Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
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The Spa at the Grand Floridian will be closed for 18 months beginning September 19th, 2011 as Disney begins an expansion project at the resort.
Grand Floridian Resort Rooms
Picturesque views of the Seven Seas Lagoon or the Grand Floridian marina are available from more than half of the 900 rooms at the Grand Floridian. Garden views overlook the lush, landscaped gardens, Pool/Marina views overlook the interior courtyard pool or the marina, and Lagoon views offer a view of the Seven Seas Lagoon.There are lodge rooms, concierge rooms and suites available as well as standard guest rooms. The following is a breakdown of the buildings and the type of accommodations found there:
- Sago Cay, lagoon/marina view rooms, garden view dormer rooms, lodge tower rooms, hospitality suites and one- and two-bedroom suites;
- Sugar Loaf, concierge rooms;
- Conch Key, hospitality suites, one- and two-bedroom suites, pool/marina/lagoon views;
- Boca Chica, standard guest rooms, lagoon, pool, dormer and tower rooms;
- Big Pine Key, lagoon/pool/garden views;
- Main Building, concierge rooms and suites.
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Standard
guestrooms average about 448 square feet and typically
have two queen sized beds, (or one king sized bed) and
a daybed (in rooms with 2 queen beds). There is also a
spacious armoire, television, table with two chairs, walk-in
closet, mini-bar, small safe, iron and ironing board,
nightstand, telephone (with an additional one in the bathroom),
ceiling fan, hairdryer, Mickey lamp, make-up mirror and
double marble sinks in a vanity area separate from the
tub and commode. In the vanity area, toiletries such as
shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, and shower cap are
found and there is a retractable clothesline in the shower.
The rooms are decorated in 4 themes with Victorian woodfurnishings. These themes are the Cameo (blues and yellows with the Blue Fairy, Flora, Fauna and Merriweather), Swan (Mr. Toad and his Wind in the Willow friends provide the theme for the accents), Floral (greens and yellows) and Alice in Wonderland (Wonderland-themed with blues, dark rose and yellows).
Most
rooms lead out onto a patio or balcony. A typical guestroom
sleeps 5, but the Lodge Tower and Concierge Deluxe rooms
sleep 4. Dormer or "attic" rooms at the Grand
Floridian are in the upper floors under the gabled roofs.
These rooms are slightly smaller than the Standard guest-rooms
but appear larger because the vaulted ceilings. A private
balcony compensates for the lack of room size. Dormer
rooms sleep 4 adults.
There are 26 one,two,and three-bedroom suites available.
Suites have two queen sized beds, or one king sized bed,
and a separate parlor area with a wet bar. These rooms
can sleep between 4 and 10 adults, depending on the suite
type. These suites may include a hamper and upscale line
of toiletries in the bathrooms, padded satin hangers,
and larger screen televisions.
There are 6 honeymoon rooms in the towers of the main
building. The Jacuzzi honeymoon rooms have a Jacuzzi tub
of course, and a balcony, but no wet bar or walk-in closet.
Octagon honeymoon rooms are larger than the Jacuzzi rooms,
but do not have the Jacuzzi tub or private balcony. Instead,
you'll find a spectacular view with windows all the way
around the suite.
TIP: You don't have to be on your honeymoon to
enjoy a honeymoon suite, it's perfect for anniversary
or second honeymoon trips too. Note that these rooms only
accommodate 2 guests.
The third, fourth and fifth floors of the main building
are home to the 83 Concierge rooms (including suites).
Access to these floors is by private elevator only. Staff
is available to answer questions, plan outings, to make
dining Priority Seating arrangements, ticket purchases,
make transportation arrangements and to fill requests
for special dining or accommodation needs.
The Concierge Lounge is located on the fourth floor. Here,
guests may enjoy a continental breakfast from 6:30 a.m.
to 10:30 a.m. The continental breakfast includes
danish, bagels, cereal, fresh friuts, coffee, tea and
juice. "Daily Delights" from 11:30am
to 2:30pm (the menu varies daily, but usually includes
a meat dish, fruits and a vegetarian dish, including cookies,
coffee, sodas and juices). Afternoon tea from 3pm to 4:30pm
(includes scones, fruit breads, cookies, jam tarts, and
of course, tea). Twilight Refreshments from 5pm to 7pm
(includes wine and cheese, with appetizer type dishes
served. NOTE: The Sugar Loaf Key Building
serves a different Twilight Refreshment service, with
no wine or children's items being offered). "Grand
Indulgences" (desserts and cordials) from 8pm to
10pm. Other concierge amenities include robes
(for use while at the resort) and a deluxe nightly turndown
service (including a Disney themed good night note).
Guests who need to connect to home or work via the Internet
while vacationing, will find high speed internet access. Rollaway beds are offered free of charge. Guest
may request coffeemakers (with a single supply of complimentary
coffee/tea), bed boards, bed rails, down pillows, heating
pads, microwave oven (limited number available), extra
pillows, blankets, towels, robes and International Electrical
Adapters. Call Housekeeping to do so.
If there are more than 2 adults in the same room, there
is an additional charge of $25 per person, per night.
For families with very small children, cribs (the pak-n-play
variety), playpens and high chairs are available by calling
Housekeeping or Guest Services.
A limited number of handicapped accessible rooms are available.
In Sago Cay, there are 3 rooms, Sugar Loaf has 2, Big
Pine Key has 2 and there are some in Conch Key as well.
Check-in is at 3 p.m. and check-out is at 11 a.m. Guest
may check in as early as 7 a.m. and if the room is not
ready, store luggage with Bell Services and head for the
theme parks when they open.
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| Today's Theme Park Hours Friday 5/24/2013 |
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| Magic Kingdom: Epcot Future World: Epcot World Showcase: Hollywood Studios: Animal Kingdom: Typhoon Lagoon: Blizzard Beach: |
6:00 - 6:00 9:00 - 9:00 11:00 - 9:00 8:00 - 10:00 9:00 - 7:00 10:00 - 6:00 10:00 - 6:00 |
Extra Magic Hour Evening: Epcot FW

