Is it better to stay at the Dolphin or the Swan?

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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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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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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# 1 -The Grotto Pool Both the Swan and Dolphin have their own quiet pools and hot tubs, but the main pool is one they share and it has some really cool features. The Grotto Pool is by the Dolphin and has actual seating in its very large grotto area, along with a slide and two separate areas of the pool to enjoy.

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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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You may buy them on your own but they are only good for getting in and out of the park and using fast passes while in the park. The swan and dolphin are not set up for magic bands for room entrance, crediting purchases to rooms or meal plans. We used our disney cards, for entrance to the parks and for fast passes.

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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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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. But they are not eligible to use the pools at other Disney World resort hotels.

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Very few rooms have balconies at the swan reserve, just the chairman suites and perhaps the presidential. They offer suites with separate rooms and pull out beds with large dining tables, coffee pot, microwave and mini fridge which is...

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Resort Fee Unlimited access to the resort's health club facilities including 24 hour access to Dolphin Health Club. Unlimited domestic, long distance, and local calls. 2 bottles of water refreshed daily. In-room enhanced high speed wireless internet access.

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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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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.

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