Tell Me Why I Will Love the Dolphin!

[msteddom]

So my dad suprised me last week with a trip to WDW next month. I thought I wasn't going to be able to go again until December, so I was thrilled. We got a great code rate at POR, so I thought things were set. But then I did a little research and I was able to secure a teacher discount at the Dolphin. I am beyond excited! I have stayed in the Epcot area twice not and it is my favorite. My dad has never stayed there and he is realy looking forward to it! So I need all of you Dolphon vets. to tell my why I am going to love my stay there! Also what are some special things at the resort that are not to be missed?

Melissa

 

[RachelTori]

Location, heavenly beds, location, heavenly beds, location, heavenly beds......

Check out this thread - it's a long read, but there's a wealth of information and pictures!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=680909

Happy Vacation!

 

[DrmWvr1299]

Location, location and the location

 

[lovemydisney]

Hey Melissa~~How awesome is that? A surprise trip to Disney! Personally, I love everything about the Dolphin (especially the oatmeal and glycerin soaps) and the beds are soooo comfortable. They also have a 24 hour cafeteria that is convenient for all those midnight snack attacks. To me nothing is better than watching Illuminations and taking a nice stroll back to your hotel. Have a Magical trip!

 

[DisneyCowgirl]

We stayed at the Dolphin in April and I LOVED it. Not as much Disney theming (which could be a plus or a minus I guess), but the location was outstanding, the rooms were so nice, the bed heavenly, and I loved the boat ride to MGM or Epcot. We had a regular room with no upgraded view, but we looked out towards the boat dock area and I thought it was nice (better than the parking-lot view at some Disney deluxes). The cafeteria was convenient and good--we liked it better than the quick service at other Disney hotels.

We chose this hotel because of the price (we also had a discount), and I really felt like we got a terrific bargain--a deluxe at a moderate price.

 

[OKW Lover]

I was wondering the same thing as the OP. So far the answer seems to be location. Since there are nearby Disney owned/operated hotels with an even better location, why would the Swolphin be a better choice?

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Better location than the Swan/Dolphin? It is a perfect location, just as good at BC/YC/BWI

The thing is that they have a fantastic rates at these hotels - AAA is $189 in early December, which is $100 less than BC/YC/BWI.. And at other times of the year they have incredible rates ....$125...but the difference between the S/D and Disney resorts is that S/D release discounted rates months ahead of time and will run specials - then as lower rates sell out it keeps moving up available rates until it reach rack rate.

So, cost and location!!

p.s. The rooms have a beachy theme. Very nice - refurbished 2 years ago.

 

[SingingMom]

I was wondering the same thing as the OP. So far the answer seems to be location. Since there are nearby Disney owned/operated hotels with an even better location, why would the Swolphin be a better choice?

The "heavenly beds", the pool area, the lobby, the restaurants, the shops, the spa, oh, and did anyone mention the LOCATION?

It's not "in your face Disney"... it's the best of both worlds - a touch of "upscale hotel" with a touch of "Disney magic" sprinkled in....