Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa vs Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Photo: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Deluxe Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Photo: Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Moderate Disney Springs Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

Grand Floridian

Deluxe

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Moderate

Area

Grand Floridian

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Disney Springs Resort Area

Transportation

Grand Floridian

Monorail, Walk, Boat, Bus

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Boat, Bus

Table-Service Dining

Grand Floridian

8 restaurants

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

None

Quick-Service Dining

Grand Floridian

6 locations

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

4 locations

Pool Amenities

Grand Floridian

Pool, Quiet Pool

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Pool, Hot Tub

Extended Evening Hours

Grand Floridian

Yes

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

No

Top Highlight

Grand Floridian

Monorail access to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT

Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Smallest and most intimate of the Moderate resorts

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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

The smaller Port Orleans property, themed to the New Orleans French Quarter and connected to Disney Springs by Sassagoula River boats.

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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail
  • Marina
  • Bike/Surrey bike rentals

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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

  • Boat

    Disney Springs

  • 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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

  • Smallest and most intimate of the Moderate resorts
  • Beautiful New Orleans French Quarter theming and ambiance
  • Sassagoula River boat service to Disney Springs
  • Doubloon Lagoon pool with sea serpent waterslide
  • Beignets at Scat Cat's Club are a beloved resort treat

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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

  • Smaller food court compared to Riverside, limited dining options
  • No table service restaurant on site
  • Bus-only access to theme parks; boat service only runs to Disney Springs
  • Smaller pool area compared to Riverside which has multiple pools
  • Can feel quieter and lower-energy compared to other resorts

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

    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

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  • Victoria & Albert's Chef's Table Dinner

    Table Service

    dinner

    View menu

Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

  • Mardi Grogs

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory

    Quick Service

    American, Cajun/Creole

    breakfast

    View menu
  • Scat Cat's Club - Café

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • Scat Cat's Club - Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

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