*~Swan and Dolphin Picture thread!~*

[Crazy Kanga]

I have seen a lot of threads lately for pictures of specific resorts and thought it was time for one of Swalphin pix. So come on all you Swan/Dolphin fans and post your pix here. I'll start off with a few from our trip last June at the Swan.

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/46294pool2_600_x_450_.jpg
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http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/46294swanroom1_600_x_450_.jpg
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/46294dolphinatnight_600_x_450_.jpg
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/46294boysonbridge_600_x_450_.jpg

[Crazy Kanga]

A couple more
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/46294swandolphinpool_600_x_450_.jpg
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/46294waterfall_600_x_450_.jpg
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/46294boyspool_600_x_450_.jpg
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/46294swans_600_x_450_.jpg
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/46294swanfountain_600_x_450_.jpg
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/46294dolphin_600_x_450_.jpg

[miller2470]

Thanks so much Crazy Kanga, I love your pictures, I am getting so excited about our first stay at the Dolphin in June and pictures just help to add to the excitement.:thumbsup2

[Crazy Kanga]

Your welcome. I know I need lots of great pictures to help me make it until my trip and to add some sunshine to my winter.
Hopefully some others will come along soon and add their pictures too.

[stagemomx3]

I'd love to see some pics of The Garden Grove restaurant.

[Dan Murphy]

Here are several pictures of the S/D, both on the property, and several from the distance. Also a few of various views from the S/D property and/or rooms, looking off to other resorts. The pictures are from the resort thread in my signature, they are not current, like the past year or so, several may be dated, such as maybe a lobby picture, swan boats or the like. But they do give a bit of the ambiance of the resort.

http://img.www.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/Resorts2/Resorts-098.jpg

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http://img.www.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/Resorts2/Resorts-076.jpg

[Dan Murphy]

http://img.www.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/Resorts2/Resorts-061.jpg

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[Crazy Kanga]

Thanks so much Dan! I was hoping you would drop by and offer up some of your wonderful pix. I look at yours often with the great music link. It brings happy tears to my eyes every time.:thumbsup2

[Dan Murphy]

Thanks, CK. :blush:

Here are some more from my trip last Oct.........

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Oct%202007/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_7372.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Oct%202007/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_7378.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Oct%202007/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_7380.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Oct%202007/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_7382.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Oct%202007/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_7383.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Oct%202007/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_7388.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Oct%202007/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_7392.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Oct%202007/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_7407.jpg

[luvdisney14]

Great Pictures, I forgot how beautiful the property is. Does anyone have pictures of dolpin executive suite?

[Boatingmom]

Thanks for al the great pictures, and the ones with music too. I'm doing the countdown and can't wait. Never stayed at the Dolphin before. Hopefully I'll be able to download some after my visit.:cool1:

[NMAmy]

We will be at the Dolphin for our 6th visit in 20 days and this thread came out at the perfect time! :thumbsup2 I can't wait.

Here's a few pictures:

The view from our room on one of our trips:

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/17858dolphinview3-med.jpg

Fountain in the Dolphin lobby:

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/17858wdw138-med.jpg

Illuminations from our balcony:

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/17858dolphinview_fireworks-med.jpg

The Dolphin as seen walking back home from Epcot:

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/17858wdw171-med.jpg

A word to the wise--Do everything possible to avoid taking a room on the 4th floor or this will be your view:

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/17858dolphin1-med.jpg
That's the only time we ever had a room like that--it was only for 2 days so we just put up with it.

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/17858wdw188-med.jpg

[maxiesmom]

Gorgeous pictures!:thumbsup2 We stayed at the Beach Club a couple of years ago, and one of my nieces fell in love with the looks of the Dolphin resort. She thought it looked very pretty and loved the fish on top.:goodvibes Can you tell me if the grotto pool closes down at night the way SAB does at the Beach Club? I'm supprised at the pics with no one in the pool at night, it looks so inviting!

[Crazy Kanga]

I think it is open 24 hours swim at your own risk after the lifeguards go off duty.

[SingingMom]

Here's a photo of a view you don't usually see - the front of the Dolphin...
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/RTVBishop/DSCN3229-1.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/RTVBishop/DSCN3229.jpg

[Crazy Kanga]

That's so true. Thanks Renee!

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Thanks for starting this thread. We will be going back to the Swan at the end of the month and hopefully I'll be able to have some great pics from the resorts! :banana:

[PrincessShea]

These pics are awesome guys! Now I'm even more excited about my stay there in June :goodvibes

[AndyMcV]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/amcvicker/DolphinWalkway.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/amcvicker/Dolphinside.jpg

[AndyMcV]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/amcvicker/FarFromGrottoPool.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/amcvicker/SwanBack.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/amcvicker/swanside.jpg

[AndyMcV]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/amcvicker/swandolphinbeachsmall.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/amcvicker/SwanDolphinBoatLanchSmall.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/amcvicker/SwanView.jpg

[Crazy Kanga]

:thumbsup2 Thanks Andy!

[bizeemom4]

http://images1.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp344%3Enu%3D3242%3E8%3A2%3E79%3B%3EWS NRCG%3D3233846782879nu0mrj
Swan Lake View Room

[AndyMcV]

:thumbsup2 Thanks Andy!

You're welcome Crazy Kanga. ;)

We're big fans of the Swan and Dolphin. We first stayed there in 2003 and have been hooked since.

On our first night we had a heck of a time. My DW was pregnant (early) and was having a really bad time sleeping. We got stuck beside the elevator on the first night and had some other issues. In any case at 3 in the morning my DW went down to the front desk and talked to the manager just to see if we could get our room moved away from the elevator. Bless her heart she let my DS5 and and I sleep and didn't wake us up. When we got up the next morning she had a big smile on her face and told me the story. She also told us we had a new room. So we got up and went to the new room. I was in shock. The manager at the Swan rocks!!! He put us in one of the Swan studio suites for the rest of our stay (11 nights). We were in absolute heaven.

This pic was taken when we just got in the room.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/amcvicker/SwanStudioJune2003.jpg

[airhead]

My trip isn't until June 27th. All my reservations(air,room,ADR's) were made long ago. Now I'm kind of in a lull as far as my trip goes. I hate this part because there's really nothing to do so there's no excitement. So,when I saw this thread,it got me psyched again! :goofy:

[becky_AK]

I'm enjoying all of the pictures. I've always wondered about staying at this resort. From thee pictures it looks great. May have to give it a try! Does anyone know if you can use Disney transportation here?

