Is there a difference between Surfside and Dockside (besides theme)

[MamaKate]

We are doing a quick 1-day trip before our annual passes expire in May and trying to decide between the 2-bedrooms at Surfside and Dockside. Is one better than the other?

We've only stayed at the RPR, HRH, and PBH so this is all new to me lol. I know you take the bus and it drops you off at the main Citywalk entrance. Is there a separate security line for hotel guests or is it a shared line?

 

[CAPSLOCK]

2nd post here has a good article: https://www.disboards.com/threads/resort-comparison-surfside-vs-dockside.3873525/

No separate hotel line. You come up an escalator/staircase right into the main security hub.

 

[MamaKate]

Thanks!

 

[Ross Kratter]

Dockside is significantly larger. Otherwise, aside from the theme, they are exactly the same.

 

[ajsamett]

All the differences really come down to the size.
Dockside being larger means more pools (though the two are the same and basically identical to Surfside one)
Dockside has a bigger cafeteria = more options
Surfside being smaller tends to have a shorter line at the busses TO PARKS during busy times (the busses usually stop first at Surfside then go across the street to Dockside to pick up, and the line to return from the parks is merged).
Lastly, as expected, Surfside being smaller, it's easier to get around it.

 

[gorkt]

Thanks, was just coming here for this question. I stayed at Surfside in 2019 and really liked it, especially the suite room layout. Just was curious if Dockside had any advantages.