Dolphin-Too good to be true?

[Blondie]

Just today I asked my boys (ages 12 and 13) if we are lucky enough to go in August, which resort would they like to stay at.

So far we've stayed at Shades of Green, Riverside, Coronado Springs, Polynesian, Swan, Dolphin and Wilderness Lodge.

Their response was The Dolphin!

For me, it's a tie between the Dolphin and Wilderness Lodge, I love them both but for completely different reasons.

 

[The Pluto People]

We stayed at the Dolphin in April, 2002 and December 2002 - and we are booked there again for June!! We loved our rooms, the great service, and the Grotto pool!! And the location can't be beat! We felt just as much "magic" at the Dolphin as we did during our stays at the Yacht Club (where we experienced the longest walk EVER to our rooms) and the Contempo Tower!!

 

[BadgerBruce]

DW & myself really enjoyed our stays at the Swan (5/00) & the Dolphin (3/01). We've stayed at POR, BC, YC & BWV, and feel the service we received at S/D was equal to or better than any of the others. The properties are certainly convention-oriented, but we never were made to feel our comfort & enjoyment of WDW was any less important to the staff than anyone else staying there. We are looking forward to our return to the Swan in April!!

 

[skuttle]

We stayed at the Dolphin in December 2001 and August 2002. We LOVE the Dolphin! It is a beautiful resort w/ wonderful CMs. The location cannot be beat! I think it's just as "disney" as the other resorts (except AllStars). It doesn't get more disney than looking out of your window and seeing Spaceship Earth twinkling in the night sky.

Almost forgot...LOVE the pool area!!

 

[NHAnn]

I've been there 4 times in the last 2 years. DH and I were just there from 1/17-1/21/03. I love it...obviously Can't get much more "Disney" IMHO, than looking out of the east wing room at the view of Boardwalk, YC/BC, and the Epcot Ball in the distance, and Illuminations fireworks at night from the room

As far as service, it was great. I was there over July 4th with my daughter and DID experience some housekeeping service issues, but none this time. Best service ever too as far as bell services, check-in, and at Tubbi's. With the discounts available, and the fantastic location, it's our first choice

I hope you have fun

 

[dreamflight99]

Originally posted by skuttle
It doesn't get more disney than looking out of your window and seeing Spaceship Earth twinkling in the night sky.

TRULY MAGICAL!

*I was in the Epcot AP lounge this past July/Aug too...nice place w/Chip & Dale in THE LAND costumes! LOL. Adorable pics of your doggies as well. The Welsh Corgi is a cutie-pie, and the little terrier has the sweetest face. Do they truly LOVE their plush Mickey's?

 

[tjmw2727]

We love the Dolphin and have stayed there 3 times, while the Swan was just ok - only one stay. I have also been lucky enough to stay at ASmu, ASSp, CBR and (formerly) DxL as well as the CR, Poly and the BC. IMHO the Beach Club had the least "disney" feel to it even with concierge level. I found the CM's just ok and talk about a long walk to your room!! Second to Stormalong Bay I love the Dolphin Pool, Tubbies is great and lets not forget about the price. For the price of a moderate you can walk to MGM and Epcot as well as the Boardwalk, have inside rooms and really great service. The Dolphin is the only resort where I have had a coffeemaker without begging for it. I have a stay planned in Feb as well as April and both are at the Dophin. The only resorts I prefer are the Polynesian for atmosphere proximity to MK and the AKL which is just plain wonderful esp when your not doing as much park time.

TJ

 

[Kitty 34]

We have stayed at the Dolphin twice now and when we go to WDW again we will definetly stay there again!!! It's a wonderful way to experience Disney!

 

[Liz]

Hi! We stayed at the Dolphin last summer and the summer before. It is FABULOUS and we had no complaints whatsoever. You will love it!!!! Have fun!!!

 

[jgates]

If you like things on a smaller scale (jillhou) I would suggest the Swan instead. It is only minutes from one place to another. It is also so quick to go out the door and across to Tubbis or the laundry - 5 min from 12th floor Swan to laundry tops. I thought the size of the Dolphin was just too intimidating which is why we went with Swan.

& No regrets!

 

[JohnTBap]

We have always stayed at the Swan because we don't use the pool. I like it because it is smaller. Regardless, both resorts are in an excellent location. You will LOVE it!