Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin - Hotel Reviews from across the web
No title - expert review Designed by Michael Graves as entertainment architecture, this hotel features a waterfall cascading down the front of the building into a pool supported by two towering dolphin statues. This is Disney's classic presentation, awash in pastels. A great place for conventioneers and vacationers alike, t... mobiltravelguide.howstuffworks.com
No title - expert review Facing the Dolphin across Crescent Lake, the Swan is another example of the postmodern Learning from Las Vegas school of entertainment architecture characteristic of Michael Graves. Two 46-foot swans grace the rooftop of this coral-and-aquamarine hotel, and the massive main lobby is decorated with a... fodors.com
No title - expert review World-renowned architect Michael Graves designed the neighboring Dolphin and Swan hotels. Outside, a pair of 56-foot-tall sea creatures bookend the 25-story glass pyramid of a building. The fabric-draped lobby inside resembles a giant sultan's tent. All rooms have either two queen beds or one king a... fodors.com
No title - expert review Resembling some sort of tropical monolith inspired by the movie Stargate, the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort is an impressive sight to see. Designed by famed architect Michael Graves, its giant 27-story triangular tower and 56-foot-tall quasi-dolphin statues create a look befitting a Las Vegas meg... gayot.com
No title - expert review This Michael Graves-designed resort shares many motifs and amenities with its next door neighbor and sister hotel, the Dolphin. The twelve-story Swan, with its peach-colored facade, light-green wave frescoes and colossal swan statues perched atop the arched roof, provides quite the visual presence. ... gayot.com
No title - expert review In the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort, the award winning Walt Disney World Dolphin is your gateway to Central Florida's greatest theme parks and attractions. Come and discover our magical surroundings and luxurious facilities. We are an Epcot Resort, offering onsite accommodations, superior s... travel.away.com
No title - expert review In the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort, the award winning Walt Disney World Swan is your gateway to Central Florida's greatest theme parks and attractions. Come and discover our magical surroundings, luxurious facilities and our all new Westin Heavenly Beds! We are an Epcot Resort, offering on... travel.away.com
No title - expert review In the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort, the awardwinning Walt Disney World Dolphin is your gateway to Central Florida's greatest theme parks and attractions. Come and discover our magical surroundings and luxurious facilities. We are an Epcot Resort, offering onsite accommodations, superior se... gotrump.com
No title - expert review In the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort, the awardwinning Walt Disney World Swan is your gateway to Central Florida's greatest theme parks and attractions. Come and discover our magical surroundings, luxurious facilities and our allnew Westin Heavenly Beds. We are an Epcot Resort, offering onsi... gotrump.com
No title - expert review Situated on 87 acres of beautiful lake front property, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin allows you the ideal place to surround yourself with the magic of Walt Disney World Resort. Enjoy quick and easy access to the Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney MGM Studios, Disneys Animal Kingdom Theme Par... sidestep.com
No title - expert review The Walt Disney World Swan is situated in the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort. The hotel offers 758 air conditioned guest accommodations featuring telephone with data port and voice mail, cable television with in room movies, clock radio, hair dryer, ironing equipment, in room safe, coffee mak... sidestep.com
Nice hotel, not that impressive for the price - user review A little while back I got the opportunity to attend a trade show in Orlando. When I heard that it would be at the Swan Dolphin location, I was excited. As a kid, I remember seeing the towering Swan and Dolphin statues, think... epinions.com
A Wonderful Experience. - user review Along with my wife and 4yr old daughter I have just returned from a 2 week stay (03/06/05 17/06/05) at the WDW Dolphin resort and we had an absolutely wonderful time. This was our first visit to Disney and we decided at the t... epinions.com
Friendly Staff/Tired Facility - user review Although the front desk staff was very helpful and friendly, and beds were comfortable, I will not go back to the Dolphin hotel.For the cost of the reservation, I was expecting a much nicer facility. I was disappointed from the moment that I stepped into the lobby. I was a bit disappointed with the ... epinions.com
WDW Swan/Dolphin was very good - user review As many others have commented, the Swan/Dolphin resorts have a tried to niche as a convention and family resort. I read some reviews saying the hotel was ugly, sterile, and outdated, or was not Disney.Well, our experience went... epinions.com
Dream Vacation Location! - user review From the moment we walked into the Sawn we were treated like Royalty. We loved the gift that was in our room welcoming us to the Resort. The transportation provided at no extra charge both by boat and bus were dependable... epinions.com
