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to the *NEW* Disney’s GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA Information & Questions Thread!*The Previous 2016-2020 Version of this Thread Can Be Found Here.
Located right along Seven Seas Lagoon and on the Monorail Line, The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is the perfect mixture of Victorian elegance and fine dining meets family fun and relaxation. A resort that boasts two pools with whirlpool spa and cabanas, kids splash area, a spa, hair salon, shopping, restaurants (both high end and casual), bars & lounges, a beautiful lobby, fitness center, convention center, Bibbidi Bobbi Boutique, DVC, and to top it off... a stunning view of Cinderella's Castle and nightly "Happily Ever After Fireworks", as well as the Electrical Water Pageant!
The Grand Floridian, Disney's Flagship Resort, has a little something for everyone!
Disney's Grand Floridian
Resort & Spa
4401 Floridian Way
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
32830-8451
Phone #(407) 824-3000
Fax #(407) 824-3186
CHECK IN TIME: 3:00 PM
CHECK OUT TIME: 11:00 AM
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**REFURBISHMENT INFORMATION**
Information Updated as of 3/19/25
ALL BUILDINGS AT THE GRAND FLORIDIAN ARE NOW REFURBISHED AND OPEN!!
NEW WALKWAY TO POLYNESIAN RESORT NOW OPEN! 12/17/24
The Following Are Currently
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The Following Have NOT Been Renovated
- LOBBY - UPDATE 3/19/25
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be receiving enhancements to select areas in phases, including the lobby and convention center, from April through November 2025. Guests may see and hear construction during daytime hours, and portions of the lobby will be closed at times. All pools and most resort dining and other amenities will remain available. Please allow extra time for travel, as path adjustments may be in place.
The Following Are Currently
CLOSED
- GARDEN VIEW TEA ROOM
- BIBBIDI BOBBIDI BOUTIQUE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
**Boats and Monorail are in Service
**Beach Pool, Courtyard Pool and Splash Pad are Open
RESORT MAP
BUILDINGS
MAIN BUILDING (BUILDING 4)
All Club Level Rooms & Suites with Resort & Theme Park Views
SAGO CAY (BUILDING 5)
Rooms with Resort, Water & Theme Park Views
SUGAR LOAF (BUILDING 6)
Rooms & Suites with Resort & Water Views
CONCH KEY (BUILDING 7)
Rooms with Resort, Water & Theme Park Views
BOCA CHICA (BUILDING 8)
Rooms with Resort, Water & Theme Park Views
BIG PINE KEY (BUILDING 9) (NOW DVC)
Rooms with Resort, Water & Theme Park Views
CLUB LEVEL SERVICES
Enjoy personalized service and an exclusive Club Level Lounge when you stay in a Club Level Room at a Deluxe Resort. The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa offers two Club Level Lounges. Offers may vary slightly between each.
CLUB LEVEL OFFERINGS INCLUDE:
Continental breakfast
Snacks
Afternoon Tea
Hot samples from Resort restaurants
Beverages (hot and cold) throughout the day
Evening wine and beer selections
Desserts and cordials
Dedicated Club Level Concierge Cast Member to assist you with planning & assistance
THE ROYAL PALM CLUB
Located in the Main Building, The Royal Palm Club is exclusive to those booked in the Main Building, as well as suites. The lounge is quite spacious and is located on the 4th Floor. There is a children’s seating area with television, a separate couch area with television, as well as plenty of tables/seating throughout the lounge.
SIGNATURE SERVICES:
The Disney Signature Services team is a dedicated service provided to Club Level Guests that can assist you in planning vacation experiences that are custom-tailored to your travel party’s unique interests. Upon request, they can:
Plan and schedule Enchanting Extras, like Private Disney VIP Tours, nature experiences, specialty dining offerings, dessert parties and more
Create and plan in-room celebrations and gifts
Make dining reservations
Order specialty cakes to enhance your Disney dining experience
PARKING/
TRANSPORTATION
PARKING:
- Beginning the evening of January 10, 2023, overnight self-parking is complimentary to Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels at Walt Disney World Resort.
- Valet Parking is an additional charge per night (includes sales tax)
- Standard self-parking is complimentary for day Guests while they enjoy select dining, shopping, entertainment and recreation experiences at this Disney Resort hotel.
PARKING FOR DVC MEMBERS:
Members will not be charged for standard overnight self-parking when staying in a Disney Vacation Club Deluxe Villa at Walt Disney World Resort, regardless of whether they use Vacation Points or another form of payment. Members also will not be charged to park when using Reservation Points to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel.
