Disney's Grand
Floridian Resort
4401 Floridian Way
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 US |
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Take a holiday in a world mixing gentility and exuberance, a
turn-of-the-century experience characterized by care, consideration and
high-buttoned style. Outside, hire a yacht, relax at two glorious pools
or on the sand of a calm lagoon. Inside, enjoy shady verandas,
magnificent stained glass domes and the glittering chandeliers of this
timeless Victorian Resort by the sea.
Services and Amenities:
- Room Service
- Guest Services desk
- Health club/spa
- Babysitting and child services
- Pak-n-Play Crib available
- Convenient self-parking
- Valet parking available for a nominal fee
- Rooms and facilities for Guests with disabilities
- Laundry facilities/services
- Meeting and banquet facilities
- Business Center
- Barber and beauty shop
- Wireless (Wi-Fi) Internet Access
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort -
Dining
Dine in first-class style at the award-winning Victoria & Albert's
and savor everything from afternoon tea to the flavors of Southern
Europe at the eateries of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort.
Character Dining
1900 Park Fare
1900 Park Fare: Dine with a Princess, a magical English nanny
or Characters from the rabbit hole at this enchanting restaurant. Be
charmed by a sumptuous buffet as you gather for an enchanting dinner as
a Guest of Cinderella herself. The Princess's storybook friends join in
the festivities as you have a "ball" dining on delectable seafood,
salad, pasta and beef specialties. Also, enjoy a "practically perfect in
every way" breakfast with Mary Poppins and pals. Or drop in on an
afternoon tea party for younger Guests, hosted by your favorite Disney
Characters from "Alice in Wonderland."
Disney Signature Dining
Citricos
Citricos: Treat yourself to cuisine from the fragrant
hillsides of the Mediterranean coast. Soak in relaxed sun-drenched
southern European ambience. Enjoy flavorful American fare inspired by
the legendary cuisine of Provençe, Tuscany and the Spanish Riviera. The
market-fresh Mediterranean cooking is fresh, light and simply stylish.
The seasonal menu may include sautéed shrimp, warm onion tart with
walnut vinaigrette, seared tuna with saffron pappardelle, or braised
veal shank. Breeze on in and celebrate the abundant flavors.
Victoria & Albert's
Victoria & Albert's: Pamper your palette by choosing this
exceptionally fine dining retreat featuring award-winning American
cuisine and gracious service. Indulge your discriminating culinary
tastes at this elite, intimate and elegant eatery recognized by the
nation's top food critics. This very-special-occasion romantic Victorian
retreat offers nightly harpists, lavish décor, personalized menus and a
long-stem rose for each lady. An exceptional prix fixe menu paired with
world-class wines is prepared daily. Luxury ingredients and sheer
artistry make any meal here a memory to cherish.
Disney Special and Unique Dining
Garden View Tea: Turn back the clock to the genteel tradition
of supping an afternoon tea. Tea cakes and other traditional tantalizing
treats accompany a wide selection of tasty teas. Your afternoons will
never be the same.
Narcoossee's: "Sea" yourself dining here. Nestled on the
waterfront, this creative seafood restaurant serves North American
favorites. Retreat to the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon in this airy,
eight-sided waterfront pavilion. Enjoy spectacular views and even finer
dining. Named for a quaint Florida town, this eatery offers small-town
charm and big-city culinary expertise. Creative North American seafood
offerings are highlighted by Maine lobster, fanny bay oysters and wild
Alaskan salmon. And there's filet mignon, too! This octagonal restaurant
is "ate" times the fun.
Disney Casual Dining
Grand Floridian Café: Drink in the sweeping views along the
veranda that overlooks the courtyard and sparkling pool. Specialties
include wonderful salads, soups, sandwiches and creative entrées for
lunch, and steak and fresh seafood for dinner.
