Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort vs Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

A moderate resort spread around Barefoot Bay with island villages, Skyliner access, and easy connections to Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney's Caribbean Beach 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

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

• Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
• Moderate price tier with colorful Caribbean theming
• Large resort with a central Old Port Royale hub
• Close to Art of Animation and Pop Century via Skyliner
• Refurbished rooms are a significant improvement

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

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

• Very spread-out layout makes walking distances from rooms very long
• Dining options are limited and not highly regarded by guests
• Bus-only access to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom
• Lost much of its lush tropical vibe after recent reimagining
• Some room buildings are far from the main hub and bus stops

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

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

• Banana Cabana

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

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• Centertown Market

  Quick Service

  Latin, American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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• Centertown Market Grab & Go

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Sebastian's Bistro

  Table Service

  Latin

  dinner

  View menu

• Spyglass Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  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

  View menu

• 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

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• 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

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

• Caribbean Beach Availability : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Disney Caribbean Beach : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Ease my mind about Caribbean Beach! : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Talk To Me About Caribbean Beach Resort
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• Tell me the pros and cons of Caribbean Beach Resort
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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Grand Floridian experience : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Grand Floridian recs? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Grand Floridian vs Other Deluxe Resorts : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Have any of you regretted splurging for theme park view at ...
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• Is it worth the price to stay at Grand Floridian?
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Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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