Best Hyatt or Marriott with Disney shuttle

[Terp03]

I’m Hyatt Globalist and Marriott Titanium and looking for a hotel with the best shuttle schedules to Disney since our entire stay will involve visiting the parks and would rather not rent a car.

Would be for a five night stay but finding it difficult to part with 240K Marriott points at a Cat 6 with the Swan, Dolphin, and JW. Orlando World Center looks nice and it’s only 140K.

It appears the Hyatt Grand Cypress only does shuttles to Disney Springs?

Anyway, trying to find which Hyatt/Marriott makes the most sense. Thanks!

 

[Gitelfor]

I’m Hyatt Globalist and Marriott Titanium and looking for a hotel with the best shuttle schedules to Disney since our entire stay will involve visiting the parks and would rather not rent a car.

Would be for a five night stay but finding it difficult to part with 240K Marriott points at a Cat 6 with the Swan, Dolphin, and JW. Orlando World Center looks nice and it’s only 140K.

It appears the Hyatt Grand Cypress only does shuttles to Disney Springs?

Anyway, trying to find which Hyatt/Marriott makes the most sense. Thanks!

For the easiest access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, the Swan, Dolphin, and new Swan Reserve cannot be beat. It only is a 10-15 minute walk to those two parks, or a pleasant short ride on Disney’s Friendship boats, which operate just out the back entrance of the Swan and Dolphin. Though not official Disney transport, complimentary motor coach transportation is provided via Mears buses to Animal Kingdom and MK, about every 20 minutes. The AK bus drops near the front of the park; the MK bus drops at the TTC, where you pick up the ferry or bus to the park. Many guests of the Swan and Dolphin elect to catch the Disney bus to the MK by taking a short walk to the Boardwalk or YC, eliminating the need to transfer at the TTC. The Boardwalk area, which has restaurants, shops, and street entertainers, is a five to ten minute walk away, and the Disney resorts Boardwalk, Beach Club, and Yacht Club also are short walks or boat rides away. The location is one of the strongest draws for these resorts, allowing you to take a break at your resort during the day, and pop back in a park for the evening. Some rooms provide fireworks views of EPCOT and Hollywood Studios.

Most nights at the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve price at 50,000 points per night, except Friday and Saturday and peak travel dates, which are 60,000 points. There are those lower occupancy dates that are 40,000 points, per night. Don’t forget that booking five nights gives you one of the five at no charge; so, a single booking of five nights, in a room priced at 50,000 points per night, will have a total expenditure of 200,000 points.

For more info on these resorts, look at the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve thread.

 

[Brian Noble]

Agreed with the PP: Now that Starwood is under the Marriott umbrella, the Swolphins are the easy choice, even though they are spendy. It's hard to beat the Epcot resort area.

If that doesn't work for some reason (or you want something more upscale) the JW Marriott in Bonnet Creek might work. I can't vouch for the shuttle there but it might be frequent enough to work.

I wouldn't go any farther out and depend on the shuttle.

 

[wdp]

The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress used to have limited WDW shuttle service; right now I think it's even more limited than usual. However, the HRGC is very close to Disney Springs AND as a Globalist you never have to pay resort fees there (on awards or regular rates.) HRGC also provides free parking on award stays to Globalists (like most Hyatts.) It's always frustrating to get hit for the resort fees (and parking) at the Swolphin, on paid rates and awards, even with status.

HRGC doesn't really work for the "go back to your room for a break in the middle of the day" like the Swolphin does. It has pretty good TSU availability though.

 

[isabellea]

Just for the early morning access, extra deluxe hours eligibility and being walking distance to both Epcot and DHS, I would stay at the Swan and Dolphin.