A 95% Disney experience at 50% of Disney´s cost - user review I just got back from a trip to the WDW Swan hotel in mid November. I chose the Swan after looking closely at all the Disney hotels at Walt Disney World. I had been to WDW before and stayed off property, and it was very cheap,... epinions.com
The Swan Makeover - user review I recently spent 2 nights here as a work convention took place on the premises. This and the connected via outdoor pathway Dolphin hotel are a Westin and Sheraton, respectively, but they are official Disney hotels. Locat... epinions.com
I LOOOOVE the Swan - user review I stayed at The Swan for 4 days and 3 nights in November last year and absolutely loved it. The service was excellent and attentive. The concierge was helpful in recommending which restaurants to go to and which ones to avoi... epinions.com
Sheraton Comfort & Style in the WDW Epcot Resort Area - user review Introduction I recently returned from a wonderful six night stay at the WDW Dolphin, a Starwood Sheraton hotel located on WDW property in the Epcot Resort area. I strongly recommend this hotel for quality, valu... epinions.com
Wonderful Hotel! - user review Just returned from a 5 night stay at the WDW Swan hotel. It was FANTASTIC! The service was superb! The room was clean and inviting. The beds are out of this world! We did not experience a problem with the a/c at all (as ment... epinions.com
Swan and dolphin a disappointment - user review Let me start by saying that I have been vacationing in the orlando area for about 20 years. Sometimes we stay on disney property, sometimes we don't. So I'm pretty knowlegable about hotels in the area.We decided to sp... epinions.com
Disney World Hotel w/o Too Much Mickey - user review My family and I stayed at the Walt Disney World Swan in April 2001. Due to a family member working for Starwood Hotels, which owns the Swan and Dolphin, we were able to get a great rate at the bargain rate of $69/night. From the ... epinions.com
Gorgeous Hotel, Perfect Location! - user review My family stayed at the Swan during our Walt Disney World visit in June 2000. What a wonderful place! Having been to WDW many times before, always staying at Disney hotels, I was not sure what to expect with a non Disney owne... epinions.com
Walt Disney World Dolphin: Just Not for Me - user review On a last minute whim, we decided to go up to Walt Disney World for the day to bring Little Girl to the Magic Kingdom for her first time (she's two). We wanted to stay on a Disney property and had really enjoyed ou... epinions.com
The Swan - user review Recently returned from a stay at the Swan, located in Walt Disney World. I have stayed here in the past, and wasn't all that impressed. I have a much better impression this time thanks to the fact that they have renovated ... epinions.com
A Beautiful Swan - user review Uniquely situated along the man made crescent lake near Epcot Center, the Swan Hotel is a superb combination of whimsy and refinement. Even before you arrive, you will spot the forty plus foot swan strategically posi... epinions.com
Very nice - user review Visited with the family in December 2005. We had a great time at the Dolphin the staff was extremely helpful and courteous the facilities are excellent, especially for kids, with Tennis, Arcade, mini golf, pools with w... epinions.com
What a beautiful Resort - user review We jut returned from a 5 day stay at this resort, in a beautiful Junior suite. Our room had a sitting area with a table and four chairs, sofa bed and desk area. We also had a large King bed with that wonderful Heavenly Bed. Our room was comfortable as was the bed, it was hard to leave!!! We felt tha... epinions.com
useful on starpoints, great location - user review We stayed at the Swan on March 1 6, 2004. The primary reason I choose the swan was I could book a stay on disney property on my starpoints. I figured the swan was a convenient hotel, and high quality (I've stayed in westi... epinions.com
NIce - user review Hotel is a nice stay but getting anywhere is a $ 50 cab ride. It'd be nice if they offerred shuttle service or had cabs instead of town cars which I would recommend to check what the fair is before getting in to the car. Staff is friendly and provides good service. Lap pool is too full of chemicals.... expedia.com
Expensive for the price - user review Hotel is older, rooms are small but in good shape. Pool area is very nice and the hotel is very convenien... expedia.com
Not impressed - user review I expected a lot more from this hotel given its star rating and location. I was really disappointed at the quality of the room. The room had a musty smell to it like it was a garage by the beach, very humid inside the room. The bathroom was very small and the air conditioning did not work very well.... expedia.com
Nice, but I wouldnt return........ - user review I have to let everyone know that this hotel is not Disney owned! Even though the dolphin and Swan are on Disneys website they are off of Disney property and trasportation to the parks is by bus only. The place is nice but if you want all the transportation options to the park your not gonna get it! ... expedia.com
