Swan vs Dolphin

fjs08 · 02-03-2008

Going this summer. Have either Swan or Dolphin recently been renovated??
Trying to decide which to stay at.

Thanks.

Frank

**MissDisney** · 02-03-2008

Frank, I think the Dolphin is much flashier and vibrant. The Swan seems more sedate to us. My family would probably prefer the bustle of the Dolphin, but we are into the flashy stuff....

Soundgod · 02-03-2008

Both have been refurbished over the last two years.
I really don't see much more difference between the Dolphin and Swan than I do between Yacht and Beach, except for the physical separation of the two buildings. Swan is a lot smaller though and most of the dining options are in the Dolphin.

LittleMissMagic · 02-03-2008

Swan has queen-size beds and Dolphin has double-size beds... that's how we make our decision.

Dolphin is bigger... but they're so close. There isn't much difference... if you're looking for a location advantage, Swan is a wee big closer to Epcot and MGM Studios. Unless you take the boat... then they are an equal difference. And the Dolphin is closer to the Grotto pool.

I think Swan is a bit quieter and calmer... whatever floats your boat. About the same.

fjs08 · 02-03-2008

Thanks for the info. I appreciate it.

Frank

skwak · 02-03-2008

We just stayed at the Swan but also checked out the Dolphin while we were there. The Dolphin is much larger than the Swan otherwise, they are similar. We enjoyed our stay at the Swan very much.

**ddoll** · 02-05-2008

Don't let the bed size description sway your decision. The difference between them is only like an inch or two. Both were recently renovated to include those Heavenly Beds. Mmmm.

They are VERY similar in design and decor. I think the main difference is the size of the resort. The Swan being smaller has a different feel to it: more intimate and sedate. Because the Dolphin is larger, there are more dining options there, more services, and it's closer to the Grotto pool. It is a more dynamic place.

I guess it depends on what you look for in your resort.

skwak · 02-05-2008

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Originally Posted by ddoll

Don't let the bed size description sway your decision. The difference between them is only like an inch or two. Both were recently renovated to include those Heavenly Beds. Mmmm.

They are VERY similar in design and decor. I think the main difference is the size of the resort. The Swan being smaller has a different feel to it: more intimate and sedate. Because the Dolphin is larger, there are more dining options there, more services, and it's closer to the Grotto pool. It is a more dynamic place.

I guess it depends on what you look for in your resort.

I agree. If you like the one, I think you would like the other too.

leslieh · 02-05-2008

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Originally Posted by ddoll

Don't let the bed size description sway your decision. The difference between them is only like an inch or two. Both were recently renovated to include those Heavenly Beds. Mmmm.

We spent one night in those heavenly beds this summer after a week of tent camping at FW. "Heaven" describes it perfectly!

Illuminations2k · 02-19-2008

I've stayed at the Dolphin 3 times for business conferences and I love the resort. It's in the Boardwalk area and you can watch Illuminations from your balcony or in the main area. Beautiful resort and the beds are absolutely amazing!!

Caseys Corner · 02-19-2008

If they had the refillable mugs and dinning plan we would love to try them.

**MissDisney** · 02-19-2008

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Originally Posted by leslieh

We spent one night in those heavenly beds this summer after a week of tent camping at FW. "Heaven" describes it perfectly!

I can see this like a scene from a movie... I bet those beds did feel great, especially after sleeping on the ground!

dixie · 02-19-2008

We have never stayed there but love to go and visit- both are so similar its hard to tell which one you are in. I like them both.

Soundgod · 02-19-2008

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Originally Posted by dixie

We have never stayed there but love to go and visit- both are so similar its hard to tell which one you are in. I like them both.

I've stayed in both and there is very little difference between the Swan's and Dolphin's rooms. Same goes for the room floor hallways.

LittleMissMagic · 02-19-2008

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Originally Posted by ddoll

Don't let the bed size description sway your decision. The difference between them is only like an inch or two. Both were recently renovated to include those Heavenly Beds. Mmmm.

Yeah... but if you have to sleep with who I have to sleep with, any extra space possible would be appreciated.

I guess it shouldn't bother many other people, though. Was just throwing that in... the Heavenly Beds are fab.

It's not really Westin, but it's not really Disney, either... an odd cross.

02-03-2008	#1 (permalink)
fjs08 Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 805	Swan vs Dolphin Going this summer. Have either Swan or Dolphin recently been renovated?? Trying to decide which to stay at. Thanks. Frank

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Swan vs Dolphin Frank, I think the Dolphin is much flashier and vibrant. The Swan seems more sedate to us. My family would probably prefer the bustle of the Dolphin, but we are into the flashy stuff.... __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,790	Re: Swan vs Dolphin Both have been refurbished over the last two years. I really don't see much more difference between the Dolphin and Swan than I do between Yacht and Beach, except for the physical separation of the two buildings. Swan is a lot smaller though and most of the dining options are in the Dolphin. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW? Nope. Home

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LittleMissMagic up for suggestions Join Date: May 2007 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 2,497	Re: Swan vs Dolphin Swan has queen-size beds and Dolphin has double-size beds... that's how we make our decision. Dolphin is bigger... but they're so close. There isn't much difference... if you're looking for a location advantage, Swan is a wee big closer to Epcot and MGM Studios. Unless you take the boat... then they are an equal difference. And the Dolphin is closer to the Grotto pool. I think Swan is a bit quieter and calmer... whatever floats your boat. About the same. __________________ little Victoria will never grow up! YouTube? iTube... My Travel Blog - Destin, FL Trip Report My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disney with the band!!! 80 days 6 hours 55 minutes

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fjs08 Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 805	Re: Swan vs Dolphin Thanks for the info. I appreciate it. Frank

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skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,492	Re: Swan vs Dolphin We just stayed at the Swan but also checked out the Dolphin while we were there. The Dolphin is much larger than the Swan otherwise, they are similar. We enjoyed our stay at the Swan very much. __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Swan vs Dolphin Don't let the bed size description sway your decision. The difference between them is only like an inch or two. Both were recently renovated to include those Heavenly Beds. Mmmm. They are VERY similar in design and decor. I think the main difference is the size of the resort. The Swan being smaller has a different feel to it: more intimate and sedate. Because the Dolphin is larger, there are more dining options there, more services, and it's closer to the Grotto pool. It is a more dynamic place. I guess it depends on what you look for in your resort. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 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 & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & 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 & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 17 days 23 hours 55 minutes

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Illuminations2k Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1	Re: Swan vs Dolphin I've stayed at the Dolphin 3 times for business conferences and I love the resort. It's in the Boardwalk area and you can watch Illuminations from your balcony or in the main area. Beautiful resort and the beds are absolutely amazing!!

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Caseys Corner Disney or Bust! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 1,568	Re: Swan vs Dolphin If they had the refillable mugs and dinning plan we would love to try them. __________________ 1996 Dixie Landing 1999 All-Star Movies 2003 Port Orleans Riverside 2004 Pop Century 2005 Caribbean Beach 2006 Animal Kingdom 2006 Pop Century christmas in Disney 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter 2008 Port Orleans French Quarter 2009 All star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going home to the Mick! Trip 2009 is just a memory!

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dixie MB'S BRITISH AMBASSADOR Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 2,272	Re: Swan vs Dolphin We have never stayed there but love to go and visit- both are so similar its hard to tell which one you are in. I like them both. __________________ STRASBOURG- AUG/SEPT O9 MED CRUISE- NOV 09 NEXT DISNEY?? WHO KNOWS My Disney Countdown Counting down to: POR VACATION AT WDW GONE TO ENJOY THE MAGIC

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