Have watched multiple videos on multiple resorts and there’s one takeaway I just don’t understand. What’s the hype for the Grand Floridian? It’s a beautiful resort but just can’t understand the how popular it actually is. Maybe I just have to see it in person?
Lots of members fall in love with a resort and buy there, but it’s still worth trying new places because you may end up loving those too.
VGF is my only home resort, and I don’t trade out at WDW. I bought there after already deciding that the GF was my favorite resort on property. In my opinion, the VGF units are the most elevated and elegantly appointed at WDW. The original building feels small and intimate, with its own porte cochere, a dedicated parking lot, and a covered walkway that connects you to the main building, bus stops, the monorail, and most of the dining options. It is also the only WDW resort that still offers room service.
The grounds are beautiful, impeccably maintained, and full of over the top theming. You can see the MK fireworks, including special party shows and holiday versions, as well as the Electrical Water Pageant. The walkability to the Poly and MK is hard to beat. I think a lot of people do not fully appreciate how convenient the monorail resorts are until they are leaving MK at park close or after a late night event.
That said, it’s not for everyone. Some people find it too formal, too stuffy, too expensive, or overrated. In the end, it really comes down to personal preference.
