Disney's Grand Floridian

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Step back in time at this elegant Victorian-style resort where you can meander down the winding pathways or relax at one of the pools. There are a variety of recreational offerings - an arcade, clay tennis courts, a marina with boat rentals or you pamper yourself at The Grand Floridian Spa & Health Read more

Step back in time at this elegant Victorian-style resort where you can meander down the winding pathways or relax at one of the pools. There are a variety of recreational offerings - an arcade, clay tennis courts, a marina with boat rentals or you pamper yourself at The Grand Floridian Spa & Health Club. Please call 1-407-934-7639 to book your free Disney Magical Express Airport Shuttle bus transfer 48 hrs prior to arrival. Please provide your Disney confirmation number with your flight details. NOTE: This is a smoke-free Resort. Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor smoking locations. (0606/CH)

Elegant victorian-style resort with a 5-story lobby. There are winding pathways, illuminated by gas lamps, that lead you to white sand beaches.

The breathtaking lobby ascends 5 stories in height and is capped with lavish stained glass domes. Glistening chandeliers, an aviary, potted palm trees and a grand piano providing live music, add to the lavish ambiance here. An open-cage elevator operates to transport guests to the second floor shops and restaurants.

This hotel offering legendary Victorian elegance and top-quality service was built in the early 20th century. It affords spectacular views out over the Magic Kingdom theme park and the Seven Seas Lagoon.

This 5-storey air-conditioned hotel comprises 867 rooms. Amongst the facilities count a lobby with a 24-hour reception desk, safes, a cloakroom and a lift in addition to a lounge, a newspaper stand, a snack shop and a hairdressing salon. Further offerings include a bar, a grill restaurant, conference facilities, 5 full-service restaurants and a games room. It is possible to take advantage of the room and laundry services as well as the laundrette. There is a car park for those arriving by car.

Disney's Magical Express offers free airport shuttle (MCO only), luggage delivery and airline check-in (for most airlines) for guests staying at a Disney resort. These must be arranged in advance. To book please follow these simple instructions: once you have a confirmation number from us and your flight number/ arrival time go to one of these websites to make a booking: For guests arriving from anywhere outside the U.S., U.K., or Canada: www.disneysmagicalexpress.com/international. For guests arriving from within the U.S.: www.disneysmagicalexpress.com/us. For guests arriving from Canada: www.disneysmagicalexpress.com/ca. For guests arriving from the U.K.: www.disneysmagicalexpress.com/uk

General information: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. Location:Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is located on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon and is located directly southwest and one monorail stop, from the Magic Kingdom.Area details:The hotel is nearby Theme Parks, Water Parks and Downtown Disney Village. Recreation:At Garden View Tea, turn back the clock to the genteel tradition of supping an afternoon tea. Or dine with a Princess, a magical English nanny or Characters from the rabbit hole at this enchanting restaurant. Enhance your Resort stay with a variety of recreational offerings including pools, arcades, playgrounds, watercraft rentals, beach, Mouseketeer Club, Tennis, Grand Adventure in cooking, Wonderland Tea Party, Disney’s Pirate Adventure, Jogging Trail, meeting facilities and our Florida spa experience.Rooms: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.If you're flying to the Orlando International Airport, transportation to Walt Disney World Resort is available via Disney's Magical Express service (available to all Guests staying at Disney Resorts during the Happiest Celebration On Earth. Book at least 10 days in advance. Pet carriers are not included.), airport shuttle, limousine or rental car. And once you're at Walt Disney World Resort, you can zip around on complimentary and convenient transportation that runs continuously throughout the day.Per Disney guest will need to make there own arrangements for the Magical express on www.Disneymagicalexpress.com, for international it would be www.Disneymagicalexpress.com/international Policies:**Please be advised to receive the "Special Offer" Magic Your Way Package there is a 3 night minimum and tickets must be purchased. Valid for Canadian Market only.****No same name reservations.****Notice to guests: please be advised that Walt Disney World Resort Hotels does not accept any name changes to a reservation once it has been made. If Name changes need to be made reservation must be cancelled and rebooked with new info. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding in this matter.**• Now - Dec. 24, 2008: The Convention Center exterior will undergo repairs and refinishing. This work will be coordinated with Convention Services to minimize impact to Guests.• March 24 - May 23, 2008: Main Building 2nd floor restrooms (near Citrico's and Victoria and Albert's) will be closed for renovation• April 28 - May 2, 2008: The carpet will be replaced in Gasparilla Grill & Games. This location will remain open during this timeframe.• May 12 - July 25, 2008: Lodge Building 9 Big Pine Key exterior refinish. Guests will see and hear the painters outside the building. Work will be performed using lifts from the perimeter of the building. The painting crew will need to access balconies to perform the job, which also includes balcony ceiling repairs in addition to painting. Guests will be notified via letter and an in-room voicemail that the painting crew will need access to their balconies during this period.

Rooms with armoire, in-room safe, phone, radio, cable TV, bathrobe. Wheelchair access, 24-hour Room service, Health Club, 2 Tennis courts, Beach, Jacuzzi, Marina, Video Arcade, Supervised Children's Programme, Monorail station, Shops.

Opened: 1988. Renovations: 1999.

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Hotel Amenities

Room Amenities

Room Information

The rooms each feature an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, a double/ king-sized bed, a fridge, a minibar, a hire safe, a balcony or terrace, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio and an Internet connection. Centrally controlled air conditioning and heating come as standard.

Additional Information

Number of Rooms: 879

Location

The resort is situated on the shores of South Seas Lagoon in the Magic Kingdom area and is 32 km from Orlando International Airport.

This hotel offering legendary Victorian elegance and top-quality service was built in the early 20th century. It affords spectacular views out over the Magic Kingdom theme park and the Seven Seas Lagoon.

situated on the shores of South Seas Lagoon.

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