N_Phoenix
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Sep 27, 2009
Does Shula's and other Swan/Dolphin restaurants just have the $25 restaurant.com certificates? Do they ever carry higher value ones?
I'm wondering this too. I've only seen $25.
Does Shula's and other Swan/Dolphin restaurants just have the $25 restaurant.com certificates? Do they ever carry higher value ones?
That sounds really high. What is your room rate for the dolphin? What month?
The gift shop is okay, but it could be so much better.
I like the gift shops and I always give my opinion of them. I couldn't care less who owns them or runs them. What possible difference could that make to me? I can't think of any.The gift shops in both The Swan and Dolphin are Disney stores, Disney-owned, and Disney run! So I'm not sure what you mean by "could be so much better" - than what? They are identical to any gift shop onsite I've been in at a value, mod or deluxe. The one at The Dolphin also has the best pin trading board I've ever seen at any Disney property.
The boutique at The Dolphin is quite pricey, but it's a boutique, so that's to be expected. The candy shop there is expensive too, but tons of fun. Neither of those shops are Disney-owned.
Going through their own site and using the AAA discount (the SPG wasn't "available") and getting the room with balcony and view and refundable, was 2378.40 for 8 nights. That did not include parking fees but I think it included resort fees. The time period is 12/14/11-12/22/11.
I was HOPING to get it for less but I really want refundable/cancel possible in case WDW resorts offer a deal of some sort.
I can understand the food costs and are about what I expected or better. Same with ticket prices. The resort prices have totally stunned me (not the value ones).
This has been a wake-up call and not a nice one by Mickey either.
I'm wondering this too. I've only seen $25.
First, definitely join the Starwood program. We did, and even without any points accumulated, they upgraded us from standard to resort view. A few photos:
And the pool:
The resort:
We stayed at Dolphin over Memorial Day weekend - it was a quick non-parks stay on the way from SW Florida beaches to the Orlando airport. We loved Picabu for quick service (open 24 hours - great burgers and sandwiches and just about everything you could think of in the odds and ends department) and bluezoo for table service.
We spent lots of time over at the Boardwalk and Beach Club in the evening for shopping, treats, etc, and watched Illuminations from the bridge between the two:
Our youngest loved the playground at the Dolphin:
My husband and our boys watched a movie on the beach at BC and we went over to the BC Marketplace for breakfast one morning. (Check buildabettermousetrip.com or the link in my signature, below for movie schedules.) The Epcot resort area is wonderful! Just a walk around the lake in either the morning or the evening is a treat.
Also, lots of rentals at the BC Marina:
Enjoy your trip!!
hi
I keep reading about upgrades- so quick question, I am already a starwoods member from previous work travel but not any high up level. We are arriving tomorrow at the Swan for 5 days/4 nights in a standard room at my corp rate of $129. Do they charge for the upgrades or is there some possible Disney magic? Do i ask at check in or would it help to call this evening?? I would love a litte something extra- well who doesnt!
thanks
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but even though Pop Warner will be at Port Orleans, American Youth Football and Cheer will be at the Dolphin from 12/3 - 12/11.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but even though Pop Warner will be at Port Orleans, American Youth Football and Cheer will be at the Dolphin from 12/3 - 12/11.