*~Swan and Dolphin Picture thread!~*

[SingingMom]

J.C.& Ali's Mom - GREAT PHOTOS!!!! They are terrific! :thumbsup2 Thanks for sharing! :hippie:

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

The bridge near the S/D

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Taken on the path from the Dolphin to YC

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Some of my group walking in front of the Swan over to Boardwalk

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/IMG_6974.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

The walkway between the Swan and Dolphin, taken from the boat dock

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/IMG_6973.jpg

My sister had a great experience at the spa

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A boat that you can rent, docked at S/D

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/IMG_6963.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

The Swan taken from the boat to DHS

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http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%205/IMG_6962.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%205/IMG_6960.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

My 12 year old took this photo. She said this rail on the balcony looked like a face :rotfl:

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%204/IMG_6533.jpg

Dolphin and Boardwalk taken from the YC area

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%204/IMG_6534.jpg

Dolphin at night, taken from Boardwalk

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%204/IMG_6549.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

In Dolphin lobby area

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%204/IMG_6556.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%204/IMG_6557.jpg

Our balcony view at the Dolphin

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%204/IMG_1648.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

All these people on the bridges were watching for the space shuttle launch.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%204/IMG_6695.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%204/IMG_6694.jpg

[SingingMom]

All your photos are great but I especially love "Dolphin at Night from the Boardwalk"! :thumbsup2

[DearDaisyinDurham]

J.C.& Ali's Mom - GREAT PHOTOS!!!! They are terrific! :thumbsup2 Thanks for sharing! :hippie:

thanks for sharing these great photos! :goodvibes

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Some storm photos taken from our Dolphin balcony

Lightning over the YC

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http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%204/IMG_6769.jpg

This was over the Boardwalk :scared1:

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%204/IMG_6781.jpg

[Beka]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt243/MBDisneyFan/81409009.jpg
the seal will spray water out so kids can build sand castles

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt243/MBDisneyFan/81409010.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt243/MBDisneyFan/81409011.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

A turkey on the lawn below our rooms

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Pool Pics!! :banana:

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%203/IMG_6228_edited-1.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%203/IMG_6229_edited-1.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%203/IMG_6232_edited-1.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Pool pics again ( I have many ;))

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%203/IMG_6244_edited-1.jpg

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I was standing on the bridge. It is just like the one you see on the other side over there. The one I am on leads to a Hot Tub area and the stairs to the slide.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%203/IMG_6252_edited-1.jpg

This was taken on the other side of the bridge, looking more toward the Dolphin side of the pool complex. It is hard to see but under those columns are little waterfalls that go into the pool.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%203/IMG_6251_edited-1.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

One of the hot tubs, you can see the walkway to the slide is behind this one.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%203/IMG_6264_edited-1.jpg

I was up at the slide entrance when I took this photo.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%203/IMG_6258_edited-1.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%203/IMG_6259_edited-1.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

The top section of the slide

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%203/IMG_6260_edited-1.jpg


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[LexiC123]

Love these! Thank you so much for posting them, J.C.&ALI'SMOM! The lightning pics were especially cool.

Hope to have a few pics to add to this thread in a couple of weeks.

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Behind the waterfall "The backside of water!" there are lounge chairs back here too.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%203/IMG_6273_edited-1.jpg

The quieter section closest to the Swan

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%203/IMG_6275_edited-1.jpg

Beautiful landscaping

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%203/IMG_6274_edited-1.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Standing on the other bridge, lol!

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%203/IMG_6276_edited-1.jpg

This was taken on the beach area. You can see Spaceship Earth from the S/D pool.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%203/IMG_6280_edited-1.jpg

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[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Hey!! Why is this on the second page :scared1: Let's bump it up!

Here is the view of Illuminations fireworks that we had from our balcony:

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%202/IMG_6090_edited-1.jpg

[Dan Murphy]

Great pictures everyone, thanks as always.

[SingingMom]

Hey!! Why is this on the second page :scared1: Let's bump it up!

Here is the view of Illuminations fireworks that we had from our balcony:

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%202/IMG_6090_edited-1.jpg

That one is amazing!!! :thumbsup2

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

More from our balcony view of Illuminations

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%202/IMG_6084_edited-1.jpg

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[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Outside Mandara Spa

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[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Looking from the balcony to Boardwalk

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Map of pool area, it's located outside the Dolphin

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%202/IMG_6033_edited-1.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Swan from the pool area

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%202/IMG_6031_edited-1.jpg

Dolphin wing and the pool near Cabana Pool Bar

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[SingingMom]

JC & Ali's Mom: You take the BEST PHOTOS! :thumbsup2
Thanks for sharing! :hippie:

[MyTalula]

GREAT pictures!!!! :thumbsup2 Thank you for sharing them J.C. & ALI'SMOM!!! :love:

Just what I needed to see this morning. I'm sooooooooooooo looking forward to our first stay at the Dolphin in February!!! :yay::yay::yay::yay:

[loperella]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y300/lopieDD/dolphinpool.jpg
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[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Whoa! Where have I been?? :rotfl: Here are some more from the S/D!

