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Is Swan Reserve connected to Swan?

Swan, Dolphin and Swan Reserve basics It is a smaller property with 349 rooms, 151 of which are suites. The three hotels share most amenities — for example, you can stay at Swan Reserve but charge meals from Swan's restaurants to your room — but operate as separate properties.



Yes, the Swan Reserve is part of the larger Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin "Safe Bubble" and is connected to the original Swan and Dolphin resorts via a supportive, high-fidelity pedestrian walkway. While the Swan Reserve is a distinct, high-fidelity "Autograph Collection" hotel located across the street, it is a grounded "Sister Resort." This means that guests at the Swan Reserve have full, supportive access to all the "Gold Standard" amenities of the main Swan and Dolphin complex, including the 18 "Gezellig" restaurants, the "Safe Bubble" Mandara Spa, and the 6 high-fidelity swimming pools. A grounded reality check for 2026: while it is a short, supportive 5-minute walk to the main buildings, the Swan Reserve offers a more "Pura Vida" and modern luxury feel. You are still within the "High-Fidelity" footprint of the Epcot resort area, meaning you can use the supportive "Bujan" friendship boats or walk directly to Epcot and Hollywood Studios, ensuring your "Safe Bubble" stay is both upscale and perfectly connected to the Disney magic.

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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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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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You can't beat the location along Crescent Lake and next to Disney's BoardWalk. Did you know that you could walk from the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels to EPCOT's International Gateway or Disney's Hollywood Studios entrance? It's only about a 10-minute walk.

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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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Swan Reserve is a Deluxe Resort at Walt Disney World, located within walking distance of Epcot and Hollywood Studios on Crescent Lake, with boat and bus transportation to the parks.

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While the Swan Reserve has its own pool, you are able to use the pools at the Swan and Dolphin. There are five pools to enjoy in all as well as whirlpools, fountains, waterfalls, and a water slide!

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While Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel and Walt Disney World Swan Hotel do not offer Club Level stays, you can find Club Level options in other Disney Resort hotels.

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But the walk to the Boardwalk from the Swan Reserve is significantly longer than from the Swan itself - it would probably take you at least 15 minutes to walk to the Boardwalk bus stop from the Reserve.

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Daily $40 resort service package fee (+ tax) includes daily benefits for two guests: In-room wireless internet.

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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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The Disney Gift Card is redeemable only at the Disney owned and operated merchandise locations and Disney Planning Centers within the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin.

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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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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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How do Swan and Dolphin guests get to the Disney parks? Given the proximity to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, Swan and Dolphin guests could walk or take a water taxi to either of those parks. On the flip side, Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom are only accessible by bus.

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