NEW-EST...DOLPHIN/SWAN..."questions and answers"...tips and hints!

[WebmasterBob]

Hi CRSNDSNY, The rate for that date of May 6 is $165.00 plus tax. That is the best discount available for that date. I Do not expect it to go lower than that. The reason is, it is in a non value time period. If I might suggest locking in the discount price as soon as possible to at least get that price. I am expecting new pricing updates but don't expect the pricing to go lower. Market indicators for bookings is showing me a strong first quarter and lower pricing is not to be expected. If anything pricing may increase and discount dates could start to get fewer available for the high priority booking dates.

To book now follow the link below.
http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/dreamsres/sd.cfm

Lock in discounts today and if they change let Dreams Unlimited Travel know and they can update your pricing to any lower rate that may come out later.

Booking with them is not like the agencies that make you book with a non refundable payment. You can cancel and get your deposit back right up to 7 days before travel.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Thank you for the advice, WMBob! I actually officially booked it directly with the Hotel two days ago at that rate. I've used DU before and have been very pleased with the service. Thank you!!!

 

[f7prez]

Not sure if this advice has been offered because there is no way I could read all the post.

Stayed in a Deluxe Corner Room at Dolphin and it was the best room yet.
Situated in the wings that stick out facing the Swan, we had a sliding glass door facing MGM on one wall, a picture window facing Boardwalk and Swan on another wall and a door that went out onto a balcony that had a great view of Epcot. Superb.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Not sure if this advice has been offered because there is no way I could read all the post.

Stayed in a Deluxe Corner Room at Dolphin and it was the best room yet.
Situated in the wings that stick out facing the Swan, we had a sliding glass door facing MGM on one wall, a picture window facing Boardwalk and Swan on another wall and a door that went out onto a balcony that had a great view of Epcot. Superb.

WOW!
Sounds like an absolutely fabulous view! For all the times I've stayed at both Swan or Dolphin, I've never ever had a really nice view! One of these times I'm hoping to luck out, though!!!

 

[Muffy]

Not sure if this advice has been offered because there is no way I could read all the post.

Stayed in a Deluxe Corner Room at Dolphin and it was the best room yet.
Situated in the wings that stick out facing the Swan, we had a sliding glass door facing MGM on one wall, a picture window facing Boardwalk and Swan on another wall and a door that went out onto a balcony that had a great view of Epcot. Superb.

That is a deluxe corner king with a turret balcony! I agree it is a great room with wonderful views! What a great upgrade! You certainly can depend on the Dolphin for fantastic views! Hope your vacation was magicial! I KNOW your room was!

 

[JessHooper]

I was reading a previous response to someone asking about a fridge in the rooms at the Swan and wondered if they still do that. We will be staying in a Junior Suite in the Swan and hope that there is a fridge there.

 

[WebmasterBob]

Hi JessHooper, The Swan and Dolphin both have refrigerators that you can rent. They charge $12.00 per night plus tax.

 

[JennyMominRI]

Which one of these resorts has better views of epcot?

 

[Dan Murphy]

A Junior Suite will have a snackbar fridge. You can let the snackbar dept know you want to remove some items and place them near the fridge (put a note by the fridge also to let the filler person know) and not to charge. Should be fine.

Bob, I did look at those photos from last year, breathtaking.

I was reading a previous response to someone asking about a fridge in the rooms at the Swan and wondered if they still do that. We will be staying in a Junior Suite in the Swan and hope that there is a fridge there.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Which one of these resorts has better views of epcot?

Not sure about the best, Jenny, but on this thread are some pictures I had from the Swan during my recent stay.

http://130.94.75.33/showthread.php?t=981547

 

[Shelly]

webmaster bob. What it tha ap rate on a junior sweet first week or June? It wasn't listed on your discounts list. Thanks

 

[madge]

I can help with the food question. We were at the Swan this past summer and were Club level. Some days my DD would sleep in so DH would stay with her and DS & I went to the lounge. We asked if we could take something back for her and it was never a problem. They knew we had 4 people registered for Club privileges.

that was our experience as well, if the lounge wasn't busy, Thabo would help me fill my tray!

 

[madge]

Which one of these resorts has better views of epcot?

we had a lovely view from the Swan in October, it faced the Boardwalk and World SHowcase. We could also see the Studios from the same room.

 

[WebmasterBob]

Hi Shelley, The Junior Suite at the Dolphin hotel is going to price out at $300.00 over the standard view room. So looking at the 1st week in June it is $484.50 plus tax per night. Please note there is no upgrade for that level room. To book this with Dreams Unlimited Travel, price out a standard view room using the discount and in the special request area note you want to book the Junior Suite. They will update the pricing for you and book the room. To book follow the link below.

http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/dreamsres/sd.cfm

Please note I just finished updating the pricing and dates for discounts available for 2006. Grab those discounts now for 2006.

 

[madge]

Has anyone ever requested a late checkout at either the Swan or Dolphin? Is this still a Starwood perk?

we had a late checkout in October, it wasn't a problem

 

[JessHooper]

A Junior Suite will have a snackbar fridge. You can let the snackbar dept know you want to remove some items and place them near the fridge (put a note by the fridge also to let the filler person know) and not to charge. Should be fine.

Bob, I did look at those photos from last year, breathtaking.

Thank you Dan! That was what I wanted to know.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

we had a late checkout in October, it wasn't a problem

Hi madge!
What checkout time were you granted and what Starwood level are you?

 

[Shelly]

Dan is that price with the AP discount for the suite? If that's the case it is cheaper with ap to get two rooms than the suite. Shelly

 

[WebmasterBob]

Hi Shelly, I will field that question for you. "is that price with the AP discount for the suite? "

Yes it is the pricing for the suite at the Dolphin.

You would do better getting two connecting rooms. To book follow the link below.

http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/dreamsres/sd.cfm

Please note I just finished updating the pricing and dates for discounts available for 2006. Grab those discounts now for 2006 while they still are around. I just saw some discount dates disappear that fell within the next 120 days.

 

[PooohBear]

Hi Webmaster Bob !! since nobody else seems to know the answer to my question, would you be so kind ???
I am doing a split stay between The Swan and The Wilderness Lodge, do you know if the Swan would transfer my luggage to The WL ?? TIA !