Never stayed at either of these resorts but the location is sort of calling to me...one question - can one get the dining plan while staying at either swan or dolphin?
No, sorry those resorts don't have dining plan. There's a lot to love about the Swan and Dolphin, most especially the great location. They have nice restaurants and a super pool area. You can charge at both resorts with your Swan or Dolphin room key card. They do have the EMH privilege, as well as package delivery, free parking at the theme park lots and Disney buses. They don't offer Magical Express. I have stayed a few times at both, and I would highly recommend a stay there. Speaking of the dining plan, it is convenient, but IMO it's a wash in terms of money spent. I can't get an appetizer on regular DP, and I don't want dessert, which is offered. So for me, the DP is inflexible. I am content with or without it.
