Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

You can take the monorail to Magic Kingdom Park and EPCOT. You can walk from Grand Floridian to Magic Kingdom Park. You can take the boat to Magic Kingdom Park. For Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Disney Springs, you'll use Disney buses. That setup is usually easier than relying on buses for every park day.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has 13 on-site dining options. Sit-down options include 1900 Park Fare, Cítricos, Cítricos Lounge, Enchanted Rose, Grand Floridian Cafe, Narcoossee's, Queen Victoria's Room at Victoria & Albert's, The Dining Room at Victoria & Albert's, and Victoria & Albert's Chef's Table Dinner. Quick-service spots include Beaches Pool Bar & Grill, Courtyard Pool Bar, Gasparilla Island Grill, and The Perch at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

The pool setup at Grand Floridian includes Pool, Quiet Pool, and water play area for little ones. Beyond the pool area, you also have seven seas lagoon — enjoy fishing, boating and more, Boat Rental, Playground, Running Trail (~1 mile loop), Tennis Courts, and Marina. For workouts or downtime, there is Spa, haircuts, manicures, pedicures and more, and Fitness Center.

Yes. Because Grand Floridian is a deluxe resort, guests can use Extended Evening Theme Park Hours on select nights, usually about two extra hours after regular closing. That is in addition to the standard 30-minute Early Entry benefit all Disney resort guests receive.

Grand Floridian is a solid fit for families, and the biggest reason is transportation. Grand Floridian has monorail, walking distance, and boat access, which is usually easier with a stroller than depending on buses for every trip. Kid-friendly amenities include Pool, Quiet Pool, water play area for little ones, and Playground. There are 9 on-site table-service options, which helps on nights when you do not want to leave the resort for dinner.

The main trade-offs at Grand Floridian are these: 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.