Are you planning your Disney World vacation and thinking of staying at the Swan and Dolphin Resort?
If so, you’re in luck!
When visiting Orlando, there are quite a few Walt Disney World Resort options to choose from.
Figuring out which one is best for you can be a challenge, so I am here to help.
With its unbeatable location in the heart of all the action and a magical blend of comfort and luxury, Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin is a fantastic choice.
Not only is it a top choice for families, and romantic getaways but solo travelers and business travelers too.
So, let’s get packing and get ready for an unforgettable stay at this award-winning hotel.
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The Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort at a Glance:
- Address: 1500 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
- Amenities: Mandara Spa, theme park shuttle, Extra Magic Hours, Camp Dolphin for kids, 6 pools including a grotto pool and cascading waterfall, and more!
- Prices can start as low as $213 a night during low season
- Pets are not allowed unless they’re a service animal
- There is a daily $45 resort fee (plus tax) which includes incredible daily benefits for TWO guests like nightly movies and s’mores on the beach
- Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.; Check-out time: 11:00 a.m.
- It’s ThemeParkHipster’s number one hotel at Disney World
Keep reading for the full guide to Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort to help plan your most unforgettable Florida vacation!
Ambiance
The Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Hotel is splashed with color and tropical aquatic vibes for that ultimate vacation escape.
Sprawling across three incredible resorts, the 12-story Swan Resort, the 27-story iconic Dolphin Resort, and the newest 14-story modern Swan Reserve, it really is a place of well-deserved indulgence and what a vacation is meant to be.
From the tranquil Mandara Spa, an incredible white sand beach to a cascading waterfall and serene grotto pool, it is an escape from everyday life into a private oasis retreat.
It is worth mentioning that the theming at this hotel doesn’t compare to some of the other Disney Resorts if that is something you are looking for on your Disney vacation.
But let’s be honest, you’ll be immersed in all things Disney throughout your days at Walt Disney World.
So, in the end, your Florida vacation isn’t going to be any less magical if you aren’t staying at a Disney-owned hotel in my opinion.
It is one of the things I love about the Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin. It has its own sense of magic and enchantment.
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Location
Just a short stroll away is the entrance to Universal Studios Park entrance.
Located within walking distance and between EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Swan and Dolphin Resort lies within the heart of all the fun.
Or if you want a little more fun, hop on the free water taxi at the boat dock. It will take you for a quick ride to these theme parks.
With Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels sitting right across from one another, it is magically convenient to move from one to the other through the canopied walkway.
One of the great things about the Disney Swan Hotel is its prime location neighboring the Boardwalk Resort area.
Meanwhile, Dolphin Hotel is close to the Beach Club Resorts and the nautical elegance of Disney’s Yacht Club.
Address: 1500 Epcot Resorts Boulevard Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
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Amenities of Swan and Dolphin Resort
The Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin offers exceptional world-class amenities for guests to indulge in.
Combining luxury with comfort you have all the high-end conveniences you could need for the ultimate Disney getaway.
Amenities:
- Grotto pool with tropical waterfalls and a water slide
- Two lap pools, spring pool, relaxation pool, kiddie pool, four whirlpools
- Three poolside restaurants
- Watercraft rentals
- Basketball, sand volleyball courts, outdoor ping pong and pool table
- Poolside entertainment and activities
- Premium pool-side seating and private cabanas for rent
- White sand beach and Beachside playground
- Three championship Walt Disney World golf courses
- Camp Dolphin just for kids ages 5 through 12
- Mandara Spa
- 3 Health Clubs offering Zumba, Aqua HIIT! Cardio Splash, Beach Yogalates, Beach Yoga, Aqua Aerobics, 24-hour On-Demand Fitness Classes in their yoga room, and Wellness Concierge
- Disney Resort jogging trails
- Game room
- Disney planning center
- 24-Hour business center
- 24-hour Bell stand
- Two airline boarding pass kiosks
- Self-parking
- Valet parking
- Transportation to and from the Orlando International Airport for a fee
- Complimentary scheduled transportation to all Walt Disney World theme parks, attractions, and Disney resorts
- Four ATMs (two in the Dolphin and two at the Swan)
- Two on-site Disney planning centers
- Specialty shops
- Coin-operated launderette
Although the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort does not fall under the ownership of Disney, they do however, still offer many magical goodies that sprinkle happiness into your Disney vacation.
Special Benefits of Staying at Swan and Dolphin Resort
- Early access to Disney Genie & Disney Genie+ planning
- Advance tee time to all four of the Walt Disney World championship golf courses
- Extra Magic Hours with extended evening hours on select nights
- Free delivery of purchases made in the Disney parks
- Character dining
- Resort entertainment
- Complimentary parking at the Disney theme parks
Rooms and Suites at Swan and Dolphin Resort
There is no shortage of rooms to choose from at Swan and Dolphin Resort! With over 2,500 fantastic rooms and suites I love that there is a perfect room for everyone’s Florida vacation.
