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Does the Dolphin hotel have a water slide?

Immerse yourself in the grotto pool, a stunning 3-acre tropical oasis featuring lush greenery, waterfalls, rock caves, and a twisting waterslide. Enjoy a quiet conversation among family and friends in the nearby spring pool, a haven for casual swimmers.



Yes, the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel features a prominent water slide as part of its impressive 3-acre aquatic complex. The center-piece of the resort's recreational area is the "Grotto Pool," a tropical oasis designed to look like a natural island getaway. This pool features a twisting water slide that winds through rockwork and lush foliage, ending in a refreshing splashdown. In addition to the slide, the Grotto area includes waterfalls, secluded rock caves, and hot tubs, all surrounded by white-sand beaches and towering palm trees. The pool area is shared between the Swan and Dolphin hotels, giving guests access to multiple swimming options, including two lap pools for more serious swimmers, a spring pool for a quieter experience, and a dedicated kiddie pool for younger children. The presence of the water slide and the expansive "Grotto" theme makes the Dolphin a popular choice for families who want a resort-style water park experience within walking distance of EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Life guards are typically on duty, though hours for the slide may vary depending on the season and weather conditions.

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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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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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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 - 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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The pool is heated, and reaches depths of approx five and a half feet. There is a sandy area that has a large Seal in the center.

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Guests of the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve are all able to use the pools at the complex no matter which hotel they are staying in.

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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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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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Yes, both the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resorts have in-room refrigerators.

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If you walk at a leisurely pace, you can make it to Hollywood Studios in under 20 min.

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Disney's BoardWalk itself is absolutely free of charge and open to the public, including non-guests. However, the entertainment venue Jellyrolls has an admission charge. Therefore, you'll need a valid admission ticket to enter any nearby theme parks.

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Epcot Forever is a temporary show, they run it while they are doing lagoon work so it's short and to the point. It runs at approximately 11 minutes or so each evening, which is perfectly quick for tired families but also may be a bit underwhelming compared to other fireworks spectaculars at Disney.

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