Yacht Club or Dolphin ($500 less)

[maxiesmom]

We have never felt like we were outside the Disney ' bubble' while staying at the Swan or Dolphin. It feels like staying onsite to us.

Both are great resorts! I would save the $500.00

The only thing missing from the Disney bubble is Magical Express. Sure, you can't open your door with your magicband, but you can still right next to Epcot and the Boardwalk. And if you are lucky, see fireworks from your room.

 

[Jmadkins]

I have stayed at both and liked them both. A few weeks ago I stayed at the Yacht Club and I had a really excellent experience. when I checked in, the clerk (sorry, I can't remember her name) really went out of her way to assist me. She asked me if we were celebrating anything and I told her, reluctantly, that I was 3 years cancer-free and really wanted to see the fireworks at Epcot before it closed. She was so supportive, having had family members that had cancer. She really went out of her way to make our stay exceptional so I'll probably be staying there in the future when I go to Disney. Customer service is important to me, not to say they don't have good customer service at Dolphin, but this was really outstanding.