Grand Floridian News & Updates

A Grand Floridian Wish

February 4, 2012 by Scott Thomas

Grand Floridian Resort photographed from the Resort Monorail.Nikon D70/Tokina 11-16mm, 1/125s, f/11, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 11mm focal length. Like many, I have visited the Grand Floridian Resort many times. Have enjoyed a special dinner at Narcoossee’s and stopped in to see the beautiful Christmas decorations in the lobby. Oh, how I would love to … Continue reading "A Grand Floridian Wish"

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Disney Pic of the Week – Close Up and Macro Photography

December 27, 2011 by Barrie Brewer

Close up and macro photography let you to show detail in your subject that may not be noticed when looking at the big picture. This is especially true at Disney where great attention is paid to the creation of that detail. When in the parks, most of us tend to take pictures that encompass as … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Close Up and Macro Photography"

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Disney Vacation Club Announces New Development Project at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

December 13, 2011 by Debra Martin Koma

CELEBRATION, Fla. (December 8, 2011) – A new resort development announced today will expand Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, distinguished as the flagship hotel at the Walt Disney World Resort, and continue the growth of Disney Vacation Club, Disney’s innovative vacation-ownership program. Disney Vacation Club plans to build an estimated 147 villas as part … Continue reading "Disney Vacation Club Announces New Development Project at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa"

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Christmas Tree at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

November 28, 2011 by Barrie Brewer

Copyright Â© 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/40s shutter, f3.5, ISO 2500 Now that Thanksgiving is over I can post holiday pictures – yay! For my Pic of the Week tree I choose the Christmas tree at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. I just love Walt Disney World during the holiday season.

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Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian’s Garden View Tea Room

August 10, 2011 by Debra Martin Koma

My two teenage daughters and I recently had a “girls only” trip to Walt Disney World, and I thought it would be fun to try something new, that Dad might not necessarily be upset about missing out on (it turns out that I was wrong about THAT assumption!), so I booked us for Afternoon Tea … Continue reading "Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian’s Garden View Tea Room"

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Zooming in on the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

June 22, 2011 by Lisa Berton

I am on a boat. OK, a ferry to be precise and I’m heading to the Magic Kingdom from the Ticket and Transportation Center or the TTC for you Disney acronym enthusiasts (coughScottcough). Before setting sail, I fired off these six photos aimed at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, to demonstrate the all mighty … Continue reading "Zooming in on the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa"

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Victoria & Albert’s Once Again Receives Highly Coveted AAA Five-Diamond Award

June 21, 2011 by Debra Martin Koma

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 21, 2011 – For the 12th consecutive year, Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’ Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been awarded the coveted AAA Five-Diamond Award. Victoria & Albert’s is the only restaurant in Orlando and one of only three in Florida to be honored with the highest accolade a … Continue reading "Victoria & Albert’s Once Again Receives Highly Coveted AAA Five-Diamond Award"

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An Elegant Dinner with a View at Narcoossee’s

May 31, 2011 by Andrew Rossi

Guest Blogger Andrew Rossi returns with a review of Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa certainly lives up to its name. When it comes to Disney resorts, its grandeur is second to none. The Grand Floridian is all about elegance as soon as you enter the resort’s … Continue reading "An Elegant Dinner with a View at Narcoossee’s"

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Theme Park Snapshot – May 5, 2011

May 6, 2011 by Debra Martin Koma

Day 2 of my very short trip to Orlando: Since today was a Magic Kingdom day, I figured it would be a great chance to check out all the new things since my last visit two months ago — and there have been quite a few. My first stop was at the new Town Square … Continue reading "Theme Park Snapshot – May 5, 2011"

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High Above the Monorail

March 12, 2011 by Lisa Berton

Getting a bird’s eye view of a monorail at Walt Disney World only happens in two locations that I’m aware of. The first is from high level floors at the Contemporary Resort across the way from the entrance and exit to the monorail. The other is out a few windows at the Grand Floridian. My … Continue reading "High Above the Monorail"

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