
I am telling you this embarrassing story about my brattiness (which for the most part I grew out of) because even though it is considered the “best” resort by some people (and I would LOVE to be able to afford to stay there now), the Grand Floridian didn’t really appeal to 10 year old me. I am sure my parents were not too happy when I said I wished we had stayed there. They had an amazing pool with a cool waterslide, bright fun colors, and everything I could ever want in a hotel. I went to stay with them one night and I was SO jealous. But one year some family friends came with us, and they didn’t stay in the same hotel as we did. I loved being at Disney, and I loved riding the monorail in loops in my bathing suit and bathrobe.

My Mom loved being able to take whoever was the baby at the time back to the hotel on the monorail while my Dad stayed in the parks with me. My Dad worked really hard and while we didn’t go to Walt Disney World every year like some of my friends, when we did go we stayed at the Grand Floridian.

I was the only girl, and with three brothers and mostly male cousins, I didn’t have a chance. As you move up categories the amenities increase, it is important to understand these differences so you can decide what is best for your family.Īs a kid I was a little spoiled…ok, a lot spoiled. What are the differences between the resorts? What is included in Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts? Disney organizes its resorts to fit every budget. Disney resort categories are extremely confusing.
