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POSTED Thu, 05/23/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Go on Sale This Week

Earlier this week, Disney Vacation Club's Senior Vice President and General Manager, Ken Potrock shared some exciting news on the DVC Facebook page. This Thursday, May 23, the 12th DVC Resort, The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, go on sale exclusively to DVC members.

POSTED Tue, 09/18/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Celeb Meals Coming To WDW As Part of Food & Wine Fest

The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is just around the corner, and this year there are a few meals with celebrities planned as part of the fest. In October, guests can choose to rub elbows and break bread with the likes of Cat Cora, John Lasseter, Andrew Zimmern and the Voltaggio brothers this October.

First up is a five-course dinner with Cat Cora at her Disney Boardwalk restaurant, Kouzzina by Cat Cora. Guests can sign up for either the October 2 or October 4 meal. Cost is $170 per person.

POSTED Wed, 06/13/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Victoria & Albert's Receives AAA Five-Diamond Award

Congratulations are in order for the staff of Victoria & Albert's. The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa's swanky restaurant earned a AAA Five-Diamond status - for the 13th consecutive year.

AAA reviews some 28,000 restaurants; out of those, only 53 earned the Five-Diamond award. Victoria & Albert's also joins an elite group of 21 to have that honor for thirteen years running.

POSTED Sat, 03/31/2012 - 13:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Grand Floridian's Easter Egg Display

Looking for an Easter-inspired attraction to take in during your visit to Walt Disney World? You might want to head on over to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to take in their impressive Easter egg collection.

For fifteen years now, the resort's chocolatiers have been making a variety of eggs for the display. The eggs weigh in at nine to twelve pounds, and each one is totally edible with fondant, icing and sugar pieces used for decoration.

POSTED Wed, 10/26/2011 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Victoria & Albert's Named Best Restaurant in Orlando

That ever-popular restaurant situated in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Victoria & Albert's, has garnered yet another honor. Zagat has named the ritzy eatery to its list of top restaurants in the nation for 2012 and also has decreed it the best restaurant in Orlando.

This latest honor joins a long list that has been bestowed upon Victoria & Albert's. The restaurant has received the AAA Five-Diamond award for the past twelve years - one of only three restaurants in Florida to nab the high rating.

POSTED Tue, 08/09/2011 - 14:35 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Grand Floridian Spa Closing in September

Walt Disney World will soon be down to one full-service spa as the spa at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa will be shutting down temporarily starting September 19.

Last Friday, Disney spokesman Brian Malenius stated, "We are in the early stages of an expansion project at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa." He went on to add the spa will "temporarily close this fall as part of a planned renovation."

POSTED Wed, 06/08/2011 - 00:50 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Victoria & Albert's Receives AAA 5-Diamond Award

Victoria & Albert's, that ultra-posh restaurant at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, has been given the 5-Diamond Award, the highest AAA rating honor offered for restaurants.

The AAA 5-Diamond Award is a pretty high honor, indeed. Out of some 60,000 restaurants and lodging options reviewed nationwide, Victoria & Albert's is one of only three Florida restaurants with the rating. It also joins ranks with fifty-five North American restaurants to receive the award this year.

POSTED Mon, 03/28/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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An Addition for the Grand Floridian

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be getting an addition sometime in the future.

A permit application detailing the upcoming addition was submitted to the South Florida Water Management District. It describes a T-shaped building standing at six to seven stories high and connected to the current resort with a covered walkway.

POSTED Tue, 01/18/2011 - 14:08 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Bridal Showcase Coming in March

If you've ever dreamed of a Disney wedding, you might want to mark your calendar. Walt Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa will host a very special Bridal Showcase March 18 - 20.

Couples thinking of tying the knot at Walt Disney World will be given the opportunity to learn all about Disney weddings. Tours of areas used for ceremonies and receptions are a highlight of the Showcase. Prospective brides and grooms will also have the chance to attend question and answer sessions with the Disney wedding team.

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POSTED Fri, 03/29/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Cognac at Walt Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

It's been called the "comeback spirit" a tantalizing and sophisticated variety of Brandy. Congac is exciting the palettes of people from all walks of life. Named after the town of Cognac in France, the drink is variety of brandy distilled twice in copper pot stills and aged in French oak barrels. If you're looking for a place to kick back and relax with a fine glass of it, head over to Mizners Lounge at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.

POSTED Mon, 02/25/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Senses: A Disney Spa at Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

Sitting on the shore of the Seven Seas Lagoon at the majestic Grand Floridian Resort, the newly-remodeled spa, owned and operated by Disney, brings a touch of Victorian elegance together with modern touches, and a little Disney whimsy to take your senses on a journey of delight.

POSTED Thu, 11/29/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World 2012 Christmas by The Numbers

Disney's Enchanted Florist leads a small army of designers and florists, every year to create the miles of garland, glitter, twinkling lights and ribbon transform Walt Disney World Resort into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Along with the larger Events Group, she and her marry elves work year round to plan on making every year even more magical then the last. Here are just a few of the details that go into making the whole property twinkle.

POSTED Mon, 11/19/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort Spa to Reopen December 17th

After more than a year without one the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa will once again be home to an actual Spa, and this time it's Disney owned and run. Stepping out from behind the cover of a third party contractor Disney Parks and Resorts welcomes home a lush new retreat at the Grand Floridian. "Senses," the first of several new Disney Spas across property, is opening for business on December 17th, 2012.

POSTED Fri, 06/08/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Grand Floridian Resort Pool Bars

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is home to not one, but two lovely pool Bars. There's the St. Johns Bar at the pool in the courtyard, and the Beach Pool Bar, which is situated between the beach and lively beach side waterfall pool. Both locations offer guest a great opportunity to wet their whistle while enjoying their time poolside.

POSTED Tue, 05/15/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Restaurants and Lounges with a Magic Kingdom Fireworks View

Watching Wishes from the comfort of one of Disney's elegant restaurants or lounges outside of the Park is a relaxing and comfortable way to view the Magic Kingdom fireworks. With the music piped into each of these locations, you don't miss a moment of the magic. Climate control and a great cocktail make the experience even better.

POSTED Mon, 02/13/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Grand 1 Yacht at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Have you been looking for indulgent romantic night at Walt Disney World? Perhaps something Grand? How about a perfect night aboard the Grand 1 Yacht at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. You can experience this luxurious getaway for an extra special celebration or just spend a relaxing day out on the water.

POSTED Mon, 12/19/2011 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Grand Floridian Resort & Spa's Magnificent Gingerbread House

One of Disney's most impressive holiday displays is the magnificent creation from the pastry chefs at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. 2011 will be the 13th year for the fantasy structure sitting in the Grand Floridian's Lobby, a life size gingerbread house.

POSTED Fri, 09/23/2011 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Drinks & Jazz at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

Coming from high on their magnificent balcony, across the cavernous lobby from the monorail station, wafts the sweet, sweet music of the hotel band. Beneath the soaring stained glass domes, amongst the white gingerbread and bustling tourists in the lobby of the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa you can hear the stunning live music of the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra, every night between 4 and 10 pm.

POSTED Mon, 06/13/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Heptinstall
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Disney Wedding Series: Ways to save on a Disney World wedding

Want to have a Disney World wedding, but you're on a budget? Then a wedding chosen from the Escape Collection is your best bet. Check out a couple cool specials going on this year that get you with a great Disney wedding for well under $5,000.