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In the heart of the Walt Disney World® Resort, the
award-winning Walt Disney World Dolphin is your
gateway to Central Florida’s greatest theme parks and
attractions. The resort is located in between Epcot® and
Disney-MGM Studios and nearby Disney’s Animal Kingdom®
Theme Park and Magic Kingdom® Park.
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Come discover our magical surroundings, superior service,
luxurious facilities and all-new guest rooms featuring the
Heavenly Bed®. Enjoy 17 incredible restaurants and lounges,
including Italian, steak and seafood, sushi, and 24-hour room
service. Other amenities consist of five pools, including a
three-acre grotto pool, white sand beach, two health clubs,
tennis, jogging trails, massage therapy, supervised children’s
programs, and advance tee times on Walt Disney World golf
courses. You’ll also enjoy many special Disney benefits,
including complimentary transportation to all Walt Disney
World Theme Parks and Attractions, Extra Magic Hour benefit,
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At the end of the day, our newly redesigned guest rooms offer
the perfect retreat. The centerpiece of these new rooms is the
Heavenly Bed®, featuring a pillow-top mattress, white
goose-down comforter, 250 thread-count sheets, and five
overstuffed pillows. You don’t just sleep in it… you lose
yourself in it!
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• Refurbished in 2003
• Resort Area: Epcot
• Resort Category: Deluxe
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• Address: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin,
1500 Epcot Resorts Boulevard,
P.O. Box 22653, Lake Buena Vista, FL
32830, USA
• Phone: Reservations 800-227-1500,
Internet Reservations 888-828-8850,
Sales Department 800-524-4939, Walt
Disney World Dolphin 407-934-4000
• Fax: Reservations 407-934-4710, Sales
Department 407-934-4880, Walt Disney
World Dolphin 407-934-4884
• Web:
Leisure
www.swandolphin.com, Meetings
www.swandolphinmeetings.com
• Email: For Resort Information
info@swandolphin.com,
for Meetings Information
meetings@swandolphin.com |
The Walt Disney World Swan is designated
as part of the collection of Walt Disney World Resorts, however
it is not operated by the Walt Disney Company in the way that
most Walt Disney World Resorts are. Tishman Realty &
Construction Corporation and MetLife own the Walt Disney World
Swan and Dolphin, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
manages the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin.
Guests of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin receive many
special Disney benefits, including:
- Complimentary transportation to all Walt Disney World®
Theme Parks and Attractions, including water taxis to Epcot®
and Disney-MGM Studios.
- Extra Magic Hour benefit - Each day, one of the Theme
Parks is open for an extra hour so guests can enjoy select
attractions (Valid Theme Park ticket and Resort I.D.
required).
On-site Disney Ticket Desk.
- Advance tee times on five nearby championship Walt
Disney World® golf courses.
- Dine with appearances by some of the lovable Disney
characters for breakfast or dinner in select Walt Disney
World Swan and Dolphin restaurants.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the differences between a
standard room at the Walt Disney World Swan and a standard room
at the Walt Disney World Dolphin?
The main difference is the bed size, the Swan has two queens or
a king, and the Dolphin has two doubles or a king. Most of the
Swan rooms have two sinks (one in the bathroom and one in a
separate vanity area outside the bathroom), the Dolphin only has
one sink.
How much is car parking at both resorts?
Overnight Valet $16 + tax
Day Valet $12 + tax each exit
Overnight Self Parking $9 + tax
Day Self Parking $9 + tax each exit
Is there a compulsory resort fee?
The mandatory Resort Service Package is $10 + tax per day and
includes all of the following:
Up to 60 minutes free local telephone calls, toll free and
credit card access calls
(.10 cents per minute after 60 minutes)
20 minutes of domestic long distance per day
Unlimited access to the resort’s health club facilities
In room high-speed Internet access
2 bottles of water daily
How much does high speed internet access cost per day?
$10.95 plus tax
Does the Swan and Dolphin participate in the Disney Dining
Plan?
No.
Are there any plans to become part of Disney's Magical
Express service?
Not at this time.
Has the refurbishment program completed at both the Swan and
Dolphin?
Lobby refurbishment recently began at the Swan, both hotels are
scheduled for completion in early September.
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• Number of Rooms:
1509
Above left: A typical Swan
double queen room• Room Types and Sizes:
Standard Guest Rooms: maximum 4 Guests
Suites: maximum 6-12 Guests
Stay in a Junior (sleeps 6), One Bedroom Executive (sleeps 6),Two
Bedroom Executive (sleeps 10), Grand with 2 bedrooms (sleeps
10-12), Governor's with 1-2 bedrooms (sleeps 10-12), or
Presidential with 1-2 bedrooms (sleeps 10).
Most rooms are available with a choice of king-size bed or two
queen-size beds.
