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Where does the Swan and Dolphin bus drop you off at Magic Kingdom?

Buses depart from the front entrance of the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve to the Magic Kingdom® Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Disney Springs® area approximately every 20 – 25 minutes. Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom® Park will be dropped off at Disney's Ticket and Transportation Center.



Unlike the Disney-owned and operated resorts (like the Contemporary or Grand Floridian), the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resorts are managed by Marriott and use a third-party bus service. Because of this, their buses do not have access to the primary bus loops located directly at the entrance of the Magic Kingdom. Instead, the Swan and Dolphin buses drop passengers off at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC). Once you arrive at the TTC, you must transfer to either the Express Monorail or the Ferryboat to reach the Magic Kingdom entrance. This adds approximately 15 to 20 minutes to your commute, which is a vital factor to consider if you are trying to make a "rope drop" or an early dining reservation. A popular "pro-tip" to bypass this is to walk or take a boat from the Swan and Dolphin to Disney's BoardWalk Inn or the Yacht & Beach Club and then use the Disney-operated bus from there, as those buses do drop off at the front gates of the Magic Kingdom. Alternatively, taking a rideshare like Uber or Lyft to the Contemporary Resort and walking the rest of the way is another common strategy to save time.

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It's only about a 10-minute walk. Now, shuttle buses arrive at the main entrance of the Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve Hotels approximately every 20-25 minutes to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Magic Kingdom Park, and Disney Springs.

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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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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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To Parks: Buses depart from the front entrance of the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve to the Magic Kingdom? Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom? Theme Park and Disney Springs? area approximately every 20 ? 25 minutes. Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom? Park will be dropped off at Disney's Ticket and Transportation Center.

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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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The SWAN Shuttle, an autonomous mobility pilot program, is in partnership with Lynx and will be tested in Creative Village from August 2023 through April 2024.

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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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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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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™.

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

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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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Guests of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin enjoy many unique and special Disney benefits.
  • Complimentary Scheduled Transportation. ...
  • On-Site and Online Disney Tickets. ...
  • Advance Tee Times. ...
  • Complimentary parking at Disney theme parks. ...
  • Disney Planning Center. ...
  • Extra Magic Hours Benefit. ...
  • FastPass+ ...
  • Character Dining.


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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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