TIPS FOR DISNEY'S GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA

The Grand Lobby is often filled with the sound of live music, ranging from solo pianists to full dance bands.

The Disney Vacation Club villas (147 to be exact) opened in late 2013. They are located on the beach between the resort and the Wedding Pavilion. To read about our experiences in a studio villa, visit http://www.passporter.com/grand-floridian-villas.asp.

Many children’s activities are offered, including scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, and story time (complimentary). Additional-fee activities like fishing trips, the Wonderland Tea Party, and the Pirate Cruise (see page 274) are also available.

Private dining is available for a quiet or romantic evening. You can have a meal on your balcony or even on a boat in the lagoon. Make arrangements in advance with room service.

Want to celebrate the 4th of July in style? You can book a Cook-Out! For $120 plus tax per adult and $59 plus tax child, you get grilled steak, shrimp, and other barbecue favorites along with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Dessert will end the evening along with viewing of the special 4th of July fireworks from the Magic Kingdom. Book by calling 407-WDW-DINE.

NOTES ABOUT DISNEY'S GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA

For a touch of magic, end your day with a romantic, nighttime stroll around the resort. You may even catch the Electrical Water Pageant on the Seven Seas Lagoon around 9:15 pm.

Four extra-special types of rooms are available. The lodge tower rooms have a separate sitting area, an extra TV and phone, and five windows. Concierge rooms offer personalized services, continental breakfast, evening refreshments, and a private elevator. Of the concierge rooms, special turret rooms have wet bars and windows all around, while honeymoon suites pamper with whirlpool tubs!

The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa also has a conference center.

Check-in time is 3:00 pm. Check-out time is 11:00 am.

RATINGS FOR DISNEY'S GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA

Ratings are explained on page 28.