Swan/Dolphin Teacher Rates?

[bangzoom6877]

Is there a certain percentage off the room at the Swan/Dolphin for teachers? Or does this vary by season? We are starting to plan a 2012 family trip. DH and I have a DVC membership at Boardwalk Villas, but we don't have enough points for the rest of the family to join us there. They are interested in the Swan/Dolphin since it is nearby, more affordable than the Disney deluxe resorts in the area, and they are definitely not interested in getting the DDP. My sister is a guidance counselor, so she would qualify for the teacher rate. We are looking into the summer of 2012. I see that the regular rack rate for a room is $199 a night for the Dolphin. What is your experience with the teacher discount?

 

[chrismom3]

I checked out the Dolphin for this August under the teacher rate and it was $159 per night (standard view) + taxes/fees etc. You usually just need to show some proof of being a teacher/school staff when you check in. I've been there many times and it's a beautiful hotel. The price will go up slightly if you want a different view/balcony.

 

[AggieTexan]

I had priced a resort view/balcony at the Dolphin for late June...it was $199/night + taxes and the resort fee.

 

[bangzoom6877]

I checked out the Dolphin for this August under the teacher rate and it was $159 per night (standard view) + taxes/fees etc. You usually just need to show some proof of being a teacher/school staff when you check in. I've been there many times and it's a beautiful hotel. The price will go up slightly if you want a different view/balcony.

Wow, that's a great deal!! So then, you add the daily resort fee, parking fee and taxes, and it will probably come out to about $200 per night or so. Much less than a standard room at the Boardwalk. My sister has her staff ID and could also bring a pay stub if necessary. Would she be able to book 2 rooms? My parents would be joining us, and they would have their own room. What about a suite that would sleep all 5 of them?

I had priced a resort view/balcony at the Dolphin for late June...it was $199/night + taxes and the resort fee.

This was the same price the website gave me for July 2012. But I knew it would cost less with the teacher discount.

 

[AggieTexan]

Wow, that's a great deal!! So then, you add the daily resort fee, parking fee and taxes, and it will probably come out to about $200 per night or so. Much less than a standard room at the Boardwalk. My sister has her staff ID and could also bring a pay stub if necessary. Would she be able to book 2 rooms? My parents would be joining us, and they would have their own room. What about a suite that would sleep all 5 of them?



This was the same price the website gave me for July 2012. But I knew it would cost less with the teacher discount.

The $199 was with the teacher discount for that particular type of room. If I remember correctly the rate was over $250 without the discount for my dates.

 

[chrismom3]

Wow, that's a great deal!! So then, you add the daily resort fee, parking fee and taxes, and it will probably come out to about $200 per night or so. Much less than a standard room at the Boardwalk. My sister has her staff ID and could also bring a pay stub if necessary. Would she be able to book 2 rooms? My parents would be joining us, and they would have their own room. What about a suite that would sleep all 5 of them?


I believe it came to about $180 per night with all the taxes/resort fees - standard view. The next level up (different view) was around the $200 range - (we don't have a car so I'm not sure about the parking fees).
I can't see why she wouldn't be able to book 2 rooms as long as it's under her name but then again, they're not owned by Disney so they may have different policies. I'm sure a suite can sleep all 5 people but I'm not sure they would apply the teacher discount to it. It can't hurt to call them and ask!

 

[DCbride]

We have 2 rooms booked for Nov with my teacher discount. It is will be $159 a night plus tax and the resort fee. We got a standard room. The Disney resorts in the area are so much higher. Even with our AP discount we still can't afford 2 rooms. (in laws are going this time and MIL is not a great walker so being close to 2 resorts will be a plus)

 

[gottalluvmickey]

Just got the teacher discount for $129.00

 

[vinotinto]

Do professors qualify for the teacher rates or do you need to be a K-12 teacher to qualify?

 

[Tink9295]

Call and check the rates before you book. Two years ago I got $99 a night in April special that was about $30 cheaper than the teachers rate for the Swan. I wouldn't have gotten it if I didn't call first. And sometimes they have buy 1 get 1 room free offer. So check the sheraton site before you book and look at all the offers.
This is an awesome resort. The pool is beautiful.

 

[eeyoresmom]

Expedia has the Dolphin for mid to late August now for $129 per night ( or at least it did this morning)

 

[losthat]

yes I have used it with a university i.d.

 

[vinotinto]

yes I have used it with a university i.d.

Thanks, that opens up new possibilities!

 

[Lehuaann]

Just got the teacher discount for $129.00

That's a great rate. The lowest I've seen online for teacher/government is $139.