Resort Details
- AmareAmare, which means “to love”, is a casual upscale venue inspired by the tastes and cultures of the Mediterranean region.
- BLUEZOO LOUNGEExperience the resurgence of handmade classic cocktails, along with the area’s finest champagnes, wines, and cordials in our chic lounge. Light menu offered. Open evenings.
- CABANA BAR AND BEACH CLUBEnjoy a sophisticated variety of appetizers, salads, gourmet flat breads and other entrees at this chic restaurant and bar, located just steps from the Dolphin lap pool. Transition into evening with signature cocktails and frozen drinks at our illuminated bar. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations are not necessary.
- CHILLEnjoy a refreshing selection of unique frozen libations, chilled beverages including beer and wine, and a selection of tasty sandwiches and snacks. Family friendly options available.
- FRESH - MEDITERRANEAN MARKETHealthy, Sustainable, Organic. Fresh! At Fresh Mediterranean Market we have gone to great lengths in an effort to provide you with some of the finest, most wholesome, local products available. We are honored to have the opportunity to present to you ingredients from local artisans and craftsmen. We take a healthy, less is more approach. The less we tinker with their products, the more you will enjoy them.
- FUELFuel offers guests a convenient way to energize during the day, whether it's filled with business meetings or exploring the theme parks. Our baristas can create your favorite caffeinated concoctions to carry you through the day.
- GroundsThe resort’s grab-and-go, Grounds, features craft coffee,sandwiches, pastries and more.
- KIMONOS LOUNGEThe perfect mixture of fun and flavor! Enjoy nightly karaoke and one of our unique cocktail creations. Open evenings.
- PHINSPhins is a contemporary lounge where guests can enjoy sipping on custom-crafted cocktails, a glass of vintage wine, or even a frosty mug of our very own Phins and Feathers beer, all under the sophisticated ambiance of a spectacular custom-made crystal chandelier.
- PICABUA curious gallery of evocative food and art, Picabu was created to delight both kids and the young at heart. The always-open adventure eatery serves up an affordable and unique dining option for the entire family in a buffet/cafeteria setting. The centerpiece is Picabu, a delightful and adventurous wood-carved and brightly painted animated character who diners will find behind every corner in this unforgettable dining experience.
- Rosa MexicanoA fresh take on authentic Mexican cuisine, serving both belovedclassics and sophisticated dishes in a stylish and festive atmosphere.
- SHULA'S LOUNGEA cozy atmosphere with leather chairs, plenty of sports channels to choose from, and a selection of fine beer, wine, and after-dinner drinks. Open evenings.
- SHULA'S STEAK HOUSEIn order to be the best, Don Shula followed the same principles that made him the winningest coach in football history - select the best talent available and give them the resources they need to succeed. In the restaurant business, that meant serving Premium Black Angus Beef® steaks, the best beef money can buy and providing our restaurant team with the best training. In terms of our restaurant team, he ran it like a sports team. In sports, one's performance is based on results - either you win or lose. The same is true for our restaurant team. Our managers are called Head Coaches and they have the authority to manage the team as they see fit to ensure repeated winning seasons.
- Splash Pool Bar & GrillEnjoy contemporary lunch fare poolside. Salads, burgers, fish tacos, and a refreshing selection of your favorite libations.
- SPLASH POOL BAR AND GRILLPoolside outdoor seating with table service just steps from our white sand beach and the Splash Pool Bar and Grill. Enjoy contemporary lunch fare that includes custom made salads, burgers, fish tacos, and a refreshing selection of your favorite frozen libations or classic cocktails. Beer and wine is also available. Open seasonally.Poolside outdoor seating with table service just steps from our white sand beach and the Splash Pool Bar and Grill. Enjoy contemporary lunch fare that includes custom made salads, burgers, fish tacos, and a refreshing selection of your favorite frozen libations or classic cocktails. Beer and wine is also available. Open seasonally.
- StirStir offers an airy, tropical feel in the lobby and serves specialtycocktails and light bites.
- TangerineTangerine offers guests the opportunity to enjoy signature drinkspoolside along with casual fare.
- THE FOUNTAIN - EATS AND SWEETSCrisp salads, custom grilled burgers, and a mouth-watering array of sandwiches and desserts. Treat yourself to homemade or soft serve ice cream, malts and shakes from our open ice-cream counter. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations are not necessary.
- Todd English’s bluezoo LoungeExperience the resurgence of handmade cocktails in an energeticand chic setting.
- TODD ENGLISH'S BLUEZOORenowned for his unique style and ability to entertain, Celebrity Chef Todd English combines the freshest seafood with coastal cuisines from around the world in a setting you won't forget in Todd English's bluezoo.
- Various Lounges/BarsIl Mulino Lounge - Hip, comfortable surroundings serving classic cocktails, wines from Italy and beyond as well as light menu offerings. Open evenings.
Kimono’s Lounge – The perfect mixture of fun and flavor! Enjoy nightly karaoke and one of our unique cocktail creations. Open evenings. - Various RestaurantsIl Mulino New York Trattoria - Traditional Italian cuisine from the Abruzzi region of Italy, served in a dynamic rustic trattoria. Features a diverse offering of exciting and bountifully presented dishes, prepared from original reicipes. Open for dinner.
