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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is arguably one of the best hotels to stay in at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. From its grandiose theming to its ideal location near Magic Kingdom to its monorail access to its spa, there are many reasons why you would want to stay at the Grand Floridian. Price, however, is not one of them, since Grand Floridian is generally the most expensive hotel at Walt Disney World.
However, you should not get discouraged that Grand Floridian is completely out of your price range. There are ways for you to save money while staying there. In fact, here are 5:
Book a DVC Room
Disney’s Grand Floridian offers Disney Vacation Club Rooms. The great news here is that you don’t even have to be a Disney Vacation Member to book one of these! I’ve booked all my stays at the Grand Floridian this way and had an amazing time every time. And the great part is, when you book a DVC room through David’s Vacation Rentals, you can save hundreds of dollars – or even thousands of dollars. Please see here for more information on what the DVC program is and how you can save money.
Book Through Priceline
Can’t find a date that works for you when booking through David’s Vacation Rentals? One of the next places I like to look is Priceline. I’ve found Priceline has had some of the lowest rates for Disney hotel rooms. I’ve booked cheaper rates through Priceline than I have through Disney’s website using my annual pass discount. You can find a rate through Priceline here.
Book a Vacation Package
One way you can save money when staying at the Grand Floridian is to save on your entire vacation. One way you can do that is by bundling your hotel stay with other travel expenses such as a flight or Disney World theme park tickets. Find out about great Disney World vacation packages here.
Stay at an Off-Peak Time
You can get cheaper rates on Disney hotels if you stay at off-peak times. If this is possible, consider looking for a room during the week and avoid major holidays like Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the Fourth of July. Though I will say from my experience, the one date you might could get a good rate is Labor Day so check that out as well if you want to pick a date you also have time off from work.
Earn Swagbucks for Hotel Gift Cards
Another option you could consider is earning Swagbucks. You can earn Swagbucks online in a variety of ways (answering surveys, watching videos, even from everyday online purchases). You can use the Swagbucks to earn money for gift cards for Hotels.com. You can then use these Hotels.com gift cards towards your stay at Grand Floridian. If you earn enough Swagbucks, it can really help you save money. Here is more information on how to earn money from Swagbucks.
