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What
is the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and what sets it apart from other
Disney resorts?
Disney's
Grand Floridian Resort and Spa (GF) is a 900-room facility located
on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon and is located directly southwest,
and one monorail stop, from the Magic Kingdom (MK). It occupies
40 acres and is styled in a turn-of-the-century Victorian theme. The
red and white structure features gabled roofs and a five-story Grand
Lobby, topped with a stained glass ceiling and chandeliers. The
atmosphere is elegant, but in a Disney way, so as not to be overbearing.
The GF opened in August 1988 as WDW's 5th resort hotel. It is
considered the flagship of all WDW resorts.
This
seems like an ultra-nice resort. Will I feel out of place?
Not
really. Even though it is the most expensive resort at WDW, it
is not filled with "ultra-rich" folk. It is filled with people like
you and me, who have always wanted to stay there, and have finally saved
enough money. If you are into ultra-luxury, there is plenty here. On
the other hand, if you are used to the simpler things, there is plenty
of that, too. Shorts and T-shirts in the lobby are more the rule than
the exception. After all, in what other luxury resort could you find
a mouse, and it be considered appropriate?
2009
RATES
Part 1
(Resort Tax Not Included)
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Dates
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Garden
View
Max
Occupancy 5
Addtl Adult Fee $25/per
|
Lagoon
View
Max
Occupancy 5
Addtl Adult Fee $25/per
|
Magic
Kingdom View
Max
Occupancy 5
Addtl Adult Fee $25/per
|
Lodge
Tower
Max
Occupancy 4
Addtl Adult Fee $25/per
|
Standard
Room
Sugar Loaf Club
Max
Occupancy 5
Addtl Adult Fee $25/per
|
|
Value
Jan 1-15
|
$399
|
$465
|
$505
|
$485
|
$520
|
|
Martin
Luther King Jr.
Jan 16-18
|
$419
|
$485
|
$525
|
$505
|
$540
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Value
Jan 19- Feb 12
|
$399
|
$465
|
$505
|
$485
|
$520
|
|
President's
Day Feb 13-15
|
$549
|
$650
|
$705
|
$680
|
$735
|
|
Peak
Feb 16 - April 3
Weekday
Weekend
|
|
|
$529
|
$630
|
$685
|
$660
|
$715
|
|
$549
|
$650
|
$705
|
$680
|
$735
|
|
Easter
April 4 - 18
|
$549
|
$650
|
$705
|
$680
|
$735
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Regular
April 19 - July 2
|
$449
|
$540
|
$585
|
$550
|
$605
|
|
Independence
Day July 3 -5
|
$469
|
$560
|
$605
|
$570
|
$625
|
|
Regular
July 6 - July 18
|
$449
|
$540
|
$585
|
$550
|
$605
|
|
Value
July 19 - Oct 1
|
$399
|
$465
|
$505
|
$485
|
$520
|
|
Regular
Oct 2 - Nov 24
|
$449
|
$540
|
$585
|
$550
|
$605
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Thanksgiving
Nov 25 - 28
|
$469
|
$560
|
$605
|
$570
|
$625
|
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Value
Nov 29 - Dec 17
|
$399
|
$465
|
$505
|
$485
|
$520
|
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Holiday
Dec 18 - 24
|
$629
|
$735
|
$795
|
$730
|
$810
|
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Holiday
Dec 25 - 31
|
$649
|
$755
|
$815
|
$750
|
$830
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2009
RATES
Part 2
(Resort Tax Not Included)
|
Dates
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Standard
Room
Royal
Palm Club
Max
Occupancy 5
Addtl Adult Fee $25/per
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Deluxe
Room
Royal
Palm Club
Max
Occupancy 4
Addtl
Adult Fee $25/per
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Deluxe
Room - King
Royal
Palm Club
Max
Occupancy 2
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Outer
Lodge
1
Bedroom Suite
Sugar
Loaf Club
Max
Occupancy 6
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Magic
Kingdom View
1
Bedroom Suite
Sugar
Loaf Club
Max
Occupancy
4
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Value
Jan 1-15
|
$690
|
$695
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$690
|
$1,050
|
$1,060
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Martin
Luther King Jr.
