Swan and Dolphin or Pop late arrival

[Mynamewastaken]

We decided to come 1 day earlier than our DVC stay. We arrive at 8 pm. Currently, we are reserved at the rack rate since discounts for February are not yet available. I have Pop booked for 283 (hoping it's less than that when discounts come out), but in looking at Swan and Dolphin, it's only 33.00 more to stay there. I have not been to either, and we plan to hit a park early in the morning. I chose Pop because of the Skyliner. Would you just keep the Pop reservation since we arrive so late and are not taking advantage of the hotel stay or make the switch? Just looking for advice. Thanks!

 

[OKW Lover]

When you look at the Swan/Dolphin be sure to include the daily resort fee.

 

[Mynamewastaken]

When you look at the Swan/Dolphin be sure to include the daily resort fee.

Yes, thank you . The 33.00 more includes the resort fee. Thoughts?

 

[CarolynFH]

The Swan & Dolphin are walking distance to both Epcot and DHS, with the option of taking the boat if you don’t want to walk. The boat is direct to either park, no transfers (although 2 stops before you get to Epcot), whereas the Skyliner from Pop requires you to transfer at CBR to get to either park. Swan & Dolphin also have more breakfast options (QS and TS) while Pop has food court only.

 

[Dave006]

I have not been to either, and we plan to hit a park early in the morning. I chose Pop because of the Skyliner. Would you just keep the Pop reservation since we arrive so late and are not taking advantage of the hotel stay or make the switch?

The Swan has Queen beds or King beds, the Dolphin has Double beds or King beds. They are right between the BW and the Y/C. What Park are you planning for your early morning start?

Dave

 

[eticketplease]

We decided to come 1 day earlier than our DVC stay. We arrive at 8 pm. Currently, we are reserved at the rack rate since discounts for February are not yet available. I have Pop booked for 283 (hoping it's less than that when discounts come out), but in looking at Swan and Dolphin, it's only 33.00 more to stay there. I have not been to either, and we plan to hit a park early in the morning. I chose Pop because of the Skyliner. Would you just keep the Pop reservation since we arrive so late and are not taking advantage of the hotel stay or make the switch? Just looking for advice. Thanks!

Will you have a car? I’m not familiar enough if Swan & Dolphin will move your luggage for you. Also with any of your choices of resort I hope you are referring to either HS or Epcot so you could walk/boat/skyliner. If it is MK S & D does not bus directly there but POP would.

 

[Dave006]

I’m not familiar enough if Swan & Dolphin will move your luggage for you.

Yes S & D will transfer luggage to @Mynamewastaken's DVC of choice.

Davde

 

[gottalovepluto]

Swolphin. More likely to get a good night’s sleep. Pop walls are thin, you hear every toilet flush around you and if you aren’t ground floor you hear every person walking outside. I like a night or two at Pop to save money but for $33 more I’d be at any Swolphin property in a heartbeat. Interior hallways make it quieter and the soundproofing I actually find better than Disney Deluxe rooms. A noise machine/app can fix some of the Pop sound issues but also in swolphin’s favor are nicer beds. Pops beds aren’t bad, they’re ok sure- but Swolphin’s are better.

How late are you arriving? Swolphin restaurants and lounges generally run through 11pm so good for a late night bite/drink.

 

[Marthasor]

I love Swan/Dolphin. When you can get either at a lower price, they are the best bang for the buck within Disney property, IMHO. You don't say which park you are visiting the next day, but if it's EP or DHS, Swan/Dolphin is a no-brainer for me. I love the Skyliner, but being able to walk or boat to EP and DHS is so much more convenient. The food options at Swan/Dolphin are also fantastic.

 

[SkyGuy]

Swolphin. More likely to get a good night’s sleep. Pop walls are thin, you hear every toilet flush around you and if you aren’t ground floor you hear every person walking outside. I like a night or two at Pop to save money but for $33 more I’d be at any Swolphin property in a heartbeat. Interior hallways make it quieter and the soundproofing I actually find better than Disney Deluxe rooms. A noise machine/app can fix some of the Pop sound issues but also in swolphin’s favor are nicer beds. Pops beds aren’t bad, they’re ok sure- but Swolphin’s are better.

How late are you arriving? Swolphin restaurants and lounges generally run through 11pm so good for a late night bite/drink.

100% agree! Although I was ground floor Pop and heard every single person walk past my door, as well as the people walking past on the second floor. And conversations outside as well as on both sides of my room. And toilets and…other bathroom activities. I’m not sure I’ll ever stay there again unless it’s offered as a free option.

 

[Mynamewastaken]

I have both booked right now. Will the Dolphin transfer my luggage to BWV for me in the morning so I can rope drop? TIA everyone!

 

[Mynamewastaken]

Will you have a car? I’m not familiar enough if Swan & Dolphin will move your luggage for you. Also with any of your choices of resort I hope you are referring to either HS or Epcot so you could walk/boat/skyliner. If it is MK S & D does not bus directly there but POP would.

I will not have a car

 

[Mynamewastaken]

The Swan has Queen beds or King beds, the Dolphin has Double beds or King beds. They are right between the BW and the Y/C. What Park are you planning for your early morning start?

Dave

I think HS

 

[CarolynFH]

I have both booked right now. Will the Dolphin transfer my luggage to BWV for me in the morning so I can rope drop? TIA everyone!

I’ve read that they will, in multiple posts, but you could post that question in the Swan & Dolphin thread for confirmation.

I think HS

The Swan & Dolphin is the last stop for the Friendship boats on the way to DHS, and if you’re walking you’d pass the dock on your way to cross the bridge to the walkway on the Boardwalk side of the waterway.

You’d have to walk the other way to get to the Skyliner station outside Epcot IG.

 

[Dave006]

I have both booked right now. Will the Dolphin transfer my luggage to BWV for me in the morning so I can rope drop? TIA everyone!

Sure just drop your luggage off with Bell Services, and let them know you are moving to the BWV.

They will transfer your luggage to the BWV but it will not be in the morning. Since regular checkout time is 11 AM they will hold your luggage with all other luggage to be transferred, and the actually tranfer will begin after 1 PM.

Dave

 

[gottalovepluto]

I have both booked right now. Will the Dolphin transfer my luggage to BWV for me in the morning so I can rope drop? TIA everyone!

Yes. Like with Disney your luggage may not be available until around 5pm.