Grand Floridian vs. Four Seasons

[WDWTrojan]

No comparison, the Four Seasons is one of my favorite hotels I've stayed at anywhere. From the service to the dining it's all pretty spectacular. They have a luxury bus take you to the parks. Disney hotels have fallen short in recent years, along with the advent of the Dining Plan which has made much of the food mediocre.

In short, the FS is the kind of experience you should get at the Grand Floridian and once did but no longer can.

One suggestion is to plan at least half a day at the Four Seasons pools. They are a water park in and of themselves. Also make sure you do dinner at Capa, it has a stunning view of the fireworks (photo is posted earlier in the thread).

 

[KaliSplash]

Grand Floridian for the above mentioned reason. Location, location, location. Four Seasons is probably very nice and is certainly more affordable. It's also on the outer edges of the universe.

 

[correcaminos]

or do a couple days at both!!!

A friend of mine did that. 4 days at one and 4 at the other. Ended with GF club level though so it wouldn't be quite so much change in service level. She loved both.

 

[eliza61nyc]

The 4 Seasons wins hands down.

+1

for a second honeymoon, there is no comparison. 4 seasons.

let them know you are celebrating your anniversary or honeymoon. the pool area is phenomenal.

 

[DisneyJoe]

They have a luxury bus take you to the parks

True, but I don't believe it runs as often as the Disney buses or monorails. There are pros/cons to both.

 

[WDWTrojan]

True, but I don't believe it runs as often as the Disney buses or monorails. There are pros/cons to both.

Valid but I think in 2017 most FS guests aren't opposed to taking Uber or Lyft for maximum convenience. You could use that for every ride of the trip and still come out less per night than GF.

 

[Hockey89]

Valid but I think in 2017 most FS guests aren't opposed to taking Uber or Lyft for maximum convenience. You could use that for every ride of the trip and still come out less per night than GF.

It is what I do when I stay at the FS..... There is no contest here between the hotels and service....Just none...

 

[GoofGoof]

For the same amount of money I would probably say GF based on location and convenience over luxury but $140 is a lot of extra money. If I wasn’t going to spend as much time in the parks anyway I’d definitely go with Four Seasons. You would lose out on EMHs and 60 day fastpass booking which may mean no availability for FoP or a few other rides but again, $140 a night is a lot extra.

 

[TXDisney]

Four Seasons is nicer in pretty much every aspect minus convenience. So is the convenience worth the price for you is the question. I will say we love staying at the GF for a trip. Honestly for me what would make my mind up is how long my stay is. If it’s a short trip I’d do GF for the convenience, but if doing a longer trip I’d do Four Seasons.

 

[slappy magoo]

1: This is a WDW fan site and is about all things WDW even outside of the forum, news, rumors, reviews.
2: A person who runs this site recommends the Four Seasons over Grand Floridian.
Let that carry the appropriate amount of weight.

 

[Dave B]

This is the view from the Four Seasons

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Seems so FAR AWAY from the World

 

[WDWTrojan]

Seems so FAR AWAY from the World

It is literally in the middle of Walt Disney World, closer to the Magic Kingdom than many of Disney's own hotels.

 

[Hockey89]

Seems so FAR AWAY from the World

Mmmm wrong... It's in the middle of Disney.... It is closer to MK than most hotels on property....

 

[Dave B]

I was just saying the picture makes it look so far away, where is it on property? close to what Disney hotels, just for proximity? thx

 

[DisneyJoe]

I was just saying the picture makes it look so far away, where is it on property? close to what Disney hotels, just for proximity? thx

Just northeast of the Ft Wilderness Campgrounds

 

[dreamfinder]

I was just saying the picture makes it look so far away, where is it on property? close to what Disney hotels, just for proximity? thx

LMGTFY
https://www.google.com/maps/place/F...0bf31c8cd6229c!8m2!3d28.4015634!4d-81.5456181

 

[Dave B]

Just northeast of the Ft Wilderness Campgrounds

Thank you

 

[Dave B]

LMGTFY
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Four+Seasons+Resort+Orlando+at+Walt+Disney+World®+Resort/@28.4004116,-81.5478068,16.25z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x88dd7fdba9200065:0x6f0bf31c8cd6229c!8m2!3d28.4015634!4d-81.5456181

Thank you

 

[21stamps]

I was just saying the picture makes it look so far away, where is it on property? close to what Disney hotels, just for proximity? thx

Just northeast of the Ft Wilderness Campgrounds

The OP is comparing it to the Grand Floridian. It is far away, comparatively.

Oops, sorry @DisneyJoe .. I meant to quote @trojanjustin‘S post.

 

[Dave B]

Do you have to get on Interstate 4 to get there and leave Disney?