Jan 16-18
|
$710
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$715
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$710
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$1,070
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$1,080
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Value
Jan 19- Feb 12
|
$690
|
$695
|
$690
|
$1,050
|
$1,060
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President's
Day Feb 13-15
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$915
|
$935
|
$915
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$1,345
|
$1,355
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Peak
Feb 16 - April 3
Weekday
Weekend
|
|
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$895
|
$915
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$895
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$1,325
|
$1,335
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$915
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$935
|
$915
|
$1,345
|
$1,355
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Easter
April 4 - 18
|
$915
|
$935
|
$915
|
$1,345
|
$1,355
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Regular
April 19 - July 2
|
$775
|
$790
|
$785
|
$1,135
|
$1,155
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Independence
Day July 3 -5
|
$795
|
$810
|
$805
|
$1,155
|
$1,175
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Regular
July 6 - July 18
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$775
|
$790
|
$785
|
$1,135
|
$1,155
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Value
July 19 - Oct 1
|
$690
|
$695
|
$690
|
$1,050
|
$1,060
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Regular
Oct 2 - Nov 24
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$775
|
$790
|
$785
|
$1,135
|
$1,155
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Thanksgiving
Nov 25 - 28
|
$795
|
$810
|
$805
|
$1,155
|
$1,175
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Value
Nov 29 - Dec 17
|
$690
|
$695
|
$690
|
$1,050
|
$1,060
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Holiday
Dec 18 - 24
|
$990
|
$1,020
|
$1,000
|
$1,535
|
$1,575
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Holiday
Dec 25 - 31
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$1,010
|
$1,040
|
$1,020
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$1,555
|
$1,595
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2009
RATES
Part 3
(Resort Tax Not Included)
|
Dates
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Magic
Kingdom View
2
Bedroom Suite
Sugar
Loaf Club
Max
Occupancy 8
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2-Bedroom
Suite
Royal Palm Club
Max
Occupancy 6
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Disney
Suite
Royal
Palm Club
Max
Occupancy 4
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Grand
Suite
Royal
Palm Club
Max
Occupancy 4
Max
Occupancy 4
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Value
Jan 1-15
|
$1,845
|
$1,950
|
$2,005
|
$2,065
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Martin
Luther King Jr.
Jan 16-18
|
$1,865
|
$1,970
|
$2,025
|
$2,085
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Value
Jan 19- Feb 12
|
$1,845
|
$1,950
|
$2,005
|
$2,065
|
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President's
Day Feb 13-15
|
$2,290
|
$2,375
|
$2,500
|
$2,595
|
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Peak
Feb 16 - April 3
Weekday
Weekend
|
|
|
$2,270
|
$2,355
|
$2,480
|
$2,575
|
|
$2,290
|
$2,375
|
$2,500
|
$2,595
|
|
Easter
April 4 - 18
|
$2,290
|
$2,375
|
$2,500
|
$2,595
|
|
Regular
April 19 - July 2
|
$2,050
|
$2,140
|
$2,220
|
$2,305
|
|
Independence
Day July 3 -5
|
$2,070
|
$2,160
|
$2,240
|
$2,325
|
|
Regular
July 6 - July 18
|
$2,050
|
$2,140
|
$2,220
|
$2,305
|
|
Value
July 19 - Oct 1
|
$1,845
|
$1,950
|
$2,005
|
$2,065
|
|
Regular
Oct 2 - Nov 24
|
$2,050
|
$2,140
|
$2,220
|
$2,305
|
|
Thanksgiving
Nov 25 - 28
|
$2,070
|
$2,160
|
$2,240
|
$2,325
|
|
Value
Nov 29 - Dec 17
|
$1,845
|
$1,950
|
$2,005
|
$2,065
|
|
Holiday
Dec 18 - 24
|
$2,515
|
$2,640
|
$2,735
|
$2,875
|
|
Holiday
Dec 25 - 31
|
$2,535
|
$2,660
|
$2,755
|
$2,895
|
It
seems so expensive! How can I save a few dollars?
Try
booking during Value Season. Annual
Pass Holders are also eligible for room discounts, although
they are usually announced only a month or two in advance and are
very limited. Try asking for a better view when you check in. During
slow times, you will sometimes be given a room upgrade for the same
price. This does not really save money, but it does give you more
bang for the buck.
What
are my choices for room views?
Garden
View rooms feature balconies overlooking the GF's landscaped
gardens. The Pool/Marina view has balconies with views of either
the courtyard pool or the GF marina off Seven Seas Lagoon.
