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Anim8ed · 09-24-2009, 09:27 PM

What can I expect from the Swan? We've always stayed on-site at one of the deluxe resorts. Our trip in December is a quick getaway weekend meeting up with some friends from other parts of the country.

This go around, we're not going to be able to swing for the deluxe. We love the Epcot resort area. Being a Starwood Preferred Guest, we'll rack up some points and save some money over the Disney resorts, but still be on-site. The Dolphin was booked.

My questions are: Is there a gift shop with Swan merchandise? Do we get the Disney channel with the Top Seven show? Any other things I should know?

Thanks!

abubu919 · 09-25-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Anim8ed

What can I expect from the Swan? We've always stayed on-site at one of the deluxe resorts. Our trip in December is a quick getaway weekend meeting up with some friends from other parts of the country.

This go around, we're not going to be able to swing for the deluxe. We love the Epcot resort area. Being a Starwood Preferred Guest, we'll rack up some points and save some money over the Disney resorts, but still be on-site. The Dolphin was booked.

My questions are: Is there a gift shop with Swan merchandise? Do we get the Disney channel with the Top Seven show? Any other things I should know?

Thanks!

Swan isn't much different aside from the fact that the decor does not really have much to do with Disney in the rooms itself. I do believe there is a gift shop in there. We have stayed at the Swan numerous times and we absolutely love it. It is a great way if you don't have the money to spend on a deluxe to say in a deluxe resort! I also do believe that the Disney channel is at the Swan as well. Enjoy it, I always love staying on Disney property, but this a definitely the closest thing to it.

scot@dvcstore · 09-25-2009, 08:05 AM

The Swan and Dolphin a both very nice resorts. Great location close to the Boardwalk and Epcot. You will not be disappointed. Enjoy the trip.

goofy4tink · 09-25-2009, 08:07 AM

While I prefer the Dolphin, I have no problems with the Swan. In fact, that's where I'll be for a few last nights in Dec...Dolphin was booked at my time as well.
It is a smaller, quieter resort. There is a gift shop there but I don't recall whether or not there is Swan merchandise. You can buy Disney stuff there though.

Missytara · 09-25-2009, 08:36 AM

The beds are to die for in both resorts.

I also liked the fact that I got a paper each morning outside my door; I am a news junkie.

I also loved the water taxi to Epcot.

09-24-2009, 09:27 PM	#1
Anim8ed Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 151	How's the Swan Different? What can I expect from the Swan? We've always stayed on-site at one of the deluxe resorts. Our trip in December is a quick getaway weekend meeting up with some friends from other parts of the country. This go around, we're not going to be able to swing for the deluxe. We love the Epcot resort area. Being a Starwood Preferred Guest, we'll rack up some points and save some money over the Disney resorts, but still be on-site. The Dolphin was booked. My questions are: Is there a gift shop with Swan merchandise? Do we get the Disney channel with the Top Seven show? Any other things I should know? Thanks!

09-25-2009, 08:07 AM	#4
goofy4tink Likes little devils I know I'm getting old...I get it, I really do Prisoner of Toy Story Mania Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Ma Posts: 31,217	While I prefer the Dolphin, I have no problems with the Swan. In fact, that's where I'll be for a few last nights in Dec...Dolphin was booked at my time as well. It is a smaller, quieter resort. There is a gift shop there but I don't recall whether or not there is Swan merchandise. You can buy Disney stuff there though. __________________ Diane

09-25-2009, 08:36 AM	#5
Missytara I'm all ears! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,457	The beds are to die for in both resorts. I also liked the fact that I got a paper each morning outside my door; I am a news junkie. I also loved the water taxi to Epcot. __________________ Oct 10, 1971 with dad before dedication Mar 1992 with DBF and DBF's daughter; stayed offsite Dec 2000 on land/sea pkg; CBR Dec 2002 on land/sea pkg; Dolphin Dec 2004 on land/sea pkg with DM; POR Dec 2006 with three friends; POR Dec 2007 solo; POR Dec 2009 with two friends from my local watering hole; SSR Dec 2010 - booked at POR Dec 2011 - planning stages; land/sea pkg with friends

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09-25-2009, 08:05 AM	#3
scot@dvcstore Saratoga Springs Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 330	The Swan and Dolphin a both very nice resorts. Great location close to the Boardwalk and Epcot. You will not be disappointed. Enjoy the trip.