The Resorts Gal Guide to
Disney’s Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is a AAA Four Diamond award-winning resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Due to its prime location in the Epcot Resorts Area, it’s one of the more popular resorts on the property.
Disney’s Swan and Dolphin consists of three hotels that share resort amenities. They are the Disney World Swan Hotel, the Dolphin Hotel, and lastly, the Swan Reserve. These hotels sit on Walt Disney World property. However, they are unique because they are owned and operated by Marriott.
Resort Benefits
Guests of Disney’s Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve can participate in Disney’s early theme park entry, a perk extended to all Walt Disney World Resort guests.
Early Theme Park Entry: This perk allows resort guests to enter any Walt Disney World theme park 30 minutes before officially opening to the general public. This early entry provides several advantages:
- Lower Crowds: Being among the first to enter the park allows you to experience popular attractions with shorter wait times. This will help you to check off must-see rides and experiences ahead of the crowd.
- Photography Opportunities: If you love capturing the magic of Disney, the early hours provide a fantastic opportunity for photos in front of iconic landmarks with fewer people in the background.
- Cooler Temperatures: Morning hours are often cooler, making outdoor activities more comfortable. But if you visit during cooler weather, don’t forget a jacket!
Extended Evening Hours: Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resort guests, which includes those staying at Disney’s Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve, can enjoy the privilege of spending extra time in select theme parks on specific evenings. During extended evening hours, these parks stay open later than their regular closing time, usually for an additional two hours.
This benefit offers several advantages as well:
- More Ride Time: This allows you to enjoy additional nighttime rides and attractions when lines tend to be shorter.
- Magical Nighttime Atmosphere: Disney parks take on a unique and enchanting ambiance at night, with beautifully lit landscapes. So you’ll have time to savor the nighttime magic for longer with fewer crowds.
- Less Rush: With extended hours, you can explore at a more relaxed pace.