Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa vs Walt Disney World Swan

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney's Victorian flagship resort on Seven Seas Lagoon, positioned on the monorail loop west of Magic Kingdom.

Walt Disney World Swan

A Marriott-operated on-property resort between Epcot and Hollywood Studios, with walking and boat access to both parks.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Walt Disney World Swan

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

Walt Disney World Swan

• Walk

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Boat

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

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

Walt Disney World Swan

• Same Crescent Lake location and EPCOT walking distance as the Dolphin
• Marriott Bonvoy points eligible for stays and redemptions
• Access to Dolphin's extensive dining and amenities via shared complex
• Swan Reserve and Swan combined offer over 2,000 rooms in the complex
• Competitively priced relative to Disney-owned Deluxe resorts nearby

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

Walt Disney World Swan

• No Disney on-site Early Entry or advance Lightning Lane booking
• Resort fees and parking fees add significantly to the nightly rate
• Shared amenities with Dolphin mean crowded pools during peak times
• Design is less Disney-immersive than Disney-owned resorts
• Limited transportation compared to monorail or Skyliner resorts

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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Walt Disney World Swan

• Chill

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

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• Garden Grove

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast

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• Il Mulino

  Table Service

  Italian

  lunch · dinner

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• Il Mulino Lounge

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Java

  Quick Service

  Quick Service - Coffee

  snack

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• Kimonos

  Table Service

  Asian, Japanese, Sushi

  dinner · snack

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• Kimonos Lounge

  Quick Service

  Asian, Japanese, Sushi

  snack

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• Splash Pool Bar and Grill

  Table Service

  American

  snack

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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• Grand Floridian experience : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Is it worth the price to stay at Grand Floridian?
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Walt Disney World Swan

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• Some love for the Swan hotel - a great option for a Disney trip
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• Walt Disney World Swan hotel review : r/DisneyWorld
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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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Walt Disney World Swan

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