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4. Tea Parties As mentioned before, the Grand Floridian is home to the beautiful Garden View Tea Room. This adorable eatery serves up afternoon tea every single day. Additionally, it’s host to an amazing children’s tea party that features a princess meet-and-greet as well as tons of other entertainment.

9. Fireworks View Watching the fireworks is a Disney World must-do. However, heading back into the parks after dinner can be much too draining. In these cases, the amazing fireworks view offered by the Grand Floridian is just perfect. Watch from your balcony or from the beach. Either way, you’ll be treated to a wonderful show. Photo Credit: WDWMagic

8. Electrical Water Pageant After the fireworks end—or occasionally before they begin—be sure to watch for the Electrical Water Pageant out on the water. This light parade floats by Grand Floridian each night at around 9:15pm, and is a really fun way to end the day.

7. Neat Water Play Kids adore the water play area at Grand Floridian. This amazing splash zone is themed after the Alice in Wonderland tea party and includes plenty of splashing and spraying for any water lover. Of course, this is in addition to the many beautiful pools scattered around the resort, meaning there’s enough water to keep everyone cool ...

11. Afternoon Dancing As if the incredibly beautiful lobby wasn’t enough, this hotel uses its lobby for an amazing character interaction. A few days a week, young Grand Floridian guests are invited to dance in the lobby with Cinderella herself, as well as her wonderful Prince Charming. This is a magical experience, so don’t miss it! Photo Credit: WDW Info

10. Incredible Dining Every Disney hotel offers some sort of dining. However, the Grand Floridian has some of the best dining on property. Looking for character dining? Try 1900 Park Fare. Meanwhile, afternoon tea can be found in the Garden View Tea Room, while those looking for an upscale dining experience can head to Victoria and Albert’s. Other options include a simple ...

14. Transportation Choices Of course, if you don’t love the monorail, you do have other choices. Those going to parks other than Magic Kingdom can choose to ride buses. Otherwise, a boat can be taken over to the Magic Kingdom instead of the monorail, if you prefer.

13. Relaxed Elegance There is no denying the fact that the Grand Floridian is an elegant hotel. Still, it is a relaxed sort of elegance that leaves you feeling pampered and at ease rather than uncomfortable. Kids can be seen throughout the hotel, meaning your little ones won’t be out of place, and shorts and tees are acceptable attire in ...

12. Amazing Lobby The lobby at this hotel is incredible. Couches fill the space, giving guests a place to rest their legs after a long day, and a pianist plays throughout the day, filling the room with beautiful music.

When you think of Disney World, you probably don’t think of upscale resort hotels. However, with the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, that’s exactly what you’re getting. From the grand lobby to the well-appointed rooms, everything in this resort seems to be practically perfect in every way, and since Mary Poppins herself does regular inspections of the place, that is ...