And with their later addition, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve to the property, your choices for top-notch accommodations just got even bigger!
To help you narrow down the best room type for your Disney vacation, let’s go through all the different variations you can choose from.
Walt Disney World Swan
These rooms are designed in calming blue and gray hues with glass-enclosed showers featuring a Heavenly shower curtain and wand.
Along with in-room mini-refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, high thread count sheets, and hair dryers, you have a room that will make you feel right at home.
- Traditional Room: 2 Queen Beds or 1 King, or 1 King Bed + 1 Sofa Bed for 2 Adults / 2 Children
- Deluxe Room: Queen Beds or 1 King, or 1 King Bed + 1 Sofa Bed for 2 Adults / 2 Children
- Family Room: 500 Square Feet / 46.5 square meters of oversized rooms with dining alcoves/working area
- Executive Suite: 2 Queen Beds or 1 King or 1 King Bed + 1 Sofa Bed for 2 Adults / 2 Children with a wet bar available, a conference table for six, and a sitting area in the guest room with a sofa and two chairs
- Grand Suite: 2 Queen Beds or 1 King or 1 King Bed + 1 Sofa Bed for 2 Adults / 2 Children and a resort view
- Governors Suite: 1 King Bed for 2 Adults / 2 Children with a connecting room available and resort view
- Presidential Suite: High-end suites with an entry foyer decorated in custom furniture and a baby grand piano, kitchen with full appliances, jacuzzi in room, 2 Queen Beds or 1 King for 2 Adults / 2 Children with a resort view.
Walt Disney World Dolphin
The Dolphin rooms have been created with gorgeous palettes of blue, silver, and white and designed with a glass-enclosed shower with an overhead rain shower head.
Featuring a private vanity, along with the same room amenities as its counterpart, the Walt Disney World Swan, the rooms stand out with a graceful touch of elegance.
- Traditional Room: 2 Double Beds or 1 King, or 1 King Bed + 1 Sofa Bed for 2 Adults / 3 Children
- Deluxe Room: 2 Double Beds or 1 King, or 1 King Bed + 1 Sofa Bed for 2 Adults / 3 Children
- Family Room: Oversized rooms with dining alcoves/working area, 2 Double Beds or 1 King or 1 King Bed + 1 Sofa Bed for 2 Adults / 3 Children
- Grand Suite: 2 Double Beds or 1 King or 1 King Bed + 1 Sofa Bed for 2 Adults / 3 Children and a resort view
- Governors Suite: 1 King Bed for 2 Adults / 3 Children with a connecting room available and resort view
- Presidential Suite: High-end suites with an entry foyer decorated in custom furniture and a baby grand piano, kitchen with full appliances, jacuzzi in room, 2 Double Beds or 1 King for 2 Adults / 3 Children with a resort view
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
Standing out with its vibrantly bold and contemporary décor, the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve also features glass-enclosed showers and overhead rain showers with handheld wands.
- Traditional Room: 2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed + Sofa Bed for 2 Adults / 2 Children
- Junior Suite: 1 King Bed + Sofa Bed for 2 Adults / 2 Children and perfect for a business with a conference table for two or solo traveler with pool deck and Hollywood Studios views for an additional charge
- Signature Suite: 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed + Sofa Bed for 2 Adults / 2, an additional lounge area, and views of the Children’s Pool Deck, Epcot and/or Hollywood Studios for an additional charge
- Chairman Suite: 1 King Bed + Sofa Bed with a rollaway bed available upon request for 2 Adults / 2 Children with an additional lounge area, and views of the pool deck, Epcot and/or Hollywood Studios for an additional charge
- Presidential Suite: High-end suites with an entry foyer decorated in custom furniture and a baby grand piano, kitchen with full appliances, jacuzzi in room, 1 King Bed for 2 Adults / 2 Children with a resort view
Here are some more of the awesome modern room amenities at Swan and Dolphin Resort Orlando:
- The luxuriously famous Westin Heavenly Bed® with a pillow-top mattress, high thread count sheets, a white goose-down comforter, and four overstuffed pillows
- All rooms are non-smoking
- Safes
- Iron/ironing boards
- Single-serve brew coffee makers
- In-room mini-refrigerators
- Hulu, Netflix, YouTube, HBO, Showtime, Pandora
- Flat screen TVs
- Clock radio with dual USB charging stations
- High-speed internet access
- Individual climate control
- Make-up mirror
- Hair dryer
- Resort views for additional charges
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Dining at Swan and Dolphin Resort
With 23 restaurants and lounges, the Swan and Dolphin Resort is a foodie’s paradise. There is literally something for everyone’s tastes and desires.
