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

[jessily]

Has anyone cancelled and booked a new Swan/Dolphin reservation after making FP+ reservations? I'm concerned that something could go wrong on MDE with existing Fastpasses when I cancel my original Swan reservation (since the reservation # I have on MDE will no longer be valid). I think I'll call Disney before I cancel the original.

Rate alert for December travelers: I just got a rate of $114/night at Swan for mid-December (booked online as they couldn't find the rate when I called. It was under "Limited Time Offer")

 

[luvmarypoppins]

Can you tell me what dates you got it for??

 

[jessily]

Can you tell me what dates you got it for??

12/12-12/19. I don't see that rate now, but it's still lower than it was when I checked yesterday. Prices have fluctuated a lot for that week!

 

[luvmarypoppins]

Thats the dates I am looking at now too.

When we were there last week they told me they wouldnt have any rooms available for the dates I really wanted because of a conference.

It's a little later than I am used to going, so we will see if it all works out.

 

[jessily]

Good luck! We were hoping to go in early December but the resorts seemed to be completely booked up so we ended up pushing it forward a week.

 

[StaceyK1]

Hi All!! New to this thread and really appreciate all of the information posted. We just booked a stay for 4 (2 Adults, 2 kids who will be 7 and 4) at the Swan from 5/28 - 6/4 using points. My husband has Platinum status and I was curious to see if the platinum benefits are similar to other Sheraton properties....specifically around breakfast. I called the front desk to ask, but the person I talked to seemed really confused. It sounds like we will get 2 vouchers per day for continental breakfast but can pay a fee to upgrade to full buffet. Here is my question -- do we have to use 2 vouchers for day or can we save them and use 4 at once (since there are 4 of us)? I just want to make sure I understand correctly before finalizing ADRs at other places. Anyone have experience with this? Thanks so much!

 

[luvallprincesses]

Does anyone have any other economical recommendations for returning to MCO from Swan in addition to Uber? My son's girlfriend will need a way back to the airport at around 5:30 am and DS isn't sure he is comfortable sending her alone via Uber.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Mears maybe?

http://swandolphin.com/feedback/transportation.html

 

[luvallprincesses]

Mears maybe?

http://swandolphin.com/feedback/transportation.html

Online it looks like only round trip for shuttle service. I will call tomorrow. Thanks!

 

[TeeterTots]

Can you take magic express to the dolphin? If yes, can you if you booked from a nondisney site?

 

[Tess]

Can you take magic express to the dolphin? If yes, can you if you booked from a nondisney site?

No, ME does not service the Swan and Dolphin Resorts.

 

[luvallprincesses]

Mears maybe?

http://swandolphin.com/feedback/transportation.html

Yay! One way trips back to MCO can be booked with Mears via phone only. $22 per adult.

I wonder if it might end up being Magical Express anyway if there is room on the bus, if Mears is still providing that service as I know they originally were.

 

[ckelly14]

Has anyone cancelled and booked a new Swan/Dolphin reservation after making FP+ reservations? I'm concerned that something could go wrong on MDE with existing Fastpasses when I cancel my original Swan reservation (since the reservation # I have on MDE will no longer be valid). I think I'll call Disney before I cancel the original.

Rate alert for December travelers: I just got a rate of $114/night at Swan for mid-December (booked online as they couldn't find the rate when I called. It was under "Limited Time Offer")

FP+ reservations are generally linked to the ticket and should not be influenced by your reservations. At worst, you may not be able to change the reservations between 60-30 days before check-in, since now you will be considered "offsite".

 

[jessily]

FP+ reservations are generally linked to the ticket and should not be influenced by your reservations. At worst, you may not be able to change the reservations between 60-30 days before check-in, since now you will be considered "offsite".

Thanks for the response! It took about 24 hours for the old Swan reservation to be removed from MDE (after a call to Disney during which they called the Swan) and then I was able to input the new confirmation number. There wasn't any impact to the Fastpasses.

 

[pkdof]

What time do the boats start running? Trying to figure out best way to HS from Swan for a PPO ADR. Park opens at 9 and ADR is at 8.

 

[dansdad]

What time do the boats start running? Trying to figure out best way to HS from Swan for a PPO ADR. Park opens at 9 and ADR is at 8.

The boats start running about an hour before park opening. So I don't think you'll be able to take the boat and make your ADR. I would either walk, it should take about 15-20 minutes depending on your pace. A taxi or Uber is your only other option.

 

[Lauren Strittmatter]

I'd call the hotel. They offer a family deal with a second connecting room at a discount, so you should ask about that! It may end up that you cancel one room and rebook it this way. I've done this a couple of times, as we've really outgrown all 4 sharing one room. The second room was very cheap.

This is one thing I like that Disney doesn't offer which is connecting rooms being a bookable category.

Sadly I don't think this is an option for us based on how the rooms were booked. Our room was booked through Expedia and my parents used Cash + Points. I don't think they can make any updates to our room based on booking through a third party. Fingers crossed they can accommodate us at check-in, hopefully my dad's SPG status will help our case

 

[Dan Murphy]

I would still call and ask them to put your request in your reservation. Not guaranteed, just a request. Also use the concierge link I have posted here several times to express your request.

 

[Lauren Strittmatter]

I would still call and ask them to put your request in your reservation. Not guaranteed, just a request. Also use the concierge link I have posted here several times to express your request.

I will certainly try both options, thank you! I wasn't sure if we were better off waiting until check-in or calling ahead of time. Sounds like you are much better versed in this than I so I'll definitely have my dad (the SPG member) call since he has the better reservation and status. Thanks again!

 

[Dan Murphy]

And also at check-in as a reminder.