However, guests of the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve can walk to both EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. They also have access to the Disney-operated Friendship Boats that serve EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and the other Crescent Lake area resorts.
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Water taxis take our guests to Disney's BoardWalk, the Disney's Hollywood Studios™ and Epcot® approximately every 20 – 25 minutes, starting 1 hour before the parks open*. You will be able to board the water taxi from the boat dock located by the covered walkway between the Swan and Dolphin wings.
If you're heading to EPCOT, the Dolphin is maybe a few minutes closer and if you're heading to Hollywood Studios, the Swan might be a step or two closer.
It's also less than 20-30 minute walk from Dolphin to Epcot/Hollywood Studios. For Animal Kingdom / Magic Kingdom - Walk to the bus stop in front of the Boardwalk hotel, as the Disney buses are quicker than the ones the Dolphin provides.
If you want to spend the day at Epcot then yes you do have to purchase admission. Dolphins in Depth is only for your adventure with the Dolphins. And it's worth every penny. Enjoy.
It's only about a 10-minute walk. Now, shuttle buses arrive at the main entrance of the Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve Hotels approximately every 20-25 minutes to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Magic Kingdom Park, and Disney Springs.
The Swan and Dolphin use the standard Disney bus transportation system, so you should find it to be pretty reliable. The bus ride to the Magic Kingdom should take about 20 to 25 minutes, but remember that the wait time could be up to 20 minutes as well. On the positive side, when you arrive you are a quick walk in.
If you are staying the Walt Disney World Swan or Dolphin Hotel, and you'd like the ultimate splurge, consider upgrading to a Fireworks View Room. These rooms offer nightly fireworks views from either Epcot or Disney's Hollywood Studios, and there is nothing better than watching them in your pajamas!
Resort hotels within walking distance to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios include Disney's BoardWalk Inn, Disney's BoardWalk Villas, Disney's Beach Club Resort along with Disney's Beach Club Villas, and Disney's Yacht Club Resort.
Walt Disney World Resort has re-branded Extra Magic Hours. They are now known as Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours. Guests of Walt Disney World Dolphin, Swan, and Swan Reserve hotels are invited to participate in Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours.
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana is scheduled to open October 16, 2023 within World Nature—the EPCOT neighborhood dedicated to understanding and preserving the beauty and balance of the natural world.
Ariel, the Little Mermaid, meets guests and poses with them for photos in her Grotto in the Magic Kingdom at Disney World. Ariel sometimes appears in her human form at the princess meals at both Cinderella's Royal Table in the Magic Kingdom and the Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot.
EPCOT is arguably the least family-friendly park at Walt Disney World, so you may not need more than a few hours to do everything of interest if you have small children. With that said, a full day at EPCOT is highly recommended for first-timers.
In general, you should think of Epcot as a two-day park. There's so much to see and do that you really need a couple of days to enjoy everything without feeling like you're rushing through the park. But we recognize that most people can't or won't give two of their precious days at Disney to Epcot.
Walt Disney World Epcot – Best for Ages 8 to 14It's a great theme park for intellectually curious kids (and adults) but not the best for little kids under the age of 8. Older kids will enjoy some of the major thrill rides (like Test Track and Mission: SPACE) and may really enjoy World Showcase.
No - although you do get the standard coffeemaker and mini-fridge in your room so you can DIY it. Swan and Dolphin do offer one amenity the Disney hotels don't, though: free bottled water in your room, which they'll replenish daily.