Swan and Dolphin

rlb · 11-30-2005

Why is it that if you stay at the Swan or Dolphin that you do not get the extra magic hour benifit? Does anyone recommed the Swan or Dolphin? Are there any advantages to staying there over other resorts that offer the EMH benifit?

mickaholic4077 · 11-30-2005

Although The Swan and Dolphin are on Disney property,they are NOT Disney-owned hotels,and as such,don't get some of the benefits of staying on-site.

ingamba · 11-30-2005

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Originally Posted by rlb

Does anyone recommed the Swan or Dolphin? Are there any advantages to staying there over other resorts that offer the EMH benifit?

I don't want to speak for her, but I'm pretty asure DDoll likes both of these resorts, and when she comes on later, I'm sure she can tell you all about why she chooses these resorts over the other Disney owned properties.

I personally have never stayed at either one, but I'd like to. I love the architecture and the location.

GrumpyDad · 11-30-2005

We enjoyed both when we stayed there, mainly because of the location. The upsides are the great price for teachers and nurses, the large number of resturants between them, the nightclubs in each, and did I mention the price! The downside is that they are the major convention resorts on property and as such you have a lot of business types roaming around. Can be a little disconcerting to get into an elevator dripping wet while the guy next to you is in a suit, lol.

Did I mention the great price!

-harry

rlb · 11-30-2005

Can you get the dining plan when staying at the Swan or Dolphin?

gingita · 11-30-2005

I stayed at the Swan and Dolphin for a convention last June and I was able to use the Extra Magic Hours benefit. Some things you can't take advantage of are the Magical Express, the dining plan, and charging to your room at the theme parks. I think a big perk of the Swan and Dolphin is the location. It was wonderful and you can also get some pretty good discounts on the rooms. And of course, there were the "Heavenly Beds." It was really hard to pull myself out of those in the morning.

coasterman2002 · 12-10-2005

The Swan is a great resort. It has one of the best locations on Disney property, the rooms are wonderful, the pool is very cool, and the service is top notch. It isn't Disney owned, but the service is Disney quality and you get most of the amenities that Disney owned resort guest do. I believe that the only service that isn't available at the Swan/Dolphin is that you cannot use your room key as a charge card at the parks. I've stayed at the Swan twice and plan on staying there again in 2007. It is a wonderful resort.

**ddoll** · 12-10-2005

Coasterman is correct. You get all the same percs as a Disney resort except for charging park purchases to your room key. Which makes sense: it's not Disney owned. You can charge to your room key in the Disney gift shop in the hotel, and at both resorts, restaurants included.

We get Extra Magic Hours, package delivery from park purchases and top notch service and themeing. You can even buy your park passes there, book your dining and shop in a Disney gift shop. However, ME is not available at the Swolphin, nor is the Dining package.

But they are a deluxe resort and offer some terrific price specials. Being a nurse, I can usually get a nurse's rate there, which is less than half the normal price.

I can't imagine staying anywhere else now. I think I've been spoiled. And I never sleep better than I do on those Heavenly beds. I really need to get one of those for home.

Ready2Go · 12-10-2005

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Originally Posted by ddoll

I think I've been spoiled.

Really?

I have been in both and they are very nice.

Does anyone know the deal on why they are not owned by Disney? Weren't they at one time?

tragic312 · 12-11-2005

Swan and Dolphin are Sheraton hotels. they are mainly for business conventions. but families can stay there, too. you still get the perks of EMH and the disney transportation if you stay at either one. if you have kids, i don't think Swan and Dolphin are good hotels to spend your family vacation at. it's not really geared toward kids. it's business resorts. for a couple, it's fine. we stayed at the Swan for our anniversary and had a good time. if you are a Starwood Preferred Guest member, you get a couple of perks as well. you can go to spg.com for more information on how to become a member. one of the perks is you get a free upgrade on your room. you can also get a later check out. the membership is free for SPG.

11-30-2005	#1 (permalink)
rlb Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 709	Swan and Dolphin Why is it that if you stay at the Swan or Dolphin that you do not get the extra magic hour benifit? Does anyone recommed the Swan or Dolphin? Are there any advantages to staying there over other resorts that offer the EMH benifit? __________________ "I have a great love of animals and laughter." --Walt Disney WDW Trips July 1981--off property January 1996--off property June 2000--off property December 2001--All Star Music April 2002--All Star Sports December 2002--All Star Movies December 2003--Caribbean Beach April 2004--All Star Sports July 2005-- Fort Wilderness Cabin January 2007-- Wilderness Lodge Villas Novemeber 2007-- Old Key West August 2008--Pop Century (free dining) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Family Trip to Wilderness Lodge 49 days 21 hours 5 minutes

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,193	Re: Swan and Dolphin Although The Swan and Dolphin are on Disney property,they are NOT Disney-owned hotels,and as such,don't get some of the benefits of staying on-site.

