The **New** Swan and Dolphin Resort thread ~ April 2012 ~ Please read post #1 - Page 63 - The DIS Discussion Forums

elainyaeq · 07-30-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Murphy

Internet use is unlimited. Not sure of coffee maker brand, but the coffee pads, Starbucks, will be given to you, as many as you want, just ask housekeeping. I drink a LOT too.

http://www.sweettmakesthree.com/wp-c...9/P1080021.jpg

do you remember if this coffee maker makes 3 cups or 1 cup? we have 3 adults all coffee drinkers staying at the Dolphin in a few weeks, thanks!!

lizabu · 07-30-2012, 01:39 PM

lol...yes...it's a flowery smell. You smell it before you even reach the doors. I know some people have scent intolerances and they may not like it. I found it pleasant.

lizabu · 07-30-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by elainyaeq

do you remember if this coffee maker makes 3 cups or 1 cup? we have 3 adults all coffee drinkers staying at the Dolphin in a few weeks, thanks!!

It makes 1 cup at a time

MyMuse · 07-30-2012, 01:48 PM

Hi all,

I will have my first stay at Dolphin for October. Actually, this is my first stay at any Epcot-area resort, so I'm excited! I did it because I'm literally going to be living in Epcot for Food & Wine and D23 events.

My first thought was to book Boardwalk or Yacht/Beach but Dolphin was so much more competitive, I couldn't justify staying at the other 3.

I hope I made a great decision!!

I read the first 7 pages and will try to read up on the rest, so I know what to expect.

Thank you for any advice! I'm in the middle now of signing up for Starwood, since I read it on the first pages.

kandb · 07-30-2012, 02:52 PM

Is the coffee still used at the dolphin starbucks??? We really don't like starbucks but will deal with it because it's free.

PS I mean the coffee in the rooms.

elainyaeq · 07-30-2012, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizabu

It makes 1 cup at a time

Thank you,

Dan Murphy · 07-30-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lizabu

.....Swan does not have rooms with Epcot views but the Dolphin does. The Swan doesn't have rooms with fireworks views but that said if you step out onto the balcony and look up you will see fireworks in many rooms....

I have mostly stayed at the Swan, a few times at the Dolphin. Many times I have had Epcot and/or fireworks views. Not sure if they are listed as such, but have seen both many times from my rooms. If you are on the east end, facing the Boardwalk, up high, you will see them

Quote:

Originally Posted by kandb

Is the coffee still used at the dolphin starbucks??? We really don't like starbucks but will deal with it because it's free.

PS I mean the coffee in the rooms.

Yes, it is Starbucks.

SRUAlmn · 07-30-2012, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elainyaeq

do you remember if this coffee maker makes 3 cups or 1 cup? we have 3 adults all coffee drinkers staying at the Dolphin in a few weeks, thanks!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizabu

It makes 1 cup at a time

A great question that I wish I would've asked before we went! I (stupidly) filled up the water reservoir as much as I could (since I'm used to using a Keurig that just feeds water from the tank as you make coffee.) I put the cup under and began to brew and it just kept going and going and it overflowed the cup and kept going. Luckily I was standing right there! There's no way to turn it off, so I had to just unplug it and clean up the mess. So embarrassing!

Use the provided cup and only fill it with as much water as you want it to brew (if you want to put cream or sugar in, don't fill it all the way to the top with water.) It's going to brew exactly what you put in each time.

Dan Murphy · 07-30-2012, 07:42 PM

New Frequent Dining program at the S/D signatures. Looks great!!!

http://www.swandolphinrestaurants.co...lty/index.html

http://www.swandolphinrestaurants.co...lty/terms.html

https://wwws.givex.com/cws/swandolph..._FUNCTION_:faq

baler31 · 07-30-2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Murphy

New Frequent Dining program at the S/D signatures. Looks great!!!

http://www.swandolphinrestaurants.co...lty/index.html

http://www.swandolphinrestaurants.co...lty/terms.html

https://wwws.givex.com/cws/swandolph..._FUNCTION_:faq

Thanks for posting. Looks like this can be combined with TIW.

TheSpooph · 07-30-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSpooph

Thought I would add another option for Costco members. We just booked Feb. 22-27, 2013, through Costco's travel department. We have a 5 night stay with a 4 day park hopper for $1850. A better deal than AAA but I'm not sure about teachers or nurses. One catch: a deposit of $100 each is required immediately and it's non-refundable.

But it was worth it for us - I'm in the Princess Half Marathon that weekend!