[Dan Murphy]

.....Does anyone know if you can use Disney transportation here?Yes, all Disney transportation...buses, boats, monorails, etc are available, same as a 'regular' Disney resort. ME is not available.

[Tuffcookie]

This is a shot off our balcony at the Swan!:goodvibes

We will be back in just 50 days!!!:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/Tuffcookie2/SwanResort.jpg

TC:cool1:

[Tuffcookie]

Hold on to your seats. I have more!!!:goodvibes

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/Tuffcookie2/swan15.jpg

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http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/Tuffcookie2/Swan1.jpg

[SingingMom]

Tuffcookie: great photos! thanks for sharing... :thumbsup2
where is that hot tub in your last set of photos?

I can't wait for our return this June!!! :cool1:

[Tuffcookie]

There are two outdoor hottubs. The one in the picture is back by the pool with the waterfalls.

If you're talking about the indoor one, that's a part of the Spa (located in the Dolphin Resort). I broke down and got a 1 hr massage while there!:goodvibes

TC:cool1:

[Pirate Me]

WOW, NICE...never knew they had a nice hot tub in the spa ;) BTW, what was the cost for a 1hr mass...just curious if I should plan for one in the near future.;)

[SingingMom]

There are two outdoor hottubs. The one in the picture is back by the pool with the waterfalls.

If you're talking about the indoor one, that's a part of the Spa (located in the Dolphin Resort). I broke down and got a 1 hr massage while there!:goodvibes

TC:cool1:

Yes - I was wondering where that indoor one was located! Might have to splurge on a massage, too! :goodvibes

[Dan Murphy]

WOW, NICE...never knew they had a nice hot tub in the spa ;) BTW, what was the cost for a 1hr mass...just curious if I should plan for one in the near future.;)Price links here.....

http://www.swandolphin.com/activities/spa.html

Great pictures, TC!! :thumbsup2

[Tuffcookie]

Dan, Thanks! We both must have pretty good cameras!;)

BTW...When is your next trip? And how's that grandson?:goodvibes

TC:cool1:

[Crazy Kanga]

Any other Swan and Dolphin fans out there with any pictures too add?

[MouseTriper]

Great pictures everyone!!! Do any of you have pictures of what the inside of these hotels look like at Christmas time????

Oh and do they still have those Swan boats??? My little ones would love that!!!

[Crazy Kanga]

Mousetriper, they no longer have the Swan boats, but do have some other small boats to rent. I don't have any Christmas pictures, but I know I have seen a few in the Photos part of the Dis.
Here is one more of mine of the room
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/747/46294swanroom_600_x_450_.jpg

[SingingMom]

Mousetriper, they no longer have the Swan boats, but do have some other small boats to rent.

Laura - Bob & Dana rode them this past June.... are they no longer available?
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/RTVBishop/DSCN2077.jpg

[Crazy Kanga]

Someone who has been in the last month or so posted pictures with new pink, blue and yellow boats that are not shaped like a swan. I asked whoever it was that posted the pics(Blondie or Kimmar I think) if the swan boats were still there and they said no. I am so sad since we didn't get a chance to ride them last year and had planned to this year.:sad2:

[mom2fivecs]

I am so excited to see this thread. I am going with dh in just 43 days and staying for the first time at the Swan while he is at a conference. This will be my first time going solo to the parks and I am just so excited :hyper: Keep the pictures coming :thumbsup2

[DisneyNDecember]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/amcvicker/swandolphinbeachsmall.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/amcvicker/SwanDolphinBoatLanchSmall.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/amcvicker/SwanView.jpg

Great photos, so the only disadvantage of Swan & Dolphin is the fact it does not support Disney's Magical Express-- right???? You get all the other perks of it being a Disney Resort- right?
Do you know if you can request they remove the items from the minibar so you can use the refrigerator for food for a special needs child? My son has ASD & has a very limited diet of food he will eat.
We are staying at WL in Dec 2008, but I have always thought the Swan & Dolphin were very pretty/cozy looking resorts, but I sure do enjoy the advantages of the DME. :santa: :santa: :santa:

[MouseTriper]

Mousetriper, they no longer have the Swan boats, but do have some other small boats to rent. I don't have any Christmas pictures, but I know I have seen a few in the Photos part of the Dis.
Here is one more of mine of the room
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/747/46294swanroom_600_x_450_.jpg

Laura - Bob & Dana rode them this past June.... are they no longer available?
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/RTVBishop/DSCN2077.jpg

Aww that is a bummer they no longer have those swan boats!!! They looked like fun!!

[Ronald Duck]

I have downloaded hundreds of awesome S/D photos since 2003, and as beautiful as all the Disney-owned resorts are, there are none more "photogenic" than the S/D!

For now, I'll only post pics I've taken, but I may live dangerously and post other people's photos, too.

Here's one I took:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/61/197593772_8abb393306_b.jpg

[Ronald Duck]

..,.and here are three more of mine:
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/504/2349y1_EPCOT_3b.jpg
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/504/2349y1_EPCOT_4.jpg
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/504/2349y2_Boardwalk_view_of_Dolphin_1.jpg

[MouseTriper]

I have downloaded hundreds of awesome S/D photos since 2003, and as beautiful as all the Disney-owned resorts are, there are none more "photogenic" than the S/D!

For now, I'll only post pics I've taken, but I may live dangerously and post other people's photos, too.

Here's one I took:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/61/197593772_8abb393306_b.jpg

Thanks for all the pictures....I really like the composition of this one!!! Very nice!!!

[AndyMcV]

Great photos, so the only disadvantage of Swan & Dolphin is the fact it does not support Disney's Magical Express-- right???? You get all the other perks of it being a Disney Resort- right?
Do you know if you can request they remove the items from the minibar so you can use the refrigerator for food for a special needs child? My son has ASD & has a very limited diet of food he will eat.
We are staying at WL in Dec 2008, but I have always thought the Swan & Dolphin were very pretty/cozy looking resorts, but I sure do enjoy the advantages of the DME. :santa: :santa: :santa:

Hi DisneyNDecember

Thanks for the photo comment. :thumbsup2

As far as I know you cannot participate in the DME and also the dining plan. The S/D has some awesome restaurants but unfortunately they are not included in the DDP. Also you cannot charge things in the parks to your hotel room. Other than that there's not much difference.