some sort of stand selling drinks near the pool

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http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%202/IMG_6023_edited-1.jpg

Entrance to Kid's club

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%202/IMG_6022_edited-1.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Dolphin laundry room (yes, that is my tapestry Pooh duffel on the counter :rotfl2:)

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%202/IMG_6021_edited-1.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%202/IMG_6020_edited-1.jpg

[Dan Murphy]

Nice to see the new pictures. :thumbsup2:cool1:

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

I'm glad you like them, Dan :)

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

I liked this one, it was taken from the Dolphin's self parking lot.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%202/IMG_6019_edited-1.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%202/IMG_6016_edited-1.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%202/IMG_1349.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%201/IMG_5847_edited-1.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%201/IMG_5923_edited-1-1.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%201/IMG_5926_edited-1-1.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

View from our balcony at the Dolphin at night.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%201/IMG_5918_edited-1.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Another night shot from the Dolphin

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%201/IMG_5920_edited-1.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%201/IMG_5921_edited-1.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Day version!

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/WDW%2007-09%201/IMG_5922_edited-1.jpg

[jnfr2424]

Thanksgiving at the Dolphin 2008


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View from balcony
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http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad329/jnfr2424/DSCF0267.jpg

[Baxie8]

Hi, everyone! Would anyone have any Christmas photos at the Dolphin? :santa::santa:I was especially hoping for some during 2007, if possible. Thanks so much in advance, I've really enjoyed viewing the beautiful photos in this thread!

[jnfr2424]

The Tree at the Dolphin:

http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad329/jnfr2424/DSCF0001.jpg

[Dan Murphy]

Hi, everyone! Would anyone have any Christmas photos at the Dolphin? :santa::santa:I was especially hoping for some during 2007, if possible. Thanks so much in advance, I've really enjoyed viewing the beautiful photos in this thread!I am sure I have a lot in the link in my signature, though scattered throughout. None from Christmas 2007 though.

[momof3lovebugs]

WOW!!!! thank you sooooooo much for all who have posted pix for us to see. They are amazing and have really made me psyched to go!!! Now that our room is booked I can actually start visualizing us there! Those lightning shots are amazing and the fireworks and thanks for hte pool shots! My kids are looking over my shoulder and cheering!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[paras4ri]

Here's some pictures of our 20th anniversary celebration at the Dolphin - we had a king corner turret room! :)


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[paras4ri]

And some from this past August at the Swan! :lovestruc

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[paras4ri]

A few more from August.

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http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs164.snc3/19166_1360373609733_1243338535_31080406_3260334_n. jpg


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[momof3lovebugs]

Thanks Gail! Great shots!

[JohnnySharp2]

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c28/joshpool/P1010019.jpg
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[Dan Murphy]

Great S/D pictures here, as always. Very nice.

I do not think I added some that I had posted in the S/D resort thread here on this thread. Some from back in early December, '09.

A walk around the property (a rather overcast day, not a lot of bright color, washed out sky, etc).............







http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202009/Dec%207/IMG_2335.jpg

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[Dan Murphy]

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202009/Dec%207/IMG_2383.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202009/Dec%207/IMG_2384.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202009/Dec%207/IMG_2385.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202009/Dec%207/IMG_2386.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202009/Dec%207/IMG_2387.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202009/Dec%207/IMG_2389.jpg

[Dan Murphy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202009/Dec%207/IMG_2390.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202009/Dec%207/IMG_2391.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202009/Dec%207/IMG_2392.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202009/Dec%207/IMG_2393.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202009/Dec%207/IMG_2396.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202009/Dec%207/IMG_2397.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202009/Dec%207/IMG_2398.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202009/Dec%207/IMG_2399.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202009/Dec%207/IMG_2400.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202009/Dec%207/IMG_2525.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202009/Dec%207/IMG_2527.jpg







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[momof3lovebugs]

Great pics DAn!! I love the one you posted of the aerial view of the S/D too!! You rock!! :thumbsup2

[SingingMom]

Great pics DAn!! I love the one you posted of the aerial view of the S/D too!! You rock!! :thumbsup2

Aren't you happy I shared the link?! :goodvibes

Dan takes the best photos! :thumbsup2

[momof3lovebugs]

Aren't you happy I shared the link?! :goodvibes

Dan takes the best photos! :thumbsup2 Yes! You rock too! :goodvibes:thumbsup2

[airhead]

A few more from August.

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs164.snc3/19166_1360373649734_1243338535_31080407_7074882_n. jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs164.snc3/19166_1360373609733_1243338535_31080406_3260334_n. jpg


http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs184.snc3/19166_1360373689735_1243338535_31080408_5522223_n. jpg

Thanks for sharing. I just want to be there!!!

[momof3lovebugs]

Just popping in to view all the great pics again.....trying really hard to make up my final decision so I don't make my family nuts! :lmao:

[YoungChuck72]

suscibing

[Mermaid02]

Just browsing through- some great pics everyone! Thinking of staying here next trip- I don't think I would be disappointed!

[Dan Murphy]

You won't be, Loreli.

And hope you are feeling better, mending well.

