The best way to describe Disney's Grand Floridian hotel is that it looks like a cross between San Diego’s Hotel del Coronado and Raffles Singapore, but on a massive dose of steroids. Every resort at Walt Disney World is themed, from the Atlantic City-inspired Boardwalk to the African themed Wilderness Lodge and there are plenty of luxurious hotels to choose from. For travelers, the difficulty is narrowing down the resort choices, and deciding which park to position yourself closest to.

 The Grand Floridian, the flagship property of Disney World, is Victorian themed. This translates into a vintage Cadillac parked outside the lobby and bellboys dressed in classic golf outfits, complete with plus-fours and knee socks. The massive five story lobby (which...