Disneys Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

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The Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, in Lake Buena Vista, is a 4 star luxury resort that caters to business travelers, has historical color, and features great views. The resort caters to a hip crowd, can, on request, provide baby sitting, was recently renovated, and provides internet access. Guests can enjoy fishing, sailing, tennis, golf, skiing, tennis and other local activities. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "great". What travelers said they loved: "the pool", "the place", "the breakfast", and "the room". The hotel is recommended by seasoned travelers, who rate it 5 stars. it made the prestigious T L "Top 500" list. Other local places to consider are Disney's Yacht Club Resort and Disney's Beach Club Resort.

Expert Reviews of Disneys Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

Gayot

This is Disney�s grand flagship hotel, modeled after early 1900s Florida beach resorts, with a Victorian theme of flawless consistency, from design to service protocols. Among a palatial setting of red gabled...
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User Reviews of Disneys Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

Yelp.com Review - by Tom D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm not a hotel snob by any means. Generally, I feel that when I'm on a vacation, especially at a place with so much to see/do like Disney World, that a hotel is just a place to sleep at the end of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gary E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Finally at last WDW! After a long flight and drunk from jet lag, we checked in at this hotel. Now I know why this is Disney's Flagship Hotel. It's gorgeous! The minute you walk in the lobby you're...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Luc L.

5.0 of 5 stars. most disney hotels are great like the Grand California in CA Disney and especially this one in Florida. im coming back in 10 days sooo get ready for me ...... you can get full concierge service eat...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline D.

4.0 of 5 stars. after staying here, i dont think i would stay anywhere else.. & its a stones throw from the pak.. i could see the lake & castle from my hotel balcony and the parks fireworks at night. you have the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark M.

3.0 of 5 stars. This being Walt Disney World's flagship resort property would seem to imply that 3 stars is a disappointment. The two missing stars are not the only disappointment here.....The Good:The Hotel really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Overrated. One of the few resorts accomodate a family of five. The maid service is loud in the morning just like any other hotel. Our toliet constantly clogged up. It's nice but I wonder is it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here for a work conference and I had a magical stay. ;-) If you've been to Disney or their resort properties you'll instantly get the reference to Disney's ubiquitous greeting. The Grand...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kamala K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Now this is disney's flagship hotel it's WOW. Great hotel but I like the beach club better. To many kids and to far away from things. And hope you like KIDS because that's all who is here.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark W.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place got a lot of notoriety as it is Oprah's favorite hotel in Disneyworld. But it certainly isn't mine. The basic room is significantly over priced (by about $200) and really isn't any better...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Because I love this resort and because I realize that money is seriously important these days, I'm going to set aside the fact that rooms here, for average people, run anywhere from $400-$730/night....
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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Incredible

1500 Grand Floridian is the place to eat. Great buffet. The actual resort is just magnificient. Customer service as you can imagine is totally Disney.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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best pace to work

My friend worked at this resort and she loved her job. They always made me feel welcome when we came to visit. even let my kids play when weren't guests.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yes, we stayed at the Grand Floridian after the wedding. We chose a basic room instead of the Honeymoon Suite, just because I couldn't justify the expense when the basic room met all our needs. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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Wedding

I attended a wedding at the Grand Floridian and it was amazing. It is in such a beautiful location. They have a large banquet hall with plenty of room for dancing and eating! The servers were wonderful and the...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary Beth H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had the perfect afternoon tea here by myself last summer, while reading my newly released Harry Potter book. Although they usually require reservations, they let me walk-in because it wasn't very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by BeatlesNali D.

5.0 of 5 stars. By far the most luxurious (and expensive) hotel on Disney property. It is one of the Deluxe resorts sitting on the edge of the 7 Seas lagoon right in front of the Magic Kingdom. It offers beautiful...
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris R.

3.0 of 5 stars. We usually stay at the Omni at Champions Gate. We decided to try the Grand Floridian because we wanted to stay on Disney property and be able to take Disney's monorail to the parks.There is nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve W.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you're just looking for the Disney experience, DO NOT STAY HERE. I won't be worth it for you as the prices for this resort are FAR higher than some of the other park resorts that will allow you to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lori T.

4.0 of 5 stars. My step father took my mother and myself here for vacation years and years ago. I believe the resort had only been opened for a year. It is absoutley beautiful. The rooms were huge, the beds...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan B.

3.0 of 5 stars. The best and worst things about this place are that they are part of the Disney juggernaut. On the good side, it's great fun as a Disney-phile to see them put the same obsessive detail into their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chelsea H.

5.0 of 5 stars. How cool was it to have my first real High Tea here ?? And to be able to be able to enjoy this with my girls Dena & Deirdre was just icin' on the scone *wink*Dena and i put the boys on the shuttle...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Helen W.

4.0 of 5 stars. i actually want to give this place a 3.5. everything was great, and horrible. half of the staff was extremely nice and accomadating. the other half were completely incompetent assholes. the rooms...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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Nice, but not really the best at Disney

They hotel is very expensive, but beautifully themed. It appears to fit the bill of a luxury resort. Unfortunately, the staff (they're probably not even worth being called "cast members" here) screw it up. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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Everything you expect of Disney

As a local, I got to know all of the Disney resorts and the Grand Floridian is the most worth your time and money. The spa is amazing, very clean and a lot of personal, customized attention. The separate hair...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Five Star Luxury!