Dan

[Poly-Anna]

Looking for any pictures/info/opinions about this type of room. We have one booked with a sico bed that also includes a second room with 2 dbl beds - lake view. Any comments appreciated. ;)

[Caitsmama]

subbing.. great pics!

[TaraPA]

View from Room #7023 - East Wing Epcot Fireworks View

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/Disney%202010/IMG_5131.jpg

zoomed-in view -I love that you can actually see the back of The Land Pavillion from here!
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/Disney%202010/IMG_5133.jpg

looking right off the balcony
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/Disney%202010/IMG_5132.jpg

Illuminations (zoomed-in) - you can see the outline of Mexico on the left & The Eiffel Tower from France on the right
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/Disney%202010/IMG_5181.jpg

[TaraPA]

view from room #6077 East wing - Resort View

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/Disney%202010/IMG_5353.jpg

looking right off the balcony
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/Disney%202010/IMG_5495.jpg


I can hear the horn from The Friendship boats, can you?

[TaraPA]

Random S/D & surrounding area shots:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/Disney%202010/IMG_5189.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/Disney%202010/IMG_5191.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/Disney%202010/IMG_5196.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/Disney%202010/IMG_5193.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/Disney%202010/IMG_5486.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/Disney%202010/IMG_5488.jpg

[paras4ri]

Great pictures Tara! My pool shots look like yours - nobody is there because it was so cold. :sad2: I hope to be have time to add some pictures here soon.

[Dan Murphy]

Great pictures, Tara. That blue sky looks so much nicer than the white one when I was there a few months ago. Thanks.

[DH-2-mamaduck]

I have a few from the Ferry

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn261/servocam/WDW%202009/DSC00349.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn261/servocam/WDW%202009/DSC00351.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn261/servocam/WDW%202009/DSC00352.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn261/servocam/WDW%202009/DSC00353.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn261/servocam/WDW%202009/DSC00355.jpg

[Dan Murphy]

Really nice shots, DH-2-mamaduck, thanks.

[airhead]

Thanks for these photos!! It just gets me wicked psyched for my summer trip!!!!

[TaraPA]

gorgeous pics DH-2!

[DH-2-mamaduck]

Thanks, good lighting that day....I so want to go back. Thinking Spring Break 2011 and Christmas 2011...DW and I are also looking at Disney Cruise - got the DVD in the mail yesterday.

[lissiesmum]

Does the Spaceship Earth ball stay illuminated all night? I am so close to deciding on the Dolphin for our next trip, but I am really going to miss seeing the castle changing colors....

[TaraPA]

Does the Spaceship Earth ball stay illuminated all night? I am so close to deciding on the Dolphin for our next trip, but I am really going to miss seeing the castle changing colors....

I'm pretty sure it was not lit up overnight when we were there 2 weeks ago, but maybe it does & I just didn't notice it??

[SingingMom]

Thanks, good lighting that day....I so want to go back. Thinking Spring Break 2011 and Christmas 2011...DW and I are also looking at Disney Cruise - got the DVD in the mail yesterday.

Have you ever cruised before? Disney Cruise was wonderful!!! DD was 7 at the time - we had a fabulous time - 7 nights - St. Maarten, St. Thomas, and Castaway Cay. My word of advice: a verandah is a MUST! :cool1: Beautiful to look out the sliding glass doors - and a great place to enjoy room service in the morning while the rest of your party is getting ready! Can't wait to go again! :cutie:

[DH-2-mamaduck]

Have you ever cruised before? Disney Cruise was wonderful!!! DD was 7 at the time - we had a fabulous time - 7 nights - St. Maarten, St. Thomas, and Castaway Cay. My word of advice: a verandah is a MUST! :cool1: Beautiful to look out the sliding glass doors - and a great place to enjoy room service in the morning while the rest of your party is getting ready! Can't wait to go again! :cutie:

Sorry :offtopic:
Have not done a Cruise yet but on the list...my WDW plans may of just been pushed back a bit...i think we are having a caboose.

[SingingMom]

Sorry :offtopic:
Have not done a Cruise yet but on the list...my WDW plans may of just been pushed back a bit...i think we are having a caboose.

Aww.... that's nice :cutie:

Then, the Dolphin will be best in your plans for a few years! Great location when you have kids of all ages with you!

[jnfr2424]

I'm pretty sure it was not lit up overnight when we were there 2 weeks ago, but maybe it does & I just didn't notice it??

No it doesn't stay lit up all night long like the Castle.

[ascardino]

Silly question: on the S&D website, the Swan lists a "hollywood" bath. Does anyone know what that is or even better have a pic to share?

My DH and I stayed at the Dolphin last month and the only thing that I did not care for was the bathroom setup.

Can anyone tell me about the differences?

[lissiesmum]

Silly question: on the S&D website, the Swan lists a "hollywood" bath. Does anyone know what that is or even better have a pic to share?

My DH and I stayed at the Dolphin last month and the only thing that I did not care for was the bathroom setup.

Can anyone tell me about the differences?

Too funny! I just asked the same question on the S&D FAQ thread! I think from what I remember is that it is in between two rooms?

