How do you get free parking at Swan and Dolphin?

Standard theme park parking is included for registered Guests of the Swan and Dolphin resort. Guests can also choose to enjoy preferred parking by paying the difference in cost between their included standard parking and preferred parking (difference is currently $20-$25 per day*).



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Yes. Guests staying at the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve need to pay for parking. Guests who are just visiting also need to pay for parking, although some of the restaurants will validate parking. The restaurants that validate parking are Il Mulino, Kimonos, Shula's Steak House, and bluezoo.

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Self-parking was free at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels from 1971 until 2018. One of the perks of staying at an on-site hotel was that theme park self-parking was included, so guests did not have to pay any parking fees.

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Resort Fees Include: In-room wireless internet. Complimentary Swan Paddle-boat rentals. Daily Fitness Class (live instructor). $30 off Spa Services (individual or combined exceeding $200.

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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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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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Ask During Check-In One of the most opportune times to ask for waived parking fees is during the check-in process. When you arrive at the hotel, politely inquire about waiving your parking fees. It's important to be friendly and respectful when making this request.

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Couples looking for less activity may prefer the Swan, while families will appreciate the variety of dining and pool options — including water slides and waterfalls — that come with a Dolphin stay. Despite fewer resort facilities at the Swan, stays there will often cost more than those at the Dolphin.

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The American Hotel and Lodging Association said that resort fees pay for a range of hotel amenities, such as pool use, gym access, towel services, Wi-Fi, newspapers, shuttle service, daily parking. They state that the resort fee is a payment for a group of services.

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The majority of resort fees cover perks like free internet services, gym entry and access to the resort pool if there is one. The reason travelers find these fees so frustrating is because they cover perks that should be included in the nightly rate of the hotel.

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Resort fees, sometimes also called “destination” or “amenity” fees, are some of the most notorious hidden charges in the travel industry.

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While you can get to all of the Disney World theme parks with Uber and Lyft, there are a couple of trips to use when entering the destination for your trip. Magic Kingdom: The standard pickup/drop off location is the “Ticket and Transportation Center”.

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Disney After Hours is a specially ticketed event (meaning it's a ticket that is purchased separate from regular park tickets) that allows people to enter Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom at 7 p.m. and stay until midnight or 1 a.m. (ending time varies by date).

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