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  1. Elsaspiritanimal

    Walt Disney World SWAN, DOLPHIN & SWAN RESERVE RESORTS Information & Questions

    1. Java in the Swan lobby opens at 6am and has actually very good coffee and breakfast sandwiches. They also have grab and go options like pastries and overnight oats. 2. It really depends on occupancy, but last Wednesday I was able to get in my room at noon so it never hurts to ask and check...
  2. Elsaspiritanimal

    Walt Disney World SWAN, DOLPHIN & SWAN RESERVE RESORTS Information & Questions

    Agreed with this 100%. I stayed at the Swan this week and unless we needed to be at the front of the pack for rope drop, I find the Swan busses actually super nice. The seats are comfier IMO, and less crowded. I find especially coming home at the end of the night I don't have to be crammed in a...
  3. Elsaspiritanimal

    Here Now & Just Back WDW Reopening Experiences Including Park Hopping

    I was there this week. On Thursday, the afternoon crowds died off considerably because the park closed at 6 and most people had already park hopped. On Saturday evening, they did not die off as much. Everest was also down so pretty much everyone was concentrated in Pandora and Dinoland. So I’d...
  4. Elsaspiritanimal

    PORTOFINO BAY HOTEL INFO...FAQ`s and more.......

    Thanks! It’s still beautiful here if you look towards the west wing and the pools are lovely as ever. My room is a pool view so I can’t see or hear anything, but someone was checking in next to me and they mentioned a privacy screen over the room window so perhaps put in a room request for the...
  5. Elsaspiritanimal

    PORTOFINO BAY HOTEL INFO...FAQ`s and more.......

    For anyone traveling soon the whole east wing is under construction, as well is the bottom level of the bay. All restaurants except trattoria Del Porto are still open; you just have to walk under a scrim/scaffolding.
  6. Elsaspiritanimal

    anyone else having problems logging into the new universal app?

    I'm not seeing the mobile order option anymore in the new version of the app. Do you have it? I'm not sure if it isn't showing because I'm offsite right now, or just because something is actually broken.
  7. Elsaspiritanimal

    Thoughts/info on quick serve options at Swan & Dolphin, plus Riviera?

    For Swan and Dolphin specifically: Grab/Go and quick breakfast: Java and fuel have pretty darn good coffee and decent breakfast offerings. QS: - The Fountain is good diner-style food. One of my fave spots and good for what it is. - As mentioned before the Cabana pool bar has good seating...
  8. Elsaspiritanimal

    HO-HO-HO..We`ll put the RUM in Pa-Rum-Pum-Pum-Pum! 16 holiday nights at SF & RPR. A Nov/Dec 2023 Trip Report

    Have a wonderful trip! Safe travels to you and Tom!! Can't wait to hear all about your adventures. :)
  9. Elsaspiritanimal

    Walt Disney World SWAN, DOLPHIN & SWAN RESERVE RESORTS Information & Questions

    If the balcony refurbishment is still happening, that may be impacting upgrades as well. When I stayed at the Swan in September half of the hotel rooms were completely blocked off for construction so they had limited upgrades then as well.
  10. Elsaspiritanimal

    HO-HO-HO..We`ll put the RUM in Pa-Rum-Pum-Pum-Pum! 16 holiday nights at SF & RPR. A Nov/Dec 2023 Trip Report

    Oooh how fun! I love the Boathouse - it is one of my favorite restaurants at Disney! I'm going to highly recommend the Filet sliders with Maitre D' butter there. It is my go-to dish; they are exceptional. Your trip is getting so close now!! I can't wait to hear how everything goes for you...
  11. Elsaspiritanimal

    HO-HO-HO..We`ll put the RUM in Pa-Rum-Pum-Pum-Pum! 16 holiday nights at SF & RPR. A Nov/Dec 2023 Trip Report

    Yay so excited for your pre-trip and trip report! You always have the best reports and pictures!
  12. Elsaspiritanimal

    3 months free on APs

    Oogie Boogie is never off topic 'Cause he's the Boogie Man.
  13. Elsaspiritanimal

    3 months free on APs

    You're joking, you're joking? I can't believe my eyes! 🥰
  14. Elsaspiritanimal

    "Guess who`s back"...3 Return for 3 Weeks @ RPR. Parks, KSC with lots of good food and fun...A May 2023 TR

    Just lovely Carole. So glad you had a wonderful trip and were able to spend time with friends and family. The views are absolutely stunning! Hope to be able to visit there someday!!
  15. Elsaspiritanimal

    Walt Disney World SWAN, DOLPHIN & SWAN RESERVE RESORTS Information & Questions

    1. Yes to both in room and poolside dining. In room dining is a small selection of items from the various restaurants on property. For poolside dining, there are QR code tags you scan and you can place the order and it will be delivered directly to your chair. The food is actually pretty darn...
  16. Elsaspiritanimal

    Walt Disney World SWAN, DOLPHIN & SWAN RESERVE RESORTS Information & Questions

    Correct, that is true for all major special ticketed events (Halloween/Christmas parties, after hours events) and EMH.
  17. Elsaspiritanimal

    Walt Disney World SWAN, DOLPHIN & SWAN RESERVE RESORTS Information & Questions

    Yes, they will run up until 1 hour after the party ends. So if the party ends at midnight, the last bus will leave at 1am.
  18. Elsaspiritanimal

    Walt Disney World SWAN, DOLPHIN & SWAN RESERVE RESORTS Information & Questions

    The coffee at Grounds in the reserve lobby is actually quite good. Also some fun tea drinks there if you like that kinda thing.
  19. Elsaspiritanimal

    Breakfast foods in the parks

    Another option I forgot about, also in France, is the Creperie walk-up stand. They have sweet crepes as well as savory galettes that quite good, and this also opens at 9a.
  20. Elsaspiritanimal

    Breakfast foods in the parks

    Yes, Les halles opens at 9a! And agreed Epcot needs more breakfast options! :D But the quiche lorraine plus a raspberry lime macaron or the ham/cheese croissant and a strawberry tart kinda makes up for the lack of locations. (Can you tell what my go-to items are?)




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