[lissiesmum]

No it doesn't stay lit up all night long like the Castle.

Thank you (and TaraPA) for the confirmation. Probably better for me anyway. With the castle all lit up, every time I tossed a bit I had to get up to look at the castle...not getting much sleep because I was too busy wanting to see the castle! :love:

[ascardino]

Too funny! I just asked the same question on the S&D FAQ thread! I think from what I remember is that it is in between two rooms?

That is funny! I was thinking of posting on that thread also. Not to duplicate your post, can you let me know if you get an answer there?

[lissiesmum]

That is funny! I was thinking of posting on that thread also. Not to duplicate your post, can you let me know if you get an answer there?

Sure! I went back to read what was written and Singing Mom thought it was a bathroom that is between two bedrooms, like in a suite maybe? I haven't gotten any responses, but if I find out, I'll let you know :) Or join us on the FAQ thread...such nice people over there! :goodvibes

[ascardino]

Too funny! I just asked the same question on the S&D FAQ thread! I think from what I remember is that it is in between two rooms?

I just read Blondie's reply to your other post and if so, that would be good for me as that is part of what I did not like about the Dolphin bathroom. When I went with my DH last month, it was just the two of us, but in June, I will have my two DDs with me and it makes getting ready harder and longer!

Maybe we will get lucky and someone will post a pic? (Not that I ever remember to photograph they bathrooms where I stay - LOL!)

[Stitchmistress]

I just want to say that I am enjoying all of the beautiful pics in this thread. It is getting me excited for my trip this August! :thumbsup2

[LexiC123]

A few random pics from our stay at the Dolphin last Labor Day:

The early morning view from our room, 2017. We booked limited view, but were upgraded to Epcot view. My only complaint was the long, long, long walk from the elevator after a day in the parks.

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx59/LexiC1234/WDW%20Resorts/412.jpg


Working the angles.

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx59/LexiC1234/WDW%20Resorts/478.jpg


Walking back from the grotto pool. We're gonna give the Swan a try this year.

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx59/LexiC1234/WDW%20Resorts/488.jpg


I believe this was taken from the walkway between the two resorts. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx59/LexiC1234/WDW%20Resorts/474.jpg


Lap pool. Cabana bar is off to the right of the photo.

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx59/LexiC1234/WDW%20Resorts/490.jpg


Lobby at 1pm on Sunday, Sept. 6th.

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx59/LexiC1234/WDW%20Resorts/485.jpg


Descending to the lower lobby, which exits to the walkway connecting the two resorts, as well as the Friendship dock. Bluezoo is to the left, The Fountain is to the right.

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx59/LexiC1234/WDW%20Resorts/484.jpg

[jnfr2424]

I just took these a few minutes ago from the balcony staying on the West Side 9th floor

http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad329/jnfr2424/Flower%20and%20Garden%20Festival/Picture008.jpg

http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad329/jnfr2424/Flower%20and%20Garden%20Festival/Picture004.jpg

http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad329/jnfr2424/Flower%20and%20Garden%20Festival/Picture007.jpg

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I just took these a few minutes ago from the balcony staying on the West Side 9th floor


Awesome! :goodvibes Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your trip!

[bluechic03]

Thanks for the pics! I'm getting sooooooooo excited, we will be at the Swan on Monday :woohoo:

[starhitter21]

Does anyone have pictures of the executive suite at the Dolphin? We are staying in one in June. Thanks!!

[bluechic03]

just got back from a lovely stay at the swan :)

we booked a standard view, we have spg but were told there were no upgrades available so i expected to have a view of the dumpsters or something....i was pleasantly surprised with this view!

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp210/bluechic03/S7302751.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp210/bluechic03/S7302752.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp210/bluechic03/S7302753.jpg

we were in room 959 in the east wing

[bluechic03]

a few more!

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp210/bluechic03/S7302849.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp210/bluechic03/S7302852.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp210/bluechic03/S7302854.jpg

these were taken on my walk to the grotto pool thursday morning....i will post more later :goodvibes

[bluechic03]

A few more...

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp210/bluechic03/S7302855.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp210/bluechic03/S7302861.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp210/bluechic03/S7302862.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp210/bluechic03/S7302865.jpg

http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp210/bluechic03/S7302871.jpg

[shalom]

Well, rats. Somewhere on the Dis there's a lovely photo taken from inside the Dolphin looking out on one of the top shells in the descending fountain; I knew I hadn't seen it here but was hoping it was here as well. Guess I'll have to keep looking. :)

So am I the only one who, on first sight of the Dolphin, wondered why the heck it has fish all over it instead of dolphins? :p I know the Triton fountain in Rome has "dolphins" with scales on them and I'm guessing these go back to something like that, but they never made sense to me either. :confused3

[Dan Murphy]

Dolphin fish, not dolphin as in porpoise.....

http://www.google.com/search?hl=&q=dolphin+fish&sourceid=navclient-ff&rlz=1B3GGLL_enUS367&ie=UTF-8

[shalom]

Thanks, Dan. Mahi-mahi is familiar to me, but I don't remember ever hearing it was also known as Dolphin Fish.

