[Mrs Valentine]

Originally Posted by Cannavar

You can request rooms but views and balconies are normally bookable in advance. Join their Starwood scheme and you might have more luck.

No you cannot use DDP at this hotel BUT the money you save on the cost more than makes up for it and it has some of the best restaurants and "fast food" on property.

Walks are about 10 mins to Epcot and about 15 to Hollywood Studios but again, if you factor in the walk to a bus stop, the wait at that bus stop and then the journey its self its very quick. Its wonderfull going for a stroll in the morning sun too. Oh and when you leave on a busy night (like Xmas and New Year) there is nothing better than walking past all the transport queues and simply walking back to your room

We LOVE the Dolphin and will choose it over all the Disney hotels for our next trip...whenever that might be.

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What about the resort fee. We go in Aug. when it's free QS DDP with no resort fee at Riverside - Staying at the Swan-Dolphin with no dining and resort fee on top - is it worth it?