swan vs. dolphin

[simba928]

This may be a stupid question, but here it goes. I was just wondering what the major differences between the Swan and Dolphin are. We have never stayed there, so we are just curious. Thanks in advance for any info you can give.

 

[spiceycat]

here is a link that might help you

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=265057

I think that the Swan has 2 queen beds - the Dolphin only has double beds - is one of the big differences.

go with the one you can get the best rate with.

 

[DisneyFans4]

The Swan does have double queen beds and the Dolphin has double beds and that is why I prefer the Swan. I have 2 teenage boys so I need the larger bed.
Dolphin has a laundry room and the Swan does not and I wish they would get one. That is the one downside.

 

[LukenDC]

Do the rates often differ between the Swan and Dolphin?

 

[DisneyFans4]

I don't think so

 

[twocat]

Not by much. Maybe $10.00 for a standard room. I stayed at the Swan in October but would probably go with the Dolphin next time. More food options, better views ( I think). Although the Swan has more balconies which, at the time, was important to me. Swan has 2 sinks, Dolphin 1. The beds at the Dolphin are supposed to be bigger than a full but not quite a queen.

 

[DisneyFans4]

When we were at the Swan last Aug. I had a beautiful Epcot view and I had 3 balconies. I had a grand suite which we were treated with by the staff since my DH and I were celebrating our 25th anniv. They truly made it very special for us.
Yes, the Dolphin has more quick food places to eat but it's a very short walk from the Swan to the Dolphin so you can just walk over. My DH and I love sushi so were spent alot of time at Kimonos and the italian food is mouth watering at Palios. I felt the Swan was quieter than the Dolphin but that could also have been that a convention was going on when we were there and of course the Dolphin is where they all go because of the restaurants, etc. Either way, they are both great.

 

[travelbug]

The Dolphin is quite a bit larger than the Swan, and it has more dining options. I've stayed once at both, and I thought both were lovely. I'd probably go back to the Dolphin next time because I did like the convenience of having more restaurant options onsite.

 

[DisneyFans4]

Did you try Shula's? We didn't get a chance when we were there and I want to make sure we try it this year.