Welcome to The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin and the new, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve. Guests can discover 22 world-class restaurants and lounges, sophisticated guest rooms and the luxurious Mandara Spa.
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The newest hotel on Walt Disney World property, the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando, has celebrated its grand opening. 11 May 2023 saw the grand opening of the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando ? a new addition to the Walt Disney World property.
Compared with the Dolphin, the Swan has a more upscale, adult-oriented vibe. It's also smaller, with about half as many rooms, making it easier to navigate. For some families, this can be important. All Swan double-bed rooms come with two queen beds, while the Dolphin provides full mattresses.
Marriott Bonvoy members. 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.
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.
Celebrities seeking VIP access and luxury accommodations often stay at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa when visiting Disney World. The resort's Victorian elegance and fine dining are a favorite among celebs, as well as its easy access to the theme parks.
The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is the most expensive Disney-owned hotel and is distinguished as Walt Disney World's flagship resort. It's also considered Disney's most opulent.
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.
Swan, Dolphin and Swan Reserve basicsIt 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.
The statues on top of the Dolphin hotel are not mammalian dolphins, but a stylized version of a nautical dolphin, a common symbol used on old world nautical maps. The design of the creatures is based on Triton Fountain in Rome.
'A Premium Brand and Luxury Amenities'Disney hotels are expensive because they offer exclusive perks like early park access. Throughout 2022, everything at Disney has been subject to pretty drastic price hikes.
With all of the great options in the Disney Resorts Collection, you're sure to find one—or more than one—that fits you. From theme to budget, you have a world of amazing options to consider. You're not just choosing a place to sleep at night—you're choosing your home for the duration of your Walt Disney World vacation.
There's a super-exclusive suite in Cinderella Castle.Most Disney fans are aware there's a secret room hidden inside Cinderella Castle, but given that you can't book a night or even beg your way in, only a lucky few are allowed to see what's inside the fabled Cinderella Castle Suite.
Resort SizeThe Disneyland resort covers about 500 acres and consists of two theme parks: Disney California Adventure Park and Disneyland Park. Walt Disney World is much larger: almost 25,000 acres – or around 40 square miles.