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!

 

[DisneyGamer11]

The Marriott Vouchers at S/D are worth $20 or a continental breakfast for two, right? Does the continental include coffee and juice?

I know the Reserve lets you combine vouchers and use but I recall S/D dates them, right?

 

[Cfabar1]

The Marriott Vouchers at S/D are worth $20 or a continental breakfast for two, right? Does the continental include coffee and juice?

I know the Reserve lets you combine vouchers and use but I recall S/D dates them, right?

I was allowed to combine during our visit to Dolphin last March. Maybe they were just being nice. I believe coffee and juice (and soda) are included.

 

[Lsdolphin]

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!

There is a Sonesta Suites at BWI airport that charges $7 a night to park in a really poorly lit crappy parking lot. When you book this hotel via Priceline they don’t even mention the parking charge. Also last time I stayed there they charged me a $100 “Incidentals fee” that I was told would drop off the next day and it’s now been 2 months since I contacted American Express for assistance since the hotel claims they credited my acct the following day. Still haven’t got my $100 back.

 

[gottalovepluto]

There is a Sonesta Suites at BWI airport that charges $7 a night to park in a really poorly lit crappy parking lot. When you book this hotel via Priceline they don’t even mention the parking charge. Also last time I stayed there they charged me a $100 “Incidentals fee” that I was told would drop off the next day and it’s now been 2 months since I contacted American Express for assistance since the hotel claims they credited my acct the following day. Still haven’t got my $100 back.

Did you dispute the charge or just complain to Amex? You need to dispute the charge, and you only have like 60 or 90 days or something to do so. If you disputed the charge the $100 would be credited to you until Amex researched the dispute and settled it.

 

[Lsdolphin]

Did you dispute the charge or just complain to Amex? You need to dispute the charge, and you only have like 60 or 90 days or something to do so. If you disputed the charge the $100 would be credited to you until Amex researched the dispute and settled it.

Yes I disputed the charge got a case number a d charge and any possible interest charges are held off by Am Ex. I have received emails letting me know they are “investigating “.