Located on Disney
property in the Epcot Resort area, the Swan and Dolphin are sister
resorts run by Starwood Hotel group. Although these resorts sit on Disney property, they
are not owned or operated by Disney. However, guests at these resorts are
able to take advantage of some Disney resort guest amenities, while staying
in one of Walt Disney World's most convenient resort locations for a price
often far lower than at the nearby Disney Deluxe resorts.
These
sister resorts sit at the edge of Crescent Lake, along the waterway that
leads to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Located within walking distance of both
Epcot and the Studios, as well as Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, Boardwalk, and
Fantasia Gardens,
these two resorts sit on prime real estate. Rising up in shades of turquoise
and salmon, these iconic buildings were designed by renowned architect
Michael Graves. Graves was inspired by Florida's tropical landscape, which
is evident in the design of the building exteriors. Each resort can be
recognized by the 5 story statues that top it: dolphin fish at the
Dolphin, and a pair of swans at the Swan.
These resorts share all amenities, including a feature pool with slide, a
lap pool, fitness facility, tennis courts, volleyball court, Mandara Spa,
nine restaurants, four lounges, arcades, a child care facility, playground,
salon, and seven shops. In addition, there are convention facilities at the
Dolphin.
Amenities such as Disney transportation, Extra Magic Hour, and Fastpass+ 60
day advance reservations are available to Swan & Dolphin guests. Four typical Disney
services not offered are complimentary Theme Park Parking, the Disney Dining
Plan, Disney's Magical Express, and luggage transfers, if you are changing
resorts during your stay. There is also a parking fee here of $18 per day,
as well as a daily resort fee of $25, so factor those into your
calculations.
Guests of the Swan and Dolphin receive the following perks:
-My
Magic+ and Fastpass+ 60 day advanced reservations
-Extra Magic Hours
-Disney transporation to the theme parks and Disney Springs
-Onsite Disney Theme Park Ticket Desks
-Character Dining
-Advanced Tee Times at Disney Golf Courses
-Disney Package Delivery from the parks to the resort
-Complimentary shuttle to Orlando Premium Outlets
Accommodations:
What can I expect to pay for a room?
Room rates start as low as $159 per night. Rates fluctuate wildly at these
hotels, but discounts and seasonal special offers are plentiful. Special
rates are available to AAA members, members of the military & Government
employees, teachers, and nurses.
There are 756 rooms and 55 suites at the Swan. Grand Deluxe
guests rooms are now available, and have recently been refreshed to reflect
the hotel's water themed architecture. These rooms feature upgraded bedding,
linens, and window treatments as well as HDTVs and additional electrical
outlets to allow everyone to stay "plugged in." All rooms feature the "Heavenly" bed, which is a the
signature bed of Westin brands worldwide. Deluxe pillow top mattresses and
high thread count triple sheeting creates a bilssful sleeping experience,
perfect after a long day in the parks.
NEW
Grand Deluxe Room
Deluxe Alcove Suite
Sitting Area
Guest rooms have the following features:
-King or Queen/Queen-bedded Rooms
-Fresh, Contemporary Decor
-WiFi /
High Speed Internet Access
-A Personalized In-Room Mini Refrigerator
Service
-In-Room Safe, which Accommodates Most Lap Top Computers
-32" Flat Panel TV with 30 Channels of HD Programming
-Full Bath
(Additional Private Vanity in Some Rooms)
-Two Dual-Line Telephones with
Voice Mail Messaging and Data Port
-Individual Climate Control
-Hair
Dryers
-Make-Up Mirror
-Iron/Ironing Board
-Complimentary Daily
Weekly Newspaper
-All Rooms are Non-Smoking
-Disability Accessible
Rooms Available
-Some Rooms Have Balconies
Views from Rooms:
Standard View
Boardwalk View
Pool View
Shopping:
There are a total of six shops to satisfy your shopping needs.
Disney Cabanas (Swan Lobby): Disney character merchandise,
souvenirs, sundries, and snacks.
Sugar's (Dolphin): Candy and chocolate store
Disney Gift Shop: An entertaining Disney store with
merchandise from the Walt Disney World Resort, as well as sundries. Located
at the Dolphin.
Cabana Beach Hut (Dolphin poolside): swimwear, sunscreen,
goggles, towels and other poolside essentials
Picabu (Dolphin): 24 hour store carries grocery items and
sundries
Accents Boutique: offering resort wear, swimwear
accessories, and unique gifts from Quicksilver, Vera Bradley, and others.
Located in the Dolphin.
Dining:
Il Mulino New York Trattoria
Authentic cuisine from the Abruzzi region of Italy served in a
dining room decorated with Old World charm and modern, sophisticated
elements.
ADR: Accepted Hours: 5:00PM-10:00PM
Specialties: antipasti platter with homemade
sausage and arancini, handmade pastas, mushroom and seafood
risottos, pizzas, breaded chicken, grilled steaks, and desserts
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Kimonos
Dine on fresh
seafood at this restaurant voted Orlando Sentinel's Critic's Choice
for best sushi in Orlando. Dark teak wood and a gorgeous collection
of colorful kimonos lend to the elegant, inviting atmosphere.
ADR: Not Accepted Hours: 5:30PM-12:00AM
Specialties: tempura shrimp and kobe beef—in
addition to a wide selection of sushi rolls and sashimi. Guests 21
years of age and up can enjoy hot and chilled sake, plum wine, beer
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Garden Grove
This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a
tranquil and bright setting inspired by New York's Central Park.
