Swan & Dolphin - Pros & Cons

[suecee]

Originally Posted by Dunc

The Dolphin is awesome. I've stayed 6 times over the years. Walking is easy, but the boats to the parks are frequent and it's a really nice trip. Pool area is fantastic, and there's a 24 hour deli which does reasonably priced hot food from 6am till about 9pm. Plus there's the Boardwalk area with all the dining/entertainment options to wander about. And the Epcot fireworks are visible from the area. It's a luxury hotel for the price of a Moderate. We never take a car as the transport options are so good, and we just Uber anywhere offsite.

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I'm sold! This sounds perfect. I fantasise about eating dinner in a different world showcase country every night - this could be a reality.

Hubby may not be able to do the boat but I can while he walks so should be perfect!

[Cannavar]

If you are happy to wait for the boat it will take you to the middle of the Swan Dolphin Walkway. Hardly any walking at all.

I will echo almost everything that has been said about the Dolphin. We LOVE it. We have stayed in almost all the Disney Hotels but the one we always stay at over Christmas day onwards is the Dolphin. The cost and location combination is unmatched.

We are there for our 5th visit next month and our 4th Christmas staying there. Christmas morning walk to a theme park. Maybe a bit of golf at the Fantasia Gardens courses? Swim in the pool. Its such a great place to stay.

[Bertiebear]

I’ve watched a few reviews on YouTube today. We are hoping to stay onsite 2021 but going to wait and see what restrictions there will be on the DDP next year if any.

[2point]

Christmas at the Dophin is very nice.

They have a huge (properly huge) tree over the top of the fountain in the foyer, it has a railway around it and there is a light/sound show nightly.

[Cannavar]

Originally Posted by 2point

Christmas at the Dophin is very nice.

They have a huge (properly huge) tree over the top of the fountain in the foyer, it has a railway around it and there is a light/sound show nightly.

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Is it still there since the lobby redesign? My kids loved the train back in the day. You could control it like a train set, only it was about 2 foot high and 12 foot long lol

[2point]

Originally Posted by Cannavar

Is it still there since the lobby redesign? My kids loved the train back in the day. You could control it like a train set, only it was about 2 foot high and 12 foot long lol

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I'll let you know in 3 weeks.

[Cannavar]

Originally Posted by 2point

I'll let you know in 3 weeks.

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You'll have to be quick, we'll find out in 5

[suecee]

Originally Posted by Cannavar

If you are happy to wait for the boat it will take you to the middle of the Swan Dolphin Walkway. Hardly any walking at all.

I will echo almost everything that has been said about the Dolphin. We LOVE it. We have stayed in almost all the Disney Hotels but the one we always stay at over Christmas day onwards is the Dolphin. The cost and location combination is unmatched.

We are there for our 5th visit next month and our 4th Christmas staying there. Christmas morning walk to a theme park. Maybe a bit of golf at the Fantasia Gardens courses? Swim in the pool. Its such a great place to stay.

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Thank you for the info. Hope you have a fab stay at Christmas.

[Dunc]

Just a quick tip - on three out of the 6 times I stayed, I got a free upgrade to a resort view balcony room, which gives a fantastic view of the Epcot fireworks. The first time, it was because we had to wait an hour at check in, as their IT system was down. The second time, I complained about the room I was allocated, as I had booked a lake view room, and I had a view of a wall. They offered me a suite. I asked if it had a lake view, and it hadn't. Eventually, they offered me a balcony room, plus $100 restaurant voucher. The third time, my other half emailed that it was my birthday (it was), and got an upgrade. I didn't know she'd emailed, and I asked for a balcony at check in, and they said I'd already got one. Last time we stayed, we got a front and centre room, from which we could see both Epcot and HS fireworks. Didn't even ask for upgrade. It didn't have a balcony, but was the best view ever. Definitely worth a cheeky email about a month or so before arrival. Service is exemplary.

[Juliemack]

We've stayed at all of the EPCOT resort hotels and the Swan is my favourite... haven't stayed since 2008 so it's a good while back now but I remember the lovely smell when you walk in.