Dolphin - user review I recently returned from my four night stay at the Dolphin. It was beautifully decorated for Christmas. The staff was pleasant. The room could have been cleaner, but it was large. The bed was not comfortable. My room was right across from the elevator so I heard ringing noises and people talking all... expedia.com
Not a good choice for a single female guest! - user review I stayed alone at the Walt Disney World Dolphin over the new year's holiday. When I checked into the hotel late in the afternoon, there were no rooms available. When I eventually got to my room it was on the ground floor, overlooking the hotel's loading bay and smelled horribly of stale cigarette sm... expedia.com
Too formal for Disney - user review If you are going to Disney, this hotel does not have that Disney feel that the real Disney hotels have. Additionally, you don't get the extra time in the parks and you can't use your room key to charge. It's cheaper and more convenient to stay in a Disney hotel. It's just not worth the money to stay... expedia.com
Location is the best thing about this hotel! - user review If you don't want to pay the price to stay at the Yacht & Beach Club or Boardwalk, this hotel has same location at a better price!!! You can hop right onto the boats that take you to MGM and Epcot, it's so easy and a relaxing way to get there! Other than that, beds are very comfortable and the room ... expedia.com
Convenience to Disney is the highlight - user review Nice hotel, could use some updating, very convenient location, good restaurants but hard to get reservations unles you book well in advance. Not a good spot for those who don... expedia.com
Nice hotel and ’kid’ friendly for families. - user review Over all we had a nice stay. With a 3 and 5 year old, it was nice to have so many pools to choose from and other amenities catering to kids. One disappointment though was that, although it's listed as Walt Disney World Dolphin, when checking at the concierge desk regarding transportation between hot... expedia.com
Wonderful - user review The hotel is huge, there is alot to see, the rooms were great, the restaurants were very good. The pool is amazing as well. One of the best hotels that I have ever had the priveledge of staying overnight. The staff was great, they had lots of helpful suggestions for stuff in the area, as well as que... expedia.com
Definitely would recommend to friends - user review The hotel is in a great location and very comfortable. We only had a minor problem with the maid service. There were 2 beds in the room and only one was made when we returned to the room. Also, not all toi... expedia.com
Older hotel, but comfortable beds and nice atmosphere - user review The hotel lobby is terrific. The room is nicely decorated, but smells and appears older. Our room service missed the desserts and an extra plate. Then, we tried to open a wine bottle out of the bar and gave up after an hour and four pho... expedia.com
Service Was Wonderful - user review The hotel staff were very helpful and wonderful. The hotel restaurants are a bit pricey. Overall, the hotel is lovely and I would certainly reccommend it... expedia.com
Best Bed Ever! - user review The hotel was lovely, beds were a dream, service was terrific. Only complaints were that the lovely waterfall over the pool did not operate for most of our stay which was a big disappointment for the kids, and the dolphin actually looked more like a fish. Other ... expedia.com
WDW Dolphin - user review the hotel was nice. After eading some reviews i was a little weary. But i did not think it was that BAD . The only smell we noticed was in the elevator. Our room was clean and plenty big and the beds are super comfy. (heavenly beds are great) The only downfall is that the hotel does not have a disne... expedia.com
Will Be Back - user review The Hotel was perfect and the scenery was beautiful. We had the perfect room. My kids thought they were truly princes. The staff was very friendly and helpful, must be requirement to be that way if associated with Disney. Looking forward to my next visit and we will definately be staying at the Dolp... expedia.com
Our kids loved it! - user review The pool area was great and the beds were ultra comfortable. We stay there again just to... expedia.com
Location Great - user review This hotel is expensive but the location is great. You can walk to Epcot and the Disney Boardwalk. The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. You do have to pay $9 a day for self parking ... expedia.com
Very Convenient - user review This hotel's location was very convenient. A ferry came for Epcot and MGM every 20 minutes or so, but Epcot was only a 7 minute walk and MGM was only a 20 minute walk from the hotel. Regular shuttles for the other parks and Disney Downtown also ran throughout the day and into the evening. The Boardw... expedia.com
Good convetion hotel with excellent location. - user review This is a convention hotel that is overpriced for the quality of room but is in a great location. You can walk to Epcot and the Boardwalk and take a boat to MGM. Skip the restaurants and the bar in the hotel and go to the Boardwalk, especially to Jellyrolls to see the dueling pianos. Traveler's tip.... expedia.com
Will keep coming back! - user review This is the second time I have stayed at the Dolphin and it is a great hotel. This time around I had a wonderful huge room. Staff is very nice and the boat trips to MGM Studios and Epcot Center are great. Loved and can't wait to go ba... expedia.com
