Cheryl’s Grand Floridian Thoughts

Since Disney Vacation Club properties Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the soon to be opening Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort and Spa are similarly priced when you buy through Disney, I thought I would compare my opinions between the two resorts.

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Grand Floridian Room Model at the DVC Preview Center

Grand Floridian Pluses:

  • The decor, especially the flooring and tile work, are definitely more upscale
  • You get additional h20 bath products, such as foot scrub, like you do when you stay at Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort and Spa.
  • In each closet, there are spa robes provided for you to relax in.
  • There is an additional Bed available.
The Villas at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Preview Center
A glimpse at the h20 products

Grand Floridian Things To Consider:

  • You will be sharing a pool with Grand Floridian Guests.
  • You can not walk to Magic Kingdom from the Grand Floridian.
  • There are no signature items to attract you to stay at this resort. Example Bay Lake Tower offers an observation deck and Bar.
  • In the 1 bedroom villas, there is no additional sleeper chair and bathroom.

The Villas at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Preview Center

Things To Ponder:

  • Will there be transportation challenges. Will buses and monorails become more crowded?
  • If you are driving to the resort, will parking be an issue?
  • How will weddings at Disney’s Wedding Pavilion impact the villas?

The Villas at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Preview Center

So I’ve been thinking about if I would buy in, and I’m not jumping at owning at the Grand Floridian right now. I’m going to be waiting to see to see what happens.

I will be staying at Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort and Spa, because I was lucky and got an available room for the Disney World Marathon weekend by runDisney. I was previously wait listed at Bay Lake and Wilderness Lodge.

Should I win the lottery?  Sign me up for Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort and Spa! Along with a home at Golden Oak and a stay at Aulani!

Here is a closer look at the Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa that are at the DVC preview center. It’s important to note that some of the finishes and decor may be different than those found in the actual rooms of the resort when it opens.

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Author: Cheryl

Cheryl is a Disney Fan , she is also vegan and jewish. She’s addicted to BravoTV and spends her time volunteering for Hadassah, more information about Hadassah’s life saving research can be found at Hadassah.org. —-——————-——————-———-——————-——————-——— ———————-—— About this website: On the Go in MCO is a lifestyle and informational blog about all that central Florida has to offer! Enjoy our unique perspectives and news about the Orlando area attractions and resorts at Walt Disney World, and Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Our adventures also take us to Tampa Bay and LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven.—-———————————-—-———-——————-——————-——— ——————-———— The site also features posts on finding activities, places to go and things to do in the Orlando & Central Florida Areas that are off the beaten path. —-——-——————-——————-——— —————-——— On The Go In MCO welcomes opportunities for product reviews, giveaways, sponsorships and other promotions based on companies and products that would be beneficial or of interest to our readers. As a contributor I am open to travel opportunities as well as advertising. Onthegoinmco.com adheres to full disclosure and FTC guidelines. Requests for site statistics may be directed to shelley@onthegoinmco.com. —————————————-——————-———————- I am not employed. In addition I am not employed with The Walt Disney Company or any of its subsidiaries – The posts here are of my own opinion and do not represent the position or opinion of the Walt Disney Company. For official Disney information and news visit www.disney.com or their www.disneyparks.com. All Disney characters and images mentioned are ©Disney. All other text, ideas and images are ©Shelley Caran unless noted. Items provided to Onthegoinmco.com for review will always be clearly noted on the post itself as well as any other terms of sponsorship or payment for reviews. Any feedback or questions or ideas can be sent by emailing shelley@onthegoinmco.com.

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