Hi Courtney, and welcome to planDisney. I just got back from a stay at the
Grand Floridian Resort, and my family had the most magical time!
I chatted with a Cast Member to be absolutely sure, and they confirmed that the majority of Grand Floridian rooms, including those in the Sago Cay and Sugar Loaf buildings, have balconies. The “turret rooms” are a bit of an exception. Some have a balcony, and others do not. These special rooms have a unique layout with a nook off the side of the main space. So, while you may not have an outdoor spot to hang out, you do have a bonus indoor sitting area!
There’s so much to do at the Grand Floridian, you can easily spend a whole day enjoying the resort (and actually, my family just did a resort day here last weekend!). Be sure to check the activities schedule on the
Recreation page so you don’t miss any of the fun activities, like the Storytime Yoga Class and Video Game Dance Party.
The Grand Floridian is also home to some of my favorite lounges and restaurants. I recently had an amazing meal at
Narcoossee’s, which has a nice view of
Happily Ever After and the
Electrical Water Pageant. The Almond-crusted Cheesecake is incredible! There’s also a new bar called
The Perch, which is right in the lobby. And my family had a lot of fun dining with a great mix of characters at
1900 Park Fare. I mean, where else can you meet Prince Ali?!
Before I go, I also wanted to mention a hidden gem I recently discovered in the main building. On the second floor, near the staircase, there’s a PhotoPass Studio where you can take pictures with fun Disney-themed props, like Cinderella’s glass slipper! The
PhotoPass photographers are great, and we got some amazing pictures of my nephew. There’s no charge for taking photos here, and you don't even need a reservation. Photo downloads are included with
Memory Maker, or you can buy them individually.
I hope you have the best stay ever at the Grand Floridian! And if you have any other questions, you’re always welcome back at planDisney.
JoAnna