Andy

[mom2fivecs]

bumping..:surfweb:

[Judy from Boise]

OK, I can add some random shots that haven't been represented

The Dolphin elevator
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/712100_0125-med.JPG

fountain at 2 am after Epcot EMH, and 4 hours prior to needing to leave for the airport to go home !!!!!
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/712100_0221-med.JPG

view from our dolphin jr Suite on the 10th floor
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/712100_0124-med.JPG

"hanging around" waiting for a bus at the Dolphin bus station
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/712100_0126-med.JPG

[Judy from Boise]

PS, I love everyones photos ! Makes me excited to be there in May (even if I am missing Dan by 4 days)

[SingingMom]

another "Dolphin Lobby" shot...
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/RTVBishop/DSCN3182.jpg

[we1luv1dis]

What a great idea!!! Awesome pictures everyone, thanks!!!!!

Lotta visits and pics but I think I need my DD(10) to show me how to upload / post them.

Signed - (old) Disney Dad

[GGOOFY1]

Love the pictures, we are going to the Swan for 2 nights the end of July then transfering to OKW. I can't wait. I just love the location.:dance3:

[MouseTriper]

Does anyone have any pictures of the Swan or Dolphin at Christmas time?

[luvdisney14]

Any pictures of executive suite at the dolphin?

[AndyMcV]

Great photos, so the only disadvantage of Swan & Dolphin is the fact it does not support Disney's Magical Express-- right???? You get all the other perks of it being a Disney Resort- right?
Do you know if you can request they remove the items from the minibar so you can use the refrigerator for food for a special needs child? My son has ASD & has a very limited diet of food he will eat.
We are staying at WL in Dec 2008, but I have always thought the Swan & Dolphin were very pretty/cozy looking resorts, but I sure do enjoy the advantages of the DME. :santa: :santa: :santa:

Sorry I missed your question about the fridge.

I think this is a grey area with the S/D. When we went in 2005 with our DD1.5 she was allergic to pretty much everything but sawdust. So I originally phoned the Dolphin directly and requested to have a fridge as I heard you can get a fridge at no cost for medical reasons. When I talked to the person at the front desk she told me that they don't do that any more and I'd have to pay $12 a day for a fridge. She was kind of rude and perhaps a bad time in the day for her. I called back the next day or that night (I can't remember exactly) as I wanted to talk to someone else about it. I asked for the manager on duty. She came on and was very nice and friendly. I explained about my DD needing a special diet and she said there was no problem and she'd have a (free) fridge ready in our room when we would arrive. Excellent customer service I thought and when we got there the fridge was set up with no issues at all. :thumbsup2

Andy

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

View from the Swan room 408 (has a balcony)

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/WDWmom/Resorts%20Feb%2007/IMG_4475-1.jpg

[DisneyWorldOct08]

Subscribing. I've never stayed here before and staying at Dolphin in Sept! This thread has me all excited to go there now!!! :banana:

[Crazy Kanga]

View from the Swan room 408 (has a balcony)

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/WDWmom/Resorts%20Feb%2007/IMG_4475-1.jpg
This is the same room we had I think.

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/WDWmom/Resorts%20July%2006/IMG_1481.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/WDWmom/Resorts%20Feb%2007/IMG_4484.jpg

[Hollywoodhaha]

Love them!

I am going in 11 days and just switched from POR to Swan.

:goodvibes

[SingingMom]

Love them!

I am going in 11 days and just switched from POR to Swan.

:goodvibes

Oh you will love it! Have fun! :cool1:

[Dan Murphy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Oct%202007/Oct%2010/IMG_6548.jpg

[SingingMom]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Oct%202007/Oct%2010/IMG_6548.jpg

Dan - that is such a pretty picture - and I think that photo tells the whole story of the difference between the Swan and the Dolphin - the subdued, calm, reflective resort, or the hussle and bussle "never sleeps" resort! ;)

[LMO429]

subscribing

[Hollywoodhaha]

Oh you will love it! Have fun! :cool1:

Thank You! :)

[LMO429]

Does anyone have the link or know what the differences are of staying at the swan /dolphin as oppose to the other disney resorts.

What can you not do:ex I know you can not use the magical express anything else? thanks in advance

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/WDWmom/Resorts%20July%2006/IMG_1477.jpg

[Dan Murphy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20Oct%202007/Oct%2012/IMG_6640.jpg

[wood145]

1 month from today! These pictures are great I can't wait to go! Thanks for my dolphin fix!

[Crazy Kanga]

Anyone else have any pictures to share?

[tigger2&pooh]

Loving all these S/D photos.. First time staying this sept at swan I'am so excited Thanks all for these great phots. keep them coming:cheer2:

[Crazy Kanga]

Bumping. :yay:

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

View from our Swan room (July 06)

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/WDWmom/Resorts%20July%2006/IMG_1478.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/WDWmom/Resorts%20July%2006/IMG_1482.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/WDWmom/Resorts%20July%2006/IMG_1650.jpg

[Crazy Kanga]

Just bumping this up. Hopefully some of you that are going soon or just got back will add some more to help get me thru the next 6 weeks!

[Wife2Grumpy]

:cool1:
We leave May 31st for our first trip to the Dolphin.
Thank you to everyone who posted pics in this thread.
I am very excited. Hubby will be at a conference and I
will be hitting the parks solo (For the first time ever)
each day until he can catch up with me at night.
:love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

[SingingMom]

:cool1:
We leave May 31st for our first trip to the Dolphin.
Thank you to everyone who posted pics in this thread.
I am very excited. Hubby will be at a conference and I
will be hitting the parks solo (For the first time ever)
each day until he can catch up with me at night.
:love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

Have a great trip!! :cool1:

[tparbs]

Sorry I missed your question about the fridge.

I think this is a grey area with the S/D. When we went in 2005 with our DD1.5 she was allergic to pretty much everything but sawdust. So I originally phoned the Dolphin directly and requested to have a fridge as I heard you can get a fridge at no cost for medical reasons. When I talked to the person at the front desk she told me that they don't do that any more and I'd have to pay $12 a day for a fridge. She was kind of rude and perhaps a bad time in the day for her. I called back the next day or that night (I can't remember exactly) as I wanted to talk to someone else about it. I asked for the manager on duty. She came on and was very nice and friendly. I explained about my DD needing a special diet and she said there was no problem and she'd have a (free) fridge ready in our room when we would arrive. Excellent customer service I thought and when we got there the fridge was set up with no issues at all. :thumbsup2

Andy

Andy, you rock! My son also has ASD and you just saved us $12 a day! Much appreciated!

Just found this thread! I've been on the cruise thread too much! lol

Thanks again!!

