, flavorful dishes that change with the seasons are its forte. The restaurant includes a private, glass-walled dining room that seats as many as 10 guests.
Victoria & Albert’s - The crème de la crème of Disney dining, this restaurant offers a seven-course menu that is customized daily and an award-winning wine list. Open for dinner only, the intimate dining room seats just 53, and features a harpist each evening. The coveted Chef’s Table in the kitchen must be booked months in advance.
1900 Park Fare - The centerpiece of this buffet-style restaurant is Big Bertha, a century-old band organ built in Paris that entertains diners accompanied by Disney characters who visit the restaurant at breakfast and dinner. The dinner buffet includes prime rib, hot and cold seafood, salads, vegetables, and bread. The children’s buffet has hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, chicken nuggets, and mouse-shaped macaroni and cheese alongside a pasta buffet with a large selection of different pastas and sauces, plus a dessert and salad bar.
Grand Floridian Cafe - Classic dishes and traditional favorites are the staples at this casual spot. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the 230-seat restaurant overlooks the courtyard and pool.
Narcoossee’s - Narcoossee's menu focuses on seafood, from steamed Penn Cove mussels to grilled Chilean sea bass and sauteed wild salmon. The fresh Maine lobster, boiled and served with corn grits and coriander butter, is a hands-down favorite. A dazzling view of Seven Seas Lagoon offers guests a feast for the eyes. Narcoossee's has 150 seats.
Garden View Lounge - High tea is served for three hours every afternoon, with imported teas, fruit tartlets, tea sandwiches, scones, and freshly baked pastries. Cocktails, beverages, and desserts also are served in the later afternoon and evening. Guests are entertained by the sounds of a grand piano and orchestra.
Mizner’s - Located off the resort's main lobby on the second floor, this intimate bar is named after the self-taught, eccentric, turn-of-the-century Palm Beach architect. Specialties include cognacs, ports, and shrimp cocktail appetizers.
Summerhouse - This outdoor quick-service spot is great for light fare on the hotel beach or poolside.
Gasparilla Grill & Games - Casual, family dining is what this 24-hour, counter-service restaurant is all about. Parents can enjoy such favorites as grilled chicken, fresh bagels, sandwiches, pizzas, and soft-serve yogurt with an assortment of toppings while kids try the latest games in the video arcade. Continental breakfast is also available.
