Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Best For
Families planning several Magic Kingdom days
Couples who want a polished, grown-up feel close to the castle
Travelers who care about dining and want Victoria & Albert's or Narcoossee's a short walk away
Location Highlights
About a 10 to 15 minute walk to the Magic Kingdom entrance
Resort monorail loop to Magic Kingdom, the Contemporary and the Polynesian; transfer at the Transportation and Ticket Center for the EPCOT monorail
Buses to EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs
Photos courtesy of the hotel.
Rates & Booking Options
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Disney's flagship: polished, classic and steps from Magic Kingdom, priced like it.
You want the classic Disney luxury experience and plan to spend real time at Magic Kingdom.
You are mostly visiting EPCOT or Hollywood Studios, or if the rate would push out park tickets or dining.
The Grand Floridian is the dressiest resort Disney runs, a Victorian-style hotel on Seven Seas Lagoon with white gables, a live piano or orchestra in the lobby and some of the best restaurants on property. The lobby was redone in 2025 with a new bar called The Perch, and the Garden View Lounge reopened in 2026 as an Alice in Wonderland tea experience.
I recommend it when Magic Kingdom is the center of the trip and the budget has room. You can take the monorail, a boat or simply walk the path to the park gates. The honest trade-off is price: you pay a premium for the name and the location, and the rooms are lovely but not dramatically bigger than other deluxe options.
Key Amenities & Experiences
Walking path, monorail and boat service to Magic Kingdom
Senses spa and a full-service hair salon
The Perch lobby bar and the Alice in Wonderland tea at the Garden View Lounge
Lobby music most evenings
Fireworks views from the beach and from Narcoossee's
Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours as a Disney Deluxe resort
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