[Boatingmom]

We'll be going 4/25 to the Dolphin. I'll post when I get back. Thanks everybody for all the cool pics and posts. It helps the ANTICIPATION:cool1:

11 days,25 hrs, 8 minutes and 40 seconds but who's counting?:confused3

[liberty]

Wow, i love this thread!, it's getting me all excited for my stay here on my first trip to wdw:goodvibes

[shadowryter]

These pic's are fantastic. :thumbsup2 I'm really looking forward to our trip this August. :yay: All our plans our made and now I'm just sitting back, waiting...waiting...waiting...which as you all know, is the hardest part. So keep all those pictures coming, it will make the time pass quicker.

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/WDWmom/Resorts%20July%2006/IMG_1864.jpg

[NatalieMT]

I stayed at The Swan August/September 2007.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/NatashaH/P1010332.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/NatashaH/P1010331.jpg
This was walking out of the back entrance to go and catch the boat to Epcot.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/NatashaH/P1010330.jpg
Lovely courtyard!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/NatashaH/P8300367.jpg

[Crazy Kanga]

I'm leaving tomorrow and plan on taking some pictures while I'm there to add to this thread.:yay:

[Crazy Kanga]

I'll be there tonight!:yay:

[Welsh_couple]

Hey!

These are some great pictures, anyone know what the "resort view" room views are like?

[WDW~Lover]

I just wanted to post this even thou it is NOT a photo!
Anyone looking for massages or the spa here is the link for it with the prices and services!!!!

http://mandaraspa.com/Main/SpaView.aspx?SpaID=8

[Crazy Kanga]

Hey Mods, will you move this thread over to the Resort pictures forum!

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/WDWmom/Resorts%20July%2006/IMG_1685.jpg

[Pkdcoastrs]

Great pictures everyone! I can't wait until we return in a bit!!

[Crazy Kanga]

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x141/diznut68/disney08015-1.jpg

[Crazy Kanga]

View from our room last month.
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x141/diznut68/disney08002.jpg
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x141/diznut68/Disney08015.jpg
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x141/diznut68/Disney08001.jpg

[Dan Murphy]

I always enjoy looking at all the S/D pictures here on this thread. :thumbsup2 :cloud9:

Here are a few from trip this past April/May..........

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8469.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8472.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8473.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8474.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8476.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8477.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8478.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8479.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8480.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8483.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8485.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8487.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8731.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8736.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8740.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8741.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8742.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8743.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8749.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8750.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8751.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8752.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8753.jpg

[Dan Murphy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8754.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8755.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_8757.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_9101.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_9102.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_9106.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_9107.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_9108.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/WDW%20May%202008/Swan%20Dolphin/IMG_9109.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/WDWmom/Resorts%20July%2006/IMG_1683.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/WDWmom/Resorts%20July%2006/IMG_1679.jpg

[AndyMcV]

Hi Gang

Here's our view from our room the second week last June. Room 6023 with the fireworks every night were awesome!!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/amcvicker/DolphinRoom1023ViewPan1.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/WDWmom/Resorts%20July%2006/IMG_1477.jpg

[Boatingmom]

Take me away!

[sandybobandy]

Great pictures!!

[maxiesmom]

View from our room last month.
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x141/diznut68/disney08002.jpg
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x141/diznut68/Disney08015.jpg
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x141/diznut68/Disney08001.jpg

What view catagory did you have?

In your opinion, is it worth it to pay for an upgraded view?

[SingingMom]

We always book "Standard" and have been fortunate enough to get an upgrade. I don't think I'd pay extra for the view, however. It's nice, but we don't spend all that much time in the room to pay for it. ;)

[Crazy Kanga]

What view catagory did you have?

In your opinion, is it worth it to pay for an upgraded view?
We booked standard but got a free upgrade to balcony as SPG Gold preferred guests.

[luvdisney14]

We have an executive suite,is there any kind of upgrade I can ask for?

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

View from one of our rooms in Feb 08

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_1161-edited.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

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

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0667-edited.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Taken from the dock, the bridge to YC/BC, the boats sail under here.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0666-edited.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Is this my thread now?? I know some of you have some more S/D photos (or would like to say how nice my photos are ;) )!!

Another taken from the boat dock, it's the walkway to Boardwalk and the bridge to YC/BC

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0617-edited.jpg

[shadowryter]

I think your pictures are fantastic. :thumbsup2 We'll be staying at the Swan in one week but it great to see pics of the Dolphin too. I'm heavy into photography so expect plenty of pics from me when we return.:goodvibes

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

I think your pictures are fantastic. :thumbsup2 We'll be staying at the Swan in one week but it great to see pics of the Dolphin too. I'm heavy into photography so expect plenty of pics from me when we return.:goodvibes


That's great! Can't wait to see all your photos. You will love the Swan, it is a great hotel and it's just a hop to all the restaurants on the Boardwalk. I hope you will have as much fun as we have had there ;)

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Here is another view from our window (I have a lot of these :) )

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0598-edited.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0599-edited.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0600-edited.jpg

[SingingMom]

What floor were you on again? The view is fantastic. We've only been on the 5th and the 7th, but each time we did have a balcony.
Thanks for sharing your pictures! :)

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

What floor were you on again? The view is fantastic. We've only been on the 5th and the 7th, but each time we did have a balcony.
Thanks for sharing your pictures! :)

I guess it was the 18th floor. The room number was in one of the first few photos I posted, 18111. I really can't remember!


http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0601-edited.jpg

[wood145]

WOW

Love your pics!

We just switched to the Boardwalk Inn, due to some problems with people being moved offsite, didn't want to chance it. Hope I'm making the right decision. I really love the Dolphin and the view you had can't be beat!
Thanks for sharing.

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

WOW

Love your pics!

We just switched to the Boardwalk Inn, due to some problems with people being moved offsite, didn't want to chance it. Hope I'm making the right decision. I really love the Dolphin and the view you had can't be beat!
Thanks for sharing.


Thanks! I really love it when someone likes my photos ;)

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0608-edited.jpg

[AndyMcV]

Andy, you rock! My son also has ASD and you just saved us $12 a day! Much appreciated!

Just found this thread! I've been on the cruise thread too much! lol

Thanks again!!

Hi Terri

You're very welcome. I'm glad that you could use that little tidbit of info. :goodvibes That's one of the things about the S/D that I really don't like is to have to pay for that $12/day fridge especially when it's really needed. ;)

Andy

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0609-edited.jpg

[acc1gjg]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/2724267191_07c45279b3_b.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

I really like this one

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0610-edited.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0612-edited.jpg

[SingingMom]

I really like this one

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0610-edited.jpg

The sun shining in this picture is so pretty!!! :)
I have some nice shots of the Cabana Bar. I will try to post them soon.

