What is closer to Epcot Swan or Dolphin?

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.



Between the two sister hotels, the Walt Disney World Swan is slightly closer to the International Gateway entrance of EPCOT than the Dolphin. While the two hotels are adjacent and share a walkway, the Swan sits a bit further "east" toward the bridge leading to the Disney BoardWalk and the EPCOT gate. From the Swan's front door, the walk to the EPCOT entrance is approximately 5 to 8 minutes (roughly 0.3 miles), whereas the walk from the Dolphin takes about 8 to 12 minutes. Both hotels share a boat dock for the "FriendShip" launches, but the Swan is the first stop when returning from EPCOT and the last stop when heading toward it, making it slightly more convenient for EPCOT fans. Conversely, the Dolphin is slightly closer to the walkway leading to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Both hotels are part of the "Epcot Resort Area" and offer a premier location for guests who want to "park hop" between these two parks without needing a bus, as they can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the scenic Crescent Lake instead.

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Depending on your personal interests, one may offer more benefits than the other. 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.

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A comfortable water taxi offers access from the Disney resorts' dock, running approximately every 20 – 25 minutes to and from Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios™. * Or you can take a leisurely stroll along a series of walkways that will also lead you to the entrance of these two theme parks.

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All of these Resorts access Hollywood Studios via a path that runs past the bus stops and Skyliner station en route to the main entrance. BoardWalk Inn is the closest at about 3/4 mile from the entrance of Hollywood Studios. Swan, Swan Reserve, and Dolphin are about a mile away by foot.

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If you are staying the Walt Disney World Swan or Dolphin Hotel, and you'd like the ultimate splurge, consider upgrading to a Fireworks View Room. These rooms offer nightly fireworks views from either Epcot or Disney's Hollywood Studios, and there is nothing better than watching them in your pajamas!

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However, guests of the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve can walk to both EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. They also have access to the Disney-operated Friendship Boats that serve EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and the other Crescent Lake area resorts.

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

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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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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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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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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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It's also less than 20-30 minute walk from Dolphin to Epcot/Hollywood Studios. For Animal Kingdom / Magic Kingdom - Walk to the bus stop in front of the Boardwalk hotel, as the Disney buses are quicker than the ones the Dolphin provides.

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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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Shuttle buses arrive at the main entrance of each hotel approximately every 20 – 25 minutes to transport guests to Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, Disney Springs® area and Magic Kingdom® Park.

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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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Resort hotels within walking distance to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios include Disney's BoardWalk Inn, Disney's BoardWalk Villas, Disney's Beach Club Resort along with Disney's Beach Club Villas, and Disney's Yacht Club Resort.

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