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

[Dan Murphy]

Also had wooden barriers around whatever is just inside the main revolving doors between the front desk and the gift shop.

Well that should be this I would think.

 

[VickiVM]

Yes you just need to get the "Marriott" confirmation number from the third-party and not their "internal" confirmation number.

Dave

Yes. After being on hold for 92 minutes, the CM found my Dolphin ressie # and added it to my MDE. I checked while still on the phone and it updated! He knew exactly what to do and was quick about it. Only took about an hour and 45 minutes. Have to give this one to Disney...they said my wait would be 90 minutes and they kept their word. Haha!!

 

[MarBee]

Okay I’m back with another question. I’m apologizing in advance but I haven’t been anywhere in over a year and am just busting at the seams with excitement over booking this trip!

I booked the room now with DH’s gold status. He will have achieved platinum status by the time we get to this trip. Does anyone know what that may get us at the Swanserve? I’m hoping to get a room with a balcony. We are currently booked on points but would pay cash to upgrade.
ETA: There wasn’t a balcony category to book online, so I’m hoping balcony rooms that aren’t suites actually exist.

 

[Gitelfor]

Okay I’m back with another question. I’m apologizing in advance but I haven’t been anywhere in over a year and am just busting at the seams with excitement over booking this trip!

I booked the room now with DH’s gold status. He will have achieved platinum status by the time we get to this trip. Does anyone know what that may get us at the Swanserve? I’m hoping to get a room with a balcony. We are currently booked on points but would pay cash to upgrade.
ETA: There wasn’t a balcony category to book online, so I’m hoping balcony rooms that aren’t suites actually exist.

Looking at the photo, there do not appear to be many (or any) room balconies. The rooms are described as having floor to ceiling windows. You probably will need to call to absolutely confirm.

 

[Dave006]

I’m hoping to get a room with a balcony.

Just to confirm the great info from @Gitelfor there are no balconies at the Reserve.

Dave

 

[pix13dust]

Hi! I finally got my ressie linked to MDE, woohoo! Something so satisfying about seeing it in the app.
I was thinking about treating the girls ( 17 and 18 years old ) to a spa visit upon our arrival. Has anyone been to the Mandara and how’d you like it? I’m thinking mani/pedi and maybe a facial.
thanks, this group is SO helpful!

 

[supamaki]

Hi! I finally got my ressie linked to MDE, woohoo! Something so satisfying about seeing it in the app.
I was thinking about treating the girls ( 17 and 18 years old ) to a spa visit upon our arrival. Has anyone been to the Mandara and how’d you like it? I’m thinking mani/pedi and maybe a facial.
thanks, this group is SO helpful!

I've never been, but I was looking into it and saw a Groupon, it was listed for Mandara Spa at Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin so you might want to see if it's still available and works for you.

 

[Dave006]

I was thinking about treating the girls ( 17 and 18 years old ) to a spa visit upon our arrival. Has anyone been to the Mandara and how’d you like it? I’m thinking mani/pedi and maybe a facial.

Here is a link with details on the Mandara Spa with more details and to make a reservation during your visit.

https://swandolphin.com/activities/spa.html
You also get a $25 discount on services over $100 at the Spa as part of your daily "Resort" fee.

Dave

 

[pix13dust]

I've never been, but I was looking into it and saw a Groupon, it was listed for Mandara Spa at Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin so you might want to see if it's still available and works for you.

awesome, thank you!

 

[pix13dust]

Here is a link with details on the Mandara Spa with more details and to make a reservation during your visit.

https://swandolphin.com/activities/spa.html
You also get a $25 discount on services over $100 at the Spa as part of your daily "Resort" fee.

Dave

that's fantastic as it will be WAY over $100! raising girls is pricey, lol

 

[Gitelfor]

Hi! I finally got my ressie linked to MDE, woohoo! Something so satisfying about seeing it in the app.
I was thinking about treating the girls ( 17 and 18 years old ) to a spa visit upon our arrival. Has anyone been to the Mandara and how’d you like it? I’m thinking mani/pedi and maybe a facial.
thanks, this group is SO helpful!

In case you did not see it, here is a complete brochure on the Mandara Spa, including all of their services with pricing.

Trip Advisor has reviews from 2020 and before.

 

[hedberg1661]

I arrive tomorrow for a long weekend! Can't wait to be back for the first time in over a year. It's been far too long.

 

[Dave006]

We need some live updates as you enjoy your long weekend visit.

Dave

 

[MarBee]

Looking at the photo, there do not appear to be many (or any) room balconies. The rooms are described as having floor to ceiling windows. You probably will need to call to absolutely confirm.

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Just to confirm the great info from @Gitelfor there are no balconies at the Reserve.

Dave

Darn! I thought those corner “ledges” were balconies but now that I zoom in, they don’t appear to be.

 

[Gitelfor]

Darn! I thought those corner “ledges” were balconies but now that I zoom in, they don’t appear t

The previously-posted photo was a shot of the construction’s progress. This is a conceptual image of the completed structure, showing the corner openings with possible balconies ( and tiny people on the balconies?):



ETA The balconies occur in suites.

 

[MarBee]

The previously-posted photo was a shot of the construction’s progress. This is a conceptual image of the completed structure, showing the corner openings with possible balconies ( and tiny people on the balconies?):

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ETA The balconies occur in suites.

Sweet! Pun intended. Thank you! DH will actually be Bonvoy Platinum by the time we go. I have to study to see how Suite Night awards work because we’ve never been Platinum before. I’m hoping that means we can be upgraded to a suite, and therefore a balcony.

 

[Gitelfor]

Sweet! Pun intended. Thank you! DH will actually be Bonvoy Platinum by the time we go. I have to study to see how Suite Night awards work because we’ve never been Platinum before. I’m hoping that means we can be upgraded to a suite, and therefore a balcony.

From the images I've seen, it appears that the balconies only may occur on one elevation. When you place room requests, you always can ask for a balcony, to have the best shot as rooms are assigned.

 

[Dave006]

The previously-posted photo was a shot of the construction’s progress. This is a conceptual image of the completed structure, showing the corner openings with possible balconies ( and tiny people on the balconies?):

ETA The balconies occur in suites.

My understanding is that only the 2 Presidential suites at the Reserve will have a balcony out of the 149 total suites.

Dave

 

[Gitelfor]

My understanding is that only the 2 Presidential suites at the Reserve will have a balcony out of the 149 total suites.

Dave

Image shows people on all of the balconies, if you zoom in. If balconies only are in two Presidential Suites, then I wonder what the image is showing? Unfortunately, the booking site does not even refer to any balconies, from what I've seen. They need to update and improve their information for prospective guests.

 

[Dave006]

You are looking at a marketing rendering and not an as built picture. Do you have a picture of the front of the building over the Entry way?

Dave