grand floridian resort

News

Free Dining Announced for Select Dates this Fall at Walt Disney World

It's that time of year again! Free Dining has been announced for select dates in September, October, November, and December at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Currently the offer is only available for Disney Visa cardholders, but it is expected to open to the general public on or around May 7!

The travel dates for this round of Free Dining are: August 31 - October 3; October 26 - November 1; November 9 - 20; and December 12 - 23.

The Easter Bunny Arrives at the Magic Kingdom and Other Easter Events around Walt Disney World Resort

The Easter Bunny has arrived at the Magic Kingdom.

Mr. Bunny will be meeting and greeting guests in Town Square through April 20. He'll also make a pre-parade special appearance on April 19 and 20 with other spring characters and the Azalea Trail Maids.

And while meeting the Easter Bunny is "egg-citing," there are more events happening around the Walt Disney World Resort.

Third Annual Easter Egg Display Planned for Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney fans are familiar with the annual gingerbread house display that graces the lobby of the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa each holiday season, but did you know there's also an edible Easter egg display each spring?

This April marks the third year that the Grand Floridian Easter egg display has been showcased, and it all begins April 4.

The edible Easter eggs are created by master pastry Chef Erich Herbitschek and the pastry team at the Grand Floridian.

Destination America Network to Air ‘Disney Week’ Beginning March 3

For one week next month, Disney fans will get a behind-the-scenes look at Disney parks, resorts, and cruise line during Disney Week on Destination America.

The week long programming event will highlight Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and hotels.

Eight Disney Parks Resorts Named Silver Badge Winners by U.S. News & World Report

Several of Disney's top resorts have been named Silver Badge Winners by U.S. News & World Report in their annual "best of" series.

Disney's Grand Californian Hotel came in at the top of the list of "best of" hotels in the Anaheim/Disneyland area. It ranked #1 out of 315 hotels in that area, and was #142 in Best California Hotels, and #11 in Disney Hotels and Resorts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Forum Posts

Articles

Disney Weddings Series: The Disney Wedding Pavilion

Walt Disney World Resort is full of popular venues to celebrate your perfect destination wedding, but the star of all may be the enchanting, gleaming white, Victorian style rounds sitting on the shores of the seven seas lagoon. Disney's Wedding Pavilion is an exquisite local that is home to weddings, vow renewals, and commitment ceremonies large and small.

Cognac at Walt Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

UPDATE 9/12/19 - Mizners closed in 2019 to make way for the new Enchanted Rose Lounge. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.