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Old 10 Sep 20, 04:00 PM  
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For those that have stayed, and I’m sure I’ve read something on here before, is there much difference between Swan and Dolphin?
Not really

We booked the Swan because it was cheaper than the Dolphin, but they are literally 100 metres apart so it’s very easy to go from one to the other. I prefer the restaurants at the Dolphin but I wasn’t paying extra to stay there.
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Old 10 Sep 20, 04:08 PM  
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How much is the resort fee? I’ve looked and had conflicting numbers from $25+ per room per night?

Do you recommend any websites that include it or is it worth booking it cheaper and paying the resort fee at the hotel?

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Resort charge is $35, then I think there is a parking charge!. I usually book direct so pay full amount when I stay ( and currently have good cancellation policy).

I have in the past booked as a package, so nothing to pay when I am there, but, if course the agent will have factored the charge into their costings!
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Resort charge is $35, then I think there is a parking charge!. I usually book direct so pay full amount when I stay ( and currently have good cancellation policy).

I have in the past booked as a package, so nothing to pay when I am there, but, if course the agent will have factored the charge into their costings!
I'd forgotten that the parking charge was on top of the Resort Fee, it's so long since we stayed there last.
Even with that issue, The Swan & Dolphin are great alternatives to the official Disney resorts & in some ways are actually superior in my opinion.
Everyone has their own view & preference on the resorts, we loved the old Yacht Club room decor but actually prefer the new decor, although some people don't like it because it's not "themed enough", each to their own I guess.
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Pay £750 for SandD- it’s well worth it.
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Pay £750 for SandD- it’s well worth it.
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Not really

We booked the Swan because it was cheaper than the Dolphin, but they are literally 100 metres apart so it’s very easy to go from one to the other. I prefer the restaurants at the Dolphin but I wasn’t paying extra to stay there.
Swan is technically a higher class of hotel.
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Swan is technically a higher class of hotel.
No way! Really? I genuinely did not know that. Even more pleased it was cheaper.
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No way! Really? I genuinely did not know that. Even more pleased it was cheaper.
Dolphin is technically Sheraton and Swan technically Westin although in reality little difference.
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What’s not included with swan and dolphin?...early magic hours?
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