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

[april8986]

Congrats on the upgrade! Out of curiosity, what type of room did you book?

Standard view queen room. We are Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite and sometimes get upgrades.

 

[Tidepride11]

April8986 Are you getting the free breakfast as a Titanium right now. If so, what is being served, preboxed or fresh served. ? Thanks.

 

[april8986]

April8986 Are you getting the free breakfast as a Titanium right now. If so, what is being served, preboxed or fresh served. ? Thanks.

They offered the free breakfast, but we chose to get points instead. So I am not sure what they are offering. We had the overnight oatmeal and some coffee from the coffee shop in the main lobby yesterday, and today we are headed to Ale and Compass for breakfast.

 

[NancyIL]

I called the Swan just now to ask about the breakfast option, as I status matched to Platinum Elite. If you choose breakfast, you get $10 pp/day to be used for Grab 'n' Go at the Java Bar, or towards breakfast at Garden Grove.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I status matched to Platinum Elite.

 

[NancyIL]

Hi, Dan! Status matching on Marriott is easy - if you have elite status with one of several other hotel programs: https://status-match.marriott.com/en-us?aff=MARWW&affname=111l1113&co=WW&nt=PH I won't stay 15 nights in the 90-day period after approval to keep Platinum status through Feb. 2022, but I'll be Platinum through my last night at the Swan in December.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Hi, Dan! Status matching on Marriott is easy - if you have elite status with one of several other hotel programs: https://status-match.marriott.com/en-us?aff=MARWW&affname=111l1113&co=WW&nt=PH I won't stay 15 nights in the 90-day period after approval to keep Platinum status through Feb. 2022, but I'll be Platinum through my last night at the Swan in December.

Hi, Nancy.

I have no idea what that all means. I do know that I am Gold Lifetime.

ELEVATE YOUR STATUS
Get fast-track access to Marriott Bonvoy Elite status.
You’re invited to experience Marriott Bonvoy™ Elite status faster than ever. All you have to do is show proof of your Elite membership in another loyalty program and a stay within the last 12 months to get upgraded. Then, stay a reduced number of nights within 90 days to keep your new status until February 2022.

 

[NancyIL]

Hi, Nancy.

I have no idea what that all means. I do know that I am Gold Lifetime.

I am also Lifetime Gold with Marriott, but my Hilton Gold status allowed me to status-match to Marriott Bonvoy Platinum.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I am also Lifetime Gold with Marriott, but my Hilton Gold status allowed me to status-match to Marriott Bonvoy Platinum.

I think I see.

 

[Ahabart]

For those asking about breakfast, just an FYI that while Garden Grove is supposed to be open, they informed us today at check-in that it is closed until Thursday. If you are a Bonvoy member level that gets breakfast vouchers, they can be used at the coffee shop only during the week it seems.

 

[hedberg1661]

Anyone who has recently been to the Swalphin tell me if they are allowing folks to walk up and sit to dine at the lounges at Illmulino, Shulas, etc.?

 

[Jillfo]

Anyone who has recently been to the Swalphin tell me if they are allowing folks to walk up and sit to dine at the lounges at Illmulino, Shulas, etc.?

I was there two weeks ago. Walked up and had a drink at Il Mulino one night before heading elsewhere for dinner and had dinner in the Il Mulino bar area (without a reservation) on another night. I was on the early side both times. Il Mulino tends to get very busy as the night progresses.

 

[Dave006]

While I don't know about dining in the lounges, I do have the phone number that you could call to ask 407-934-1609.

II Mulino Lounge - 3:30 - 11 PM
Kimonos Lounge - 6 - 11 PM ( closed Mon / Tue ) Karaoke Thursday - 8:30 - 11 PM.
Shula's Lounge - 5 - 11 PM ( closed Mon / Tue )
Tod English's bluezoo - 3:30 - 11 PM ( closed Mon / Tue )

Dave

 

[Elsaspiritanimal]

Anyone who has recently been to the Swalphin tell me if they are allowing folks to walk up and sit to dine at the lounges at Illmulino, Shulas, etc.?

Yes I was able to walk up and eat in the lounge at Shula's. They offered space at the bar or one of the high top tables.

 

[figmentfinesse]

I saw online the pools are 24 hours, is that true?

 

[hedberg1661]

I saw online the pools are 24 hours, is that true?

The posted pool hours (at least the latest listed in the app) is 6a-11p with attendants available 6a-10p.

 

[MOMMYMOUSEOF2]

How big is the sofa bed in the King Alcove at the Swan? Is it big enough for 2 people? We have 5 in our party and in house reservations assured me that it was big enough for 2 (a double sofa bed) and then my rollaway would work for the 3rd kid. Just want to hear from someone who has actually stayed there. Thank you!

 

[NancyIL]

For those asking about breakfast, just an FYI that while Garden Grove is supposed to be open, they informed us today at check-in that it is closed until Thursday. If you are a Bonvoy member level that gets breakfast vouchers, they can be used at the coffee shop only during the week it seems.

By “coffee shop” - do you mean the Java Bar at
the Swan?

Regarding the breakfast vouchers - could you use multiple vouchers per person for breakfast at Garden Grove, or are you limited to using one per person each day?

 

[shoreward]

Smokin’ D’s Bourbon, BBQ and Beer event on this Saturday is now bookable without a room reservation.

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JUST ANNOUNCED:: Guests can purchase tickets to this event for $75 - NO ROOM RESERVATION required!

Saturday, October 10 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

To book your ticket to this event contact us daily between 9am - 4pm at 407-934-1609. Limited number of these tickets available.

 

[SugarSweetLee]

Hi! We are planning for a honeymoon trip in December with 1 night at Pop on our arrival day (driving 10 hrs) and 6 nights at Swan.

Current plan:
Friday - drive, arrive around 10 PM, Pop
Saturday - AK, move to Swan
Sunday - MK
Monday - EP
Tues - HS
Wed - MK
Thur- EP
Fri - drive home

I have never done a split stay before, and am not sure the best way to handle the transportation and timing for checking into the new resort, plus handling our baggage. I don't know if we should load up everything into our parked car to move when we get back and use the bus to go the park, or if we should load up our vehicle and just drive it to AK so we can head straight to Swan when we finish there?

We will have our wedding apparel with us, so I'm just a little anxious about leaving it unattended but not sure what's best.

As far as checking in, I believe I can do that through the app, but I understand we will still have to visit the concierge to receive our room key...is that correct? Would it be possible to ask about room requests at that time? Is it better to check in early in the morning before we go to AK to improve our chances of receiving a request, or still okay to wait until after a day in the park?