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Swan and Dolphin Resorts

Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin

The Swan Resort
The colorful facade of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is just part of the excitement of this Epcot Resort. Inside, the whimsical theme continues and the service begins. But that's just part of the picture, because the real magic here is location. And where's that? Right in the heart of the Epcot Resort Area!

Resort features:
17 restaurants & lounges
4 lighted tennis courts
4 swimming pools
watercraft rental
jogging trails
two health clubs
massage therapy
shopping arcade
launderette
volleyball
multi lingual staff
24-hour room service
36 holes of Disney's miniature golf
3-acre grotto pool and beach
airport shuttles and town car service
supervised children's programs
sauna, whirlpools, aerobics
beauty salon
grocery/snack shops
car rental desk

Resort Map (click for larger map): swandolphmap.jpg (66570 bytes)

Transportation: Ferry Boat or walkway to Epcot. Ferry Boat to Disney-MGM Studios. Buses to all other Walt Disney World destinations.

Rooms: 758 rooms with either one king bed or two queen beds; 64 suites and 45 concierge rooms. Typical standard room has a mini-bar, sofa or designer chair, coffee maker, safe, two telephones, and table and chairs. Non-smoking and disability accessible rooms are available. Various room views include Standard Resort View, Epcot View, and views of Disney-MGM Studios.

Typical Guest Room Features:

    king or double/double bedded rooms
    in-room safe cable TV private vanity in bathroom
    two telephones voice mail service
    hair dryers ironing board and iron
    mini bar sofa or designer chair
    non-smoking and disability accessible rooms available

Dining & Lounges:  Click HERE to read Restaurant Reviews for this location

  • Garden Grove/Gulliver's
    Garden Grove serves breakfast and lunch with a character buffet held on Saturdays. Restaurant becomes Gulliver's in the evening with the story's theme played out in the utensils and menus. Steak and seafood are the specialties at dinner.

  • Palio
    Dinner only - Italian bistro featuring strolling musicians. Specialties include homemade pastas and brick-oven pizza.

  • Kimonos
    After 4p.m. this Japanese sushi bar is perfect for evening cocktails or a light supper.

  • Lobby Court Lounge
    Serving pastries and coffees in the morning, and a selection of wines and cocktails in the evening..

  • Splash Grill & Deli
    Poolside Cafe serves all three meals and snacks. A full service bar also serves specialty drinks, wine, and beer. Some grocery items also available.

 

 

Special Disney benefits for guests, even though this resort is not Disney-owned:

Get to the theme parks early with "Surprise Mornings" - early entry to selected Disney theme parks on selected days.

Enjoy complimentary scheduled transportation throughout Walt Disney World Resort. Choose colorful covered boats or air-conditioned coaches.

Dine with some of the lovable Disney characters for breakfast or dinner in selected Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin restaurants, on selected days.

Disney Theme Park and Attraction tickets available for purchase in both hotel lobbies.

Advance tee times on six nearby, championship Disney championship golf courses.

Priority seating at selected Disney restaurants throughout the Vacation Kingdom

Recreation: Themed grotto pool with whirlpools and beach shared with the Dolphin, additional pool and whirlpool near Swan. Tennis courts, health club, jogging path, video arcade, playground, volleyball, assorted watercraft including pedal boats, Hydro Bikes, and CraigCats(motorized lounge chairs). Access to five championship Disney golf courses.

Children's Activities: Camp Dolphin - 6p.m. to 11p.m. $40 for first child, $30 for second child and $20 for each additional child. Supervised dinner club includes arts and crafts, games and a movie.

Shopping: Disney Cabanas carries clothing, sundries, and other Disney items.

Other Amenities/Services: Convention Center, 24 hour room service.

Address: 1200 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
Phone:
(407) 934-3000
Fax:
(407) 934-4499

Much of this info taken from themeparks.com, visit that site for more resort information and photos! Also additional info is available at the Swan and Dolphin Resort Page