Why is the Swan and Dolphin not a Disney resort?

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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If you make the reservation through the Swan & Dolphin website, you'll need to link it yourself using your confirmation number. However, Disney has made that process very easy: your Swan, Dolphin, or Swan Reserve reservation confirmation number can be entered directly into MDE to link your reservation.

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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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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 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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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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If you walk at a leisurely pace, you can make it to Hollywood Studios in under 20 min.

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

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If you're heading to EPCOT, the Dolphin is maybe a few minutes closer and if you're heading to Hollywood Studios, the Swan might be a step or two closer.

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Swan and Dolphin are considered Deluxe and a added benefit is they get the deluxe hours for their perspective park which is EPCOT so you'll get extra 2 hours on select nights, call and ask them about it.

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

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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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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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Taking a standard Uber vehicle from Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World Resort costs around $35. The price increases to above $40 if you request a specialty vehicle. Add to that, an Uber ride between the airport and Disney World takes less than 30 minutes.

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It is roughly a 1/2 mile from the WDW Swan/Dolphin Hotels to Hollywood Studios, walking would be a little quicker than the boat, as the boat would make stops at the Yacht/Beach Club, Broadwalk and then the Swan/Dolphin. It's a pleasant walk.

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Even though Disney doesn't consider Disney's Boardwalk, Yacht Club, Beach Club, and even the Swan and Dolphin as Skyliner Resorts, they might as well be. One of the perks of these resorts is their walking distance to International Gateway where the EPCOT Skyliner station just happens to be located.

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