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

The sun shining in this picture is so pretty!!! :)
I have some nice shots of the Cabana Bar. I will try to post them soon.



Please post them! I've never been to the Cabana Bar.

Get ready, the boat is coming:banana:

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0613-edited.jpg

[Hollywoodhaha]

http://a900.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/18/l_802fcafcb9f42fbe483667b896c83c2b.jpg

http://a212.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/100/l_376228f50443856ec63e69b85bf03f43.jpg

http://a63.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/97/l_f9017856ab845471db701d5850e6e1b6.jpg

http://a28.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/14/l_a70b82d0582a84a1763bf797bb8737d3.jpg

http://a96.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/103/l_31e0773084b7baab6bb7fcfefbf24e27.jpg

http://a891.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/15/l_539f69bc1d1ad2f8ed8b3e8e5ac6313a.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0615-edited.jpg

[acc1gjg]

Your photo is too bright

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Your photo is too bright


:laughing: You talkin' to me?:laughing:

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0616-edited.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_1105-edited.jpg

[teruterubouzu]

Lovely sunset shot, J.C.&ALI'SMOM.

I just got back late yesterday from a 3 night stay at the Dolphin. What a great resort! We were lucky enough to end up in a room with a balcony and an amazing view. Here's a snapshot from our first night.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/2779540638_109ed9d142.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/teruterubouzu/2779540638/)

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

That is a beatiful photo, teru!

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_1144-edited.jpg

[teruterubouzu]

That is a beatiful photo, teru!

Thank you! Here's a hazy, daytime view.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2778224333_c282192f12.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/teruterubouzu/2778224333/in/set-72157606829215784)

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_1148-edited.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_1152-edited.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Since I've got this all to myself, I'll post another one that is similar to the last :)

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_1153-edited.jpg

[perla75]

Wow, you guys are really tempting me to book here!

I love the ceiling of the Dolphin lobby!

Any holiday photos?

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_1154-edited.jpg

[Dan Murphy]

Great pictures everyone, sure does make me homesick. :thumbsup2 Looking to be back in Dec.

And welcome to the DIS, acc1gjg...I think. :confused3

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0902-edited.jpg

[SingingMom]

JC&Ali'sMom - your photos are breathtaking!!! :thumbsup2 Thank you so much for sharing!!!! Can't wait to return for our FOURTH visit in a row next June!! :cool1:

[teruterubouzu]

Here's a picture of the lovely Heavenly Beds in our room at the Dolphin.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/2778225957_882e169c27.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/teruterubouzu/2778225957/)

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

JC&Ali'sMom - your photos are breathtaking!!! :thumbsup2 Thank you so much for sharing!!!! Can't wait to return for our FOURTH visit in a row next June!! :cool1:

Thank you very much.

I know this is a rather mundane photo, but here it is, the elevator :rotfl:

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0422-edited.jpg

[teruterubouzu]

Here's a snapshot of the lobby at the Dolphin that leads to the Friendship dock and the path to Epcot.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2779081728_94a7532758_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/teruterubouzu/2779081728/)

[teruterubouzu]

Thank you very much.

I know this is a rather mundane photo, but here it is, the elevator :rotfl:



I enjoy those mundane shots!

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

I enjoy those mundane shots!

I'm glad someone does! :rotfl:

Another "view from the room" shot
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0421-edited.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0420-edited.jpg

[LilGMom]

I love this thread!!! We will have a short stay at the Swan for the first time ever at the end of November. Can't wait!!! Bring on the pics!

[redzinner]

We are Starwood Preferred Guests and :lovestruc , :lovestruc the Swan and Dolphin. They are great resorts in the middle of the magic!

Il Mulino is our favorite restaurant on Disney property!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o71/redzinner/IlMulino1.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o71/redzinner/IlMulino2.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o71/redzinner/IlMulino3.jpg

The Dolphin Lobby Christmas Tree (2 years ago)

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o71/redzinner/PICT0064.jpg

[BarbieGal457]

Wow, I love all these pictures! I'm at POP for my next stay, but am aiming to stay at either Swan or Dolphin in 2010. How lovely!!

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Dolphin room 18111

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0417-edited.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0416-edited.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0415-edited.jpg

[teruterubouzu]

Here's one I shot on the way out to the path to Epcot.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2778226527_c6d409f15e_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/teruterubouzu/2778226527/)

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Great photo! DH saw it and said "Wish I was there" :love:

Here is one from the Dolphin entrance. Don't know if you can tell but water comes down the rock walls.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0414-edited.jpg

[teruterubouzu]

Thanks, I want to go back too. That was a fun lobby shot! I didn't notice the waterfalls in that waiting area.

Here's a shot of the Swan I took early in the morning on the day we left.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/2816588004_76a4e179c3_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/teruterubouzu/2816588004/)

[over]

i realllly hope i can stay here next time! great pics

[teruterubouzu]

Here's a shot of the main lobby.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/2817912570_c8a6a8eccf.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/teruterubouzu/2817912570/in/set-72157607049934251)

It has lots of seating and never felt very crowded.

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

My peeps walking back to the room

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0853-edited.jpg

[teruterubouzu]

They have the architectural model for the Swan and Dolphin resorts in the lobby.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3088/2817069779_4dbf7f5fe8.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/teruterubouzu/2817069779/)

[SingingMom]

Here's a shot of the main lobby.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3199/2817912570_c8a6a8eccf.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/teruterubouzu/2817912570/in/set-72157607049934251)

It has lots of seating and never felt very crowded.

one of our favorite places to "people watch"! The Lobby Bar makes an AWESOME espresso martini!! ;)

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0870-edited.jpg

[teruterubouzu]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3096/2817923740_8fe4394e22_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/teruterubouzu/2817923740/)

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0871-edited.jpg

[heaven2dc]

Here is another view from our window (I have a lot of these :) )



http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0598-edited.jpg

You always have the most fabulous pics! This view is awesome! You have completely turned my thoughts around of ever wanting to stay there :goodvibes I always thought the Swan/Dolphin were kind of unappealing from the outside and I never saw hardly any balconies which I love to sit out on in the mornings but if I could get your view WITH a balcony with the great rates they tend to offer, then I'm convinced!

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

You always have the most fabulous pics! This view is awesome! You have completely turned my thoughts around of ever wanting to stay there :goodvibes I always thought the Swan/Dolphin were kind of unappealing from the outside and I never saw hardly any balconies which I love to sit out on in the mornings but if I could get your view WITH a balcony with the great rates they tend to offer, then I'm convinced!

