Disney's Contemporary Resort vs Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney's Contemporary Resort

A flagship monorail resort next to Magic Kingdom, recognized for its A-frame tower and quick walk to the park gates.

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 Contemporary Resort

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney's Contemporary Resort

• Monorail

  Magic Kingdom Park

• 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 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 Contemporary Resort

• Monorail runs directly through the hotel to Magic Kingdom
• Walking distance to Magic Kingdom, closest hotel to the park
• Top-tier dining including California Grill atop the resort
• Iconic A-frame architecture and clean modern design
• Bay Lake Tower offers direct walkway connection

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 Contemporary Resort

• One of the most expensive resorts at Walt Disney World
• Modern design lacks the immersive theming of other Deluxe resorts
• Standard rooms can feel dated compared to newer renovations
• Far from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, bus ride required
• Monorail loop congestion can cause delays during peak times

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 Contemporary Resort

• California Grill

  Table Service

  American, Seafood, Sushi

  dinner

  View menu

• Chef Mickey's

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · dinner

  View menu

• Contempo Café

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Contemporary Grounds

  Table Service

  American, Quick Service - Coffee

  dinner

  View menu

• Cove Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Outer Rim

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Steakhouse 71

  Table Service

  American, Steakhouse

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Steakhouse 71 Lounge

  Quick Service

  Steakhouse, American

  snack

  View menu

• Steakhouse 71 To Go

  Quick Service

  American, Steakhouse

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• The Sand Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• 1900 Park Fare

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · dinner

  View menu

• 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

  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

Disney's Contemporary Resort

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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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