Even if you are not familiar with all the holiday magic at Walt Disney World, you have probably heard about the holiday decorations at the Grand Floridian Resort. You can find photos and videos in many places online. My photos will not compare to others you can find. However, as we are documenting the extra magic at WDW, it is important that I post about the Grand Floridian.
Most Americans, at least of a certain age, associate a traditional Christmas with what started in the Victorian era. Since the Grand Floridian is not only Victorian themed, but also the most exclusive resort at Walt Disney World, their decorations are incredible. I will admit I am not a huge commercial Christmas person. Yet when I walk into the Grand, no matter how many times at Christmas, I am awed at the beauty and grandeur. I actually “feel” like “Christmas” and my smile is huge. It is always crowded and it can be hard to even take photos but it is worth the crowds to see it all.
I enjoy entering not on level 2 (monorail stop) but at the main entrance on the ground floor.
But as you step through the doors into the lobby, WOW!!!
Go over in the afternoon and you can listen to live music played by The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra. Their bandstand is on the second floor at the back of the lobby. It is flanked by Christmas trees. (In the evening their is often a pianist playing the grand piano in the lobby. Also in the evening, most nights you get roasted chestnuts at the lobby entrance.)
To reach the second floor to see more of all the beautiful decorations you ascend the grand staircase.
Everywhere you look there are gorgeous Victorian decorations. Photos cannot show how beautiful the Grand Floridian is when it is decorated for Christmas.
Tomorrow I’ll share some photos of the huge lobby Christmas tree.
nick