Kimonos – Experience the art of sushi, karaoke, and an intimate atmosphere in our authentic Japanese sushi restaurant. Open for dinner.
Garden Grove - Guests will feel as if they have been transported to the tranquil gardens of Central Park after stepping into the Garden Grove restaurant. The centerpiece of this unique restaurant is a beautiful 25-foot oak tree, adorned with twinkling lights and paper lanterns, a true spectacle for diners. During the
day, families can feast in the park-like atmosphere while bright sunlight from the restaurant's tall windows illuminates the room. The young at heart will also enjoy Disney character dining at breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays. Garden Grove is open for breakfast and lunch daily.
Splash Terrace - Lunch and snacks, just steps from the pool and white sand beach. Outdoor seating with table service. Open seasonally for lunch and snacks.
Splash Grill – Lunch, snacks, ice cream and pizza, just steps from the pool and white sand beach. Self-service restaurant with indoor seating. Open seasonally for lunch and snacks.
Java Bar - Enjoy a variety of coffees, such as espresso and cappuccino, as well as other popular beverages, and freshly prepared pastries in a relaxed and inviting setting. Located near the back entrance of the Swan. Open mornings.
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting,Offsite†
- Baggage hold†
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Children programs†
- Children welcome
- 24-hour front desk
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting, Offsite†
- Baggage hold†
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Children programs†
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym†
- Fitness Facilities†
- Game room
- Gift/News stand†
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Outdoor pool
- Parking†
- Pool
- Restaurant†
- Room service†
- Safe deposit box
- Sauna†
- Shuttle to local attractions†
- Smoke-free property
- Spa†
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Valet parking†
- Wakeup service
- Water sports
- Business Services†
- Internet Access†
- Private, intimate weddings. Disney characters available. Personal wedding coordinator on site.
Dreams can come true! There’s no place in the world quite like the WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN Hotel for hosting all or part of your wedding day, from your rehearsal dinner through your honeymoon. This fantasy themed resort ascends majestically above shimmering waterways and swaying palms in the heart of the Walt Disney World® Resort. A moonlight stroll or leisurely cruise upon the waterways will take you to the international delights of Epcot® or the special effects of Disney-MGM Studios. The charm of the Magic Kingdom® Park is just outside your door. You’re adjacent to Disney’s BoardWalk entertainment district and minutes from Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Downtown Disney. Walk down the aisle beside the courtyard fountain, with harp music drifting through the landscaped garden. Host a lakeside hors d’oeuvre reception beneath the stars or a traditional four-course sit-down dinner in the elegant banquet room. Wave your wand for glorious cakes and floral bouquets, ice sculptures, valet parking and musical accompaniments, as you wish.
† Fees may apply
- Children's poolThere are 2 children's pools on site.
- Children's program, onsite †Camp Dolphin - Located at the Walt Disney World Dolphin. Open nightly, Camp Dolphin offers fully supervised programs, including arts, crafts, movies, a video arcade, and even a special dinner program. Camp Dolphin is staffed by a team of specially trained counselors. Reservations suggested.
- Fitness center on-site †3 Fitness Centers
- Hot tub4 Outdoor Hot Tubs
- Motorized Water Sports †Watercraft rentals
- Non-Motorized Water Sports †Paddle boat, tubes and raft rentals
- Outdoor pool
- PoolThere are 6 pools on site. Five heated swimming pools, including a three-acre grotto pool, and white sand beach.
- Sauna †
- Spa †
- Golf †Golf Course located within 10 Miles of Property.
- Kennedy Space Center
- SeaWorld®
- Universal Orlando®
- Walt Disney World® Theme Parks
- Other Local AttractionsLegoland Theme Park
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
1944 reviews
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Jan 04, 2025Perfect stay during a great holiday. Soured by the ridiculous Resort fee...
stayed while on a family holiday at Christmas time. Arrived & parking was slightly complicated but we worked it out in the end. Checked in a reasonable time & quickly up to our rooms. They also made the extra effort to make our rooms close together! The room we had (5057) was well kept & clean. Also included 4 bottles of water which were replaced everyday, great service. Transport is also easy to access for Hollywood studios & epcot or they are just a short walk away! Pool facilities are also superb but they did close the slide earlier then advertised every time we was down. Only two small things is to watch the floors, they seem very uneven & caused our party to trip a few times. Also the resort fee is a joke, paying for stuff you will never use! Overall, a perfect stay.