Dinner features Disney Characters nightly, and on Saturday and
Sundays, characters appear during breakfast as well.
ADR: Accepted for Dinner only Hours: 7:00AM-10:00PM
Specialties: 3 egg omelets, biscuits and gravy,
fresh fruits, waffles, soups, salads, prime rib, cedar plank salmon,
half roasted chicken, side dishes, and desserts created by an award
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Splash
Grill & Terrace
Open seasonally,
this poolside location serves good eats in a casual setting.
ADR: Not accepted Hours: 11:00AM-7:00PM
Specialties: appetizers, gourmet wraps, grass-fed
burgers, pizza and more. Kids’ menu, ice cream, coffee and alcohol
are also available.
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Java Bar
Savor delicious coffees like cappuccino and espresso, as well as
cold beverages such as juices and iced tea. Fresh pastries,
including muffins and bagels, are also available. Hours:
6:30AM-11:00AM; 2:00PM-8:00PM
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Il Mulino Lounge Il
Mulino Lounge serves cocktails from Italy and beyond and offers a
light menu nightly.
Hours: 3:30PM-11:00PM
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Kimonos Lounge Sing
a song or simply sing along with karaoke nightly in the Kimonos
lounge. Featuring popular tunes of the past and present, this lively
bar serves up traditional sake, specialty cocktails and snacks amid
colorful hanging kimonos. Hours: 5:30PM-12:00AM |
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24 Hour Room
Service is
available. Menus can be found in the room. |
Recreation:
Grotto Pool: 3
acre pool featuring rockwork, waterfalls,
hot tubs, and a slide. Bridges and
walkways traverse the area.
There is a kiddie splash pool
and a couple hot tubs in this area as well.
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Lap Pools:
There are two lap pools, one each at
the Swan and Dolphin. These pools feature 25m lap lanes. There are
hot tubs adjacent to the lap pools. |
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Beachside
Playground:
The playground is located near the Swan. It is modern
and features climbing wall, bridges, slides, and more.
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Watercraft Rentals:
Swan shaped pedal boats
can be rented from the marina located on the beach near the Grotto
pool. |
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Sand Volleyball:
There are two sand
volleyball courts located on the beach.
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Mini Golf:
Disney's
Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf course is located across the street
from the Swan. There are two challenging courses to choose from,
each themed to Disney's animated feature, Fantasia.
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Fitness Center:
The fitness center is located near the pool area at the Dolphin. The
center features state of the art cardio and weight training
equipment. A smaller fitness center can be found near Splash Terrace
at the Swan. |
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Arcades:
There
are two arcades, one each at the Swan and Dolphin. Located near
Picabu (Dolphin) and Splash Terrace (Swan).
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Tennis anyone?
There are four lighted courts
located across the street from the Swan entrance, adjacent to the
Fantasia Gardens mini golf course. |
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Water
Volleyball
Seasonal Poolside Entertainment and Games
White Sand Beach
Basketball Hoops
Ping Pong Tables
Giant Checkers Game
Child Care: Camp
Dolphin is a supervised child care center for kids aged 4-12. The cost is
$10 per hour, per child. Camp Dolphin is open from 5:30PM-12:00AM.
Dine at Shula’s Steak House, Todd English’s bluezoo or Il Mulino New York
Trattoria or treat yourself to a pampering service at Mandara Spa and
receive up to two hours of complimentary time at Camp Dolphin. Simply
present your receipt as proof of purchase at time of child pickup. (NOTE:
One child admitted for each adult entrée purchased. One child admitted for
each purchase of a spa treatment of 75 minutes or more.)
Mandara Spa: The
Mandara Spa is located at the Dolphin. Leave time at the door and enter a
world where wellness meets wonder. Discover the beauty of our renewed
Mandara Spa and an ethos encompassing well-being from around the world. A
10,500-square-foot sanctuary for the senses, Mandara captures the essence of
our Balinese heritage while charting a path to the New World – a journey
that touches on regional influences infused into unparalleled Mandara
experiences.
Immerse yourself in a Mandara moment and escape to a temple of relaxation.
Explore the interior gardens: our intimate Tea Garden, a unique sitting and
sipping room; or the Meditation Garden, which features our signature “Meru
Temple.” These exotic retreats provide a destination where mind, body and
soul meet for spa and salon services as luxurious as therapeutic, as
relaxing as results-oriented. Transcend. Transform. Trust the Moment.
The Mandara Spa at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin offers an array of
healing treatments.
Click here or on any spa photo to visit an external link to the Mandara
Spa for treatment menu and to make a reservation.
Transportation:
Swan & Dolphin Resort guests enjoy full use of all of the
Walt Disney
World transportation services.
Bus: Bus transportation is available to the
Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Water parks, and Disney Springs.
Approximate Duration:
Disney's Hollywood Studios -- 15 minutes
Epcot
-- 10 minutes
Magic Kingdom -- 20 minutes
Animal Kingdom -- 20 minutes
Disney Springs -- 15 minutes
Boats:
Friendship launch to Disney's Hollywood Studios & Epcot.
Walk: A short five to ten minute walk to Epcot's International
Gateway. You can also walk to the Studios, Yacht & Beach Club, and Disney's BoardWalk.
Check In/Check Out:
4:00 PM / 11:00 AM
Address:
1500 Epcot Resorts
Blvd
Orlando, Florida
32830
407-934-4000
Reservations: 888-828-8850