Lagoon View features a view of the waters of Seven Seas
Lagoon , but may or may not include a view of the MK. The
Main Building also has some Magic Kingdom view/castle
view rooms - the Jacuzzi honeymoon rooms for one, and some others
too, that are above them. Other room choices include Lodge Tower
rooms, Concierge rooms with Garden/Pool/Marina views,
Deluxe and Honeymoon Concierge rooms, and a variety
of Suites.
How
do I let the resort know of my room preference?
We
recommend you fax your request to
the room controller several days before your scheduled arrival.
What
is the difference between a standard room and a dormer ("attic") room?
Both
types of rooms are furnished the same and contain the same features.
The dormer rooms are actually a bit smaller (3 feet smaller)
than the standard rooms, but seem larger, since dormer rooms
feature vaulted ceilings. Standard rooms sleep 5 people, while
dormer rooms sleep only 4. Dormer rooms are also the only
rooms to feature a private balcony. Note the Dormer Room balconies
are about half the "regular" room size. Standard rooms
have balconies, but they are not private. From the outside of the
resort, you can easily tell the two types apart. Rooms on the lower
floors with wide balconies are the standard rooms. Rooms on the upper
floors with balconies under peaked portions of the roof are the dormer
rooms.
What
is a lodge tower room?
The
lodge tower rooms are located in the semicircular protrusions
you can see on the outside of some buildings. They include all of
the features of a standard room. They also have a separate sitting
area, with additional furniture, TV and phone. There are views out
of five windows, as well as a separate balcony.
Can
I get a crib for my room?
Yes,
and a highchair and playpen, too! Request cribs when you make your
reservations. All are complimentary for GF guests.
Are
there smoking and nonsmoking rooms?
As
of June 1, 2007, all Disney resorts
and guest rooms are now smoke free. There are designated
outdoor smoking areas. Check the resort map or with a Cast Member
for locations.
Which
rooms are closest to...
...the
beach? - Guest rooms in the Main Building and in Big Pine
Key are located just along the beach of Seven Seas Lagoon.
...the
monorail? - Guest rooms in the Main Building are an elevator's
ride away from the monorail station. Rooms in Sago Cay, Sugar
Loaf Key, and Big Pine Key are all about equally the next
closest.
The
buses? - The bus stop is located just outside and below the monorail
station. Room proximity to the buses is about the same as for the
monorail.
The
restaurants? - Guest rooms in the Main Building are located
only a few floors above all restaurants, with the exception of Narcoossee's.
Rooms in Conch Key are actually closest to Narcoossee's.
Besides those in the Main Building, rooms in Big Pine Key
and Sugar Loaf Key are quite near the main restaurants.
Sugar Loaf Key is particularly convenient to both Gasparilla
Grill & Games and the Grand Floridian Cafe.
The
marina? - Guest rooms in Sugar Loaf Key and Conch Key are
located just outside of the marina. These rooms, as well as those
in Sago Cay, all have rooms that overlook the marina.
The
pool? - Guest rooms in Boca Chica, Big Pine Key, and Sugar
Loaf Key all are closest to the courtyard pool, as well as the
kiddie pool.
Which
rooms have the best Magic Kingdom view?
The
majority of these rooms are in Boca Chica. You will have to reserve,
and pay a premium for, a theme park view.
Which
rooms are the quietest?
Guests
attending conventions at the Grand Floridian are often put in the Sago
Cay lodge since this is the closest building to the Convention Center.
Often, only adults occupy these rooms. On the other hand, guests with
children request the Big Pine Key lodge as it is closest to the pools
and beach.
Which
is better -- lagoon view or pool view?
Lagoon
views are usually thought of as the best. They offer views of the
Magic Kingdom or the Seven Seas Lagoon. However, pool
views and garden views are sometimes just as good. Views of just the
other buildings in the complex are actually very nice, people-watching
is at a premium, and the architecture and landscaping of these views
sometimes fits in better with the overall Grand Floridian Resort
and Spa atmosphere.
It's
my honeymoon! What is the difference between the octagon and Jacuzzi
honeymoon rooms?
Octagon
rooms do not have a balcony or a Jacuzzi tub. However,
this room is bigger than the Jacuzzi room, has a wet bar, and
has windows almost all of the way around, providing a greater view.
Jacuzzi rooms do have a balcony and Jacuzzi tub, but no wet bar
or walk-in closet. Jacuzzi rooms are also located on a part of
the second floor with no through traffic, providing a quieter atmosphere.
