Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa vs Disney's Pop Century Resort
Photo: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Photo: Lester Shalloway
At a Glance
| Grand Floridian | Pop Century | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Deluxe | Value |
| Area | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area |
| Transportation | Monorail, Walk, Boat, Bus | Skyliner, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | 8 restaurants | None |
| Quick-Service Dining | 6 locations | 2 locations |
| Pool Amenities | Pool, Quiet Pool | Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | Yes | No |
| Top Highlight | Monorail access to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT | Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios |
Tier
Grand Floridian
DeluxePop Century
ValueArea
Grand Floridian
Magic Kingdom Resort AreaPop Century
ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort AreaTransportation
Grand Floridian
Monorail, Walk, Boat, BusPop Century
Skyliner, BusTable-Service Dining
Grand Floridian
8 restaurantsPop Century
NoneQuick-Service Dining
Grand Floridian
6 locationsPop Century
2 locationsPool Amenities
Grand Floridian
Pool, Quiet PoolPop Century
PoolExtended Evening Hours
Grand Floridian
YesPop Century
NoTop Highlight
Grand Floridian
Monorail access to Magic Kingdom and EPCOTPop Century
Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood StudiosOverview
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 Pop Century Resort
A large value resort celebrating late-20th-century pop culture, with Skyliner access shared across Hourglass Lake from Art of Animation.
Amenities
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
Disney's Pop Century Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail (1.3 miles around Hourglass Lake)
Other
- Laundry Facilities
Transportation
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
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Monorail
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT
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Walk
Magic Kingdom Park
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Boat
Magic Kingdom Park
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
Disney's Pop Century Resort
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Skyliner
EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
Pros
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 Pop Century Resort
- Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Best-value resort among the Value tier with superior amenities
- Refurbished rooms with fold-down table bed and modern design
- Does not share bus service, one of the best bus experiences at Value tier
- Fun decades-themed theming from the 50s through the 90s
Cons
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 Pop Century Resort
- Standard rooms are small at 260 square feet
- No family suites, only standard double-queen or single-king rooms
- Skyliner can have long waits during peak park opening and closing times
- Theming can feel less immersive than Art of Animation next door
- No table service restaurant on property
On-Site Dining
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
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1900 Park Fare
Table ServiceAmerican
breakfast · dinner
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Beaches Pool Bar & Grill
Quick ServiceAmerican
lunch
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Cítricos
Table ServiceAmerican
dinner
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Cítricos Lounge
Quick ServiceAmerican, Mediterranean
snack
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Courtyard Pool Bar
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Enchanted Rose
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Gasparilla Island Grill
Quick ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner · snack
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Grand Floridian Cafe
Table ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Narcoossee's
Table ServiceAmerican, Seafood
dinner
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Queen Victoria's Room at Victoria & Albert's
Table Servicedinner
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The Dining Room at Victoria & Albert's
Table ServiceAmerican, Prix Fixe
dinner
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The Dining Room at Victoria & Albert’s
Table ServiceAmerican
lunch · dinner
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The Perch at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Victoria & Albert's Chef's Table Dinner
Table Servicedinner
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Community Discussions
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 Pop Century Resort
- Honest opinions on Pop Century? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Pop Century : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Pop Century Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Tell Me About Pop Century : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Thoughts on POP century? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
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