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Dec 30, 2024Not worth the cost
For this stay we were originally booked at the Swan and last minute decided to switch to the Dolphin as the price for the same amount of nights, similar rooms was about $2000 less. We had previously stayed at the Swan (6 years ago) and absolutely loved it and had at the time visited the Dolphin and thought it was nice. Although the hotel looks nice the rooms are average at best, service is just okay - they were very lacking in staff during such a busy season with only 2 people at any given time servicing the front desk. Housekeeping is virtually nonexistent which for the price we paid I had hoped would be a priority. For a Bonvoy property this does NOT hold up to what they normally offer their loyalty members. This was a very disappointing stay. Back to housekeeping - We requested that our rooms be cleaned daily (we had two rooms). Some days they were cleaned to the bare minimum - bed made only. Other days they weren’t touched when we got back to the room around 5pm. When they did service the rooms they were never vacuumed, there were hairs in the bathrooms that never moved over our 9 night stay (that were there from previous guests), multiple days towels were not replaced with fresh ones but just refolded, soap dispensers were never refilled and we actually ran out of soap by the end of our stay, coffee cups weren’t refilled and we had to ask for more. Overall this was extremely disappointing as even at budget hotels we’ve had better service.
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Dec 25, 2024Great resort but check room size will meet your needs
We had a fantastic stay at the WDW Dolphin. The resort is gorgeous, impeccably maintained with several pools, a lake with swan boats & many restaurants. You essentially have access to all of the facilities in both the Swan & Dolphin. Service was also very good. The location is fantastic with Epcot & Hollywood Studios accessible by boat (& walkable if you wish) plus the Boardwalk Resort & Yacht & Beach Club also in walking distance. Our standard room with resort view was clean but the design was poor - the bath/shower room with toilet was tiny - very tight to get in and out. Outside was a single small sink with very little space. Really impractical for 4 of us sharing. Beds also seemed very small - two queens but definitely smaller than usual (we went straight to another resort with the usual size queens). A shame given how good the resort is. I’d stay here again but look at other room options/connecting rooms. Other downside is parking charge per day plus resort fee per day (annoying if you are in the parks & not using them for most of the time). Restaurants all good - we enjoyed the Italian trattoria at the Swan & used Fuel quite a bit for snacks. We didn’t go to the pool until the last day & discovered a quick serve breakfast tucked out of the way on the bottom floor. Seemed odd no-one mentioned it. Looked a bit tired & neglected but breakfast was good.
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Dec 20, 2024
Modern Luxury with a Few Trade-offs
Our upgraded King Suite experience at the Dolphin was impressive, offering a spacious layout with a dining room and incredibly comfortable sofa bed. The beds were firm yet luxurious, and the entire hotel exudes a modern, fresh atmosphere after its recent renovation. While our view was disappointing, the room itself exceeded expectations. The hotel shines with its excellent dining options, from upscale restaurants to convenient grab-and-go choices. The staff is consistently friendly and helpful, though housekeeping was a bit frustrating - we had to call for service on 2 out of 4 days of our stay. A standout feature is the well-designed laundry facility, complete with sinks and sanitizers - a detail that makes longer stays much more comfortable. However, it's worth noting that unlike other Disney properties, you'll need to factor in daily parking fees, and the Disney Dining Plan isn't available here. Despite these minor drawbacks, the Dolphin's modern amenities, comfortable rooms, and excellent location make it a strong choice for a Disney vacation. The recent renovations have created a truly upscale experience that balances luxury with Disney convenience. Perfect for: Travelers seeking modern luxury with Disney proximity, families wanting more space, and those who appreciate contemporary design over Disney theming.
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Dec 14, 2024
Concierge Josh s the best!!
I am a many time repeat customer. Very convenient location. Just a short walk to both Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Special thanks to the concierge agent JOSH. He is very accommodating and friendly. Josh is a definite asset to this property. He does his best to make the customers happy and he does it with a smile. The Dolphin is lucky to have him.
- AdvisoryA minimum mandatory hotel-imposed resort fee of $45.00 (plus tax) per room, per day, will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. This fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees that they may be responsible for but is not a guarantee of the final amount due. For a detailed description of what is included in the mandatory fee, please see hotel policies.
- AdvisoryA minimum Self Parking fee of $38 (Plus Taxes) per room, per day, per vehicle will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. The fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees they may be responsible for but not a guarantee of the final amount due.
- AdvisoryA minimum Valet parking overnight charges will be changing to a dynamic pricing platform where the charges can range from $46.00 - $56.00 + 6.5% tax per night. per room, per vehicle will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. The fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees they may be responsible for but not a guarantee of the final amount due.
- AdvisoryLong-staying guests will be charged for five (5) nights maximum for self-parking only, after which guests will be able to park their cars on a complimentary basis--i.e., a guest staying 10 nights with a car will only pay five nights, or $190.00 + 6.5% tax maximum, for self-parking at our resort. All parking fees subject to change without notice.
- Check In: 4:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy:
Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy:
Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy: This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
General Information: Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.The RSP (Resort Service Package) provides the following benefits to your customers:•In-room wireless internet•Complimentary Swan Paddleboat rentals.•Live instructor lead fitness classes•Nightly Movies and S’Mores on the Beach*Value Add: • $30 discount off Mandara Spa Services (after individual or combined spend exceeding $230 is achieved. (Excludes Hair & Nail services)Resort Service Package inclusions are subject to change and substituted without affecting the value of the benefits.
- Kids Stay Free Policy : Maximum number of children per paid adult: 3Maximum child age: 17
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
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