Both rooms include all concierge benefits.
What
is on the third, fourth, and fifth floors of the main building? How
can I get there?
All Concierge
rooms and about half of the suites are located here. Concierge
desks on the third floor offer very personalized services to only
those guests occupying rooms on these floors. A lounge on the fourth
floor is the spot for continental breakfasts and evening refreshments,
once again only for those guests on these floors. Unless you are staying
in one of these special rooms, you cannot get to the third, fourth,
or fifth floors of the main building. Access is by private elevator
only. The "Sugar Loaf " building also offers full
concierge service.
To read
more about Concierge Service, Click
Here!
We want
some quiet, romantic time. Is the resort full of children who will spoil
this?
Children
are seen at the resort, but not as much as at other resorts. You are
at Disney World, after all. There are places and times at the
GF when there are virtually NO children around. A meal at Victoria
& Albert's, or Citricos would be a good bet, as well
as almost anytime during the morning or late afternoons and evenings,
when families are spending their time at the theme parks. Finding quiet,
romantic time for yourselves should be no problem. On the other hand...
Is this
a kid-friendly environment where we will be comfortable bringing children?
Yes.
Children and families with children will not feel out of place.
Besides
the theme parks, there are a number of activities for children (special
ticket/reservation required) including a Wonderland
Tea Party, Pirate Cruise and the Kid Adventures in Cooking.
Adventure
Time - weather permitting, may be a game, water balloon toss or
something else, Monday-Friday at the pool 3:30 p.m.
Mousecraft
- Arts and crafts in M. Mouse Mercantile Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Story
Time, in M. Mouse Mercantile, is on Monday evenings at 8 p.m.
Children
can enjoy the pool, boats at the marina, and the video games at Gasparilla
Grill & Games.
Additionally,
the Mouseketeer Clubhouse at the GF provides supervised
children's activities, for kids 4-12, from 4:30 p.m. until midnight.
For more information and pricing, visit our Childcare
FAQ.
Are
any king size beds available?
Yes.
Request one when making your reservations.
Are
there any in-room safes?
Each
room at the GF has a small in-room safe. They are small, but
large enough to hold money, jewelry, and that sort of thing.
What
about a refrigerator?
A small
refrigerator is available for each room at no additional charge. If
your room doesn't have one, request it. The refrigerators are handy
for snacks, sodas, and baby supplies.
Is there
Internet Access available in the rooms?
The rooms are also wired for
High Speed Internet Access, which is
available for a daily charge -- a cable is usually available in a
bag on a hanger in the closet; if not, request one from Housekeeping.
Hey!
Someone's been in my room! Who turned down my bed?
That's
the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Nightly Turndown Service.
Each evening between 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., housekeeping will
turn down your beds and leave chocolates and a Disney-themed "goodnight"
note. If this service is not convenient, you may request turndown at
a specific time.
Someone
left some nice robes in the closet! What's up?
Two
very nice robes are left in each room for your use. Some people wear
them down to the pool, or just use them inside their room. If you have
children in your party, you can request children's sizes. A very polite
note reminds you not to take the robes home, but they do invite you
to visit the Sandy Cove Gift Shop, where you
can purchase them.
I know
where I'm going, but how do I get there?
The
monorail, located on the 2nd floor of the main building, provides
direct transportation to the MK, Contemporary Resort,
the Ticket & Transportation Center (TTC) and the Polynesian.
You
can reach Epcot by transferring monorails at the TTC.
Boat
service from the GF dock can take guests to the MK and
the Polynesian.
Bus
service, just outside the main building, provides transportation to
Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Downtown
Disney (Pleasure Island, Marketplace and West Side), the Polynesian,
Contemporary, and the TTC.
Can
I walk from the GF to the MK?
Although
geographically possible, the Disney folks might frown upon your
making your own path to the park. As of now, there is no walkway between
the two.
What
is the monorail?
The
best ride at WDW! The monorail is an elevated train that
makes a loop between the Magic Kingdom and the Monorail Resorts.
Its purpose is transportation, but it really makes a great ride to see
all the sights, too. After boarding the monorail at the GF station,
it makes stops at the MK, the Contemporary, the TTC,
and the Polynesian (in that order). An extension of the monorail
runs between the TTC and Epcot.
Hey!
The monorail did not stop! Why?