[SpiritedHaunts]

As far as I know the dolphins are in fact heraldic dolphin of nautical mythology. They may look more like the dolphin fish of today, but seem to be closer related to the dolphins and porpoises of today.

According to all the trinkets I have from the opening I think they are stylized representations more than anything else. Plus I doubt that I would have accepted a plushie if it looked like a fish to me. But, hey, that's art.

[zackiedawg]

A few weeks ago while up there, my room at Boardwalk was along the back river facing Swan & Dolphin - one night walking back from Epcot I decided to take some nice night landscape shots of the Dolphin when I saw the water reflections. I didn't have a tripod - the first is steadied on a wall:

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/125411096/original.jpg

The second was handheld with the ISO cranked up to 1600:

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/125411098/original.jpg

[SingingMom]

Absolutely LOVELY!!!:)

[shalom]

one night walking back from Epcot I decided to take some nice night landscape shots of the Dolphin when I saw the water reflections.


Beautiful. I like the first one best - the sky, and how the trees kind of blend into the building's waves... :)

[shalom]

I didn't take this photo, but like it sooo much and think it belongs here. It's a view from a 6th floor deluxe room at the Dolphin - taken by the lady who won the worst room view "contest" with a pic from the Dolphin taken earlier!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/Disney%20Dec%2008/IMG_3498.jpg

I just love the water dropping from shell to shell. :cloud9:

Lifted from here:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1674676&page=10

[TaraPA]

ROFL that's ME! Yes isn't it great I got such a gorgeous view after that dumpster view I had the year before?!?!?!?!? I think this is the pic under my name - it was such a pretty view, and you could hear the water from our balcony which made it so relaxing. Thanks for refreshing the pic - I agree it's a good one!

And I LOVE those night picks from zackiedawg - stunning!

[shalom]

you could hear the water from our balcony which made it so relaxing.

:cool2:

I came to this thread in the first place looking for that picture - knew I hadn't seen it here, but seemed to me I'd seen it in the Worst Views thread, which I knew couldn't be right. :lmao:

Didn't find that pic here but did find so many other beautiful pics, so thanks muchly for that motivation!

[crabbie1]

Just looked through all 24 pages of this thread;)Never thought about staying here but it looks gorgeous. I dont think many british stay here correct me if im wrong. I read somewhere that it doesnt participate in the free DDP. I know ME doesnt run here but we are staying at RPR for 5 nights and AKLV at the end so would need a taxi anyway.
In your opinion which resort is best with an 8 year old?
From what people have said I presume the dolphin. I am a member of starwood . The location is superb to none. Thanks for enlighting me to this resort.Would never have thought of staying here.
Would I need to request an epcot view/boardwalk view/high floor if I booked.Currently booked at SSR in a studio. Do you think I should change? Only £50 more:confused3
The only thing is I have free DDP for 6 nights with SSR and wondered if I would loose this if I move my rese to the dolphin/swan.

[WUVmyDISNEY]

Crabbie1, you would lose your DDP as the Swan/Dolphin do not paricipate in the plan. I am having my first stay at the Dolphin this December and got a great rate! SSR looks really nice too. Good luck deciding! :cutie:

[WUVmyDISNEY]

zackiedawg, that first pic is bar none, the best picture I have ever ever seen of the Dolphin! Absolutely gorgeous.....:cool1:

[Disney grandma]

Does anyone have pictures of the executive suite at the Dolphin? We are staying in one in June. Thanks!!

Do you have any pictures of the executive suite that you could post. We are staying in one next year and I'm curious about the actual room size with the connecting double room.

[LexiC123]

Bumping...'cause this will be my home a week from today!

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx59/LexiC1234/WDW%20Resorts/374-1.jpg

[SingingMom]

Bumping...'cause this will be my home a week from today!

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx59/LexiC1234/WDW%20Resorts/374-1.jpg

Have a GRAND time!!! :cool1:

[Quinnythepooh]

I just booked a 2 bedroom Executive suite at the Dolphin for August 2011. Looking for any recent pictures and reviews. Thank you :)

[LexiC123]

Have a GRAND time!!! :cool1:
Thank you, I'm sure we will. Heck, I'm already having a great time, and we haven't even left yet! :rotfl:

[Beka]

Thank you, I'm sure we will. Heck, I'm already having a great time, and we haven't even left yet! :rotfl:

Only 6 days! I so excited for you! :banana:

[jnfr2424]

http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad329/jnfr2424/Flower%20and%20Garden%20Festival/Picture364-1.jpg

http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad329/jnfr2424/Flower%20and%20Garden%20Festival/Picture061.jpg

http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad329/jnfr2424/Happy%20Halloween/DSCF0732.jpg

http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad329/jnfr2424/Happy%20Halloween/DSCF0730.jpg

[tippytoes89]

Those all look really cool!

[Dan Murphy]

Very nice, jnfr, thanks.

[AggieTexan]

Does anybody have pictures of a "resort view" at the Dolphin? I'm having a hard time figuring out what my resort (non-Epcot) view might be. Thanks!

