Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa vs Disney's Pop Century Resort

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Photo: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Deluxe Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Disney's Pop Century Resort

Photo: Lester Shalloway

Value ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

Grand Floridian

Deluxe

Pop Century

Value

Area

Grand Floridian

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

Pop Century

ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area

Transportation

Grand Floridian

Monorail, Walk, Boat, Bus

Pop Century

Skyliner, Bus

Table-Service Dining

Grand Floridian

8 restaurants

Pop Century

None

Quick-Service Dining

Grand Floridian

6 locations

Pop Century

2 locations

Pool Amenities

Grand Floridian

Pool, Quiet Pool

Pop Century

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Grand Floridian

Yes

Pop Century

No

Top Highlight

Grand Floridian

Monorail access to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT

Pop Century

Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios

Overview

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

  • 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 Pop Century Resort

  • Skyliner

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • 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

  • 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

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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

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  • Victoria & Albert's Chef's Table Dinner

    Table Service

    dinner

    View menu

Disney's Pop Century Resort

  • Everything POP Shopping & Dining

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • Petals Pool Bar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

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