In
addition to the Local Monorail (described above), there is also
an Express Monorail. However, the Express Monorail provides
service only between the MK and the TTC , and actually
travels in the opposite direction. It does not stop at any of the resorts.
If a monorail passes the GF without stopping, it was the express.
The local should be along within a few minutes, from the opposite direction,
and will stop at all Monorail Resorts in this order: Grand Floridian,
Magic Kingdom, Contemporary, Transportation and Ticket Center, Polynesian,
then back to the Grand Floridian.
I'm
not used to all this luxury! How does valet parking work?
Just drive your vehicle up to the front entrance of the resort. From
there, someone will park your car for you, for $10.
What
are the restaurants like?
Victoria
& Albert's is the dining centerpiece of GF, if not all of WDW.
It is ultra-elegant, with a menu selected daily by the chef. Click
here for further description
Citricos
an upscale expensive restaurant.
1900
Park Fare is a character buffet restaurant and features American
cuisine. At breakfast, a Supercalifraglistic time can be had with Mary
Poppins and friends daily from 8am-11am. In the evening, Cinderella's
Happily Ever After Dinner is served from 4:30pm-8:20pm.
Breakfast
items include eggs, pancakes, fruit, breads, meats, etc.
Dinner items include carved meats -- including prime rib -- and
a variety of other hot entrees, along with salads, vegetables, breads
and dessert.
Narcoossee's
features seafood, with steak and chicken entrees, in waterside setting.
Allow an extra 5 minutes once you arrive at the Grand Floridian to walk
to the restaurant. Open daily from 5:30 - 10:00pm
The
Grand Floridian Cafe is the GF's casual restaurant, featuring
Southern cooking, salads, and sandwiches. Breakfast is served from 7am-11am,
lunch from 11:30am-2pm, and dinner from 5pm-9pm.
Gasparilla
Grill and Games is a 24-hour take-out, self-serve establishment,
with the usual assortment of burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, chicken,
and ice cream.
Click
here for Menus for the Grand
Floridian restaurants.
Should
I wear a dress or coat and tie to eat in the restaurants?
Jackets
for men are required in Victoria & Albert's (neckties optional),
and fancy attire is suggested for the ladies. Citricos and Narcoosee's
require a "business casual" dress code, i.e., no swimwear
or tank tops. At the other restaurants, casual is in. Although the surroundings
may make you feel like dressing up, families in theme park wear are
often the norm.
I want
a no-fuss meal. What is my best choice?
Your
best bet is Gasparilla Grill & Games. It is a self-serve
restaurant, featuring pizza, bakery items, sandwiches, salads, snacks,
ice cream, yogurt and pizza. Gasparilla is open 24 hours a day.
What
is that music/noise coming from 1900 Park Fare?
That's
Big Bertha, sitting 15 feet above the floor in the restaurant.
It is a band organ, built in Paris by Gavoli & Co. and used from
1909 to 1955 in Ramona Park, an amusement park in Grand Rapids, MI.,
and almost 100 years old. Periodically through the meal, it will play
a short concert, featuring pipes, drums, bells, cymbals, and a xylophone,
all playing at the same time.
What
and when is Afternoon Tea?
The
Grand Floridian Afternoon Tea is the same as the very traditional
tea time you've always heard about. This Tea features a variety
of rare teas, crumpets, scones, and berries with champagne. Ultra-nice
Royal Doulton china, too! It is served in the Garden View Lounge
from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Check
out menus and prices HERE.
Where
can I meet the characters?
1900 Park Fare hosts a Character
Breakfast and Dinner. Currently breakfast has Mary Poppins, Alice
in Wonderland, Mad Hatter, Pinocchio and Geppetto.
The Character Dinner features Cinderella
and friends including Prince Charming, the evil Stepmother, and
the Stepsisters.
Check out menus and prices HERE.
There is also a My Disney Girl's
Perfectly Princess Tea Party on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday from 10:30 - Noon in the Garden View Lounge. Little princesses
have a chance to meet Princess Aurora. The event culminates
with the "Grand Princess Parade" through the resorts lobby.
Make reservations by calling 407-WDW-DINE. Read more about this Tea
Party HERE.
There are two pools at the Grand Floridian.
The original, larger of the two pools is called the Courtyard Pool
and it is open 24/7, weather permitting. There are NO LIFEGUARDS at
this pool. It is a large pool of about 300,000 gallons located
directly behind the main building.