The Grand Floridian is located in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. It is a deluxe resort and spa located on Disney Property. Looking to stay at the very best resort in Disney World? Then this...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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LOVE IT!

We had so much fun staying here, and I would recommend it to anyone at any time. It was so beautiful, the restaurants are fabulous, and the property is just amazing. A quick monorail ride to the Magi...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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Awesome hotel! by Sherry S. at InsiderPages

The Grand Floridian is just breathtaking. It has a huge lobby and you can enjoy the muscians playing throughout the day. At Chrsitmas they put up a gorgeous tree that towers over everything. They do a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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First Class All the Way

This resort is WDW's premier resort. It hosts the best there is to offer of any of the resorts. They have amazing concierge, fabulous suites, and some of the best restaurants on property. One of th...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/03/2005
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A Dream Come True by Sara S. at InsiderPages

My husband and I honeymooned here and it was beyond wonderful. The hotel is gorgeous! When you walk in, the smell of stargazer lillies is intoxicating. The service is wonderful, as it is at all the Disney...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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Outstanding service; too pricey by Q X. at InsiderPages

I was lucky enough to have at the Grand Floridian Resort for 5 nights in 1999 at the expense of my boss. My family and I stayed in the main building of the resort which included concierge service. The room was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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Exquisite by shannon d. at InsiderPages

The flagship resort of Walt Disney World, the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa will mesmerize you! From the truly elegant lobby to the plush room accommodations, your every whim will be met. From your room,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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Poor Service at the Spa

Staff seems to busy and unhappy. Facilities are outdated. No towels at the locker room. This facility is not at the same level as the rest of the hotel. Not coming back!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2005
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Ultimate Luxury Disney Resort!

One of the very best Resorts I have ever stayed at! The service is outstanding, the rooms are great, the amenities are excellent, and the Grand Floridian Spa is one of the very best! The resort is also home to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2004
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Beautiful

From looking at the outside it was like a dream come true. I felt like Cinderella as we drove through the nice entry at Disney's Grand Floridian. The wonderful landscaping, it was like walking out of a dream....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2003
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Twins

Excellent, superb and beautiful hotel. I love that the monorail passes by the hotel and it feels like home when you return from the parks.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2003
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Best Hotel Ever

My family and I started comming to the Grand ever since I was a year old. I am now 15, and love going back more then anything. Every Spring Brake we stay in the Sugar Loaf building for 3 weeks, and by now know...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2002
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Truly Grand

This hotel is fitting of its name. It's decor is old victorian, and even has a orchestra in the main lobby every night, and high tea every day. Some say it is stuffy, I say it's classy. You pay for what you...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2002
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TripAdvisor

I agree with the previous review...We have been Disney loyalists for 10 years visiting 6 times during...
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Yahoo! Travel

This hotel was awesome. The staff was very polite and helpful. The breakfast with the Disney characters were wonderful. They made my Disney experience extra special.
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Hotels.com

Legendary Elegance And Lavish Decor CombineWith Impeccable Service And Spectacular Views To OfferGuests The Graciousness Of A Bygone Era In A StunningWorld Of Victorian Charms. This Deluxe Resort FeaturesLive...
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TripAdvisor

My family just returned from a Disney vacation. I would recommend the Grand Floridian to anyone who is...
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Yahoo! Travel

Disney's Grand Floridain Resort and Spa is unparrelled in service, atmosphere, facilities, things to do, restaurants, and more. Onw the best things about this hotel is the close location to...
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Travelocity

The AAA Four-Diamond Disneys Grand Floridian Resort is a stop on the monorail which connects the hotel to the Magic Kingdom Park, and is approximately 20 miles from the Orlando International Airport. The...
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TripAdvisor

I was eager to stay at the Disney Grand Floridian Resort and Spa upon receiving confirmation that we...
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TripAdvisor

We just returned from a 5 day vacation at the Grand Floridian. We used the Magical Express - which is...
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TripAdvisor

What a hotel! This hotel is true luxury. The service is wonderful. The dining is impeccable. The rooms...
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Check the...
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TripAdvisor

It was the place were you got a taste of history and the way it was. To this day when we goto WDW we...
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Travelocity

It was our first time at Disney. We wanted the best and got it. Our children, 9 and 14 loved it.The life guards at the pools were the best I've EVER seen!!Great views, food, staff,conveniece.Highly...
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TripAdvisor

I stayed at the Grand Floridian in May. It was a MAJOR disappointment. Most of the Cast Members could...
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TripAdvisor

We had two rooms on the Royal Palms concierge floors (in the main building). It was expensive, but worth...
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TripAdvisor

My husband and I were guest at the Grand Floridian from June 22 to 28th. We had a wonderful time. This...
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Yahoo! Travel

My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon. This was our first time visiting Disney and it was the GREATEST! We were treated like royalty! The resort is very clean and beautiful. The members...
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ThisisTravel

Upmarket romantic option with comfort and style. Disney's flagship hotel. Well located and with good transport links. Suitable for all but of greatest appeal to couples and families with older children.
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TripAdvisor

We spent nearly two weeks in a concierge level room in the main building during the off season. The...
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