Swan/Dolphin

[patman]

I have always stayed off property. The next time I visit however I plan to split my stay offsite and at the swan/dolphin for three nights during their value season. It has been 10 years since I last been to Disney but I have been a total of 8 times in all since '84. I will be purchasing my tickets from Undercover. Based on that could I get some info.

1. Staying three nights but having tickets for 7 days, do I get extended hours for the day I check in and the day I leave?
2. Likewise fastpass, do I get the 60 day window for the check in/checkout day?
3. Does the Swan/Dolphin allow outside food delivery? Paying $80 for dinner takes all the joy out of it.
4. Do we need to pay for parking at the parks for the nights of our stay?
5, Does either hotel have fridges?
6, Do they have a separate shuttle or do they do use WDW buses?
7. any general tips at these places will be appreciated. Thanks

 

[dansdad]

I have always stayed off property. The next time I visit however I plan to split my stay offsite and at the swan/dolphin for three nights during their value season. It has been 10 years since I last been to Disney but I have been a total of 8 times in all since '84. I will be purchasing my tickets from Undercover. Based on that could I get some info.

1. Staying three nights but having tickets for 7 days, do I get extended hours for the day I check in and the day I leave?
2. Likewise fastpass, do I get the 60 day window for the check in/checkout day?
3. Does the Swan/Dolphin allow outside food delivery? Paying $80 for dinner takes all the joy out of it.
4. Do we need to pay for parking at the parks for the nights of our stay?
5, Does either hotel have fridges?
6, Do they have a separate shuttle or do they do use WDW buses?
7. any general tips at these places will be appreciated. Thanks

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Yes, as long as you meet the driver in the lobby
4. No
5. Yes, both do
6. WDW buses and boats

 

[patman]

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Yes, as long as you meet the driver in the lobby
4. No
5. Yes, both do
6. WDW buses and boats

Thank you very much. Since te hotel charges you 15 bucks per night for parking, I was hoping on the days that I drive to MK that I was not going to pay again.

 

[bgirl29]

Most of the restaurants in the Swan and Dolphin offer AAA discounts if you happen to have AAA.

 

[loves to dive]

Thank you very much. Since te hotel charges you 15 bucks per night for parking, I was hoping on the days that I drive to MK that I was not going to pay again.

The Dolphin charges $21 or so per night per parking. Just so you know.

 

[patman]

The Dolphin charges $21 or so per night per parking. Just so you know.

yeah, I understood that it was higher since I posted. Thank you

 

[patman]

Most of the restaurants in the Swan and Dolphin offer AAA discounts if you happen to have AAA.

I do, and I just found out they each have a casual eatery where you can get something quick for $15.

 

[TurnDownForWalt]

7. any general tips at these places will be appreciated. Thanks

My wife & I really enjoy staying at this resort and just returned from a long weekend at Dolphin. Basically a deluxe resort at a fraction of the price of the neighboring WDW deluxe resorts. Request a room on one of the higher floors and facing East so that you can watch nightly Epcot fireworks. Also, maybe not so much of a tip.. but we LOVE being able to stroll to Epcot, Boardwalk Resort, Yacht & Beach Club, Skyliner, and the Hollywood boats all within 5-10 minute walk of each other. Definitely consider adding some time to your itinerary to enjoy the Boardwalk restaurants and nightlife. It's also a short 10 minute ride to Riviera Resort (via Skyliner) where we had lunch & drinks at Bar Riva (highly recommend!). Fantasia Gardens mini golf is directly across the street from Dolphin if you're looking for something fun and different. "FUEL" (in the Lobby of Dolphin) is a great quick-stop place to refill your water bottles for free at their Coca-Cola Freestyle Machine. Dolphin has conveniently located locker rooms (located in the fitness area) for your personal items if you are using the pool. I hope you enjoy your trip!