The other "'themed pool"
is the Beach Pool (maximum depth 4 feet) which includes a rock waterfall
and waterslide. It is located on the south end of the main building.
The Beach Pool also has zero-depth entry access, which means there
is no step down into the pool -- you can just wade right in or wheel
a wheelchair right into the water. There are lifeguards are on duty
at this pool. The Beach Pool is open 7 a.m. to midnight
for the summer (lifeguard and slide from 10am-8pm). After Labor
Day, the hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. There is a path to the tennis
courts, the Spa & Health Club, the Wedding Pavilion and the
Polynesian Resort next to the pool deck entrance.
In addition, there is pool bar nearby that is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Is
there a Jacuzzi?
Some
GF rooms have an in-room Jacuzzi as part of its features.
Otherwise, there is a spa (hot tub) located at the Courtyard Pool.
I have
a few extra dollars (no, really!), so where can I go to shop?
All shopping
is located in the main building.
Summer
Lace, on the first floor, features women's' designer fashions,
Grand Floridian robes and logo items, character apparel, swimwear,
accessories, jewelry and fragrances. Open daily 9am-10pm.
Sandy
Cove Gift and Sundry Shop, first floor, gourmet gifts, fine chocolates
and candies, Grand Floridian logo merchandise and sundry items. This
shop also sells CDs by musicians who perform at the Grand Floridian,
as well as cold beverages and snacks. It also sells and processes
media for Disney Digital cameras. This shop is open from 8am-10pm.
Commander
Porter's, located on the second floor, offers men's designer clothing
such as Tommy Bahama and Ralph Lauren Polo. Men's fragrances, golf
apparel, and gift items are also available here. Open daily from 9am
to 10pm.
M.
Mouse Mercantile can be found on the second floor near the monorail
station. Disney souvenir items including children's apparel, toys,
books, pins, and watches can be purchased here. This shop is open
from 8am - 10pm.
Disney's
PhotoPass Kiosk - Next to M. Mouse Mercantile. You can view your
Disney's PhotoPass photos here and place orders for them. Open daily
8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Read more about PhotoPass HERE.
Professional portrait sessions can also be arranged here.
Basin
White - 2nd floor as you're approaching the doors to go out
to the monorail, sells beauty and bath products. (Replaced the Bally
store in late 2006.) Open daily from 10am-10pm.
What
is that neat-looking building off to the side of the parking lot?
That's
the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Convention Center. It has
27,037 square feet and includes a Grand Ballroom, as well as
eight smaller rooms. The Business Center, located here, can assist
with any typing or copying needs.
Will
I be able to do laundry? Will someone do it for me?
Coin-operated
washing machines and dryers are located in all of the buildings. For
a price, laundry and dry cleaning service is available, featuring one-day
service.
Where
can I go to watch the MK fireworks?
If
you don't have a room with a Magic Kingdom view, there are still
some great spots to watch. The GF beach and the boat dock are
great places to watch the "Wishes" fireworks.
Can
I watch the Electrical Water Pageant from
the GF?
Yes.
The pageant is held each evening on Seven Seas Lagoon, and can
be viewed from both the GF beaches and the boat dock. The pageant
usually passes the GF between 9:00-9:20pm. Check with Lobby
Concierge for times.
How
can I get married at the GF?
The
GF has the Fairy Tale Wedding Pavilion on a private island
off the resort. It has a near-perfect view of Cinderella Castle ,
and can hold up to 250 guests. Characters are available to attend your
wedding, and you can book packages that include just about anything
you would like for your wedding, as well as your honeymoon. Disney's
Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons can provide more information
at 407-363-6333.
I've
got a few minutes to spare. Are there any Hidden Mickeys I can look
for?
Look
for Hidden Mickeys in the following places: on the back of the
grand piano in the main lobby, on the weathervanes on top of the roof,
in the woodwork around the storage area on the trolleys used to transport
luggage, and on the lute in Victoria & Albert's.
What
is the Grand Floridian Spa & Health Club and what can I find there?
The
Spa & Health Club at the GF offers spectacular service
at a top-of-the-line facility. Among the treatments offered are massage
therapies, skin care, water therapies, soothing soaks, body treatments,
hand and foot treatments, and lifestyle services. A variety of spa packages
are available, including spa services for families. Membership at the
health club is free to resort guests for the length of their stay. Guests
from other Disney resorts can use the facilities for $12/day, based
on availability. The spa is managed by Niki Bryan -- for more details,
visit the Niki Bryan website HERE.
