Swan & dolphine ?

[Mert]

Just a question, I recently stayed at the Boardwalk and one night myself and friends ate dinner at the swan. We were discussing the hotel and how different it seemed from the other Disney Hotels. I told them that I remembered when they were built I was told they weren't owned by Disney. But since then I understand that Disney has taken control and possible ownership. I was just wondering if anyone knows the real story, or if there even is one. Thanks ahead :-0

 

[CarolMN]

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[mapmakerj]

The land they are on is owned by Disney but the hotels are not. The Swan is owned by Westin, the Dolphin by Sheraton. Since they are on Disney property Disney does extend them some of the same perks as Disney owned resorts, EMH and free parking at the parks.

 

[Detailor]

The land they are on is owned by Disney but the hotels are not. The Swan is owned by Westin, the Dolphin by Sheraton. Since they are on Disney property Disney does extend them some of the same perks as Disney owned resorts, EMH and free parking at the parks.

That's right.

These are both Starwood hotels, the parent company that owns Westin, Sheraton and several other hotel brands.

Dick Taylor

 

[A Mickeyfan]

Yep, as previous posters have said, they are not (or ever were) owned by Disney nor are they operated or "controlled" by Disney. The land is owned by Disney and rented out to them. Since they are on Disney's land, they do have to obied by some Disney rules and regulations if that is what you mean by "controlled", but the resorts themselves aren't controlled by Disney. They do have a CM in the lobby to sell tickets (or at least they use to) and that was part of the agreement that was made. Disney provides them with some perks such as the EMH's and the busing, so they allow a CM in their lobby to sell Disney tickets.. like I said, there use to be, not sure if their still is..

 

[Mert]

Thank you for the info. It just has come up in conversations and I didnt have a clue.