Are Swan and Dolphin owned by Disney?

The Swan & Dolphin is one of Walt Disney World’s main convention hotels, as well as one of the few non-Disney-owned properties that receives most of the benefits Disney-owned hotels enjoy such as special transportation options to the parks.

What is the Swan and Dolphin?

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin are Deluxe Disney Resorts managed by Marriott. Our guests enjoy Onsite Disney Resort benefits; in addition, Bonvoy Rewards members can take advantage of an array of program benefits, including earning Marriott Bonvoy points with each stay. View Our Quarterly Resort Report.

Is Marriott a Swan or dolphin?

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin are both Marriott Category 6 hotels, requiring 50,000 points per night for a standard night, 40,000 for off peak, and and 60,000 for peak nights.

How do I book a Disney Swan?

Our toll free reservations number is 1-888-828-8850. If you are outside a toll free calling area, the number is 1-407-934-4000.

Do Magic bands work at Swan and Dolphin?

Note that Swan and Dolphin Resort guests do not receive complimentary MagicBands. Likewise, MagicBand hotel benefits, including your MagicBand acting as a room key or using it to charge to your room, don’t apply here.

Do you get extra magic hours at Swan and Dolphin?

Extra Magic Hours Benefit – Each day one of the four Disney Theme Parks opens an hour early or stays open up to an extra two hours after regular closing so that resort guests can enjoy select attractions. Note: Valid Theme Park ticket and Resort ID required for each adult.

Which is closer to Epcot Swan or Dolphin?

walking distance from Epcot. The walk to Epcot or Hollywood studios from the Swan is slightly shorter vs. the Dolphin, and both the Swan and the Dolphin are just across a bridge to Disney’s BoardWalk, with shopping, restaurants, bike rentals, and an arcade. It is a lovely place to while away the evening.

Who owns the Swan and the Dolphin?

the Walt Disney Collection
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin are a part of the Walt Disney Collection of resorts; because of this they are Disney branded and guests of the resort have access to special Disney benefits available to Disney Resort Hotel guests only.

Can you walk to Epcot from the Swan Hotel?

Epcot can be reached by catching a Friendship launch (boat) from the courtyard between the Swan and Dolphin, or by taking a short stroll across the BoardWalk and to Epcot’s International Gateway and World Showcase. The walk takes about 10 minutes.

Is the Swan or Dolphin cheaper?

This isn’t always the case, and you can definitely find a great deal at The Swan, but more often than not, The Dolphin will be the less expensive option between the two. If you’re using Marriott Bonvoy points, both are tiered at a level 6 and cost the same amount of points to stay on property.

Does Swan Hotel get extra magic hours?

It has now been confirmed that the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels will be participating in both Early Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours. Early Park Entry, as well as extended evening hours, will replace Extra Magic Hours.

Can you see fireworks from Swan Hotel?

WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN RESORT You can catch glimpses of the fireworks from the Dolphin side of the complex or along the bridge that connects to Disney’s Boardwalk.