The Truth About Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort And Spa!!

I would like to provide a quick preface on this article – it reflects my opinions only and nothing more!

We love the Grand Floridian (GF) for lots of reasons but we don’t always stay there. Why? We generally do 10 or 11 night stays and a stay of that length can be cost prohibitive because we are just a couple of average Seniors! We do, however, stay there on special occasions as in the past on our 25th and 30th Anniversaries and we absolutely will stay there on our 4oth in 2017. On our 35th in 2013 we are going to go for the Wilderness Lodge just to try something different. Let’s try to explode a few myths and accentuate some real pluses about the good old GF:

• MYTH: The Grand Floridian is not kid friendly. If this is true, someone needs to explain it to the many, many kids we see having a wonderful time there. They runs as fast and yell as loud as at any other Disney resort. They dress, look, and act the same as all the other terrific kids at Walt Disney World.
• MYTH: The Grand Floridian has a “snooty” atmosphere. The Grand Floridian is truly luxurious! What we have found though is that the Cast Members are as friendly, helpful, and genuinely caring as any on Disney property. They are a delight to be around and as down to earth as can be. Sure, their costumes are a bit fancier than at some resorts but that adds to the whole Victorian ambiance. It’s part of the show.
• MYTH: The Grand Floridian is for rich people only. Yes, it’s expensive but many folks like us save a little bit extra just to be able to enjoy just how wonderful this resort is. I would say that most of the folks staying there are just like you and me and have always wanted to stay there so they save towards it and only do it once in a while. It really is worth it if you are looking for more than a bed and a shower between theme parks. Oldies (like us) especially go for the extras as an integral part of their vacations.
• PLUS: The resort is gorgeous and has a very relaxed, early Florida atmosphere. You never feel hurried when you stay there. Everything at the Grand Floridian is impeccably maintained from the rooms to the landscaping. You will not find a piece of paper blowing around on the grass.
• PLUS: The shopping options on the second floor of the lobby are the best outside of Downtown Disney. Sure, there are some high end options but a lot of the shops offer stuff that folks like us buy. Plus – it’s fun to look at the really expensive stuff and dream.
• PLUS: No other resort has more dining options. From the relatively small but well maintained food court to Victoria and Albert’s (a personal favorite) there are seven different restaurants on the property. 1900 Park Fare has character buffets twice a day and the best buffet food at Walt Disney World. All of the other restaurants are as good as or better than any at the World.

I hope you come away with a new appreciation for the Grand Floridian, we do every time we stay there. There are quite a few more myths and a LOT more pluses (transportation especially) but I just wanted to present a few. As always, enjoy your visit to Walt Disney World!!

Ken

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