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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I love staying at the Swan and Dolphin.My recent stay with my family of three ended up costing about $300 a night, but it was well worth the money. Overall, the location, amenities, and Marriott benefits make the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve hotels some of my favorites at Disney World.
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.
Water taxis take our guests to Disney's BoardWalk, the Disney's Hollywood Studios™ and Epcot® approximately every 20 – 25 minutes, starting 1 hour before the parks open*. You will be able to board the water taxi from the boat dock located by the covered walkway between the Swan and Dolphin wings.
Even though Disney doesn't consider Disney's Boardwalk, Yacht Club, Beach Club, and even the Swan and Dolphin as Skyliner Resorts, they might as well be. One of the perks of these resorts is their walking distance to International Gateway where the EPCOT Skyliner station just happens to be located.
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.
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.
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 .
Guests of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin receive many special Disney benefits, including: Complimentary transportation to all Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and Attractions, including water taxis to Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios™. Just a short walk to Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios™.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Versatile, Oversized Alternative. Executive Suites, located at the Walt Disney World Swan, provide a spacious alternative to a standard guestroom, with comfortable bedding and a distinct living area, perfect for work or family gatherings.