Resort Thread Walt Disney World SWAN, DOLPHIN & SWAN RESERVE Resorts

[DisneyWishes14]

Can anyone confirm that the Swan will transfer luggage to a WDW resort?

 

[Dan Murphy]

Can anyone confirm that the Swan will transfer luggage to a WDW resort?

Yes, they will. And Disney will do the reverse also.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

Yes, they will. And Disney will do the reverse also.

Thank you so much!

 

[ckelly14]

I tried to book the dolphin a year out and it was totally booked for my dates. A few months later they opened up rooms and had plenty of availability. Also if the rate goes up you should be fine as long as you don't try to change your dates. I booked the swan before the swan increase and recently tried to shift the dates a bit but they would not honor the lower cost.

This is my experience as well- lots of blocked rooms open up a few weeks before my travel date. Keep checking.

 

[jsrowdon]

Has anyone requested a room with a view of Epcot when staying on points and if so was your request fulfilled? It looks like the east wing would have an Epcot view but I do not know what rooms are in that wing or if any of those rooms are available for points bookings.

If not the above does anyone have any suggestions for rooms requests for points bookings, either for the standard rooms at 10k or the upgraded at 11k points per night?

 

[ckelly14]

Heading down in 8 days. Staying at the Dolphin in an executive suite. What is the best way to communicate my preferences? I really want a renovated room....

 

[Dan Murphy]

Has anyone requested a room with a view of Epcot when staying on points and if so was your request fulfilled? It looks like the east wing would have an Epcot view but I do not know what rooms are in that wing or if any of those rooms are available for points bookings.

If not the above does anyone have any suggestions for rooms requests for points bookings, either for the standard rooms at 10k or the upgraded at 11k points per night?

I can't give you specifics on your questions but for an Epcot view you would want higher floors, east wing, Epcot view.

Heading down in 8 days. Staying at the Dolphin in an executive suite. What is the best way to communicate my preferences? I really want a renovated room....

Complete the concierge request now, call and request your preferences be noted on your reservation and then again at check in.

http://www.swandolphin.com/concierge/index.html

 

[ckelly14]

Complete the concierge request now, call and request your preferences be noted on your reservation and then again at check in.

http://www.swandolphin.com/concierge/index.html

Thanks Dan! I was informed today that all Executive suites have been renovated (but I put the requests in anyway)...

 

[Dan Murphy]

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[luvmarypoppins]

I know this is a dumb question with all the times we have been to WDW but we really usually dont do the evening EMH, just wondering what you show to get on the rides. We will have our magic bands from our AP's but do we have to add our room reservation to them or can we just show our room key cards?

 

[Dan Murphy]

just show our room key cards

This

 

[loreyb]

Can anyone confirm that the Swan will transfer luggage to a WDW resort?

I called yesterday and made reservations at All Star Sports after a conference at Swan/Dolphin I asked this same question and was told no they do not make a luggage transfer because the Swan/Dolphin isn't part of their hotels, that I would have to take a cab and it would cost $15-20 because its only 15 minutes away.

 

[dansdad]

I called yesterday and made reservations at All Star Sports after a conference at Swan/Dolphin I asked this same question and was told no they do not make a luggage transfer because the Swan/Dolphin isn't part of their hotels, that I would have to take a cab and it would cost $15-20 because its only 15 minutes away.

My Parents stayed at the Dolphin 12-1 and then moved to CBR. They left their luggage with Bell Services at the Dolphin and they delivered them to CBR. You got some bad information.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I called yesterday and made reservations at All Star Sports after a conference at Swan/Dolphin I asked this same question and was told no they do not make a luggage transfer because the Swan/Dolphin isn't part of their hotels, that I would have to take a cab and it would cost $15-20 because its only 15 minutes away.

Not sure if this search will work for you.......

http://www.disboards.com/search/83300369/?q=luggage&t=post&o=date&c[thread]=3264274

 

[ckelly14]

I called yesterday and made reservations at All Star Sports after a conference at Swan/Dolphin I asked this same question and was told no they do not make a luggage transfer because the Swan/Dolphin isn't part of their hotels, that I would have to take a cab and it would cost $15-20 because its only 15 minutes away.

I will admit that not everyone knows about this. I had to call the "chief" bellman at the Beach Club before I found someone that would help me. Keep asking.

 

[danjoan14]

Has anyone requested a room with a view of Epcot when staying on points and if so was your request fulfilled? It looks like the east wing would have an Epcot view but I do not know what rooms are in that wing or if any of those rooms are available for points bookings.

Yes, just got back from a fantastic weekend at the Swan. I had requested a room on a higher level with a balcony and Epcot view using points. I was granted my request. We had a beautiful room with two queen size beds. The room was a good size and nice and neat and clean. It was great sitting on the balcony in the morning just listening to the Disney sounds. I love the area where the Dolphin and Swan are located. Easy to get to three parks without using the bus. My DS and I had a fantastic time. He wants to go back again next year. Going to have to try to get that one passed through the DW again..... LOL!!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Easy to get to three parks without using the bus.

Epcot, the Studios and MK (walking through Epcot and taking the monorail)?

 

[jsrowdon]

Yes, just got back from a fantastic weekend at the Swan. I had requested a room on a higher level with a balcony and Epcot view using points. I was granted my request. We had a beautiful room with two queen size beds. The room was a good size and nice and neat and clean. It was great sitting on the balcony in the morning just listening to the Disney sounds. I love the area where the Dolphin and Swan are located. Easy to get to three parks without using the bus. My DS and I had a fantastic time. He wants to go back again next year. Going to have to try to get that one passed through the DW again..... LOL!!

That sounds great. To get the room with the balcony did you pay extra points or did they upgrade your standard room to the balcony room? We went about a year ago and stayed at the swan and really liked it but did not have the balcony.

 

[danjoan14]

Epcot, the Studios and MK (walking through Epcot and taking the monorail)?

Yes sir. A wonderful walk through Epcot to get to the monorail for the MK. Don't mind walking at all. We even walked to and from HS. It's great to be able to take in the entire Disney theme when you walk. My DS and I ended up walking a total of 10 miles when we were finished for the day. Coming from New England, it was great to take advantage of the warm weather.

 

[danjoan14]

That sounds great. To get the room with the balcony did you pay extra points or did they upgrade your standard room to the balcony room? We went about a year ago and stayed at the swan and really liked it but did not have the balcony.

I used 12,000 points a night. I could have taken a shot of getting an upgrade, but you also take a shot of nothing being available. I like to know that I have it locked in.