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GrumpyDad Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,176	Re: Swan and Dolphin We enjoyed both when we stayed there, mainly because of the location. The upsides are the great price for teachers and nurses, the large number of resturants between them, the nightclubs in each, and did I mention the price! The downside is that they are the major convention resorts on property and as such you have a lot of business types roaming around. Can be a little disconcerting to get into an elevator dripping wet while the guy next to you is in a suit, lol. Did I mention the great price! -harry __________________ . Jan 2008 Yacht Club ~* Jan 2007 Caribbean Beach Dec/Jan 2005/2006 Disney Poly / Disney Wonder New Years Trip Nov 2003 - Caribbean Beach ~* Nov 2002 – Coronado Springs ~ Feb 2001 – Boardwalk Feb 2000 – Swan ~~~~~ Feb 1999 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1998 – Boardwalk Feb 1997 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1996 – Beach Club ~~~ May 1995 - Swan Feb 1995 – Dixie Landings ~*~ May 1994 – Dolphin

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rlb Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 709	Re: Swan and Dolphin Can you get the dining plan when staying at the Swan or Dolphin? __________________ "I have a great love of animals and laughter." --Walt Disney WDW Trips July 1981--off property January 1996--off property June 2000--off property December 2001--All Star Music April 2002--All Star Sports December 2002--All Star Movies December 2003--Caribbean Beach April 2004--All Star Sports July 2005-- Fort Wilderness Cabin January 2007-- Wilderness Lodge Villas Novemeber 2007-- Old Key West August 2008--Pop Century (free dining) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Family Trip to Wilderness Lodge 49 days 21 hours 5 minutes

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gingita MB Mommy-To-Be Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Logan, Utah Posts: 1,502	Re: Swan and Dolphin I stayed at the Swan and Dolphin for a convention last June and I was able to use the Extra Magic Hours benefit. Some things you can't take advantage of are the Magical Express, the dining plan, and charging to your room at the theme parks. I think a big perk of the Swan and Dolphin is the location. It was wonderful and you can also get some pretty good discounts on the rooms. And of course, there were the "Heavenly Beds." It was really hard to pull myself out of those in the morning. __________________ Ginger The List: MissyH-ddoll-MommytoMJM-Cincy-Mrspooky-Ingamba-Bali-Doughnut-HoneyBear-Erin-Cavey-Lil-Tigger-EmpressJenny-Palmickey-Disneyguru-Mickaholic4077-Janice419-Bama Rama-MissDisney-PrincessJill-Baloo85-BDavis-Princess Tessa-Daydreamer-WishUponAStar-Queensmama-Maria-Bumble-Kizzmitt-Soundgod-Catfish1999-Slartybartfest-Cousin Mike-Jen-Jenbarnwell-Ready2Go-rlander-Daisee-Lovemysons-Chastmastr-Quakercub-Val32-PrincessAlyssa-Iluvwdw-Dana-Ilama-Bosoxx65-Lurk...to be continued My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby Hunter is due in... 53 days 21 hours 5 minutes

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coasterman2002 Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 561	Re: Swan and Dolphin The Swan is a great resort. It has one of the best locations on Disney property, the rooms are wonderful, the pool is very cool, and the service is top notch. It isn't Disney owned, but the service is Disney quality and you get most of the amenities that Disney owned resort guest do. I believe that the only service that isn't available at the Swan/Dolphin is that you cannot use your room key as a charge card at the parks. I've stayed at the Swan twice and plan on staying there again in 2007. It is a wonderful resort. __________________ It all started with a mouse

12-10-2005	#8 (permalink)
ddoll Your Friendly Singing Mod Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 4,612	Re: Swan and Dolphin Coasterman is correct. You get all the same percs as a Disney resort except for charging park purchases to your room key. Which makes sense: it's not Disney owned. You can charge to your room key in the Disney gift shop in the hotel, and at both resorts, restaurants included. We get Extra Magic Hours, package delivery from park purchases and top notch service and themeing. You can even buy your park passes there, book your dining and shop in a Disney gift shop. However, ME is not available at the Swolphin, nor is the Dining package. But they are a deluxe resort and offer some terrific price specials. Being a nurse, I can usually get a nurse's rate there, which is less than half the normal price. I can't imagine staying anywhere else now. I think I've been spoiled. And I never sleep better than I do on those Heavenly beds. I really need to get one of those for home. __________________ DVC, Disney Co Moderator • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan and Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan and Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock and Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Running my 4th WDW Half Marathon! 34 days 4 hours 5 minutes

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tragic312 jay & silent bob's mommy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,185	Re: Swan and Dolphin Swan and Dolphin are Sheraton hotels. they are mainly for business conventions. but families can stay there, too. you still get the perks of EMH and the disney transportation if you stay at either one. if you have kids, i don't think Swan and Dolphin are good hotels to spend your family vacation at. it's not really geared toward kids. it's business resorts. for a couple, it's fine. we stayed at the Swan for our anniversary and had a good time. if you are a Starwood Preferred Guest member, you get a couple of perks as well. you can go to spg.com for more information on how to become a member. one of the perks is you get a free upgrade on your room. you can also get a later check out. the membership is free for SPG. __________________ Jan. 15 - 22, 2003 (1st Trip to WDW) -- Beach Club June 7-16, 2003 -- Beach Club Jan. 10, 12 2004 - First Trip to Disneyland Sept. 26 - Oct. 4, 2004 -- All-Star Movies Sept. 29, 2004 -- Wedding Date January 3 - 9, 2005 - All-Star Music Sept. 24- Oct. 1, 2005 - Swan Nov. 1 - 6, 2008 - Pop Century http://www.myspace.com/tragic312 http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...5f47/event.png

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