[TaraPA]

The little pic under my name is a resort view room with balcony. Here is that pic regular size:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/Disney%20Dec%2008/IMG_3498.jpg

Here are some other resort view category rooms we've had:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/Disney%202010/IMG_5353.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/Disney%202010/IMG_5495.jpg

[AggieTexan]

Thanks, TaraPA! That's exactly what I was looking for!:)

[TaraPA]

Here's another pic I don't think I posted here yet - it's the view of S/D (zoomed in) from EE. When you start going up the big hill, look left, and this is what you'll see!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/Disney%20Girls%20Trip%202010/IMG_5876.jpg

[AggieTexan]

http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad329/jnfr2424/Flower%20and%20Garden%20Festival/Picture061.jpg



This is just a beautiful picture!:love:

[jnfr2424]

This is just a beautiful picture!:love:

Awwww thank you!

[maxiesmom]

Would all of you experts mind answering a question? Balcony or no balcony? I'm planning a Dolphin stay for this October. I would like to do the upgrade to a theme park view, but I am not sure about the further upgrade to a balcony. Thoughts?

All of these beautiful pictures are getting me so excited! Ten months is going to take a long time to go by!

[Dan Murphy]

The balconies are very small. I have had a balcony several times, never go out on them. There is barely enough room for the two chairs and small table. I personally would not waste money on an upgrade. If a free upgrade, fine. That is where mine have come from.

[SingingMom]

Would all of you experts mind answering a question? Balcony or no balcony? I'm planning a Dolphin stay for this October. I would like to do the upgrade to a theme park view, but I am not sure about the further upgrade to a balcony. Thoughts?

All of these beautiful pictures are getting me so excited! Ten months is going to take a long time to go by!

The balconies are very small. I have had a balcony several times, never go out on them. There is barely enough room for the two chairs and small table. I personally would not waste money on an upgrade. If a free upgrade, fine. That is where mine have come from.

Now, me - I must have a balcony! :goodvibes Even though they are small, I use it every time we go. I sit outside with my book when I need some quiet time - I sit there and admire the view while waiting for my slowpokes... I really enjoy it. :thumbsup2

[TinkerBe11]

Do you happen to know what category/room number this was taken from? It's awesome!!!

[TinkerBe11]

Our Dolphin room

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_1164-edited.jpg

More of the view

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_1159_edited-1.jpg

Sorry I forgot to add this in :sad2: What category is this? View is awesome!!!

[jnfr2424]

That view is from the West. The East side faces more towards Boardwalk and Y&BC and Epcot and Central faces the Swan and Boardwalk

[jnfr2424]

With the snow falling in New York City today I needed to see some happy warm thoughts - If these are repeats please forgive me!

http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad329/jnfr2424/Picture369.jpg

http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad329/jnfr2424/Picture135.jpg

http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad329/jnfr2424/Picture067.jpg

http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad329/jnfr2424/Picture065.jpg

http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad329/jnfr2424/DSCF0628.jpg

http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad329/jnfr2424/DSCF0622.jpg

http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad329/jnfr2424/Picture045.jpg

[Dan Murphy]

Gorgeous pictures!!!! Thanks. :cool1:

[SingingMom]

Yes - thank you!! :thumbsup2 So SICK of all this snow in New Jersey!!!!! Wish we were at the Dolphin right now!

[PreludeVTEC01]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5437739096_abaa38a669_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/preludevtec01/5437739096/)
Look Up! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/preludevtec01/5437739096/) by PreludeVTEC01 (http://www.flickr.com/people/preludevtec01/), on Flickr

[TaraPA]

Here are pics of a 2BR Executive Suite at The Swan - rooms 237, 239 & 241:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/069.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/064.jpg

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http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/067.jpg

[TaraPA]

and a few random pics from last week:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/071.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/238.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/240.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o228/TaraDPA/244.jpg

[gemmybear83]

Newly renovated suite December 2010 (I think its a junior suite?)

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af300/Boogirl26/wedding%20photos/031.jpg

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af300/Boogirl26/wedding%20photos/033.jpg

[SingingMom]

Great photos everyone ! Thanks for sharing!!! :thumbsup2

[lissiesmum]

Here's some pictures from our recent stay at the Dolphin:
our balcony view (Epcot fireworks view room w/balcony):
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/lissiesmum/Disney2011108.jpg

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/lissiesmum/Disney2011107.jpg

http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/lissiesmum/Disney2011042-1.jpg

and nighttime:
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/lissiesmum/Disney2011156.jpg

and some random shots:

one of my favorite views around the Dolphin!
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/lissiesmum/Disney2011285.jpg

taken from the beach towards the Swan side:
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/lissiesmum/Disney2011205.jpg

I love this picture of the beach:
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/lissiesmum/Disney2011201.jpg

The Swan taken while walking back from Epcot:
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/lissiesmum/Disney2011154.jpg

Taken from the Boardwalk while walking home:
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/lissiesmum/Disney2011069.jpg

Taken somewhere along the path from Epcot on the YC/BC side:
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/lissiesmum/Disney2011059.jpg

Now that I've stayed here, I was amazed at how many different places around the world you can spot the Dolphin: here's a few pics I happened to get!

