Which is better Dolphin or Safari

[mom_of_3]

I need help to compare if anyone stayed at both Dolphin and Safari.

What are the pros?
What are the cons?

What I'm interested in knowing is parking, location to reference to parks; room size; and employees.

 

[Lynne M]

Do you mean the Sheraton Safari? I've never stayed there. But, given the choice, I'd take the Dolphin every time because of the location. You can walk to Epcot and MGM, or take a short boat ride. You have full use of Disney transportation. The Sheraton Safari is pretty close to Disney property, but you have to rely on their shuttle, or provide your own transportation. Believe me, it makes a HUGE difference.

 

[Mercy]

Like Lynne said, if you are referring to the Sheraton Safari hotel... well the Dolphin wins hands down. The biggest thing being the location. The Dolphin is located right on WDW property, in one of the best locations at that. The Safari is located just outside the property... kind of like close, but no cigar... hehehe!

If though you are referring to the difference between the Dolphin and the Swan, they are sister resorts and there is not much difference between the two. The Dolphin is larger, the Dolphin supposedly has double beds (although I never noticed a difference between their beds and my queen bed at home). The Swan has queen beds, and some like it better because it isn't as big as the Dolphin. They are both in a great location.

 

[mom_of_3]

I am refering to the Sheraton Safari. I was originally booked at the Swan but due to renovations they bumped me to the Dolphin. I have a Starwood discount and all 3 hotels came out the same price so thats why I was asking.

 

[RachelTori]

I am refering to the Sheraton Safari. I was originally booked at the Swan but due to renovations they bumped me to the Dolphin. I have a Starwood discount and all 3 hotels came out the same price so thats why I was asking.

DEFINITELY stay with the Dolphin!!! (I've stayed at the Sheraton Safari - it's OK, but the Dolphin wins hands-down!)

How were you notified that you were bumped? (I have a Swan stay coming up in October which is why I'm asking!)

 

[kaytieeldr]

Dolphin = onsite = pretty much all the same perks as any Disney-owned resort.
Safari = not onsite = no such perks (except use of Disney transportation systems).

You decide

 

[mom_of_3]

DEFINITELY stay with the Dolphin!!! (I've stayed at the Sheraton Safari - it's OK, but the Dolphin wins hands-down!)

How were you notified that you were bumped? (I have a Swan stay coming up in October which is why I'm asking!)

Someone from the Swan called me yesterday and informed me she was moving me to the Dolphin due to only one elevator would be in use at the Swan.

 

[RachelTori]

Someone from the Swan called me yesterday and informed me she was moving me to the Dolphin due to only one elevator would be in use at the Swan.

Thanks - If I get a phone call, the Dolphin it will be!!

The irony is, we always stay at the Dolphin (love it! ) -- decided to "try" the Swan this time!! Figures, doesn't it?!!

 

[rodkenrich]

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[Robert P]

Dolphin all the way.

 

[goofy4tink]

And for what it's worth...I prefer the Dolphin over the Swan! I think you'll love the Dolphin!!

 

[deej696]

These hotels are an apples and oranges comparison. Book the Dolphin for sure....

 

[mom_of_3]

Mahalo much to all who replied I know what to do now