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Using the Amenities at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Villas

Using the Amenities at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Villas

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DINING & LOUNGING AT DISNEY'S GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA

Culinary delights await you in any of the restaurants and lounges, largely located on the first two floors of the Grand Lobby. Table-service restaurants, which are described on page 256, include: 1900 Park Fare, a festive character dining experience; Cítricos, sophisticated Floridian and Mediterranean cuisine; Grand Floridian Cafe, a sun-splashed cafe with traditional fare; Garden View Lounge, high tea in the afternoon; Narcoossee’s, seafood with a view of Seven Seas Lagoon; and Victoria & Albert’s, Disney’s finest restaurant. Quick-service options include the Grand Floridian Pool Bar for snacks and Gasparilla’s Grill and Games for light fare 24 hours a day. Typical menu items at Gasparilla’s Grill include an egg croissant ($6.49), a grand Gaspy burger ($11.99), Cuban panini ($10.49), and a roast beef sandwich ($7.49).

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PLAYING & RELAXING AT DISNEY'S GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA

For Athletes: Two clay tennis courts are available for a fee. Rent a variety of boats at the marina. You’ll also find walking/jogging paths.

For Charmers: The Ivy Trellis Salon pampers you with hair and nail treatments. The Grand Floridian Senses Spa is a full-treatment spa and health club in a Victorian-themed setting.

For Children: There is no traditional playground here, but kids love the Alice in Wonderland splash playground near the Villas.

For Gamers: Gasparilla’s Grill and Games has a video arcade.

For Shoppers: On the first floor, Sandy Cove stocks sundries and Summer Lace offers upscale women’s clothing. On the second floor, M. Mouse Mercantile has gifts; Basin White offers upscale bath products; and Commander Porter’s has men’s and women’s apparel.

For Swimmers: A moderately sized leisure pool and hot tub are available, as is a themed, zero-entry pool near the beach with a slide and play fountain. Sunbathers enjoy the beach (absolutely no swimming is allowed).

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GETTING AROUND FROM DISNEY'S GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA

A monorail goes to Magic Kingdom as well as the Contemporary, the Polynesian Village, and the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), where you can transfer to the Epcot monorail. Boats also take you to the Magic Kingdom and the Polynesian Village. For other parks (see chart below for in-transit times), use the direct buses in front of the resort. For other resorts, monorail to the Magic Kingdom (daytime) or bus to Disney Springs (evening) and transfer to a resort bus.

Magic
Kingdom
Epcot Disney’s Hollywood
Studios
Disney’s Animal
Kingdom
Disney
Springs
monorail/boat
~3/~10 min.
monorail x 2
~12+10 min.
direct bus
~10 min.
direct bus
~15 min.
direct bus
~20 min.

Approximate time you will spend in transit from resort to destination during normal operation.

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Top Photo Slice: Monorail entering the Grand Floridian Resort station (℗ 53993) Photo contributed by © Jennifer Marx



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