For those who love a good glass of wine, they will be on cloud wine with more than 1,400 selections,
And for those that love both, well, the Swan and Dolphin Resort is the place to be in the fall when they host the Food & Wine Classic.
This annual event has you satisfying your epicurean desires as you eat and drink your way into culinary bliss.
One important thing to note is that the Swan and Dolphin does not offer the perks that the other Disney Resorts offer of the Disney Dining Plan throughout its eateries.
However, there is more than enough to choose from for all Disney vacation budgets so let’s take a look!
Signature Dining
- Shula’s Steakhouse (Walt Disney World Dolphin)
- Rosa Mexicano (Walt Disney World Dolphin)
- Todd English Bluezoo (Walt Disney World Dolphin)
- Il Mulino (Walt Disney World Swan)
- Kimonos (Walt Disney World Swan)
- Amare (Walt Disney World Swan Reserve)
Casual Dining
- Cabana Bar and Beach Club (Walt Disney World Dolphin)
- Fountain (Walt Disney World Dolphin)
- Garden Grove (Walt Disney World Swan)
- Splash Pool Bar and Grill (Walt Disney World Swan)
- Tangerine (Walt Disney World Swan Reserve)
Quick Service Dining
- Picabu (Walt Disney World Dolphin)
- Fuel (Walt Disney World Dolphin)
- Chill (Walt Disney World Swan)
- Java (Walt Disney World Swan)
- Grounds (Walt Disney World Swan Reserve)
Lounges
- Shulas Lounge (Walt Disney World Dolphin)
- Phins Lounge (Walt Disney World Dolphin)
- Todd English’s Bluezoo Lounge (Walt Disney World Dolphin)
- Il Mulino (Walt Disney World Swan)
- Kimonos Lounge (Walt Disney World Swan)
- Stir (Walt Disney World Swan Reserve)
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Is Swan and Dolphin Resort Part of the Disney Dining Plan?
As mentioned before, the Swan and Dolphin Resort is not part of the Disney Dining Plan.
It can be a downside to those who were hoping to purchase the prepaid meal credits.
But on the plus side, the Disney Dining Plan can get a bit pricey at almost $90 per adult a day.
So, in the end if you aren’t a big eater, it may be saving money on your Disney vacation, and you can indulge in the meals you truly desire.
How Much is a Room at Swan and Dolphin Resort?
Okay so let’s get down to pricing since it will play a big part in your Disney vacation budget.
During low season you can find rooms as low as $213 a night for a traditional room to over $600 during peak season at Walt Disney World Swan.
The Walt Disney World Dolphin sees prices beginning as low as $170 reaching costs around $600 in the high season.
Meanwhile, at the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, they can start at $264 during the low season to over $500 during popular events and peak times.
Don’t forget that a lot will come down to the time of year you are visiting Florida and whether or not it is during peak season and special events.
The type of room as well is going to drastically change the cost of a room and suite at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.
One of the benefits of it not being an official Disney hotel is that you may find its pricing a bit less than others in its category.
Don’t forget that you can use your points towards your stay too if you have Marriot Rewards.
There are also special rates for AAA/CAA, senior and corporate discounts, and military, government, and group rates you can apply to your stay.
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What is the Resort Fee of Swan and Dolphin Resort?
Although there is a mandatory resort fee with Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, it does unlock quite a bit of treasures within your stay.
At a fee of $45 plus tax, this resort package fee adds a bit of magic to your day with:
- Access to the Swan Paddleboat rentals daily
- Daily fitness classes led by a certified instructor
- S’mores on the beach with nightly movies
- Wireless internet in your room
- Enhanced speed wireless internet in your room for Loyalty Program guests and daily access to the Balinese Relaxation Areas at Mandara Spa
As well as $30 off Spa Services of $230 or more during each night of your visit.
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Is There a Fee for Parking at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin?
There is a nightly parking fee when staying at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. Remember that it is not an official Disney World hotel.
So, you can expect to pay $36 for each exit when self-parking and if you choose valet parking then the cost is $44 for each exit.
My Final Thoughts and Review of Swan and Dolphin Resort
Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a solo theme park adventure, the Dolphin and Swan Resort promises to be an unforgettable experience.
It’s no wonder ThemeParkHipsters return year after year and why it’s our number one pick for you on your Disney vacation!
Until next time, Happy Park Hopping Hipsters!
About the Author
Sarah Jordan is a solo traveler enthusiast, professional travel writer, and proud mama to her rescue dog Coconut.
With a love for destinations across the globe, she made Epcot her first theme park and still treasures her EPCOT World Showcase passport to this day.
After finally following her inner wanderlust, she discovered the freedom and empowerment that solo travel brings.