Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

Pools and Recreation

Swimming at Disney's Grand Floridian offers two options. If you prefer a quieter setting, then the Courtyard Pool, nestled in the midst of this beautiful resort, is perfect. If you prefer a more lively time, the grotto themed Beach Pool with it's slides and waterfalls will more than meet your expectations. The Grand also a kiddie pool for the littler guests and a relaxing spa. You're welcome to head to the private sandy beach where you'll find canopied lounge chairs, but please note that swimming in the Seven Seas Lagoon is prohibited. Other water related recreational activities include rentals at the marina of water mice, sail boats, pontoon boats, pedal boats or water skiing.

Marina, Captain’s Shipyard

- Grand 1 Sea Ray Yacht - A new level of luxury awaits you for cruises around Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake. Available for rental, it is routinely used for anniversary parties, birthdays, fireworks cruises and special events.

The yacht has a top speed of 36 miles per hour. It features a small kitchen and dining area as well as three, fully furnished staterooms. A microwave oven, four televisions, a heating / air conditioning unit and a state-of-the-art Bose stereo system round off the amenities.

The cost to rent this fantastic vessel is a steep $400 per hour, and it can accommodate as many as 13 guests. Call 407-824-2682 for reservations.

Mercury WaterMouse: $21.59 (plus tax) per 1/2 hour/
$27.23 (plus tax) per 45 min./$30.05 (plus tax per hour)
Sun Tracker Pontoon Boats (1-10 passengers): $34.74 (plus tax) per 1/2 hour
Canopy Boats - $24.88 (plus tax) per 1/2 hour
Sailboats - 13' Catamaran $23.47 (plus tax) per hour

Fireworks from the Magic Kingdom Park can be viewed from the lagoon on a boat cruise on the Grand 1. On this elegant cruise, you can have private dining served by a butler for up to 12 people. For more information, call 407-824-2439.

For those that prefer their sports and recreational activities to be done on dry land, 2 lighted clay tennis courts, jogging, volleyball, croquet, an arcade and the Grand Floridian Spa & Health Club are available. Open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, the Health Club offers top-notch services with a full range of Cybex cardio-vascular and strength equipment, personal trainers, saunas, steam-rooms, whirlpools, 16 treatment rooms and a couples' treatment room. Photos of the fitness center

Spa closed 9/19/2011 for 18 months. The fitness center will remain open during this time.

There is a wide range of spa services that include hand and body treatments (facials, manicures and pedicures), facial therapy, massage therapy, water therapy and soaks, and nutrition and fitness counseling. Kids' Massages, mini-facials, manicures and pedicures are also offered. The Spa is open from 8 am until 8 pm daily and there is also a selection of beauty products and apparel offered. For appointments, call 407-824-2332. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult and a 24 hour cancellation policy is in effect.

Videos are available from Guest Services for guests to borrow at no charge. A room charge slip for $100 per movie is required but is destroyed upon return of the movie. Call Guest Services from your room at 8-282-1676 for information.

Some of the most interesting and imaginative children's programming at Walt Disney World is found here at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

Campfire & Movie

Meet on the lawn behind the beach pool for a nightly campfire and movie (weather permitting). The campfire on the beach is at 8:00 pm and the movie is at 9:00 pm.

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