On the monorail to the Magic Kingdom (look above the Tahiti longhouse):
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/lissiesmum/Disney2011242.jpg

On top of Expedition Everest while waiting to plummet backwards:
http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/lissiesmum/Disney2011080.jpg

[emma212010]

My first vsit to the Dolphin was last June, and I LOVED it!!!:love:

It was sooo beautiful!!

First view!!
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee381/Emma_Lamson/100_0438.jpg

View of the Dolphin at night
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee381/Emma_Lamson/100_1007.jpg

Beautiful lobby!
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee381/Emma_Lamson/100_0712.jpg

Pool area
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee381/Emma_Lamson/100_0710.jpg

Beach area
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee381/Emma_Lamson/100_0709.jpg

Looking up :)
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee381/Emma_Lamson/100_0493.jpg

LOVE this place!!
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee381/Emma_Lamson/100_0447.jpg

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee381/Emma_Lamson/100_0445.jpg

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee381/Emma_Lamson/100_0442.jpg

View from our room of DHS
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee381/Emma_Lamson/100_0440.jpg

View of the lovely Swan from our room
http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee381/Emma_Lamson/100_0439.jpg

[Scott MC]

Any pictures of standard-view rooms at the Swan? Looking at an overhead satellite map, I can't see how there could be any bad views!

[4orm]

Anyone with recent Swan alcove pics?

[LexiC123]

Anyone with recent Swan alcove pics?

I posted pics here (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=38219323&postcount=3672) from our stay in a Swan alcove room last September. Not so very recent, but I don't imagine that those rooms have undergone any major renovations since then.

[Belle83]

Pics from our first room. I think this is considered a theme park view, but we just paid for a standard view. It was on the 8th floor, west side. I think the room # was 8508.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f60/PinkCoconut77/disney/IMG_0092-2.jpg

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http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f60/PinkCoconut77/disney/IMG_0124.jpg


http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f60/PinkCoconut77/disney/IMG_0123-2.jpg


View from our second room. We wanted to move to a room with a king bed. This room was awesome, it was the last room at the end of the hallway, and definitely larger than the first. This was a resort view room. Room #3199.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f60/PinkCoconut77/disney/IMG_0132.jpg

We were upgraded to a third room (the floor where the second room was was closed for fire alarm testing), I'll post pics of that in a few minutes.

[Belle83]

Our third room was amazing. Great central location, nice resort view, and huge room. Room #7095.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f60/PinkCoconut77/disney/IMG_0203-2.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f60/PinkCoconut77/disney/IMG_0189-3.jpg

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http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f60/PinkCoconut77/disney/IMG_0207-1.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f60/PinkCoconut77/disney/IMG_0212.jpg

[Belle83]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f60/PinkCoconut77/disney/IMG_0429.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f60/PinkCoconut77/disney/IMG_0564.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f60/PinkCoconut77/disney/IMG_0565.jpg

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http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f60/PinkCoconut77/disney/IMG_0897.jpg

[jessily]

I've really enjoyed looking through everyone's pictures:thumbsup2 Here's a few from my trip back in 2009:

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb224/jessily1984/IMG_3780.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb224/jessily1984/IMG_3781.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb224/jessily1984/IMG_3782.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb224/jessily1984/IMG_3787.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb224/jessily1984/IMG_3956.jpg

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http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb224/jessily1984/IMG_3969.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb224/jessily1984/IMG_3970.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb224/jessily1984/IMG_3971.jpg

We loved the Dolphin:) Can't wait to go back in a few weeks!

[teachprek8]

Pics are awesome! Do you still feel the "magic" at this resort as it isn't in the dining plan etc.? How quick was your bus service to/from the parks?

[Beka]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt243/MBDisneyFan/10710021.jpg.

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt243/MBDisneyFan/10710012.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt243/MBDisneyFan/10710019.jpg

[Beka]

Our room in October: (not sure if I posted this before, sorry if I have!)
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt243/MBDisneyFan/10710004.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt243/MBDisneyFan/10710002.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt243/MBDisneyFan/10710001.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt243/MBDisneyFan/10710003.jpg

[Beka]

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt243/MBDisneyFan/Oct%208%202010/10810003-Copy-Copy.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt243/MBDisneyFan/Oct%208%202010/10810007-Copy-Copy.jpg

http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt243/MBDisneyFan/Oct%208%202010/10810092.jpg
set up during the F&W fest

Walking to the Boardwalk:
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt243/MBDisneyFan/Oct%208%202010/10810002-Copy-Copy.jpg

[BlondeViki]

This thread has made me so so happy I picked the Dolphin for my honeymoon next year! These pictures are fabulous :D

[SingingMom]

Pics are awesome! Do you still feel the "magic" at this resort as it isn't in the dining plan etc.? How quick was your bus service to/from the parks?

