Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa vs Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Photo: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Deluxe Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Photo: Disney's Yacht Club Resort
Deluxe Epcot Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

Grand Floridian

Deluxe

Yacht Club

Deluxe

Area

Grand Floridian

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

Yacht Club

Epcot Resort Area

Transportation

Grand Floridian

Monorail, Walk, Boat, Bus

Yacht Club

Boat, Walk, Bus

Table-Service Dining

Grand Floridian

8 restaurants

Yacht Club

2 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

Grand Floridian

6 locations

Yacht Club

5 locations

Pool Amenities

Grand Floridian

Pool, Quiet Pool

Yacht Club

Water Slide, Pool, Quiet Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Grand Floridian

Yes

Yacht Club

Yes

Top Highlight

Grand Floridian

Monorail access to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT

Yacht Club

Shares Stormalong Bay with Beach Club, one of the best pools at Disney

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 Yacht Club Resort

A deluxe nautical resort beside Beach Club on Crescent Lake, with easy walking access to Epcot's International Gateway.

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 Yacht Club Resort

Recreation

  • stormalong bay—a 3-acre water wonderland
  • Water Slide
  • catch currents on an inner tube in the lazy river
  • Pool
  • Quiet Pool
  • Marina
  • Volleyball
  • Arcade
  • Playground

Wellness

  • Fitness Center
  • Spa

Rooms

  • disney signature services — guests staying in club-level rooms
  • Club Level

Other

  • The Market at Ale and Compass all-purpose store

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 Yacht Club Resort

  • Boat

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Walk

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • 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 Yacht Club Resort

  • Shares Stormalong Bay with Beach Club, one of the best pools at Disney
  • Walking distance to EPCOT and boat to Hollywood Studios
  • Yacht Club Marketplace and Yachtsman Steakhouse on property
  • More nautical, adult-oriented atmosphere than neighboring Beach Club
  • Easy access to BoardWalk dining and entertainment district

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 Yacht Club Resort

  • Very expensive even by Deluxe resort standards
  • Smaller pool at Yacht Club itself, relies on shared Stormalong Bay
  • Rooms can feel dated compared to more recently renovated Deluxes
  • No monorail access, bus or walk required to Magic Kingdom
  • Nautical theming may not excite young children as much as other resorts

On-Site Dining

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 Yacht Club Resort

  • Ale & Compass Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Ale & Compass Restaurant

    Table Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Ale & Compass Restaurant To Go

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

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  • Crew's Cup Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

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  • Martha's Vineyard

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

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  • The Market at Ale & Compass

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast

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  • Yachtsman Steakhouse

    Table Service

    American, Steakhouse

    dinner

    View menu

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