Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa vs Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Photo: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Deluxe Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Photo: Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Deluxe Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

Grand Floridian

Deluxe

Wilderness Lodge

Deluxe

Area

Grand Floridian

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

Wilderness Lodge

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

Transportation

Grand Floridian

Monorail, Walk, Boat, Bus

Wilderness Lodge

Boat, Bus

Table-Service Dining

Grand Floridian

8 restaurants

Wilderness Lodge

3 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

Grand Floridian

6 locations

Wilderness Lodge

3 locations

Pool Amenities

Grand Floridian

Pool, Quiet Pool

Wilderness Lodge

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Grand Floridian

Yes

Wilderness Lodge

Yes

Top Highlight

Grand Floridian

Monorail access to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT

Wilderness Lodge

Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired theming

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 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

  • 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 Wilderness Lodge

  • Boat

    Magic Kingdom Park

  • 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

  • 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

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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 Wilderness Lodge

  • Geyser Point Bar & Grill

    Table Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • Geyser Point Bar & Grill To Go

    Quick Service

    American

    lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • Roaring Fork

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White

    Table Service

    American

    dinner

    View menu
  • Territory Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • Whispering Canyon Cafe

    Table Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

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