Considered the crown jewel of the Walt Disney World® Resort hotels, the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa recalls Florida's golden era and is approximately 20 miles from Orlando International Airport. A monorail stop at the front of the hotel carries guests to Disney's Magic Kingdom® Theme Park and Epcot®. Water ferries and buses provide other means of transport around Walt Disney World® Resort.

This red-and-white Victorian-style resort features elegant decor and a white-sand beach. Down by the lake, guests can relax under the beach umbrellas, rent a pontoon boat or motorboat, or charter the resort's yacht (for a fee). The Beach Pool features a zero-depth entry point and waterfalls. A second swimming pool features a children's pool and a whirlpool. Guests may visit the spa to unwind with massage and water therapies, or work out in the fitness center. There is also a tennis court available for guest use (equipment not provided). Children can become a pirate, attend a Wonderland tea party, attend a cooking lesson, or hang out in the supervised Mouseketeer Club. Additional amenities include a video arcade, jogging trail, babysitting services, parking, laundry facilities and services, business center, and a beauty shop. Dining options include the sophisticated menu at 1900 Park Fare, Mediterranean fare at Citricos, American cuisine at Victoria & Albert's, afternoon tea in the Garden View Lounge, seafood at Narcoossee's, the Grand Floridian Cafe, and Gasparilla Grill & Games.

Disney's Magical Express Service is another benefit to staying at an on-site Disney Resort hotel. Buses take guests from the Orlando International Airport to the Disney Resort hotel, while the bags are transported and taken straight to the hotel room. When the vacation is over, guests and the bags are transported from the Disney Resort hotel back to the airport. To book the complimentary Disney's Magical Express Service, visit www.disneysmagicalexpress.com/US.