Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa vs Disney's Riviera 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 Riviera Resort

Enchantment awaits you at a Resort hotel that’s inspired by Europe and imagined by Disney. Here, you can delight in exhilarating activities, delectable dining and stylish accommodations—from cozy Tower Studios to spacious villas with up to 3 bedrooms.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney's Riviera 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 Riviera Resort

• Skyliner

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• 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 Riviera Resort

• Disney Skyliner hub with direct access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
• Elegant European Riviera theming unlike any other Disney resort
• Topolino's Terrace character dining breakfast at the rooftop restaurant
• One of the newest Disney-owned resorts with modern room quality
• Skyliner connection to multiple resorts makes for easy park hopping

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 Riviera Resort

• DVC resale restrictions limit booking flexibility for non-DVC members
• Primarily a DVC property with limited cash room inventory
• No dedicated table service for non-character-dining other than rooftop
• Bus-only to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks
• Theming may feel generic compared to more strongly themed resorts

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• 1900 Park Fare

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · dinner

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• Beaches Pool Bar & Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch

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• Cítricos

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

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• 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

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• Queen Victoria's Room at Victoria & Albert's

  Table Service

  dinner

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• The Dining Room at Victoria & Albert's

  Table Service

  American, Prix Fixe

  dinner

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• 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 Riviera Resort

• Primo Piatto

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner · snack

  View menu

• Topolino's Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera

  Table Service

  French, Italian

  breakfast · dinner

  View menu

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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

• Details! Disney's Riviera Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Riviera resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Riviera Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Riviera Resort or Switch it? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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

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Disney's Riviera Resort

• 
  Disney World's SHOCKINGLY TINY Hotel Room -- Riviera Resort

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