swan and dolphin

  1. R

    Wine and Dine (RD First Timers) Hotel Ideas?

    Hello All! My mom and I are hoping to sign up for Wine and Dine for our first ever rundisney event! We're planning the 5k together and the 10K for me the next day and are looking at hotel options. We've pretty much narrowed it down to Pop Century (Preferred) or the Dolphin (I've stayed at Pop...
  2. Nick6300

    Swan, buying Marriott Bonvoy pts. from friend

    My friend (Mary) booked the Swan for us 2 adults + baby using Marriott Bonvoy pts. We're reimbursing her in cash, she's not staying w/us. She called Swan to add us. 1. Baby is not showing up on MDE as option, just Mary + me and wife (3 adults). Does the baby need to be on the reservation and...
  3. S

    Swan Grotto Pool

    We’re staying at the Swan in September and planning to take one day off from the parks for a pool day. Is it typically difficult to get lounge chairs by the pool? Trying to decide whether or not to splurge on a cabana rental.
  4. D

    Swan or Dolphin pack n play in room

    Hi! I’m booking a room at Swan or Dolphin and looking to get one where the pack n play can be tucked away a little. I’m not opposed to putting it in the bathroom or closet but I’m not sure which rooms will accommodate that besides the really expensive premium room.do most rooms have that extra...
  5. T

    Swan or Dolphin Resorts- Room Differences?

    Looking for some feedback from Swan & Dolphin experienced visitors, please. We have spent many trips in WDW, but always at a WDW resort. I see that there is a fair discount for teachers/educators at Swan and/or Dolphin hotels that we are considering taking advantage of, but I have some questions...
  6. Lugan

    2022 July / August Trip Report - DAS + Genie+ Experience

    Dates of Stay: 07/30/2022 - 08/06/2022 Stay Location: WDW Swan Ticket Type: Park Hopper + Genie+ We went down for a 6 day trip, luckily still having Marriott points to stay at the Swan for reward points. This gave us easy access to Epcot for trying out the 2 new attractions since we last were...
  7. A

    Swan/Dolphin or OKW Studio?

    Looking to book a last minute trip and came across a confirmed OKR reservation for about the same price per night as Swan/Dolphin (after resort fees). My husband and I are going for my 15 month-old's first trip to Disney. And we will of course be visiting MK for our daughter but we also want...
  8. K

    Swan Transportation to Chef Mickey’s

    What is the best way to get to Chef Mickey’s from the Swan in time for a 7:30a reservation?
  9. K

    Split Stay Swan Reserve

    Hello all, I'm planning my trip July 1-7 and have decided I want to do a split stay. I want to spend the first half at the Swan Reserve, and the second half at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. When trying to book my package on the Disney website, I notice I'm unable to select the room I want through...
  10. J

    On-site Genie+ benefits on check-in day at Swan Reserve?

    We're planning on hitting a park (Epcot) on our arrival day and I want to make sure everything goes smooth that morning with Genie+ reservations and ILL purchases. Is there anything special I need to do to make sure we get the on-site benefits? Do I need to do hotel online check-in before 7AM...
  11. TreAntDeu

    Amare at Swan Reserve hotel

    Anyone know when, how, and where you can book this new restaurant? We always enjoy all the Swan&Dolphin restaurants and cant wait to try this one.
  12. L

    Pop vs Swan and Dolphin for an adult amputee?

    Hey all! So I'm having a super hard time deciding between the two, so here's the set up. Husband turns 50 on the 50th anniversary, used to go to Disney as a kid with his fam so this has been a bucket list 50th celebration. Dates are September 25th(Sat) to 29th(Weds) with the goal of a 3 day...
  13. Z

    Help me please! Hotel Expertise needed!

    Hello! I am planning a trip to Disney World, and need some hotel advice. We have stayed at the following hotels: 1) Port Orleans (hated it-felt it was really run down) 2) Animal Kingdom Lodge (Okay, but far away) 3) Grand Floridian (Okay-expected to be wowed, but really hated the separate...
  14. Mickey18girl

    Resort tips and observations from August 6-8

    Note: I stayed at the Swan hotel but also visited other resorts I would avoid Friday-Saturday check in. The hotel got much busier and more crowds in the lobby than I would’ve been comfortable waiting in to check in Holy cow the bus pick up area at the Contemporary resort is a complete mess and...
  15. K

    Disney's Swan and Dolphin and the Dining Plan

    Hello everyone! My family and I are potentially planning a trip to Disney World for next year. Last time we were there we stayed at the Beach Club and loved the location and ease of access to Epcot. Unfortunately this time around we may not be able to afford The Beach Club and are looking over...
  16. K

    Swan and dolphin, do I have to book directly through their website to link my ressi?

    We are doing a split stay in September. Going to do the first four nights in BCV and the last two nights in the Swan ... my boyfriend works for a travel agency who gets amazing discounts through RCI so we can get the Swan for about 200-250 cheaper through his website then we would booking out...
  17. TreAntDeu

    Be Our Guest vs Todd English's Bluezoo

    Which one is a better overall experience for dinner right now? We are a group of 4 young adults, 3 of whom did Be Our Guest with its old menu awhile back and none of us have never done Bluezoo. These were the 2 places the member of our party who has never been to either mentioned. Since I have...
  18. AliceInJerseyLand

    Swan and Dolphin....yay or nay?

    I am considering trying some restaurants here for a less crowded and possibly more relaxing meal for our December 2018 trip with our 2 year old and 6 year old. Anything I should know first? Would you recommend these, or is it a waste of time? Are they decorated for the holidays at all?
  19. myadventurebook

    Our 12/2/17 Happily Ever After at the Swan! (West Courtyard ceremony and Crescent Terrace reception)

    Hi all! I have had a handful of folks ask me about doing a TR for our wedding, which was 12/2/17 at the Swan. It was all outside, and I believe our event is quite different than what's typically done. I had an incredibly hard time finding any information on an all-outdoor Swan-catered event...
  20. BriLovesDisney

    Experiences at Swan & Dolphin?

    Hello, We are thinking about changing our reservation for next December to the Dolphin to save some $. I was wondering how it differs from staying at a Disney resort. I understand that you get the same benefits as staying at a Disney resort, is this correct? If you've stayed there, how was it...
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