A Member who chooses not to use Reservation Points for their stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel in an accommodation other than a DVC Deluxe Villa will be charged for standard overnight self-parking.
TRANSPORTATION:
MONORAIL - With stops at Magic Kingdom , Disney's Contemporary Resort & Disney's Polynesian Resort. One transfer will also bring you to Epcot.
WATERCRAFT - With stops at Magic Kingdom and Disney's Polynesian Resort
BUS - With stops throughout Walt Disney World Resort
WALKWAY TO MAGIC KINGDOM - The Walkway is now open! Take a leisurely stroll, while enjoying the beautiful scenery, either to or from the Magic Kingdom. The total walk takes approximately 10-15 minutes. You can find the path next to the Sago Cay building, near the Marina. The path opens 1/2 hour before park opening and will remain open until one hour after park close.
NEW WALKWAY TO POLYNESIAN RESORT NOW OPEN! 12/17/24
*Map of amenities located in and around the Main Bldg.
AMENITIES/SPA/
SALON INFORMATION
AMENITIES/SERVICES:
- Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet
- Online Check-in
- Resort Concierge
- Merchandise Delivery & Pick-up
- Disney's Signature Services (For Club Level Guests)
- Laundry & Dry Cleaning Services
- Convention Center
- Mail Services
- Childcare Services
- Business Center
- ATM/Banking (Currency Exchange)
- Fitness Center - (Open 24 Hours) - featuring cardio and strength-training equipment, free weights and more
SENSES SPA:
A world-class spa, health club and salon offering massages, body treatments, hair styling and grooming services. Services included, but not limited to:
- Facials
- Massages
- Body Therapies
- Manicure/Pedicure
- Spa Packages
- Children's Services (Manicure/Pedicure), as well as Character Couture Packages
To make a reservation, you can use their online booking tool HERE.
Or you can call: #(407) WDW-SPAS
THE SALON AT THE GRAND FLORIDAN RESORT & SPA:
A full range of grooming services for men, women and children at this sleek salon inside the spa. Services included, but not limited to:
- Lady's Haircut & Blow Dry
- Gentleman's Haircut with shampoo
- Beard/mustache trim
- Child's haircut (up to 12 years of age)
- Shampoo and Blow-Dry
- Simple Braids (up to 3)
- Blow out
- Hair Chemical Services
- Haircut with Chemical Service
- Full Highlights
- Partial Highlights
- Special occasion/bridal hair and makeup packages
LAUNDRY LOCATIONS
The following Buildings provide Laundry Rooms, if you should need to use them during your stay. Click on the Building you desire to be directed to each individual Laundryview:
BIG PINE KEY (Main Floor)
BOCA CHICA (Main Floor)
CONCH KEY (Main Floor)
MAIN BUILDING (2nd Floor)
SAGO KAY (Main Floor)
VILLAS AT GRAND FLORIDIAN - (2ND FLOOR)
RESTAURANTS/
LOUNGES/SHOPS
RESTAURANTS:
- Victoria & Alberts - Award Winning - The ultimate in fine dining at Walt Disney World® Resort and one of the finest restaurants in the Southeast.
- Narcoosee's - Fine/Signature Dining
- Citrico's - Fine/Signature Dining
- Grand Floridian Cafe - Casual Dining
- 1900 Park Fare - Character Dining, Buffet/Family Style - Reopened 4/10/24!
- Gasparilla's Island Grill - Counter service
- Garden View Tea Room - Unique/Themed Dining Events -TEMPORARILY CLOSED
- Beaches Pool Bar - Counter Service/Pool Bar
- Courtyard Pool Bar - Counter Service/Pool Bar
- Room Service
LOUNGES:
- Enchanted Rose
- Citrico's Lounge
SHOPS:
- M. Mouse Mercantile - Apparel, Accessories, Mickey Ears, Toys, etc.
- Curiouser Clothiers - Apparel & Accessories
- Bibbidi Bobbity Botique - Apparel & Accessories for children
- Sandy Cove Gifts & Sundries - Apparel, Accessories, Food, Gifts, Housewares, etc.
- Basin White - Bath, Body, Shower, Candles, Gifts, etc.
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I hope you like the new thread!! I Love The Grand and and I’m so happy to be part of the new thread!!
) I left plenty of space to add on! 
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I’d love it if you can share some pictures!! ESP. your room view, when you return. Have a great trip!!!
