Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa vs Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Photo: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Photo: Disney's Wilderness Lodge
At a Glance
| Grand Floridian | Wilderness Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Deluxe | Deluxe |
| Area | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | Magic Kingdom Resort Area |
| Transportation | Monorail, Walk, Boat, Bus | Boat, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | 8 restaurants | 3 restaurants |
| Quick-Service Dining | 6 locations | 3 locations |
| Pool Amenities | Pool, Quiet Pool | Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | Yes | Yes |
| Top Highlight | Monorail access to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT | Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired theming |
Tier
Grand Floridian
DeluxeWilderness Lodge
DeluxeArea
Grand Floridian
Magic Kingdom Resort AreaWilderness Lodge
Magic Kingdom Resort AreaTransportation
Grand Floridian
Monorail, Walk, Boat, BusWilderness Lodge
Boat, BusTable-Service Dining
Grand Floridian
8 restaurantsWilderness Lodge
3 restaurantsQuick-Service Dining
Grand Floridian
6 locationsWilderness Lodge
3 locationsPool Amenities
Grand Floridian
Pool, Quiet PoolWilderness Lodge
PoolExtended Evening Hours
Grand Floridian
YesWilderness Lodge
YesTop Highlight
Grand Floridian
Monorail access to Magic Kingdom and EPCOTWilderness Lodge
Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired themingOverview
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 Wilderness Lodge
A deluxe lodge inspired by U.S. national park hotels, with boat service to Magic Kingdom and adjacent Disney Vacation Club inventory.
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 Wilderness Lodge
Recreation
- Pool
- Arcade
- Playground
- Tennis Courts
- Jogging Trail
- Boat Rental listed in Activities & Recreation
Wellness
- Fitness Center
- Spa
Rooms
- Club Level
Other
- Wilderness Lodge Mercantile shop
- Boat dock on Bay Lake for ferry to Magic Kingdom and Fort Wilderness
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 Wilderness Lodge
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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
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 Wilderness Lodge
- Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired theming
- Boat service to Magic Kingdom from the resort dock
- Geyser Point Bar and Grill offers outdoor lakeside dining
- Boulder Ridge Cove Pool with waterfalls and Pacific Northwest theming
- Peaceful wooded setting away from resort bustle
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 Wilderness Lodge
- No monorail access, requires boat or bus to reach Magic Kingdom
- Far from EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom
- Standard rooms are on the smaller side for the Deluxe tier
- Limited transportation options compared to monorail resorts
- Some rooms lack balconies
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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Disney's Wilderness Lodge
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Geyser Point Bar & Grill
Table ServiceAmerican
snack
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Geyser Point Bar & Grill To Go
Quick ServiceAmerican
lunch · dinner
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Roaring Fork
Quick ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White
Table ServiceAmerican
dinner
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Territory Lounge
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Whispering Canyon Cafe
Table ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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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 Wilderness Lodge
- Whats wilderness lodge like currently? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Wilderness Lodge : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Wilderness Lodge : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Wilderness Lodge 2026 : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Wilderness Lodge is beautiful r/WaltDisneyWorld
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