Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

Apologies to all for not updating the blog in a while. Sorry, but I've been working on my project and as many of you know I've been quite under the weather recently.

Now, without any further delays, I give you Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa plus the Disney Wedding Pavillion.



This is the landmark Disney resort with the most well-to-do guests of any resort in all of Walt Disney World. Don't misunderstand: that's not to say they are all stereotypical uppity snobs. I work at this resort from time to time and love it and love talking to the guests. They have some great stories and have a pleathera of unique, interesting careers. Let's start our photo essay with the exterior of the building. It is really gorgeous. Modeled after the late 1800's, it's quite a sight.



You'll also find some beautiful restaurants at the resort. Narcoossee's is a mighty fine establishment out over the water. Another devine splurge would be Citricos. A very hoidy-toidy establishment with great food much like the Grand Floridian Cafe. 1900 Park Fare is very private, very secure location. This is where guests can dine with Mary Poppins, The Mad Hatter, Alice, and a few other select characters.



The absolute highest luxury dinner to be had at Walt Disney World can be found behind the misty glass doors of Victoria & Albert's.



This intimate dining experience seats just 60 guests. No children are allowed in the restaurant. Elegant touches includes Royal Doulton china, Christofle silver, and Riedel crystal. Their menu is customized daily with selections of the finest fish, fowl, red meat, veal, and lamb depending on the best ingredients available on the market-all described in detail by the wait staff. For an additional fee, the chef may make an apperance if you sit at the Chef's table which is located in the kitchen. The wine list is extensive. Once guests make their selections, they are given a personalized menu as a souvenir of the event. Background music is provided by a harpist. Jackets are required for all men while at the completion of the meal, ladies are given a long stem rose. One final note: all of the servers are named Victoria or Albert.

Moving on the other fine details of the Grand Floridian.



The upper level has all of the very nice stores. It is actual modeled after the store layouts of yester years. All of the stores for men are on one side of the resort while the other side has all of the ladies stores. Here we see the Mouse Mercantile for gentlemen and the Disney Couture Wedding Collection for the ladies.



One last look at some of the interior of the resort and the magnificent pool area. They also have a model of one of the ocean liners on the Disney Cruise Line. Fine, fine vessel. Throughout the day, a pianist plays in the main lobby. Later in the evenings, there is a light jazz group playing from the second level.



The resort has just installed some fine marble from Italy. You can find these tiles all over the resort. Take a look down with me.



Let's move on across the lake. It's Disney Wedding Pavillion. Here, couples may exchange vows in a fairytale setting complete with Cinderella Castle in the background.



Tally ho!