
Bay Lake, Florida, United States
The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa sit on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon in Bay Lake, Florida, part of the Disney Vacation Club portfolio. With warm studios and villas, some looking straight out over the water, it's a resort that owners often hold onto for years — and one that's just as often sought out by families wanting a lagoon-view week without buying direct from Disney.
Selling or renting out a week at The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: what owners need to know
Facts with sources, checked September 2026. Prices are asking prices published on BidMyTimeshare.com — not valuations.
Resale transfer at Disney Vacation Club
- Transfer fee
- $500 Contract Administration Fee (resale contracts signed from 1 Jan 2026)
- Right of first refusal
- Yes – send the contract to Disney at least 30 days before closing
- Resale restrictions
- Resale points at Riviera and some newer resorts book at the home resort only; no Membership Extras
- Typical transfer time
- About 45 days (broker estimate)
- Disney charges a $500 Contract Administration Fee on resale contracts signed on or after 1 January 2026.
- Disney has a right of first refusal: the resale contract must reach Disney at least 30 days before closing.
- Resale points at Disney's Riviera Resort (since 19 January 2019) can only be used at their home resort, and Membership Extras are for direct buyers only. Resale brokers list Villas at Disneyland Hotel and Cabins at Fort Wilderness with the same restriction.
- Resale trackers reported Disney buying back 3.7% to 15% of resale contracts in 2026, depending on the tracker.
Sources: Disney Vacation Club – resale process FAQ (accessed Sept 2026) · Disney Vacation Club – what is included with resale (accessed Sept 2026) · DVC Sales – resale restrictions (May 2026) · DVC Resale Market – ROFR report (Aug 2026) · DVC Resale Experts – ROFR update (Sept 2026) — all brands compared
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The Resort & Setting
The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa occupy a quiet corner of the wider Grand Floridian property on the Seven Seas Lagoon, within the Walt Disney World complex in Bay Lake, Orange County. The resort carries a 4.6-star Google rating from 313 reviews, and guests regularly describe the studios and villas as warm and well kept, with some units offering lagoon views. On site there's dining, bars and a spa, giving the resort a more polished, grown-up feel than some of the other Disney Vacation Club properties nearby.
The Area & Things to Do
Bay Lake is at the heart of Walt Disney World, so the villas sit within easy reach of the Magic Kingdom and the monorail and boat network linking the Disney resorts together. Beyond the parks themselves, owners and renters make use of the lagoon frontage, the resort's own spa, and the restaurants and lounges dotted around the Grand Floridian. For many families, the appeal of this particular property is being able to walk to a monorail station and reach the Magic Kingdom without needing a car, while still having the space and kitchen facilities that come with a villa rather than a standard hotel room.
Selling or Renting a Week Here
If you own at The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian and are thinking about moving on, BidMyTimeshare.com lets you list your week directly as a private resale — you set your own asking price, and interested buyers contact you through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee and no commission taken on the sale, so what you agree with a buyer is what you keep.
Because this is a Disney Vacation Club resort, a few brand-specific points matter before you list or buy. According to Disney Vacation Club, resale contracts signed from 1 January 2026 carry a $500 Contract Administration Fee, payable as part of the transfer. Disney also holds a right of first refusal on resale contracts, meaning any signed contract must reach Disney at least 30 days before closing, giving Disney the option to buy it back instead of letting the resale proceed. Resale trackers have reported Disney exercising this right on anywhere from 3.7% to 15% of contracts in 2026, depending on the source. A transfer typically takes around 45 days from signed contract to completion, based on broker estimates.
Buyers should also know what is and isn't included with a resale contract here. Disney Vacation Club resale points bought for this resort do not include Membership Extras, which are reserved for buyers who purchase directly from Disney. This restriction mainly affects newer resorts such as Disney's Riviera Resort, Villas at Disneyland Hotel and Cabins at Fort Wilderness, where resale points are locked to home-resort use only — The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian predates that rule, but it's still worth confirming current booking rights before you buy, as resale policies are updated from time to time. We don't carry verified details on any exchange network affiliation for this resort, so we'd rather say nothing than guess.
Renters, meanwhile, tend to ask owners which weeks and view categories are available, whether the unit is a studio or a larger villa, and what's included in the nightly or weekly rate.
Practical Notes
The resort address is 4401 Floridian Wy, Bay Lake, FL 32830, USA, within the Walt Disney World property boundary. Anyone selling a week here privately should keep paperwork on hand — proof of ownership, the latest annual dues statement and details of any outstanding loan — as buyers and their closing agents will ask for these during the transfer process.
Nearby Attractions
Travel Tips
Walk or take the monorail to the Magic Kingdom rather than driving — it's the quickest way in from this side of the lagoon. Book dining at the Grand Floridian's restaurants well ahead, as tables fill up fast during school holidays. Expect Florida's heat and afternoon storms through summer, so plan park visits for morning or evening where possible.
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