• Disabled accessible rooms available
• 24-hour room service
• Nonsmoking rooms available
• Plush robes available
• Iron, ironing board, hairdryer and private vanity in each room
• Minibar
• Coffeemaker
• Free local and toll-free calls (up to 60 minutes)
• In-room safe
• Two dual-line phones with data port and voicemail
• High speed Internet access
• Color/cable TV with remote control
• Newspaper delivery
• Laundry facilities/services
Optional Amenities:
• Nintendo®
• Pay Per View movies
Club-level Guests are also entitled to these additional amenities:
• Private lounge for complimentary continental breakfast, snacks
and cocktails
• Plush robes available in your room
• Staff available prior to and during your visit for reservations
and vacation planning
• Room Rates:
TBA
• Check In/Check Out: Check in 3:00 PM, check
out 11:00 AM
• Internet Access: High Speed
Ethernet Internet access in each room, and DialUp modem data
connection using in room phone.
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• Dining Options: Includes two celebrity restaurants, Shula’s
Steak House and Todd English’s bluezoo
Both venues are operated by the resort in operational collaboration
with the celebrity personalities
- Garden Grove
Enjoy buffets for breakfast and dinner or casual a la carte
favorites for lunch in Garden Grove, recently redesigned with a
Central Park theme. Disney character dining featured nightly or
for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays. Perfect for family
dining. Visit the web site.
- Fresh Mediterranean Market
Savor fresh, made-to-order menu items from our
Mediterranean-style market. Open for breakfast and lunch.
For dining reservations, call 407-934-1609.
- The Fountain
Crisp salads, custom grilled burgers, and a delectable array of
sandwiches and desserts. Take away homemade or soft serve ice
cream. Open for lunch and dinner.
- Cabana Bar and Beach Club
The new cabana is a sleek and contemporary venue with a hint of
south beach chic. Use of luxurious materials such as exotic Ipe
wood and custom glass and wood tiles as well as the signature
gas torches and wispy white draperies which create intimate
seating areas for sipping cocktails create an upscale and
sophisticated ambience.
- Splash Terrace
Lunch, snacks and ice cream, just steps from the pool and white
sand beach. Outdoor seating with table service. Open seasonally.
- Il Mulino New York Trattoria
Traditional Italian cuisine from the Abruzzi region of Italy,
served in a dynamic rustic trattoria. Features a diverse
offering of exciting and bountifully presented dishes, prepared
from original Italian recipes. Open for dinner.
For dining reservations, call 407-934-1609.
- Todd English's bluezoo
Enjoy coastal cuisine from celebrity Chef Todd English,
incorporating an innovative selection of fresh seafood in an
energetic and vibrant atmosphere. AAA Four Diamond Award and
three-time recipient of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence.
Open for dinner.
For dining reservations, call 407-934-1111.
- Shula's Steak House
Shula’s serves only the biggest and the best, including
Certified Angus Beef®, the freshest seafood, and 3-5 lb. live
Maine lobsters. Critic’s choice for Orlando’s Best High-End
Steak House, critic’s choice for best chain and seven-time
recipient of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. Open for
dinner.
For dining reservations, call 407-934-1362.
- Kimonos
Experience the art of sushi, karaoke, and an intimate atmosphere
in our authentic Japanese sushi restaurant. Open for dinner.
• Refillable Mugs: Can be purchased in the food court
(Tubby's, located in the Dolphin) for
$11.99 and are refillable for in the food court or pool bar for the
length of your stay.
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• Pools: A three-acre grotto pool with
waterslide, two lap pools, four whirlpools, a spring pool and
kiddie pool.
• Beach:
Laze in a hammock and soak up the sun on a white-sand beach.
• Health Club:
Work out on state-of-the-art equipment staffed by experienced
trainers, relax in the whirlpool or sauna, and treat yourself to
a therapeutic massage and body treatments.
• Game Room:
Play a variety of video and pinball games at this high-tech game
room located on the lower level of the Resort.
• Playground:
Climb, slide and play to your heart's content on this
fully-equipped outdoor playground.
• Tennis:
Hit the hard court for a set or two on one of four lighted
courts. Racquets and balls are available for rental.
• Paddle Boat Rentals:
Relax while paddling around Crescent Lake in a stately Swan
paddle boat.
• Jogging Trails:
Take a scenic run around Crescent Lake - a loop of approximately
.8 mile which takes you past five Epcot area Resorts - or choose
from one of the two-, three- or four-mile routes.
• Volleyball Court:
Grab a pal for a friendly match on a white-sand beach.
• Basketball Court:
Shoot some baskets or play a pickup game.
• Camp Dolphin:
Enjoy a parents' night out and treat children ages 4-12 to an
evening of supervised activities, computer games, Disney movies,
dinner and snacks in an environment created just for them.
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• Gift Shops: Disney's Cabana |
• Bus: The bus stop is located outside the
lobby in front of the hotel.
• Boat: There is a boat to Epcot, Disney-MGM
Studios, and the Boardwalk.
• Footpath: A walking path is also available to
EPCOT and Disney-MGM Studios. Walk time is approximately 15
minutes to each park.
More detailed information and
walking times and distances |
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