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

[CeeCee101]

@CeeCee101 good question, never heard they limited backpacks. I'd grab the SwanDolphin mobile app click on I'm on Property, then Text Us! And ask them so you have a better idea of what to expect.

Good tip, just did this and they said YES they will transfer backpacks. Always best to go to the horse’s mouth!

 

[CeeCee101]

Good tip, just did this and they said YES they will transfer backpacks. Always best to go to the horse’s mouth!

BTW they responded FAST via text!

 

[SteveH]

@CeeCee101 happy it worked and you got a fast response! Have a great trip/

 

[Dan Murphy]

Always best to go to the horse’s mouth!

BTW they responded FAST via text!

I have also found quick, accurate response to the S/D app text feature. Enjoy your trip next month, CeeCee.

 

[JoJoGirl]

What the balcony work looks like today. Not sure if this has changed much.

 

[SteveH]

@JoJoGirl on the right side of the pic, is the new railings? Thanks for sharing.

 

[JoJoGirl]

@JoJoGirl on the right side of the pic, is the new railings? Thanks for sharing.

Yes, the railings appear to be up on the side of the wing that faces Epcot. They look like the old ones, maybe with a fresh coat of paint.

 

[SteveH]

@JoJoGirl thanks that's interesting if they are the same ones, seems like a lot of work to remove, sandblast, repaint and reinstall.

 

[Dan Murphy]

After Hours coming, at a cost ($129-159, plus tax), after the 1st of the year.

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/disney-world-brings-back-major-event-after-hours-party

 

[georgina]

After Hours coming, at a cost ($129-159, plus tax), after the 1st of the year.

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/disney-world-brings-back-major-event-after-hours-party

Shhh! I'll be offsite in Feb so can't buy my ticket until Friday!

 

[SteveH]

@Dan Murphy I've always really enjoyed the After Hours! It just gets tough to justify paying for a full day then paying again for the night. Makes for a great night for a non-park day and well worth the money for the ability hit the major rides a few times and take advantage of the treats.

 

[CeeCee101]

@Dan Murphy I've always really enjoyed the After Hours! It just gets tough to justify paying for a full day then paying again for the night. Makes for a great night for a non-park day and well worth the money for the ability hit the major rides a few times and take advantage of the treats.

Alas will be there next month so no such luck for us.

 

[JoJoGirl]

Installing railings on the other side of the wing today:

 

[JoJoGirl]

I want to add that though the balcony refurb may appear underwhelming, it was certainly needed. From the looks of the un-refurbished balconies, a complete reconditioning does seem like the best way to go to keep the property looking nice. Glad to see they are doing it.

 

[hedberg1661]

I want to add that though the balcony refurb may be underwhelming, it was certainly needed. From the looks of the un-refurbished balconies, a complete reconditioning does seem like the best way to go to keep the property looking nice. Glad to see they are doing it.


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Yeah the balconies here aren't the best but it's something I guess. Thanks for the update!

 

[sdk1231]

I want to add that though the balcony refurb may be underwhelming, it was certainly needed. From the looks of the un-refurbished balconies, a complete reconditioning does seem like the best way to go to keep the property looking nice. Glad to see they are doing it.


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Thanks for sharing! I booked a 1 night balcony room stay at the Dolphin w/AP discount for 11/25. My first ever stay at the Dolphin, so I had no clue about the balcony refurb situation.

 

[JoJoGirl]

Thanks for sharing! I booked a 1 night balcony room stay at the Dolphin w/AP discount for 11/25. My first ever stay at the Dolphin, so I had no clue about the balcony refurb situation.

I am actually enjoying my balcony a lot. Through the Bonvoy app, I requested a “room with a working balcony away from the construction.” The view I got is very nice, and you would not know there is construction going on at all.

 

[beesly]

I am actually enjoying my balcony a lot. Through the Bonvoy app, I requested a “room with a working balcony away from the construction.” The view I got is very nice, and you would not know there is construction going on at all.

I’m about to book a night here through the app as well and I’m really glad I saw your post first. Great tip!

 

[SteveH]

@JoJoGirl Thanks for the pictures and the up close shots. It does look better and could be more then just cosmetic work going on too.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I want to add that though the balcony refurb may appear underwhelming, it was certainly needed. From the looks of the un-refurbished balconies, a complete reconditioning does seem like the best way to go to keep the property looking nice. Glad to see they are doing it.


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@JoJoGirl Thanks for the pictures and the up close shots. It does look better and could be more then just cosmetic work going on too.

Thanks for the closeups, JJG. Were those tree like items on the balcony fence?