Must tell you - I "feel the magic" MORE so at the Dolphin. :hippie: The resort is SO beautiful, with a touch of Disney. There is MORE than enough Disney Magic every where else you step foot, that the Dolphin gives you also the feel of five star resort - not JUST Disney. :thumbsup2

[jnfr2424]

Pics are awesome! Do you still feel the "magic" at this resort as it isn't in the dining plan etc.? How quick was your bus service to/from the parks?

ditto what Singing Mom said!
There is nothing like waking up to horns from the ferry boats taking people to Epcot or DHS. For our family, we are AP holders (we visit at least 4 times a year) and we have TiW so we don't use the dining plan the only bus you have to take is to MK and AK and they run pretty frequently. Even though we are DVC members, it's not a complete trip unless we do a split stay at the Swan and Dolphin

[bobbigrl27]

We are planning a May 2012 trip and I thought I had finally settled on staying at POR. After looking through this thread and reading all the wonderful comments about the Swan and Dolphin, I am 100% convinced this is the place for us! Thanks to everyone who posted all these beautiful pictures!

[SingingMom]

We are planning a May 2012 trip and I thought I had finally settled on staying at POR. After looking through this thread and reading all the wonderful comments about the Swan and Dolphin, I am 100% convinced this is the place for us! Thanks to everyone who posted all these beautiful pictures!

We stayed at POR and "Dixie Landings" before staying at the Dolphin. You will NOT be disappointed, I promise!! :hippie:

[axpo23]

I have been reading all sorts of DIS threads since I joined not long ago. Many of them had posts abt all sorts of WDW resorts and sort of made me think that The Swan and Dolphin were not in the same league--but in a bad way. :( Boy, was I wrong. I think DH and I are going to apply for the Amex card and start earning points for a free stay or two for our Nov. 2012 trip. This place is AMAZING!! And the rooms look like they'll accomodate our family of 5 very well.

Woooo-hooooo! Thank you to all of you who have posted.

[bishtmaster]

This is really amazing. A great forum sites with a marvelous thread. All in all nics pics and posts. Thanks all and sundry.

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[euclide]

Great pictures!!

[G8r4evr]

Just booked the Dolphin for 4 nights at the end of this month =) Soo excited! I booked a King bed, resort view with balcony. I believe the lady said it was a deluxe...do they even have deluxe?

Can you take a boat to DHS?? How long is the walk to the boardwalk? Is Shulas worth the price? Any tips for us? I will be traveling with my hubby and 3.5 year old daughter. Thanks!!

[SingingMom]

Just booked the Dolphin for 4 nights at the end of this month =) Soo excited! I booked a King bed, resort view with balcony. I believe the lady said it was a deluxe...do they even have deluxe?

Can you take a boat to DHS?? How long is the walk to the boardwalk? Is Shulas worth the price? Any tips for us? I will be traveling with my hubby and 3.5 year old daughter. Thanks!!

Come join us at this thread to read everything you can possible ask about the Swan & Dolphin!!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2566726&page=167

Yes, you can take a friendship boat to the Studios and to Epcot. The walk to the boardwalk is not bad at all - a nice stroll. Shula's is very much like Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, if you have been to one of those. Prices are high, but if you enjoy steak, it is a good choice. The atmosphere is very relaxing.

Visit us at the other thread for more info! :hippie:

[lmgaddis]

We are heading down to Oviedo over LDW and have decided to make it a "birthday trip" also. We are trying to make this as economical :rotfl2: as possible and so have decided to stay at the Dolphin. We have never stayed here before and are pretty excited! Anyways, we have 3 kids so I was wondering if anyone has any pics on how cramped the room will be with a rollaway bed crammed in! I figure it is just for one night. We can handle it. Actually, does anyone know if you can just bring a blowup mattress instead? That way we could just blow it up right before bedtime.

Thanks!!

[Dan Murphy]

A few photos from Dolphin lobby at Christmas, 2010.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202010%20Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_2316.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202010%20Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_2317.jpg


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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202010%20Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_2328.jpg


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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Dec%202010%20Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_2351.jpg

[saxman]

Someone please post some Christmas pics of the Swan and help get us excited about our upcoming November trip (our first at the Swan).

[SrisonS]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6095/6348400011_cdb83356cf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/6348400011/)
The Dolphin Chase (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/6348400011/) by Scott Smith (SRisonS) (http://www.flickr.com/people/scottrsmith/), on Flickr

[Dan Murphy]

Very nice, Scott.

Light settings? Long exposure with flash?

[SrisonS]

Very nice, Scott.

Light settings? Long exposure with flash?

No flash. Just a long exposure. :thumbsup2

[Dan Murphy]

Thanks. Looks great, beautiful exposure. I thought maybe like a night portrait setting, a quick flash for foreground, but long exposure for distance. I will have to try like yours.

[SrisonS]

Thanks. Looks great, beautiful exposure. I thought maybe like a night portrait setting, a quick flash for foreground, but long exposure for distance. I will have to try like yours.

I know with my camera, the Night Portrait setting is like an Auto mode; but it's mainly for handheld night shots of people. So you couldn't do a long exposure. Plus, it's uses a higher ISO, which creates noise.

But your thinking isn't far off. A flash could've been used here; but the railing and sails were already decently lit. But in manual mode (which i tend to use for my tripod shots), you could do a long exposure.... low ISO.... and still use a flash for the foreground.