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Quick Look:

Layout: Located in the Epcot Resort Area the Swan & Dolphin hotels share property and mimic one another in style and accommodations.  Although located on Disney property, Swan is run by Westin and Dolphin by Sheraton, because of this you may not have charging privileges or resort package delivery when staying here as your hotel room key does not double as your Ket to the World with tickets and dining credits as it does with Disney-owned on property hotels! Check out the resort map here.

Rooms: At the Swan most rooms have either two queen size beds or one king, while most rooms at the Dolphin have either two full or one king size bed.  Rooms offer wireless internet (for a fee), safes, mini bar/fridge, newspapers, television, and irons.

Shopping: In the Swan lobby you will find a shop offering both souvenirs and sundries while the Dolphin offers more shopping experiences.  Here you will find a candy shop, clothing shop, souvenir shop, and gallery.

Recreation: Watercraft rentals, fitness center, playground, salon/spa, tennis and arcades round out the things to do at the Swan & Dolphin

Pools: The resorts offer a grotto themed pool, children’s wading pool, two lap pools and whirlpools.

Tips:   These sister resorts have extensive conference facilities available so be sure to check on any conferences that may be in town when you are visiting.  Also if you are a nurse or teacher look out for some pretty good yearly discounts!

Dining Options:

Sit down restaurants: Garden Grove, Il Mulino

Quick service restaurants: Fresh, Picabu

Bars & Quick Stops: Cabana Pool Bar, The Fountain Ice Cream Shop

Signature/Dinner Shows: None

Transportation:

To Magic Kingdom:  Bus

To Epcot:  Walk/Bus

To Animal Kingdom:  Bus

To Hollywood Studios:  Walk/Bus

To Downtown Disney:  Bus

To Blizzard Beach & Typhoon Lagoon:  Bus

Melissa has created Chip & Company’s ‘Guide to Walt Disney World: Restaurant & Snack Options’ posts as well as chronicling her Disney baking (and cooking) exploits In the Kitchen. She also writes original articles about her experiences visiting Walt Disney World and finding Disney magic in her home state of New York. Melissa is a World History teacher and you can find her on tumblr. Oh & you should probably know she believes in fairytales.