That said, you can’t get a more central location than the Swan and Dolphin. After all, Disney World is the size of San Francisco. When it comes to a Walt Disney World Resort vacation, nothing is close to everything. Related: Guide to visiting Walt Disney World (Photo by Summer Hull/The Points Guy) Location Of the three, which hotel should you choose? We’re here to help. In Disney circles, you will often hear these resorts referred to as Disney deluxe resorts but at moderate resort prices.Īs long as you are OK with the lack of Disney theming and the absence of a few Disney resort perks, you’ll likely enjoy staying at one of these properties, as the rooms are at least on par with most Disney deluxe rooms. The Swan Reserve is by the far the newest of the three, having just opened in late 2021. The Swan and Dolphin both opened in 1990 but have undergone hefty renovations in recent years, though some parts of the properties feel fresher than others. The three hotels share most amenities - for example, you can stay at Swan Reserve but charge meals from Swan’s restaurants to your room - but operate as separate properties. It is a smaller property with 349 rooms, 151 of which are suites. Meanwhile, the new Swan Reserve resort sits about one-fifth of a mile away from its sister properties across Epcot Resorts Boulevard. The Disney Swan and Dolphin resorts adjacent to Disney’s BoardWalk are massive juggernauts, offering a combined 2,270 hotel rooms on 87 acres of lakefront property in Disney’s Epcot and Hollywood Studios area. (Photo by Summer Hull/The Points Guy) Swan, Dolphin and Swan Reserve basics The Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin and new Swan Reserve hotels are located on Disney property, have access to many of the same perks as full Disney resorts and provide the added option of using (or earning) Marriott hotel points instead of cash to cover the stay.įor more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. Do you stay on Disney property and likely spend more money to enjoy all the Disney-specific perks, access and theming that come with that convenience? Or, do you conserve cash and stay off-property but trade away some of the “magic” and logistical benefits?įortunately, there is a great middle-of-the-road solution for those who like to redeem or earn Marriott Bonvoy points on their Disney vacation. There are trade-offs involved with each choice. The centerpiece of these new rooms is the Westin Heavenly Bed - featuring a pillow-top mattress, a white goose-down comforter, 250 thread-count sheets, and five overstuffed pillows.If you’ve decided to go to Disney World - congratulations! Deciding to take a trip to the “Most Magical Place on Earth” is the easy part, but picking among the hundreds of hotels in the Orlando area to figure out where to stay can be a bit tricky. Enjoy the new Mandara Spa, 17 spectacular restaurants and lounges, five pools, white-sand beach, two health clubs, tennis, nearby golf, and many special Walt Disney World® Resort benefits, including transportation to all Walt Disney World® Resorts, Theme Parks and attractions Walt Disney World® Resort character dining opportunities and priority seating at select Walt Disney World®Resort restaurants, early entry to a select Walt Disney World® Resort on select days, and advance tee times on five nearby championship Walt Disney World® Resort golf courses.Īt the end of the day, the newly redesigned guestrooms offer the perfect retreat. The resort is between Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Come and discover the magical surroundings, luxurious facilities, and Westin Heavenly Beds.
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