I forgot to mention that this includes all of the taxes and resort fees (but not parking)! So, if you add in the ~$14 resort fee and ~12.5% taxes, its a really good deal... and no, I don't work for Costco, but I love to walk their aisles!

NancyIL · 07-30-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lizabu

The scent they use in the lobby at the Swan is stronger than at the Dolphin.

Just returned today from 5 nights at the Swan. The White Tea scent used in the Swan's lobby, which I love but was much too strong in the past, was barely noticeable. I loved the new White Tea bathroom products: bar soap, body wash, conditioner, shampoo, and lotion. I wasn't fond of the Bliss products previously used.

elainyaeq · 07-31-2012, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MommyPoppins

We are set to check in on Thursday(so excited!!) I just looked online at my reservation and it says,"resort view/king bed" we booked a regular room(king bed). Does that mean we got upgraded? Or can that change at check in?

Very cool, i know this was a few months ago...but we're going to the Dolphin next Friday Aug 10...when do you check if your room type was upgraded? i reserved a standard last week, and it currentlystill reads limited view. Thanks

elainyaeq · 07-31-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MBELSANTI

Ohhhhh

I spent the last 40 minutes looking at that map. Thank you for sharing!

http://binged.it/JV2OaT

This is a great map! Thank you! Thank you!

mgpan · 07-31-2012, 12:08 PM

So much great information in this thread for a first timer at the Dolphin! I do have two questions.

Do you still just call for room requests or is there a place to do so on-line, spg.com, hotels site, etc.?

How is the moisture issue in the hotel from anyone staying there recently? Some postings and other sites say it is an issue with potentially a moldy smell and damp bedding. I have a 3 year old with bad allergies and, since the windows don't open and a balcony room wasn't in the budget, I'm worried about a little one sneezing and itching during the day because of sleeping in the room at night.

Everything else looks like we will really enjoy our upcoming stay, and thanks again to

all of you for the great information!

07-30-2012, 01:48 PM	#934
MyMuse From here...to there! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North NJ (I don't know any Sopranos! or Real Housewives!) Posts: 3,381	Staying in October! Hi all, I will have my first stay at Dolphin for October. Actually, this is my first stay at any Epcot-area resort, so I'm excited! I did it because I'm literally going to be living in Epcot for Food & Wine and D23 events. My first thought was to book Boardwalk or Yacht/Beach but Dolphin was so much more competitive, I couldn't justify staying at the other 3. I hope I made a great decision!! I read the first 7 pages and will try to read up on the rest, so I know what to expect. Thank you for any advice! I'm in the middle now of signing up for Starwood, since I read it on the first pages. __________________ Tweeting from the Parks? Sign In! My Twitter: @MyMuse18 D23's Geek of Week for April 12, 2012!

07-30-2012, 07:42 PM	#939
Dan Murphy We are family. Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chicago area, IL Posts: 75,001	New Frequent Dining program at the S/D signatures. Looks great!!! http://www.swandolphinrestaurants.co...lty/index.html http://www.swandolphinrestaurants.co...lty/terms.html https://wwws.givex.com/cws/swandolph..._FUNCTION_:faq __________________ *Dan-'Let's Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand'--We are Family* Why she runs..... Random acts of kindness, no matter how small, are never really lost. They live forever in the hearts of those who are fortunate enough to be on the receiving end of them----Lady M *Link to picture threads, many pictures ///Are You a DIS Oldtimer (or New)? ///LOTS of Resort Photos* dmurphydis@sbcglobal.net .

07-31-2012, 12:08 PM	#945
mgpan Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 133	Thanks to all who have posted and two questions So much great information in this thread for a first timer at the Dolphin! I do have two questions. Do you still just call for room requests or is there a place to do so on-line, spg.com, hotels site, etc.? How is the moisture issue in the hotel from anyone staying there recently? Some postings and other sites say it is an issue with potentially a moldy smell and damp bedding. I have a 3 year old with bad allergies and, since the windows don't open and a balcony room wasn't in the budget, I'm worried about a little one sneezing and itching during the day because of sleeping in the room at night. Everything else looks like we will really enjoy our upcoming stay, and thanks again to all of you for the great information! __________________ 15 Trips to "The World" Since 1980.

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07-30-2012, 01:39 PM	#932
lizabu DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,740	lol...yes...it's a flowery smell. You smell it before you even reach the doors. I know some people have scent intolerances and they may not like it. I found it pleasant.

07-30-2012, 02:52 PM	#935
kandb DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,771	Is the coffee still used at the dolphin starbucks??? We really don't like starbucks but will deal with it because it's free. PS I mean the coffee in the rooms.