Disney's Art of Animation Resort vs Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Photo: Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Value ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Photo: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Deluxe Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

Art of Animation

Value

Grand Floridian

Deluxe

Area

Art of Animation

ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area

Grand Floridian

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

Transportation

Art of Animation

Skyliner, Bus

Grand Floridian

Monorail, Walk, Boat, Bus

Table-Service Dining

Art of Animation

None

Grand Floridian

8 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

Art of Animation

2 locations

Grand Floridian

6 locations

Pool Amenities

Art of Animation

Pool

Grand Floridian

Pool, Quiet Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Art of Animation

No

Grand Floridian

Yes

Top Highlight

Art of Animation

Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios

Grand Floridian

Monorail access to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT

Overview

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

A value resort themed to Pixar and Disney animation, with family suites, Little Mermaid rooms, and a Skyliner station shared with Pop Century.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney's Victorian flagship resort on Seven Seas Lagoon, positioned on the monorail loop west of Magic Kingdom.

Amenities

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • interactive water play area
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail (1.3 miles around Hourglass Lake)

Other

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Business Center

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Quiet Pool
  • water play area for little ones
  • seven seas lagoon — enjoy fishing, boating and more
  • Boat Rental
  • Playground
  • Running Trail (~1 mile loop)
  • Tennis Courts
  • Marina

Wellness

  • Spa
  • haircuts, manicures, pedicures and more
  • Fitness Center

Rooms

  • rooms and suites with club-level service
  • Club Level

Other

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Business Center

Transportation

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

  • Skyliner

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Bus

    Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

  • Monorail

    Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT

  • Walk

    Magic Kingdom Park

  • Boat

    Magic Kingdom Park

  • Bus

    Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Pros

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

  • Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
  • Family suites sleep up to 6 with two bathrooms and a kitchenette
  • Does not share bus service, giving it the best bus reliability of Value Resorts
  • Landscape of Flavors food court is best among Value Resorts
  • Big Blue Pool is the largest hotel pool at Walt Disney World

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

  • Monorail access to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT
  • Flagship luxury resort with Victorian theming and grand lobby
  • Top dining including Victoria and Alberts signature restaurant
  • Walking path to Magic Kingdom makes it the second-closest resort
  • Multiple pools, spa, marina, and extensive resort amenities

Cons

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

  • Family suite prices are double to triple standard Value Resort rooms
  • Little Mermaid standard rooms are very small and far from lobby
  • Theming is bold and loud, not appealing to all adults
  • No table service restaurant on property
  • Long walk to Skyliner station from some room sections

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

  • Most expensive Disney-owned resort at Walt Disney World
  • Victorian theming feels formal and can be stiff for young children
  • Far from Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom by bus
  • Main building can feel crowded with non-guests visiting for dining
  • DVC villas are in a separate building from main hotel rooms

On-Site Dining

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

  • Landscape of Flavors

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast

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  • The Drop Off Pool Bar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

  • 1900 Park Fare

    Table Service

    American

    breakfast · dinner

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  • Beaches Pool Bar & Grill

    Quick Service

    American

    lunch

    View menu

  • Cítricos

    Table Service

    American

    dinner

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  • Cítricos Lounge

    Quick Service

    American, Mediterranean

    snack

    View menu

  • Courtyard Pool Bar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Enchanted Rose

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Gasparilla Island Grill

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner · snack

    View menu

  • Grand Floridian Cafe

    Table Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Narcoossee's

    Table Service

    American, Seafood

    dinner

    View menu

  • Queen Victoria's Room at Victoria & Albert's

    Table Service

    dinner

    View menu

  • The Dining Room at Victoria & Albert's

    Table Service

    American, Prix Fixe

    dinner

    View menu

  • The Dining Room at Victoria & Albert’s

    Table Service

    American

    lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • The Perch at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Victoria & Albert's Chef's Table Dinner

    Table Service

    dinner

    View menu

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