Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa vs Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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Deluxe Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

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Deluxe Disney Springs Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

Grand Floridian

Deluxe

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Deluxe

Area

Grand Floridian

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Disney Springs Resort Area

Transportation

Grand Floridian

Monorail, Walk, Boat, Bus

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Bus

Table-Service Dining

Grand Floridian

8 restaurants

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

1 restaurant

Quick-Service Dining

Grand Floridian

6 locations

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

None

Pool Amenities

Grand Floridian

Pool, Quiet Pool

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Grand Floridian

Yes

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

No

Top Highlight

Grand Floridian

Monorail access to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Only Forbes Five-Star hotel at Walt Disney World

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.

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Discover a AAA Five Diamond-rated resort that combines the ultimate in luxury accommodations with a dash of Disney enchantment. Located within Walt Disney World Resort, this lakeside retreat is an idyllic getaway with impeccably designed rooms and suites—along with exclusive amenities and In-Room Celebrations to delight all ages and interests.

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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Amenity details coming soon.

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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

  • 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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

  • Only Forbes Five-Star hotel at Walt Disney World
  • Dedicated Disney planning team and exclusive park access benefits
  • Exceptional pool complex with multiple pools and lazy river
  • Fine dining at Capa rooftop steakhouse with Magic Kingdom fireworks views
  • Spacious rooms with luxury furnishings surpassing Disney-owned Deluxes

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

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

  • Significantly more expensive than any Disney-owned hotel
  • Located in Golden Oak, requires shuttle or car to reach theme parks
  • Complimentary shuttle to parks runs on a fixed schedule, less flexible than Disney buses
  • Does not feel as immersively Disney-themed as Disney-owned resorts
  • Located in Golden Oak community, physically distant from all parks

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

    View menu
  • 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

    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

    View menu
  • 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

    View menu
  • Victoria & Albert's Chef's Table Dinner

    Table Service

    dinner

    View menu

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

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