I'm glad you are enjoying the photos and hope you get to experience these resorts. I know there are many who think that they are not as good as a WDW run resort, but I beg to differ. With the better rates offered, the awesome location, deluxe amenities, etc. I would recommend them to anyone. We have stayed at all the monorail resorts and dearly love the Poly and the Cont. (well, DH does ;) ) but the rates are getting to be too much for us.

As far as the view from that room, there are not balconies in that area of the Dolphin. If you look at the photo posted just above mine by teruteru, that room was in the black square in the middle of the resort. There are some great balcony rooms though, because we have stayed in them. I would suggest that you join starwood's guest program, spg.com. We usually get upgraded since we have joined and earn points that we hope to use for a few free nights.

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

This isn't exactly a photo of the S/D, but it was taken on the walkway to the S/D ;)

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0873-edited.jpg

[teruterubouzu]

Here's a photo from our balcony that shows some balconies across the way. There are quite a few balcony rooms in the various wings of the resort. It was a treat to get one and I really enjoyed sitting out there with a cup of coffee early in the morning or a glass of wine at night. I'll definitely pay more to guarantee the balcony room when I book again in the future.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3016/2815739787_bbc6e40a4c_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/teruterubouzu/2815739787/)

[teruterubouzu]

And, another balcony shot.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2817079269_c409ce4745_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/teruterubouzu/2817079269/)

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

This is the last one I've got :sad1: for now ;) You can see the Boardwalk on the left, Dolphin in the middle, and YC on the right.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/The%20Weekend/Resorts/IMG_0882-edited.jpg

[teruterubouzu]

This is the last one I've got :sad1: for now ;) You can see the Boardwalk on the left, Dolphin in the middle, and YC on the right.

Aww, sorry you are done. Hope you are planning another trip soon.

[teruterubouzu]

I thought I'd try something different and share a video clip I shot from our balcony at the Dolphin. I warn you that the quality isn't so good because I shot this on my elph. You can see the Swan off to the side and the Friendship dock. The Tower of Terror is there in the back. There was a thunderstorm off in the distance that night, and Tower of Terror looks especially menacing when backlit by lightning.

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr269/teruterubouzu_photos/Walt%20Disney%20World%20Dolphin%20and%20Swan%20Res orts/th_4ada4501.jpg (http://s490.photobucket.com/albums/rr269/teruterubouzu_photos/Walt%20Disney%20World%20Dolphin%20and%20Swan%20Res orts/?action=view&current=4ada4501.flv)

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

That was great, teru!

[teruterubouzu]

That was great, teru!

Thanks!

I thought I should add that the boat noise wasn't nearly as loud it sounds in the video. My camera picks up some types of sound more than others.

[Dan Murphy]

More great photos, and the video was really neat, makes me homesick.

[teruterubouzu]

More great photos, and the video was really neat, makes me homesick.

Thanks. I'm homesick too. That Swan and Dolphin holiday discount banner ad is really tempting me, but I don't see how it can happen.

[teruterubouzu]

Here's another little video snippet that I shot the morning we were leaving. Nothing exciting happens, but I like the view and the sounds of the water.

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr269/teruterubouzu_photos/Walt%20Disney%20World%20Dolphin%20and%20Swan%20Res orts/th_b8c22576.jpg (http://s490.photobucket.com/albums/rr269/teruterubouzu_photos/Walt%20Disney%20World%20Dolphin%20and%20Swan%20Res orts/?action=view&current=b8c22576.flv)

Also, if anyone's interested, I started a trip report (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1944437). I figured this way it would help me relive the trip and keep that vacation feeling alive a little longer.

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Thanks again for posting the clip. I am going to take some on our next trip and post them too. The movies just add something extra ;)

[teruterubouzu]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/2817925330_c311bd6b87_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/teruterubouzu/2817925330/in/set-72157606825644904)

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Very pretty!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/2817925330_c311bd6b87_b.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/teruterubouzu/2817925330/in/set-72157606825644904)

[teruterubouzu]

Thanks! Aren't the grounds beautiful?

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Thanks! Aren't the grounds beautiful?


They are beautiful, very well maintained ;)

[SingingMom]

Here are pictures of the newly renovated Cabana Bar at the Dolphin - taken June, 2008

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/RTVBishop/Disney%202008/DSCN4073.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/RTVBishop/Disney%202008/DSCN4070.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/RTVBishop/Disney%202008/DSCN4074-1.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Oooh, Singing Mom, that looks like a great spot for an afternoon cocktail! We will have to try this instead of BlueZoo next trip. Thanks for the photo :)

[GGJames]

This is one resort I'd like to try and these photos are great.

[pooh2001]

I called the Dolphin - they said new rehabs for the Dolphin next year (2009) - all rooms getting new carpets, new paint and flat screen TV's.

Now to make our Dolphin ressie for 2010 on 12/1/08 :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

I called the Dolphin - they said new rehabs for the Dolphin next year (2009) - all rooms getting new carpets, new paint and flat screen TV's.

Now to make our Dolphin ressie for 2010 on 12/1/08 :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes


Good news! Thanks for sharing :)

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Bumping for more great photos.

[Mouse Skywalker]

Hi Everyone: Just posting some Dolphin pictures from our trip this summer. It was our first time at the resort, and we loved it.

Sunrise on the beach
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02104.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02105.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02106.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02107.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02108.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02109.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02110.jpg

[Mouse Skywalker]

Walking around the lagoon.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02111.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02112.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02113.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02115.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02117.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02118.jpg

[Mouse Skywalker]

Our wing...

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02114.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02119.jpg

[Mouse Skywalker]

More of the lake

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02118.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02120.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02121.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02122.jpg

[Mouse Skywalker]

Lobby shots

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02129.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02125.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02127.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f135/dparfitt1/Disney%20July%2008/DSC02130.jpg

[teruterubouzu]

Great photos! I especially loved the misty morning shots.

[Dan Murphy]

Great pictures, very nice! :thumbsup2

[poffles]

Here's a few from my recent trip. What a beautiful resort.

http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/16152/2969367030034585572S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2969367030034585572EhhRCm)

http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/31220/2786039130034585572S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2786039130034585572CqLlNg)

http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/41396/2510203560034585572S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2510203560034585572ZySWHR)

http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/15674/2520878380034585572S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2520878380034585572AmjLUh)

http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/4762/2971552430034585572S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2971552430034585572xKvecH)

http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/41603/2671147050034585572S600x600Q85.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2671147050034585572isZDdy)

[SingingMom]

Here's a few from my recent trip. What a beautiful resort.



you took some very "peaceful" pictures!! Thanks for sharing! :hippie:

[pooh2001]

Does anyone have a picture of the new boats at the S/D and pricing ?

