That's great to know, but looking at the location of the Swan and the surrounding geography, I can't help but wonder if there IS a bad view.
If you're in the "front" of the building, you overlook the back of BWV and Hollywood Studios. The "back" of the building faces the Dolphin, the Epcot resort loop and Epcot itself. I don't see how there can be a bad view...or am I wrong?
Also....is there turn-down service that can be requested?
You can see some of the views available on the S/D site
here, and on the S/D Picture Thread
here.
Of course, then there's the mother of all bad views, courtesy of Tara PA, from the Dolphin:
My thinking is, if you get a really bad view, call down and politely ask if there might be a better room available. The worst they can say is "no", and you spend the week with the drapes drawn!
Just joining the thread. I've lurked around the Disboards long enough.
Thank you to everyone for posting great information. We booked a 1BR Executive Suite at the Dolphin for Oct 4th - Oct 11th.
This will be MIL's first trip since my husband was a kid. She's really excited to see all of the changes.
If anyone's interested there are some videos of the Dolphin suites on the website where you post your own videos (not sure if I can mention the name). Some of the cinematography leaves a bit to be desired but you can get a good feel for the size of the rooms.
How exciting for all of you! It's always fun seeing the parks through a fresh set of eyes, and seeing how they react to everything. And what a great time to be there, with the all the Halloween festivities in the MK, and the F&W Festival at Epcot, as well as at the S/D.
The Swan is our home away from home. Can't wait to be there on our honeymoon!
Congratulations! When in October will you be there?
DH and I are on an adult only trip to the gulf coast but I have managed to convince hubby that we should stay a night which is now 2 nights at the Dolphin.......Can't wait, we have never stayed on or close to the boardwalk and this is what we have wanted.....we have only stayed at Pop and all the mod's........any suggestions on a room request?
If you have a standard - or "limited view" - room booked, there are any number of views you might have. Rooftops, parking lot. But if the hotel isn't that busy, you might luck out with a pool view, resort view or even a Boardwalk/Epcot view. It doesn't hurt to ask nicely when you check in.
My thinking is that if you request a room on a higher floor, you might have a better chance of some kind of a view, besides just a rooftop. Also, just be aware that the outer "wings" of the Dolphin are a major hike from the elevators...not a lot of fun walking back to your room late at night, after walking miles and miles in the parks all day.
Hello---we will be checking into the Swan on Saturday!
We have two mornings scheduled for MK; which is now opening at 8 am. So, my question is how long do the busses from the S/D take? Do they stop at other resorts? If so, Are they the first stop in picking up? Or the last?
Is it relatively easy to grab a cab out front; even if its pretty early in the morning? We have the BBB scheduled for Monday at 8 am, so I really want to be sure we get there on time, and was thinking about a car. The trick is to go to the Contemporary and walk over to MK, right?
Sorry for all the questions---just last minute planning!
TIA!
Hi, and welcome!
I'm pretty sure buses to the MK and AK run a route of Boardwalk-Swan-Dolphin. It's maybe 15 mins to the MK, a couple of minutes more to AK. The bus to DTD is something else altogether!
The bus makes the three aforementioned stops, plus the YC and the BC...and Typhoon Lagoon (during daytime hours)...before finally arriving at DTD an hour later. Suffice it to say, we now take cabs, LOL.
Last year, we had an 8:05 breakfast ressie at Crystal Palace. We were at the Swan bus stop at 7:15, arrived at the park by 7:45. If you'd rather not chance it, then, yes...I'd cab it to the Contemporary and walk over. It's pretty easy to grab a cab out front of the hotel. If you don't see one waiting, just ask at the valet stand or front desk. Not sure how much the fare would be, though.
Have a wonderful trip!
) and had to stand outside for about 20 minutes before they let us back in - no idea why. Luckily, we took our drinks with us. 
