Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa vs JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Photo: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Photo: JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
At a Glance
| Grand Floridian | JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Deluxe | Deluxe |
| Area | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | Disney Springs Resort Area |
| Transportation | Monorail, Walk, Boat, Bus | None listed |
| Table-Service Dining | 8 restaurants | None |
| Quick-Service Dining | 6 locations | None |
| Pool Amenities | Pool, Quiet Pool | Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | Yes | No |
| Top Highlight | Monorail access to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT | Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes |
Tier
Grand Floridian
DeluxeJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
DeluxeArea
Grand Floridian
Magic Kingdom Resort AreaJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Disney Springs Resort AreaTransportation
Grand Floridian
Monorail, Walk, Boat, BusJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
None listedTable-Service Dining
Grand Floridian
8 restaurantsJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NoneQuick-Service Dining
Grand Floridian
6 locationsJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NonePool Amenities
Grand Floridian
Pool, Quiet PoolJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
PoolExtended Evening Hours
Grand Floridian
YesJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NoTop Highlight
Grand Floridian
Monorail access to Magic Kingdom and EPCOTJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney DeluxesOverview
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney's Victorian flagship resort on Seven Seas Lagoon, positioned on the monorail loop west of Magic Kingdom.
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
A newer luxury Marriott property just outside Disney-owned hotels, positioned in the Bonnet Creek cluster near Disney Springs and Epcot-area access roads.
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
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Amenity details coming soon.
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
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Transportation details coming soon.
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
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes
- Impressive pool complex with lazy river and waterslides
- Full-service spa and multiple restaurants on property
- Located within Disney property boundaries with shuttle to parks
- Often significantly cheaper than comparable Disney-owned Deluxe resorts
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
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- Shuttle to Disney parks is slower and less frequent than Disney buses
- No Early Entry or on-site Disney booking advantages
- Not as Disney-immersive as staying in a Disney-owned resort
- Far from all theme parks, requiring a car or shuttle every time
- Parking fees apply on top of already high nightly rates
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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JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
No on-site dining information available.
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
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- JW Bonnet Creek or? : r/marriott r/marriott
- JW Marriot Bonnet Creek : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Reviews? r/marriott
- JW Marriott-Bonnet Creek(Orlando) r/marriott
- Orlando stay - JW Bonnet Creek or JW Grande Lakes r/marriott
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