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

[gottalovepluto]

I usually request Minnie vans at WDW since I’ve had bad experiences with Uber and Lyft for the normal drivers. Minnie van premiums are a lot but the service is by far the best I’ve had anywhere and the people know where they’re going.

That will still work, MVs service Swolphin!

 

[dunkindonut]

For a no view King sized room at Swan reserve with my D23 discount. Honestly not as bad as I thought it would be, basically the cost of Pop preferred. I might call again and ask how much more the epcot view is though

 

[dunkindonut]

I ended up upgrading after calling, it's about $200 extra but to be able to see the fireworks every night is a nice addition. I also don't think you can normally book a king right now for the times I picked.




Now below is the price for late August into sept. without a D23 discount right now for a queen epcot view. I'm not sure if the King is cheaper or more expensive but this seems to be like a pretty sweet deal. Effectively saving like $400, D23 subscription is like $50 now so it easily pays for itself. Staying at Dolphin or Swan would probably make this even more cost effective.

 

[kylenne]

For a no view King sized room at Swan reserve with my D23 discount. Honestly not as bad as I thought it would be, basically the cost of Pop preferred. I might call again and ask how much more the epcot view is though
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That is roughly what I paid via Amex Travel for a King at regular Swan, not bad at all.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Post in the EP F&W thread mentioned tickets are now on sale for Swolphin F&W.

https://swandolphinfoodandwineclassic.com/packages/

Anyone know how much the room discount tends to run for the food and wine classic package?

 

[SteveH]

Thought about renting a car until I realized they charge $36 a night or maybe like $40 with tax. Pretty insane pricing, definitely considering just ubering and walking everywhere.

To be honest while I hate Parking & Resort Fees, the parking rates at SD really are not all that insane. Yes, Disney was wise and ditched their parking fees. But resorts like the Waldorf $40, Wyndham Grand $40, JW Marriott $38, Gaylord $40 all similar pricing and their locations aren't as good as SD. The crazy one is the TownPlace Suites charging $15.

When staying at SD you need to take the Parking & Resort fees into account with the pricing only then will you have a fair comparison.

We've never opted to use a rental when we stayed a SD, we can use the water transport, walk or busses. For late nights at Trade Sam's we just Uber back. Have fun & enjoy your time at SD!