Also I have heard about the reahans of new paint, rugs and flat screen TV's.
Any new pictures of new rehabed rooms ?
Maybe someone goiung to the S/D in 2009 can post please ?

Thanks!

[SingingMom]

Does anyone have a picture of the new boats at the S/D and pricing ?

Also I have heard about the reahans of new paint, rugs and flat screen TV's.
Any new pictures of new rehabed rooms ?
Maybe someone goiung to the S/D in 2009 can post please ?

Thanks!
Here are the new "motor boats" at the Dolphin - (June 2008)... DD15 said she prefered the "Swan boats" much better. The motors really are slow - she felt it was quicker to pedal yourself! (or have DAD pedal, to be more precise! :rotfl: ) http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t264/RTVBishop/Disney%202008/DSCN4078.jpg

[pooh2001]

Thanks for the boat picture.
The boat does does cute just to buzz around the 'lake'.

Happy 2009 !

[SingingMom]

Thanks for the boat picture.
The boat does does cute just to buzz around the 'lake'.

Happy 2009 !

...except there isn't much "buzz" in them! :goodvibes ...and, they seem to breakdown a lot. There were a few times when DD could not take one out for a ride because they were all "out of service" for one mechanical reason or another. :confused3 She really did prefer the Swan paddle boats. (they looked prettier on the lake, too. lol)

[coffeefreak]

Those are some great pics. What kind of camera did you use?

[zackiedawg]

This thread needed a little life...so here are a couple of new Swan & Dolphin photos I took last week:

Both, as seen from my room window at Boardwalk:
http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/108793055.jpg

From the Dolphin boat dock:
http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/108793142.jpg

Dolphin sticking up at sunset, from World Showcase in Epcot:
http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/108793088.jpg

And a few other ones, from past trips:

Dolphin and Boardwalk at sunset, from the other end of Boardwalk:
http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/92514009.jpg

Another distant Epcot view of the two, at sunset:
http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/73481973.jpg

[imabrat]

These are from Jan. 2007.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n180/browneyedbrunette23/disney%202007/P1010011.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n180/browneyedbrunette23/disney%202007/P1010010.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n180/browneyedbrunette23/disney%202007/P1010006.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n180/browneyedbrunette23/disney%202007/P1010002.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n180/browneyedbrunette23/disney%202007/P1010004.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n180/browneyedbrunette23/disney%202007/P1010029.jpg

[Poly-Anna]

We booked a deluxe alcove suite at the Dolphin for our trip in September and I was wondering if anyone had recent pictures of one of those rooms. We actually were able to get one with 2 double beds. Any info would be appreciated.:yay:

[Crazy Kanga]

Any recent pictures of Dolphin rooms since the refub? We were there last year and had an old room. I was hoping someone had been there recently that had some inside the room pics. I am assuming they will look like the Swan rooms, but it still would be nice to see them.:flower3:

[Crazy Kanga]

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0wXNA4U7pNg/SbP67DxkRNI/AAAAAAAAACA/G9ADkQEmGXw/s720/disney%20Dolphin.JPG

My guys in front of the Dolphin

[LittleMissMagic]

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i251/elmboyshi/Walt%20Disney%20World%2006-07/48.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i251/elmboyshi/Walt%20Disney%20World%2006-07/33.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i251/elmboyshi/Walt%20Disney%20World%2006-07/n569450012_29021_5099.jpg

[SingingMom]

Our other thread for General Information on the Swan and Dolphin has been closed due to maximum capacity. lol :lmao:

Is anyone going to start a new one? :goodvibes

[boBQuincy]

http://www.suzieandbob.com/wdw/suzie_dolphin_0935_3_4.jpg

This is DW's photo, I just helped process it.

[redzinner]

http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/39726/2758717220074279726S200x200Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2758717220074279726oWTcSr)
http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/42684/2245112930074279726S200x200Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2245112930074279726EwUkIj)
http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/42625/2076836030074279726S200x200Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2076836030074279726qSofXB)

This suite is attached (internal connecting doors) to a standard king bed room 8161. The view from both rooms is front facing the Swan on the beach/pool side.

[LMO429]

amazing pictures!

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Thanks for the photos! We are planning a summer trip and hope to stay at the Dolphin again.

Does anyone have anymore photos of the pool area? I would love to see them.

[LMO429]

Just a quick question to clarify something. What is the Dolphin West Wing? Are the rooms refurbished there? :confused3

[nswift]

Great photos!
We hope to stay there Aug 13 &14th...

Which one, the Swan or Dolphin?:confused3

[redzinner]

Just a quick question to clarify something. What is the Dolphin West Wing? Are the rooms refurbished there? :confused3

There are 3 'wings' to the Dolphin. East, West and Central. We stayed in the West most recently and some things have been refurbished, such as the carpet, lamps and I think the drapes. I don't know if all the rooms in the West wing have been done over or not.

[boBQuincy]

http://www.suzieandbob.com/wdw/swan_2712.jpg

[teruterubouzu]

I like the lighting on this one. Very dramatic!

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

I just had to bump this thread. It won't be too long until we are back, so I hope someone posts some new photos to get me in the mood (like I need to get in the mood :rotfl:)

[teruterubouzu]

I was just thinking that it had been a long time since I'd seen this thread show up in my subscriptions. Thanks for bumping it up! I can't wait to see your photos. I'm hoping I get some good ones too when I go back this August.

[LMO429]

We stayed at the dolphin recently our room was east 3049 it was miserable

I heard that they refubished some of the dolphin rooms I was curious to see what they look like. I wish I would have known when I checked in I would have asked for a different room.

[SingingMom]

I just had to bump this thread. It won't be too long until we are back, so I hope someone posts some new photos to get me in the mood (like I need to get in the mood :rotfl:)

I was just thinking that it had been a long time since I'd seen this thread show up in my subscriptions. Thanks for bumping it up! I can't wait to see your photos. I'm hoping I get some good ones too when I go back this August.

We arrive on Tuesday and will try to upload some photos! :cool1:

[teruterubouzu]

We arrive on Tuesday and will try to upload some photos! :cool1: Have a great trip! Can't wait to see your photos.

[mamagoose]

Here are some pictures of our stay at the Swan last week. We thought it was a beautiful place to stay.

