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Does Swan hotel get early entry?

Yes, guests of the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve get Early Theme Park Entry. This benefit allows guests of the hotel to enter the parks at least half an hour before they open to regular visitors.



Yes, guests staying at the Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve hotels are eligible for the Early Theme Park Entry benefit in 2026. This allows you to enter any of the four Walt Disney World theme parks 30 minutes before the official park opening every day of your stay. Because these are classified as "Other Select Deluxe Hotels," guests also enjoy the exclusive Extended Evening Theme Park Hours on select nights at select parks, a perk usually reserved only for Disney-owned Deluxe resorts. To utilize these benefits, you must have valid park admission and link your hotel reservation to your "My Disney Experience" account. At the park gate, you will simply scan your MagicBand, MagicMobile pass, or Key to the World card to verify your eligibility. These perks make the Swan an exceptional value for travelers wanting the high-end benefits of a Disney Deluxe resort while often paying a lower price point compared to Disney-branded properties like the BoardWalk or Yacht Club.

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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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Guests of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin enjoy many unique and special Disney benefits.
  • Complimentary Scheduled Transportation. ...
  • On-Site and Online Disney Tickets. ...
  • Advance Tee Times. ...
  • Complimentary parking at Disney theme parks. ...
  • Disney Planning Center. ...
  • Extra Magic Hours Benefit. ...
  • FastPass+ ...
  • Character Dining.


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Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels and select other hotels can take advantage of a 30-minute early entry into Walt Disney World theme parks every day. Valid theme park admission, park reservation and Resort ID are required.

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Early Entry at Magic Kingdom is a good way for on-site guests of Walt Disney World hotels to get a head-start, accomplishing a few attractions with low waits.

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Yes, guests of the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve get Early Theme Park Entry. This benefit allows guests of the hotel to enter the parks at least half an hour before they open to regular visitors.

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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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Yes the pool is shared between the dolphin and swan resorts.

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Early Theme Park Entry begins 30 minutes before the park is scheduled to open. Guests may be allowed into the park sooner, and some rides may begin to queue before that time. In rare cases, rides may operate before that time.

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Early Theme Park Entry is available to guests staying at any Walt Disney World Resort, allowing them to enter the parks 30 minutes prior to opening. Extended Evening Hours allow guests to stay in the parks after they close — but they are only available for those staying at select resorts.

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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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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.

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Marriott Bonvoy members. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin are Deluxe Disney Resorts managed by Marriott. Our guests enjoy Onsite Disney Resort benefits; in addition, Bonvoy Rewards members can take advantage of an array of program benefits, including earning Marriott Bonvoy points with each stay.

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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.

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To Parks: Buses depart from the front entrance of the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve to the Magic Kingdom? Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom? Theme Park and Disney Springs? area approximately every 20 ? 25 minutes. Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom? Park will be dropped off at Disney's Ticket and Transportation Center.

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The statues on top of the Dolphin hotel are not mammalian dolphins, but a stylized version of a nautical dolphin, a common symbol used on old world nautical maps. The design of the creatures is based on Triton Fountain in Rome.

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Preschooolers (3-5 years old) Very likely to still believe in the magic. Although the ticket isn't free at this age, it is discounted. Preschool age kids are more likely to really get into the parks, interacting with the characters, etc. Good chance that your kids will have some memories.

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