Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa vs Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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 Polynesian Village Resort

A deluxe South Seas resort on Seven Seas Lagoon with monorail access, beach views, and a mix of standard rooms, villas, and bungalows.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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 Polynesian Village Resort

• Monorail

  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT

• 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 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 Polynesian Village Resort

• Monorail access directly to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT
• Stunning South Pacific tropical theming throughout
• Iconic Trader Sam's Grog Grotto tiki bar on property
• Beach and marina on the Seven Seas Lagoon
• Great Ceremonial House with Captain Cook's quick service dining

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 Polynesian Village Resort

• Among the most expensive Deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World
• Island Tower DVC addition is polarizing and breaks original theming
• Long Great Ceremonial House corridors can make navigation confusing
• Far from EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom by bus
• Lava Pool waterslide removed in recent renovation, not replaced

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• 1900 Park Fare

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · dinner

  View menu

• Beaches Pool Bar & Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch

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• Cítricos

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  View menu

• Cítricos Lounge

  Quick Service

  American, Mediterranean

  snack

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• Courtyard Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Enchanted Rose

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Gasparilla Island Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner · snack

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• Grand Floridian Cafe

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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• 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 Polynesian Village Resort

• 'Ohana

  Table Service

  American, Polynesian

  breakfast · dinner

  View menu

• Barefoot Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Breakfast at Wailulu Bar & Grill

  Quick Service

  Polynesian

  breakfast

  View menu

• Capt. Cook's

  Quick Service

  American, Seafood

  breakfast

  View menu

• Chip 'n' Dale's Deli

  Quick Service

  American, Quick Service Kiosk

  lunch

  View menu

• Chip 'n' Dale’s Deli at Disney's Palm, Magnolia, and Oak Trail Golf Courses

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch

  View menu

• Kona Cafe

  Table Service

  American, Seafood

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Kona Café To Go

  Quick Service

  American, Seafood

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Kona Island

  Table Service

  American, Sushi, Quick Service - Coffee

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Oasis Bar & Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Pineapple Lanai

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

• Tambu Lounge

  Quick Service

  American, Polynesian

  snack

  View menu

• Trader Sam's Grog Grotto

  Quick Service

  Polynesian

  snack

  View menu

• Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace

  Table Service

  American, Polynesian

  dinner

  View menu

• Wailulu Bar & Grill

  Table Service

  Polynesian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Wailulu Bar & Grill To Go

  Quick Service

  Polynesian

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

• First time stay at the Polynesian! Tips? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Late Night Vibes at The Polynesian Resort - Reddit
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Looking for crowd opinions on the Polynesian
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• New Polynesian Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Polynesian vs WL? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• 
  Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa -- Is It Worth It?

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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

• 
  Why is This Disney World's MOST POPULAR Hotel? Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

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