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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