POFR or Dolphin? Same price..

[queenof2princesses]

Please help me decide. We have 2 older ladies that won’t want to walk a lot and will probably add a scooter to share. We are mainly doing Epcot, but we had planned to do TOWL, which we will lose if we choose Dolphin. However, we booked POFR for the 2 queens.. TIA and Merry Christmas

 

[CynBeth]

We loved PO when we stayed there. I would keep it.

 

[loves to dive]

Not sure what TOWL is so don't know what you would loose, but I'd go with Dolphin. We stay there just about every trip. Deluxe resort without the deluxe prices, smack dab in the middle between Epcot and HS. I've stayed at POR and enjoy it, as a matter of fact, did a split stay with Dolphin when I stayed there but there is no comparison.

 

[iheartglaciers]

If you’re mainly doing Epcot, I would pick the Dolphin since you can walk to the park.

 

[Disneypro1]

POR. For sure

 

[patty57]

Since Epcot is your primary park, I would stay at the Dolphin. The Friendship Boats to Epcot and Hollywood Studios are scooter accessible. Do you need to be staying on points to access TOWL? If so, POFQ won't qualify anyway.

 

[KJTex]

Will you be driving? My parents love that they can park their car close to the actual rooms at POFQ. It ends up being a lot less walking for them.

 

[cedricandsophie]

If you want to go to the Top of the World you just need a DVc card

 

[Sue M]

If Dolphin (incl Resort fees) is same as POFQ I’d pick Dolphin. Location!
If you do choose POFQ request a ground floor. They do have elevators but only in the middle of the building and so unless your room is located near them it can be a lot of extra walking.

 

[msteddom]

If you want to go to the Top of the World you just need a DVc card

You also have to be staying at a Disney resort. I didn’t know that the last time I stayed at the Dolphin and was (very politely) turned away.

 

[VAfamily1998]

Please help me decide. We have 2 older ladies that won’t want to walk a lot and will probably add a scooter to share. We are mainly doing Epcot, but we had planned to do TOWL, which we will lose if we choose Dolphin. However, we booked POFR for the 2 queens.. TIA and Merry Christmas

Based on those two things, Dolphin for sure!

 

[snappy]

Dolphin. I would pick Dolphin even if it cost more than POR.

 

[Babsy]

I like POR, but I much prefer the Dolphin. Easy choice for us.

Request a room near the elevators/lobby area. Some hallways can be long.

 

[Buzzsgramma]

You cannot access Top of the World Lounge ( at BLT) unless you have a DVC reservation.....

 

[Babsy]

I'm confused. Is TOWL the DVC lounge in Epcot? if so, it is a nice place for a break, but I wouldn't choose a resort in order to visit there. There are lots of nice places to stop and have a light snack and beverage in World Showcase.

If having two queen beds is important than the Dolphin is out as it has two doubles/full beds. The Swan has two queens, however, if that is an option.

 

[dansdad]

I'm confused. Is TOWL the DVC lounge in Epcot?

No. Top Of the World Lounge in on the top floor of Bay Lake Tower.

 

[Babsy]

No. Top Of the World Lounge in on the top floor of Bay Lake Tower.

Thank you!
That is what I had originally thought. But then read that the OP planned to spend time in Epcot and wondered......

 

[Shellyred8]

If everyone is OK with double beds instead of queen beds, I would vote for Dophin. The boats to HS and EP are a very relaxing ride for "2 older ladies".
If you need queen beds, I would look into the Swan. Even if the Swan is a bit more, I would still take that over POR, just for the convenience factor.

Not sure if you are planning to use DME from the airport or not, but if so, that is not available for the Swan/Dolphin, so you will need to plan for alternate forms of transportation to and from the resort.

Have a great trip!

 

[a742246]

For the same price I would pick Dolphin especially if you are planning to go to EPCOT more.

The EPCOT resorts location is such a nice area. I could spend a whole vacation there without going to the parks.

 

[maxiesmom]

Dolphin for sure. Being able to walk/ecv into Epcot is a huge huge plus