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Does Swan and Dolphin use Disney transportation?

Does the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin provide transportation to Disney attractions? Yes, Walt Disney World provides complimentary, scheduled transportation from the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin and Walt Disney World Swan Reserve throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort.



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If you make the reservation through the Swan & Dolphin website, you'll need to link it yourself using your confirmation number. However, Disney has made that process very easy: your Swan, Dolphin, or Swan Reserve reservation confirmation number can be entered directly into MDE to link your reservation.

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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.

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Epcot®: Walking: When exiting behind the Swan resort, bear to your right and walk to Disney's BoardWalk Resorts. Walk on the boardwalk until it ends and bear to the right until you reach Epcot. Walking time is approximately 10-15 minutes.

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The SWAN Shuttle, an autonomous mobility pilot program, is in partnership with Lynx and will be tested in Creative Village from August 2023 through April 2024.

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I'm not staying at a Disney Resort hotel. Can I use the monorails, buses and boats to get around Walt Disney World Resort? A: Yes.

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Complimentary Resort transportation begins 45 minutes prior to Disney theme park opening time and up to 1 hour after Disney theme park closing time. Additionally, buses operate until 11:00 PM from the Disney Springs area.

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Guests of Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin enjoy complimentary transportation to the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and attractions. It's so convenient! A Friendship Launch offers access from the hotels' dock, running approximately every 20 – 25 minutes to and from Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios™.

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While the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels are considered Walt Disney World Resorts, they are not owned and operated by Disney. These hotels are owned by Tishman Realty & Construction Corporation and MetLife and are managed by Marriott International, Inc.

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Walt Disney World Dolphin offers a bit more in savings when compared with the Swan, perhaps because of its larger size and many on-site activities. For some people, this can be a benefit, but if you're looking to relax, the more expensive Swan offers more peace and quiet.

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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.

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Can you see fireworks from the Swan and Dolphin? Yes. The hotels are located about midway between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. All three hotels offer at least a few rooms with views of fireworks.

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No luggage or alcohol of any type is permitted on Walt Disney World Resort buses. All strollers must be folded and stowed out of the aisle. Medical strollers for Guests with disabilities will be treated as wheelchairs.

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Q: Can I Ride the Monorail at Disney if I'm Not a Guest? A: Yes, anyone visiting Disney World has access to riding the Disney World monorail route, even if you're not staying at a Disney Resort.

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It's a character name, Kronk is from The Emperor's New Groove. You see buses with character names sometimes when they're not ferrying guests around, I think it's Disney's version of out of service or off duty right now.

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Michael, if you use Walt Disney World Resort bus transportation from one of the Disney's All-Star Resorts to Magic Kingdom Park, you will be dropped off at the Magic Kingdom Park bus terminal. This bus terminal is a short walk from the Magic Kingdom Park entry and exit points.

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From the SWAN to the BOARDWALK is approximately . 4 miles. To the DOLPHIN Resort: There are paved, lighted walkways. From the SWAN to the DOLPHIN is approximately .

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It is roughly a 1/2 mile from the WDW Swan/Dolphin Hotels to Hollywood Studios, walking would be a little quicker than the boat, as the boat would make stops at the Yacht/Beach Club, Broadwalk and then the Swan/Dolphin. It's a pleasant walk.

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