The Dolphin & Swan Resorts

disney1230 · 08-20-2002

Hello all,

My new wife and I have decided that we are going back to WDW next August with the kids and would like to stay at either the Dolphin or the Swan since they offer a discount to teachers.

My question is: has anyone stayed at either resort and what is it like compared to the other Disney resorts. We know that it is run by I believe, Sheraton Inc., so it's not a Disney run property.

We heard pricing for educators is $129 per night. Is this correct?

Thanks in advance for any help you can give.:D

**mickey** · 08-20-2002

I haven't stayed at either of them, but I have been in rooms in both of them, and they are nice. They are much more of a "hotel" than the Disney resorts are. While they are nice, and they are in a great location, they don't quite stack up to the deluxe resorts, which is where they are priced. If you can get the rooms for $129 or less, I think it will be worth it to you. If you have a choice, go for the Dolphin. While both of them are aimed at conference goers, the Dolphin is coser to the pool and further away from the conference center.

The Dolphin is run by Sheraton and the Swan is run by Westin. The are both owned by Starwood now, but they used to be seperate companies.

buzzsmommy · 08-22-2002

Hello! I've stayed at the Dolphin while on business and Dixie Landings (yes, old name but it was a while ago) for family vacations. The Dolphin was very nice, especially the lobby, pool, and transportation. I thought the Swan's lobby was not as nice. The Dolphin's is BIG and makes a nice underwater statement. My father and I spent a lot of time in the Dolphin's lobby people watching and playing pool off to the side and it was fun. The room was nice, just as it would be at a Sheraton or Hilton. Roomy but not "themed" neccessarily. The resturants were good for adults but not so good if you have active children. The pool area was nice but not themed.

Dixie Landings was also nice (and more resonable when the company's not picking up the tab!). I liked the main lobby/store/eating areas. They had a very nice cafeteria style dinning room perfect if you have active kids. The food was standard and predictable but our wait time was usually minimal, especially for a quick breakfast. The pools were great and had water slides and such -- good if you have kids. The rooms, although themed, are small and typically "motelish." You enter your room from directly outside like a motel not a long interior hallway like an upscale hotel. Both have their pluses and minuses.

I'd say if I was with young kids I'd avoid the Dolphin and Swan as too "businessy" and stay at another moderate place like Dixie Landings. Teens probable won't care either way. If its just adults go for the Dolphin and the bigger more delux feel to the rooms. Service at both were excellent.

08-20-2002	#1 (permalink)
disney1230 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: South Dakota Posts: 86	The Dolphin & Swan Resorts Hello all, My new wife and I have decided that we are going back to WDW next August with the kids and would like to stay at either the Dolphin or the Swan since they offer a discount to teachers. My question is: has anyone stayed at either resort and what is it like compared to the other Disney resorts. We know that it is run by I believe, Sheraton Inc., so it's not a Disney run property. We heard pricing for educators is $129 per night. Is this correct? Thanks in advance for any help you can give.:D __________________

08-20-2002	#2 (permalink)
mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,229	I haven't stayed at either of them, but I have been in rooms in both of them, and they are nice. They are much more of a "hotel" than the Disney resorts are. While they are nice, and they are in a great location, they don't quite stack up to the deluxe resorts, which is where they are priced. If you can get the rooms for $129 or less, I think it will be worth it to you. If you have a choice, go for the Dolphin. While both of them are aimed at conference goers, the Dolphin is coser to the pool and further away from the conference center. The Dolphin is run by Sheraton and the Swan is run by Westin. The are both owned by Starwood now, but they used to be seperate companies. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disneyland, 2008 I am riding the Matterhorn

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08-22-2002	#3 (permalink)
buzzsmommy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hatfield, PA Posts: 290	Hello! I've stayed at the Dolphin while on business and Dixie Landings (yes, old name but it was a while ago) for family vacations. The Dolphin was very nice, especially the lobby, pool, and transportation. I thought the Swan's lobby was not as nice. The Dolphin's is BIG and makes a nice underwater statement. My father and I spent a lot of time in the Dolphin's lobby people watching and playing pool off to the side and it was fun. The room was nice, just as it would be at a Sheraton or Hilton. Roomy but not "themed" neccessarily. The resturants were good for adults but not so good if you have active children. The pool area was nice but not themed. Dixie Landings was also nice (and more resonable when the company's not picking up the tab!). I liked the main lobby/store/eating areas. They had a very nice cafeteria style dinning room perfect if you have active kids. The food was standard and predictable but our wait time was usually minimal, especially for a quick breakfast. The pools were great and had water slides and such -- good if you have kids. The rooms, although themed, are small and typically "motelish." You enter your room from directly outside like a motel not a long interior hallway like an upscale hotel. Both have their pluses and minuses. I'd say if I was with young kids I'd avoid the Dolphin and Swan as too "businessy" and stay at another moderate place like Dixie Landings. Teens probable won't care either way. If its just adults go for the Dolphin and the bigger more delux feel to the rooms. Service at both were excellent.

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