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 900 Park Fare, Mediterranean fare at Citricos, American cuisine at Victoria & Albert's adult only restaurant, afternoon tea in the Garden View Lounge, seafood at Narcoossee's, the Grand Floridian Cafe, and Gasparilla Grill & Games. Rates are based on double occupancy. Charges for extra adults may apply and will be due directly to the hotel. All Walt Disney World® Resort hotels are smoke-free. Smoking is permitted in designated outdoor smoking locations only. 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. You may be subject to the airline's checked bag fees policy. Check with the airline you have booked for information on pre-paying checked bag fees to save money. Staying at a Walt Disney World® Resort hotel gives you even more chances to experience the magic with Extra Magic Hours. Each day one of the Disney Theme Parks opens an hour early or stays open up to three hours after regular Park closing, so Disney Resort guests can enjoy easy access to select attractions - even the most popular ones!As part of planned changes for Disneys Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, there is currently construction occurring near Disneys Grand Floridian Spa. As such, the spa will be closed and scheduled to reopen sometime in 2013. As an alternative, Guests may purchase spa services at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. Complimentary transportation will be provided to Guests staying at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney's Polynesian Resort who book a spa treatment at Disneys Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa.Complimentary wireless internet available in all guest rooms!
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