Counter Service
Gasparilla Grill & Games: Breeze into this light and airy
quick service restaurant for great food and a fun assortment of video
games. Specialties include signature specialty items, pastries, salads,
grilled chicken sandwiches, pizza and hamburgers.
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort -
Recreation
Recreational Offerings include pools, arcades, playgrounds and
more:
- Pools: Splash, sun and slide under waterfalls in the zero-depth
entry feature Beach Pool. Take a quiet swim in the courtyard pool,
relax in the spa, and watch the little ones play in the kiddie pool.
- Beach: Soak up the sun on a white-sand beach.
- Grand Floridian Spa & Health Club: Experience the perfect
balance of relaxation and wellness when you enjoy the first-class
services and luxurious amenities at Walt Disney World® Resort's
Flagship Resort and Spa.
- Mouseketeer Club: Enjoy a parents' night out and treat children
ages 4-12 to an evening of supervised activities, computer games,
Disney movies, dinner and snacks in an environment created just for
them.
- Arcade: Play a variety of video and pinball favorites at
Gasparilla's Grill & Games.
- Watercraft Rentals: Spend some time on the lake with a Pontoon
Boat, Canopy Boat or Sea Raycer by Sea Ray®, or charter the Grand 1,
the Grand Floridian's Sea Ray Yacht. (Extra fee)
- Tennis: Hit the clay courts for a set or two. (Don't forget to
bring your own equipment.)
- Grand Adventures in Cooking: Have a delicious time painting an
apron, decorating your very own chef's hat and whipping up tasty
treats. (For children ages 4-10) Space is limited.
- Wonderland Tea Party: Join Alice and her curious friends for
lunch, cupcakes and, of course, a spot of tea. (For children ages
3-10) Space is limited.
- Disney's Pirate Adventure: Don yer garb and set sail to exotic
ports-of-call in search of buried treasure. (For children ages 4-10)
Space is limited.
- Jogging Trail: Take a scenic one-mile run along the path to
Disney's Polynesian Resort.
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort -
Guest Rooms
Enjoy comfortable accommodations in a world where the magic never
ends. Make a quiet escape to a grand waterside Resort with white
picket verandas, gabled patios and marvelous views — all infused with
well-mannered elegance. Come home to a splendid Guest room with a
spacious bathroom and spectacular sleeping and vanity areas, filled with
Victorian charm, modern comforts and the serenity of the sea.
Guest room views include:
- Lagoon View: Take in spectacular views of the Seven Seas
Lagoon.
- Garden View: Enjoy expansive views of Resort grounds from
your Guest room.
Standard Guest Rooms: maximum 5 Guests
Make yourself at home in a spacious Guest room embellished with charming
Victorian-style details.
Club Concierge Rooms: maximum 5 Guests
Suites: maximum 2-8 Guests
Stay in a one bedroom with 2 baths and separate sitting area (sleeps
2-4); two bedroom with 1 1/2 baths and separate sitting area (sleeps
4-8); or Presidential with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room and
hospitality bar area (sleeps 4).
Room Features:
- Turndown service
- Disabled accessible rooms available
- 24-hour room service
- Nonsmoking rooms available
- Comfy robes
- Irons, ironing boards, hairdryers and make-up mirrors in each
room
- Minibars
- Cribs, refrigerators and microwaves available upon request
- In-room safes
- Disney Channel and ESPN
- Newspaper delivery available
- High Speed Internet Access
- Laundry facilities/services
Club Concierge-level Guests also receive these special amenities:
- Staff available prior to and during your visit for reservations
and vacation planning
- Access to the exclusive Royal Palm Club or Sugar Loaf Club
Concierge Lounge (depending on room location) featuring Continental
breakfast, snacks and evening wine and cheese reception (wine not
offered at Sugar Loaf location)
- Ability to participate in the Wildlife Discovery Excursion — an
exclusive guided tour of Kilimanjaro Safaris® at Disney's Animal
Kingdom® Theme Park — offered only to a limited number of Club
Concierge-level Guests for an additional fee
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