Grandeur at the Best Price: How To Find The Lowest Grand Floridian Prices for Your Next Disney World Trip

Are you looking for the lowest best Grand Floridian prices on your next vacation to Walt Disney World? We have compiled a complete list of tips you need to achieve this goal!

Step into the world where luxury meets magic, where every detail is crafted with elegance, and every moment exudes grandeur – welcome to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

As the epitome of luxury within the enchanting realm of Disney World, the Grand Floridian promises an experience that transcends the ordinary, a stay that transforms your vacation into a regal escape.

As the only 5-star Disney World Resort, it is far from cheap. However, there are a handful of effective ways to dramatically reduce the cost of your stay at the Grand Floridian.

Even if you thought Grand Floridian reservations were out of your price range, you may find that staying here is more accessible than it seems.

So, with that said, let’s talk about staying at the Grand Floridian – without paying the crazy room rates!

This post is all about how to find the lowest Grand Floridian Prices for your next Disney World Trip.

How to Secure The Best Grand Floridian Prices

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is one of the iconic Disney World hotels. It became the third Deluxe Disney World Resort in 1988 (opening as ‘Grand Floridian Beach Resort’ – before changing its name in 1997).

Disney’s Grand Floridian has a selection of rooms and suites – with Club Level options.

In 2013, The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa opened – providing Disney Vacation Club rooms and suites. Since then, an additional 200 studios have been recently added (in the Big Pine Key building).

The Grand Floridian is conveniently located near Magic Kingdom.

In fact, you can walk, catch a boat or take the Monorail to Magic Kingdom Park.

You can also catch the Monorail to Epcot – making it easy to access two of Disney World’s most iconic parks.

The downside? The crazy high prices to stay here!

So, let’s discuss how you can find the cheapest Grand Floridian rates!

1) Travel during Off-Peak/Value Seasons

One of the most strategic approaches to securing the lowest prices at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is to plan your visit during the value seasons.

These periods, characterised by lower crowd levels and reduced demand, offer an opportunity to bask in the splendour of the Grand Floridian without a hefty price tag.

Value seasons typically coincide with times of the year when school is in session and major holidays are at bay. Disney World experiences lower attendance during these periods, making it an ideal time to snag better deals on accommodations.

The site I use to check when Value seasons are is MouseSavers.

In 2024, the Value Seasons at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa are:

January 2nd-3rd
January 7th-11th
January 15th-February 7th

The Value 2 Seasons (slightly more expensive, but still a “good deal”) in 2024 are:

August 16th-August 29th
September 2nd-12th

2) Offers Direct from Disney

Somewhat surprisingly, you can often find offers and discounts on Disney’s site.

It’s worth checking out their Special Offers, Deals & Discounts page periodically to find savings on staying at the Grand Floridian.

You can sometimes find deals for approximately 15% – 30% (depending on your room type and whether or not it is a DVC Studio/Villa – with DVC villas usually having lower discounts).

Of course, the deals change quite regularly, so the deals may be better/worse than this.

3) Renting Disney Vacation Club Points

Some DVC members decide to rent out some of their points to non-members (usually through third-party companies, such as DVC Rental Store and David’s Vacation Club Rentals).

If you rented points for the Grand Floridian, you would be able to stay in a DVC Deluxe Studio or Villa.

Here is an example of how much you can save on a Deluxe Studio (for one night: December 13th, 2024 – December 14th, 2024):

Direct with Disney: $1312

Through Renting DVC Points (through David’s Vacation Club Rentals): $483

So yeah, the difference in Grand Floridian prices per night when renting points versus booking through Disney can be drastic.

It’s important to note that availability is more limited when renting points versus through Disney.

But if you manage to get your request, the savings make the slightly more complex process seem entirely worth it!

4) Utilising Annual Pass Discounts

If you are a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder, you can access some great discounts on staying at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

The AP discounts on the Grand Floridian usually range from 10%-35% off the standard room rates (the lower discounts usually are for DVC villas).

Of course, this varies depending on the season, but you may be able to find some great deals – and make that crazy expensive annual pass kind of worth it!

5) Booking Through a Travel Agent

Travel agents specialising in Disney destinations bring a wealth of expertise and insider knowledge to the table. Their familiarity with the intricate details of the Grand Floridian, coupled with a deep understanding of Disney’s pricing structures, allows them to navigate the system for your benefit.

6) Look at the Rates on Priceline

Priceline can be an excellent site for finding deals on Disney hotels.

Many people think of Priceline as the “mystery hotel site”, but it can be used to book specific Disney resorts – including Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.

You can sometimes find prices here rival AP hotel discounts, so if you’re not a Disney World Annual Passholder, you may want to check out Priceline.

It’s worth comparing the rates on Priceline to the prices on Disney’s site to find the best deals at the time of booking.

7) Military Discounts

Disney offers exclusive discounts to those in the US Military. It’s worth checking these out if you are eligible for this discount.

To find these discounts, check out the Special Offers, Deals & Discounts page on Disney’s site.

8) Book Your Stay on Weekdays

Usually, rooms book up faster at weekends, causing the prices to rise. The opposite is true during weekdays, as the demand is lower, generally causing the price to also fall.

If you are renting DVC points, the best days to stay are Sundays-Thursdays – if you want to maximise your savings.

You can also see a similar trend when booking directly through Disney.

If you can travel on weekdays, you may see some significant savings – especially on slightly longer stays.

Ta Ta For Now

As we conclude our exploration into the realm of “Grandeur at the Best Price,” the enchanting possibilities of a stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa shimmer on the horizon.

In our quest for the perfect blend of luxury and affordability, we’ve uncovered many strategies to ensure that your dream stay doesn’t remain just a vision but becomes a tangible, budget-friendly reality.