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/knelly69/Disney%202009/006.jpg

Here is our room, #854:
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/knelly69/Disney%202009/007.jpg

Our view from our room:
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/knelly69/Disney%202009/008.jpg
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/knelly69/Disney%202009/009.jpg

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/knelly69/Disney%202009/010.jpg

Walking from the Swan to the Grotto pool:
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/knelly69/Disney%202009/011.jpg

Continued next post....

[mamagoose]

View of the Dolphin from the back door of the Swan:
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/knelly69/Disney%202009/012.jpg

Continuing the walk to the Grotto:
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/knelly69/Disney%202009/013.jpg

We stopped along the way to enjoy the hammocks and beach chairs (the sun was really bright--my daughter couldn't keep her eyes open!:rotfl:):
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/knelly69/Disney%202009/014.jpg
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/knelly69/Disney%202009/015.jpg

Next post, the pool...

[mamagoose]

Pictures at the Grotto Pool:

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/knelly69/Disney%202009/016.jpg

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/knelly69/Disney%202009/017.jpg

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/knelly69/Disney%202009/018.jpg

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/knelly69/Disney%202009/020.jpg

Beautiful view of the Swan from the Grotto Pool:

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/knelly69/Disney%202009/019.jpg

Here is the Swan/Dolphin boat dock:
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/knelly69/Disney%202009/086.jpg

Here is a shot of the Swan lap pool:
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr341/knelly69/Disney%202009/103.jpg

[teruterubouzu]

Great photos! I love all of the shots of the pool area.

[Sara29]

Well, they're certainly not lacking in pools!

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

Thanks for the photos, the pool shots especially. It seems there are not enough of those on here. I hope to remedy that in a few weeks :lmao: Glad you enjoyed your trip.

[wedway07]

Mamagoose;
I like your room view, what kind of room type was it??

[erin1998]

I love your pictures, mamagoose! In fact, I love all these pictures here! :goodvibes
I would also like to know what type of room you had mamagoose, it looks like a great view! :thumbsup2
Erin

[mamagoose]

Wedway07 and Erin1998: We had a Standard Room view in the East wing. Our room number was 854 and it overlooked the front of the resort. Looking out to the right we could see Tower of Terror and looking out to the left we could see the waterway to DHS. At night there were lots of search lights shooting into the sky from DHS which looked cool. If we looked down we saw the drop off area at the front door of the resort as well as the bus stop area. We didn't have a balcony (much to DD9's dismay), but the view was fine for us especially since we didn't spend much time staring out the window--we were at the parks being commandos!:rotfl2:

[Dan Murphy]

Great pictures, makes me homesick.

[DisneyBride'03]

thanks for sharing the great pics!!

finally get to stay here in Sept!! Looks beautiful:)

[Informer1906]

thanks for sharing the great pics!!

finally get to stay here in Sept!! Looks beautiful:)

So will we and we can not wait.

[DearDaisyinDurham]

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn139/peartreetravel/P9200848.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn139/peartreetravel/P9200846_01.jpg


http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn139/peartreetravel/P9200847.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn139/peartreetravel/P9200844.jpg

:goodvibes Not sure which I loved more, the palm trees or the Heavenly Bed - or the Starbucks on demand! :rotfl2:

[Pkdcoastrs]

All these pictures are making me real excited for the upcoming trip.... and show why we always have such an awesome time at the resort!

[teruterubouzu]

I love the shots with all of the palm trees. Can't wait to see them in just a few (hopefully short) days.

[♥♥LittleSeaRose♥♥]

Tuffcookie- I love your view from the Swan! I was hoping to stay here in May with my hubby and daughter and would love to know what room number you had (if you can remember that) or what kind of room you had! (If it's not too intrusive and you don't mind saying, you can PM me & shock me with the price too!:cutie:)

Swan and Dolphin Lovers- :lovestruc -I don't know much about the Swan or Dolphin and I get a lot of mixed answers as to what it really is! Some people say that it is affordable and prices compare to the Disney moderates, yet when I have tried booking a room with a balcony,
well- :eek: ! I get prices in the $400 dollars per night range! Plus resort fees and parking fees! And I noticed there is a mini bar but no fridge (can you stick leftovers and milk in the fridges?)! I would love a reply if you have time and you don't mind!

Everyone! Please include what made you choose Swan/ Dolphin over a Disney resort! Thank you so much! :flower3 P.S. love all the pics! :)

[SingingMom]

Tuffcookie- I love your view from the Swan! I was hoping to stay here in May with my hubby and daughter and would love to know what room number you had (if you can remember that) or what kind of room you had! (If it's not too intrusive and you don't mind saying, you can PM me & shock me with the price too!:cutie:)

Swan and Dolphin Lovers- :lovestruc -I don't know much about the Swan or Dolphin and I get a lot of mixed answers as to what it really is! Some people say that it is affordable and prices compare to the Disney moderates, yet when I have tried booking a room with a balcony,
well- :eek: ! I get prices in the $400 dollars per night range! Plus resort fees and parking fees! And I noticed there is a mini bar but no fridge (can you stick leftovers and milk in the fridges?)! I would love a reply if you have time and you don't mind!

Everyone! Please include what made you choose Swan/ Dolphin over a Disney resort! Thank you so much! :flower3 P.S. love all the pics! :)

Best place for you to learn about the Swan & Dolphin is at the following thread -
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2137287
Page one has general info on the resorts, and the entire thread has great info/ideas/suggestions! :thumbsup2

[airhead]

We LOVE the Dolphin and all the hub-bub! We were there last year and will be
returning next year!!!! We can't wait!:goofy:

[Informer1906]

We LOVE the Dolphin and all the hub-bub! We were there last year and will be
returning next year!!!! We can't wait!:goofy:

We feel the same way about the Swan.

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

I have finally uploaded some of my S/D photos from our July 10 - 19th stay at the Dolphin. We had a wonderful time and loved our rooms. One room had a balcony and we had a great view of the YC/BC and Boardwalk and could see the Illuminations fireworks at 9pm.

Dolphin lobby fountain

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/IMG_7088.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/IMG_7087.jpg

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/IMG_7086.jpg

[Minnie&Nana]

Oh, what great photos!

It has been waaay too long since we've been back to the Swan or Dolphin for a stay. Although we could book the teachers rate, the daily resort fee is annoying when I would use nothing included...and now that I finally tried ME, it does make more sense than to pay $120 for a car service...sigh...but I do love the Dolphin - spent many wonderful vacations there when it was new.

Again, thanks for the great photos!

[J.C.&ALI'SMOM]

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/IMG_7083.jpg

Looking out of the Swan's door

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/IMG_7077.jpg

My parents at the boat dock

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj299/Reycom71/WDW%2007-09/IMG_7075.jpg