Does the Swan and Dolphin have a shuttle from the airport?

Does the resort provide transportation to and from the Orlando International Airport? Yes (fees apply)! If you would like a private transfer to or from the airport, please CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE FORM, then email to the transportation department.



The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort does not offer a complimentary shuttle service to and from Orlando International Airport (MCO). Unlike some other Disney-area hotels in the past, this resort does not participate in a free airport transfer program. Guests typically have three main options: booking a paid motorcoach service like Mears Connect (which replaced the old Disney’s Magical Express), using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft (which is often the most convenient and cost-effective for small groups), or renting a car. The drive is approximately 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. While the hotel lacks a free airport shuttle, it does provide excellent complimentary transportation within the Disney property, including water taxis to Epcot and Hollywood Studios, as well as bus service to the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs, ensuring you won't need a car once you actually arrive at the resort.

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


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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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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.

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Walt Disney World Airport Shuttles. Walt Disney World no longer offers their free Magical Express service from the airport to the official Disney hotels, but Mears offers an essentially similar service called Mears Connect, which is not free.

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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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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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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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The Swan was managed by Westin Hotels & Resorts, and the Dolphin by Sheraton Hotels & Resorts. Eisner had used Graves for other company projects and wanted to continue to build striking, unique buildings. Tishman and MetLife own the buildings, but have a 99-year lease on the land from Disney.

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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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The Swan and Dolphin resorts are situated in the same location ? Both nestled between Hollywood Studios and Epcot theme parks. The Swan resort is only a few hundred feet from the Dolphin; therefore, you can expect the same kind of travel times and distances from the theme parks.

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

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