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

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 Reserve

The newer tower within the Swan and Dolphin complex, positioned near Crescent Lake and marketed as a more boutique-style Marriott option.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

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 Reserve

• 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 Reserve

• Newest and most modern of the Swan and Dolphin complex
• Spacious tower rooms with contemporary design and updated amenities
• Same Crescent Lake location with walking access to EPCOT
• Marriott Bonvoy points redemption available
• Quieter and more upscale feel than the larger Swan and Dolphin hotels

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 Reserve

• No Disney on-site perks such as Early Entry or booking advantages
• High resort fees on top of nightly rate increase true cost
• Smaller pool exclusive to Swan Reserve guests, main pools are at Swan/Dolphin
• Limited dining within the Swan Reserve itself
• No direct transportation to Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• 1900 Park Fare

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · dinner

  View menu

• Beaches Pool Bar & Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch

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• Cítricos

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  View menu

• 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

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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

  View menu

• Victoria & Albert's Chef's Table Dinner

  Table Service

  dinner

  View menu

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

• Amare

  Table Service

  Mediterranean

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Grounds

  Table Service

  Bakery, American, Quick Service - Coffee

  snack

  View menu

• Stir

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  View menu

• Tangerine

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  View menu

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

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

• Swan & Dolphin appreciation : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Swan or Swan Reserve? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Swan Reserve pros and cons : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Thoughts on the Swan Reserve? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Walt Disney World Swan Reserve and ADR/LL
  r/WaltDisneyWorld

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

• 
  Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa -- Is It Worth It?

  DFBGuide

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

• 
  Disney Swan, Dolphin & Swan Reserve FULL Resort Tours

  DFBGuide