I have
a "day off" from the parks. What can I do at the GF?
Plenty!
Two lighted clay tennis courts are available to the south of
the resort, and private tennis lessons are available for $80/hour
from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. There are also Junior Tennis Clinics daily at
4 p.m. for children 6-8, or 5 p.m. ages 9-12, for $25 per child. Racquets
available at no extra charge. Call 407-621-1991 to make reservations.
Recreational
watercraft, including Sea Raycers, sailboats, and water-skiing, are
available for rent at the marina from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jogging,
volleyball, croquet, and swimming are all available, as well as unique
shops. Lobby Concierge in the Main Lobby can provide other
suggestions.
What
else can Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Lobby Concierge do for me?
Lobby
Concierge is your stop for practically everything. They provide
you with assistance in purchasing theme park tickets and making dinner
show and dining reservations. They can give you any general information
about Walt Disney World, suggest ideas for things to do, and
locate any item you are searching for. And...
I forgot
my (fill in the blank)! What can I do?
Lobby
Concierge should be able to help you out here, too. Any item
you may have forgotten to bring with you, they will do their best
to locate. Sometimes they can find an item for you to borrow while
you are there. If not, they will point you in the direction of where
to go to purchase it. Housekeeping can also help. They can provide
irons, ironing boards, highchairs, cribs, small appliances, grills
and even charcoal!
Any
thing else I might want to know?
The Ivy
Trellis Barber and Beauty Shop, located on the second floor of
the main building, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A portrait
artist is available daily 5 to 10 p.m. between Garden View
and Sandy Cove in the main building. No appointment necessary.
On Mondays
and Thursdays, the Grand Floridian Ladies twirl their way to
work through the courtyard with their parasols.
A special
Mickey Cake is available through Private Dining. Order
at least 24 hours in advance, price is approximately $40.
There's
a walking/jogging trail that starts at the Beach Pool entrance
and loops past the Polynesian Resort's beach and back for about a
mile.
Is there
a timetable of when things happen or are open?
Times
are approximate and seasonal, as of February 2007:
Summer
Lace - Open 9 am - 10 p.m. daily
Commander Porter's - Open 9 am - 10 p.m. daily
Sandy
Cove Gift and Sundry Shop - Open 8 am - 10 p.m. daily. Resort
Package Pickup is located here. You can also purchase stamps here,
and have items gift-wrapped.
M.
Mouse Mercantile - Open 8 am - 10 p.m.
Basin White - Open 10 am - 10 p.m.
The
Portrait Artist is located near Sandy Cove, and is there daily
from 5 - 10 p.m. No appointment necessary. The prices range from $45-up.
Ivy
Trellis (beauty salon) is open from 9 am - 6 p.m.
Poolside
Cabana (at the Beach Pool) is open from noon - 4 p.m., selling
pool toys, character beach towels, children's swimwear, accessories,
magazines, water cameras and suntan supplies. Hair Wrap available
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., weather permitting.
The Health
Club hours are from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily, and the Spa hours are
8 am - 7 p.m. daily.
The Electrical
Water Pageant goes by each night at 9:15 p.m.
The Pianist
in the lobby, whose CD you can purchase in Sandy Cove, starts
playing at 3 p.m. and alternates with the orchestra until 9:45 p.m.
Citricos
is open 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Narcoossee's - 5: 30 p.m. - 10 p.m., 7 days a week
Grand Floridian Cafe - Breakfast from 7 - 11:30 am, Lunch from
11:30 am - 2:00 p.m., Dinner 5 - 9 p.m.
Garden View Tea Room - 2 - 6 p.m.
1900 Park Fare - breakfast with Mary Poppins & friends
from 8 - 11 a.m.; dinner with Cinderella & Friends from 4:30 -
8:20 p.m.
Gasparilla's Grill is open 24 hours/7 days, near the marina.
Mizner's Lounge - 5 p.m. - midnight
Disney's
Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is a Monorail Resort, in the Magic Kingdom
resort area of WDW. It has received AAA 4 Diamond, Mobil 4 Star,
and was voted one of the top 50 resorts in the world by readers of Conde
Nast Traveler.
It is
located at 4401 Grand Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830. The
phone number is 407-824-3000, and the fax number is 407-824-3186.
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