No, Disney gift cards not accepted.Can you use a Disney gift card at garden grove? I know you can use it at many non Disney restaurants and stores like in Springs but wonder if it can be used at Garden Grove. Thanks
It has been a long time since staying at the Swan but considering switching from Coronado. Have questions...
Do they offer AP rates that beat AAA?
Does anyone know if I cancel Coronado will I lose Fast passes (We have APs)
Do you get Magic band if staying at the Swana nd Dolphin resorts? How do these resorts compare to POP, we will be travelling with little kids and trying to figure out which would be a good option for us.
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The Swan is categorized as a Deluxe resort, while POP is a Value. All of the corridors are interior at the Swan, unlike POP, which has exterior corridors. Yes, you can book a Fireworks view, but it could be EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, MK, or more than one park's fireworks. If you want an EPCOT view, request the east wing, facing EPCOT. From that side you could see some of both EPCOT and MK fireworks, but you will see higher fireworks; you won't be able to see laser portion or lower images. You can see some of the Hollywood Studios fireworks by standing outside the back entrance of the Swan or on some of the bridges in the area. You can also sometimes see the fireworks from the Friendship boats, which run between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, with intermediate stops at the Boardwalk, Yacht Club/Beach Club, and Swan Dolphin, if you time it right.This will be our first trip and travelling with two little kids, I think the swan and dolphin will give us more room space. On their website I saw room with fireworks view, can you see fire works from some of the rooms?
Any other advantage to staying at this resort vs. POP.
I would like to buy the MB, just as a keepsake.
The Swan and Dolphin are definitely much better hotels in terms of location and amenities. The only thing that might make POP a better choice for you is because you said you have little kids. They would definitely enjoy the in your face Disney theming that POP has. Also, you would be able to use the Magical Express from the airport and purchase the dining plan. We have stayed at both, and when my children were younger they loved POP. Now that they are older, the Swan is one of their favorite hotels.@SteveH thanks for the links and encouraging me to read the first page, it does have a lot of information.
Considering POP is coming out to be around $950 and the swan/dophin around $1200 fro non refundable advance purchase, I think I dont mind paying the extra $300 for more amenities and space.
I think Swan will be better as it has queen beds vs dolphins doubles, also is there a pull out couch etc?
One think I quite didn't get is which wing to request for firworks view?
I will check the costco deal.
Sounds good. The Swan has character dining which is very easy to get into, but usually only has 2 characters ( Goofy and Pluto ). All the parks have character dining, as do many of the onsite hotels. Just depends what type of food and characters you are looking for.I thought about the theming aspect of POP, but since we will be visiting the parks and they will see disney anyways, if the hotel and rooms dont have that, i dont think they will care as much.
I don't think we will be buying the dining plan, as we will use mostly casual dining. The only think I want is some sort of character dining if I can get one booked now. But since I am plate to the planning, its ok, if we don't get one this time.
Yes it will be very crowded because of Star Wars. He will love TREX. There aren't any characters, but the theming is amazing. Make sure you get there a little early because they have a little digging area with sand by the entrance that my boys loved!Yes, he is more into dinosaurs so found out about the t-rex cafe and gift shop, so planning on going there.
The biggest concern we have now is the timing, May 26th-May 31st getting good rates, but also may be very very crowded due to holiday weekend.
The next option is to go in october 1st week, but some people have suggested that it will be very crowded due to Start wars attraction.