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Marthasor · 11-26-2012, 12:32 PM

I originally wanted to book the Dolphin, but our dates weren't available, so I booked the Swan. Lo and behold, I saw the Dolphin was available during a search today (at $58 less, to boot! buys us lunch!), so I switched my reservation. I toured the resorts on our last visit and Dolphin seemed more lively - loved the dining and shopping options! But I'm just wondering if I should have stuck with the Swan? Or maybe there isn't much of a difference?

I will be traveling alone with DS5, if that makes any difference. Thank you for your thoughts!

OKW Lover · 11-26-2012, 01:13 PM

Not a significant difference in these two and they are so close that you can easily patronize the restaurants/lounges in the other.

Marthasor · 11-26-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by OKW Lover

Not a significant difference in these two and they are so close that you can easily patronize the restaurants/lounges in the other.

Wonderful! Thank you so much!

HM · 11-26-2012, 02:10 PM

Swan had queen beds, Dolphin has doubles.
Dolphin is closer to the pool and has the "QS" type restaurant....Picabu (Swan does not have anything like it in their building).

rpcvpanama · 11-28-2012, 04:54 PM

The Swan is a Westin and the Dolphin is a Sheraton if that makes a difference to you.

Sweettears · 11-28-2012, 04:57 PM

I think the biggest difference is the beds as PP mentioned. Possibly the views as well. More lagoon/theme park views from the Dolphin.

NancyIL · 11-28-2012, 04:58 PM

Although I prefer the Swan, if I had never stayed at either, I'd go with the less expensive option.

ke3d98 · 11-28-2012, 05:01 PM

My aunt and cousin enjoyed the swan but the dolphin is pretty much the same. Either or is good

Marthasor · 11-28-2012, 06:28 PM

Thanks everyone! Unless a new discount comes out, I think I will stick with the Dolphin. Once I'm there if I discover I think I would like the Swan more, I'll book it for the next trip!

I still can't believe I'm staying in the EP area for less than $200 per night and that's with tax!

patty57 · 11-28-2012, 06:50 PM

We stayed at the Swan in June because it was less expensive than the Dolphin. Staying at the Dolphin in May because it is less expensive than the Swan. Bottom line...they are similar enough that the less expensive option is the right one for me.

11-26-2012, 12:32 PM	#1
Marthasor DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,789	Swan or Dolphin? I originally wanted to book the Dolphin, but our dates weren't available, so I booked the Swan. Lo and behold, I saw the Dolphin was available during a search today (at $58 less, to boot! buys us lunch!), so I switched my reservation. I toured the resorts on our last visit and Dolphin seemed more lively - loved the dining and shopping options! But I'm just wondering if I should have stuck with the Swan? Or maybe there isn't much of a difference? I will be traveling alone with DS5, if that makes any difference. Thank you for your thoughts!

11-26-2012, 01:13 PM	#2
OKW Lover Yes, we love Old Key West Connoisseur of the fine things in life, and has the time to enjoy them (Just ask his wife) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 17,355	Not a significant difference in these two and they are so close that you can easily patronize the restaurants/lounges in the other. __________________ Jeff

11-28-2012, 05:01 PM	#8
ke3d98 Disney Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 92	My aunt and cousin enjoyed the swan but the dolphin is pretty much the same. Either or is good __________________ Me-: DF- DM- DB-

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11-26-2012, 02:10 PM	#4
HM A tag from the TF is better than a personalized licence plate Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,162	Swan had queen beds, Dolphin has doubles. Dolphin is closer to the pool and has the "QS" type restaurant....Picabu (Swan does not have anything like it in their building).

11-28-2012, 04:54 PM	#5
rpcvpanama Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 123	The Swan is a Westin and the Dolphin is a Sheraton if that makes a difference to you.

11-28-2012, 04:57 PM	#6
Sweettears 50 years of Disney and counting Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,296	I think the biggest difference is the beds as PP mentioned. Possibly the views as well. More lagoon/theme park views from the Dolphin.

11-28-2012, 04:58 PM	#7
NancyIL DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 1999 Posts: 22,763	Although I prefer the Swan, if I had never stayed at either, I'd go with the less expensive option.

11-28-2012, 06:28 PM	#9
Marthasor DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,789	Thanks everyone! Unless a new discount comes out, I think I will stick with the Dolphin. Once I'm there if I discover I think I would like the Swan more, I'll book it for the next trip! I still can't believe I'm staying in the EP area for less than $200 per night and that's with tax!

11-28-2012, 06:50 PM	#10
patty57 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,047	We stayed at the Swan in June because it was less expensive than the Dolphin. Staying at the Dolphin in May because it is less expensive than the Swan. Bottom line...they are similar enough that the less expensive option is the right one for me.