Tag: Grand Floridian
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"
Christmas Tree at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Posted onCopyright © 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.
Afternoon Tea at the Grand Floridian’s Garden View Tea Room
Posted onMy 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"
Zooming in on the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Posted onI 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"
Victoria & Albert’s Once Again Receives Highly Coveted AAA Five-Diamond Award
Posted onLAKE 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"
An Elegant Dinner with a View at Narcoossee’s
Posted onGuest 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"
Theme Park Snapshot – May 5, 2011
Posted onDay 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"
High Above the Monorail
Posted onGetting 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"
Victoria & Albert’s Chef Among Semi-finalists Named Best in South
Posted onLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., February 22, 2011 – The James Beard Foundation has released its highly coveted annual list of top chefs in the country and among the semi-finalists for “Best Chef: South” is Scott Hunnel of Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Established in 1990, the James Beard Foundation Awards … Continue reading "Victoria & Albert’s Chef Among Semi-finalists Named Best in South"
Walt Disney Resorts Decorations – Part 1
Posted onOne of the really enjoyable things to do at Walt Disney World during the holiday season is to visit the Disney hotels to see all the holiday decorations. Each of the hotels are beautifully themed and decorated with lots of lights, garland, wreaths, Christmas trees and gingerbread houses. And if you visit the hotels during … Continue reading "Walt Disney Resorts Decorations – Part 1"
