Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa vs Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

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 Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Inspired by historic Saratoga Springs—a late-1800s’ New York retreat famous for its spas and horse racing—this charming, Victorian-style Resort hotel is nestled between rolling golf course greens and the shimmering Lake Buena Vista. Delight in stately Studios and multi-bedroom Villas, dazzling pools and a spa.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

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 Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

• Boat

  Disney Springs

• Walk

  Disney Springs

• 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 Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

• Boat service to Disney Springs is the most convenient of any resort
• Largest Disney Vacation Club property with extensive room variety
• Treehouse Villas offer a unique and secluded resort experience
• Congress Park section has rooms literally adjacent to Disney Springs
• Full spa and fitness center on property

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 Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

• Very large resort with extremely long walks between some sections
• Primarily a DVC property with limited cash booking options
• Dated theming compared to newer Disney resorts
• Bus-only transportation to theme parks; boat and walk options limited to Disney Springs
• Pool complex is spread out, with multiple smaller pools instead of one standout

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

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• 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

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Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

• Backstretch Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Chip 'n' Dale's Café at Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch · dinner

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• On the Rocks Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• The Artist's Palette

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch · dinner

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• The Paddock Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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• The Turf Club Bar and Grill

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

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• The Turf Club Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

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