we were very impressed with the hotel - user review we were very impressed considering we attempted to book with another hotel in the area but was booked. Rather than being dissapointed, we were happy we experienced the quality of this hotel and the easy access it has to the entertainment facilities all around it. Traveler's tip on local attractions.... expedia.com
Excellent Value - user review Great location, HEAVENLY BEDS. Stayed here twice and will again Spring 2006. Got a great rate. Will always come back here. Walk right inti... fodors.com
not the whole Disney experience - user review If you have younger children and are looking for the true Disney experience this is not the place to stay. The hotel seems dedicated to conventions. Pool area is nice and is conv... fodors.com
No title - user review This hotel is within walking distance to Epcot, the Boardwalk, and the Yacht Club. Or you can take the ferry to Epcot or MGM. I would not hesitate to stay there again. The people in the hotel were very nice and willing to help with everything. We were a little further away from Epcot than the Yacht ... fodors.com
Magical in every way! - user review This is by far the best hotel my family and I have ever stayed at. We had just as much fun at the hotel as we did at the parks. The grotto pool was so excellent that I couldn't get the kids to come out. My youngest one enjoyed Camp Dolphin so much on our first night that we had to bring him back the... fodors.com
Nice, but you will pay for it! - user review We enjoyed our week long stay here. The room was very nice, with small balcony overlooking Epcot and the Boardwalk. The hotel offers a good AAA rate which was around $225 a night, however for the last two nights of our stay the auto club rate was not available, and increased to $325 a night. A nice ... fodors.com
No title - user review Hotel has an amazing assortment of bars r restaurants. Be sure to try the very South Beach Blue Zoo. The mojitos are the bes... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review It appears to be an adult theme not much for the children. If I were alone it would have b... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review My family and I were not impressed with the dolphin. The air conditioner blew humid air, the food and drink prices were way too high and the view of the parking lot was rather boring. It was not worth the money we spent to stay there. I will not recommend the dol... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Nice hotel. Very large business meeting facility. Good location for business traveler who has family seeking some va... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Perfect location for those who love Epcot, as it truly is an easy 10 minute walk to the Epcot World Showcase entrance. Wonderful pools. Friendly service. Clean. The food was great, wonderful variety, expensive. Would recommend to all who are willi... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review The $8.00 parking. Check in person said due to others parking there, who did not stay at hotel and went to Magic Kingdom. Well I stayed at 4 other Disney places, did paid not parking at other hotels, Plus was upset that I was penalized for something that others were abusing!!! Why should I pay when ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review The hotel has a great location between epoch and mgm. It is newly renovated in a very excit... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review The hotel was under construction with strong smells of glue. Our room was moist, and moldy and we received no discount. Fairly disappointed as we were celebrating our anniversary. The Flying Fish Rest. on the b... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review This hotel is very over priced. The grounds are pretty but the first night we had a room with a view of the wall and roof, it was crazy! The next day we asked to be changed and they moved us to a balcony room over looking the grass. It was nice. The room was about a 5 min walk from the entrance whic... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review This is a great hotel for the money, it is in the best area of Disney the boardwalk, where you can stroll, bike, eat, be entertained with the family every night and see the fireworks from Epcot. The hotel rooms are larger than those in the Disney owned hotels and feel more airy and spacious. You hav... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review This is a very nice hotel. Our 1st room we were in was by the dumpsters. Not good. I went back to front desk. To request another room. Our 2nd room we were over looking the pool area. There wasps on the sheets and comforter. (Period type stains). I asked housekeeping to switch them and they did. Oth... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review This was our first visit to the dolphin at Disney and it was a very pleasant experience. The lobby and public areas were amazing, beautifully decorated for Christmas, very clean bright. The staff was friendly and helpful, as always at Disney. The elevators and hallways looked a little dated, and whe... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review This was the first time staying at an EPCOT resort. This was an ideal location and a very undiscovered couples hideaway. We were in walking distance to the Boardwalk for late PM walks and dining and dancing. I would defi... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Very disappointing. I had stayed at this hotel before but this time is different. My expectations were never met from the very beginning. Paying for parking, musty humid room, the view of the air conditioners, service was slow when it came to security, slight attitude from front desk, housekeeping n... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review We had a wonderful experience at the dolphin. The previous reviews mentioned construction but we did not really see any of it aside from some of the ballrooms that were out of our way anyway. It was raining when we arrived and the self parking and we got soaked but the person who did our check in wa... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review We were not aware of the parking fees (not listed on the web site). Other Disney resorts doesn't charge for parking. Then there was no place to park at night when we came back from dinner. Had to wait 6 HRS to get our room (check in) after driving all night from out of state. The pool was great alth... mytravelguide.com
fab time - user review loacation can't be beat! transportation to all parks very convenient. staff very helpful and friendly.not overloaded with kids which is awesome.not very disney which ... travel.yahoo.com
always seem to come back - user review I've been staying at the Swan and Dolphin for many years now. (I'm now 17 and started staying here when i was 12). We go back yearly, mainly for February vacation. In ... travel.yahoo.com
Disney World Dolphin. Not fish. - user review On my trip to Disney World, any little kid's dream, I'd have to say one of the best parts was the hotel. I stayed at the Disney World Dolphin. They have two or three huge ... travel.yahoo.com
An unbelievable end to an amazing day - user review After the easy check-in, we had to buy tickets for the theme parks. The woman behind the desk could not have been more helpful! She made sure that we got a great deal for ou... travel.yahoo.com
Not worth the price $$$ - user review Looks like I'm in the minority here, but was expecting SO much more for the money. PROS: very soft, comfortable bed. Great location with fantastic transporation optio... travel.yahoo.com
Worst experience ever - user review The hotel staff, particularly the restaurants are newbies--not to the restaurant themselves but to the business. All green--inattentive, don't know menus, etc... Same goes for... travel.yahoo.com
Wonderfully Brillant! - user review Last time I went to the Swan Dolphin (2005) and walked in, I felt like I was in heaven. The lobby is beautiful with a fantastic piano player who plays requested songs. Thats not... travel.yahoo.com
Very Nice visit - user review We had a very nice vist. We liked the location alot. The boat service to MGM and Epcot cant be beat. I cant really think of anything bad to say. We were lucky that during our vi... travel.yahoo.com
Love it! - user review I have been to this resort four times so far and I have loved it every time. The lobby of the Dolphin is simply amazing, in one part the ceiling looks like a night sky (complete wi... travel.yahoo.com
Nice Hotel When All Goes Well... - user review In summary we were kept up from 11:30 PM to 5:30 AM by workmen on a room two doors down from us. Despite 3 calls to the hotel manager during the night the speed of resolution and ... travel.yahoo.com
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, Disney Resorts These deluxe resorts are noted for outstanding service, deluxe guest rooms featuring their signature Heavenly Bed®, 17 spectacular restaurants and lounges including Shula's and Todd English' Blue Zoo, a white sand beach, 5 refreshing pools, the Mandara Spa, tenns, two health clubs, nearby golf c... dreamsunlimitedtravel.com
Walt Disney World Dolphin in Lake Buena Vista, Florida Bed Type: Short Description: Resort View Long Description: One king or two double Heavenly Beds. Views of pool complex and lakes. Michael Graves-designed decor with light-wood furnishings and colorful artwork. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). 27-inch TV with premium channels. Minibar and coff... hotel-rates.com
Lake Buena Vista's Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort - Zvents In the heart of the Walt Disney World® Resort, the award-winning Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is your gateway to Central Florida's greatest theme parks and attractions. The resort is located in between Epcot® and Disney-MGM Studios and nearby Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Magic Ki... zvents.com
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, hotel in Lake Buena Vista Leave the every day behind and escape to the magic and wonder of the Walt Disney World® Resort. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is an extraordinary resort located in the heart of the most magical place in the world. Surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of waterways and tropical landscapin... worldsitehotels.com
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort - Orlando Hotels, Florida Amidst all the fun and fantasy is our reputation for superior service. Each and every cast member is dedicated to exceeding our guests’ expectations. The amenities, first-class. The pampering, irresistible. Here are ju... swandolphin.com
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