Questions on the Swan or Dolphin

Rookie · 11-22-2003

I can't believe that we just got back 2 weeks ago and we are already thinking about our next trip. There ought to be a support group out there for addicted souls like us...then again, maybe that's what this board is for!

For our first couple of visits, we stayed off-site. But on our last two trips, we stayed at CBR & POR and we now are firmly committed to staying on site - nothing like it! But, we are considering the Swan or Dolphin and have two questions in relation to which we'd love to hear your thoughts: 1) I am a college professor at a private institution and my wife works for the City of New York. Would that qualify us either for the teacher or the gov't employee rate? 2) Have those of you who have stayed at the Dolphin or Swan found it to be "as good" as staying at an actual Disney Resort in terms of the atmosphere, etc. or was it more like staying at an off-site hotel?

Thanks for the advice.

coasterman2002 · 11-22-2003

The Swan and Dolphin are both great hotels. They have a great pool area, very nice rooms, and the location is the best. You are wlking distance from Epcot, MGM if you want to, Boardwalk, and much more!

As to your first question, you could probably get a discount for one of the two jobs. That sohuldn't be a question.

As to your second question, the Swan & Dolphin is great even though it doesn't have all of the Disney magic. I found it to be a great hotel as long as you don't need everything Disney. It is relaxing. But it does feel different;)

sydmacsmom · 11-25-2003

If you have an entertainment book, the swan and dolphin are listed under the preferred partners program which gives you a 50% off the rack room rates. www.entertainment.com The other discount might be better, but it never hurts to check it out.
Good luck. :)

aurora'stwin · 11-25-2003

The Swan and Dolphin are wonderful resorts! We were just there last month and we loved them. If you do make ressies for either hotel, make sure you get a room that has recently been rennovated. There is quite a difference. Plus is you make going to WDW a habit ;) then you can get an Annual Pass and see if they still have AP rates available.

teresadisney · 11-25-2003

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My husband is also a college professor at a private college (Rice) and we were told to get the rate he just had to bring in a paycheck that shows he works there. They may have changed their requirements since last year, but that was up to date as of then.

11-22-2003	#1 (permalink)
Rookie Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 46	Questions on the Swan or Dolphin I can't believe that we just got back 2 weeks ago and we are already thinking about our next trip. There ought to be a support group out there for addicted souls like us...then again, maybe that's what this board is for! For our first couple of visits, we stayed off-site. But on our last two trips, we stayed at CBR & POR and we now are firmly committed to staying on site - nothing like it! But, we are considering the Swan or Dolphin and have two questions in relation to which we'd love to hear your thoughts: 1) I am a college professor at a private institution and my wife works for the City of New York. Would that qualify us either for the teacher or the gov't employee rate? 2) Have those of you who have stayed at the Dolphin or Swan found it to be "as good" as staying at an actual Disney Resort in terms of the atmosphere, etc. or was it more like staying at an off-site hotel? Thanks for the advice. __________________

11-25-2003	#4 (permalink)
aurora'stwin Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 236	The Swan and Dolphin are wonderful resorts! We were just there last month and we loved them. If you do make ressies for either hotel, make sure you get a room that has recently been rennovated. There is quite a difference. Plus is you make going to WDW a habit ;) then you can get an Annual Pass and see if they still have AP rates available. __________________ February 2004: Pop Century October 2003: Swan August 2000: Doubletree Guest Suites April 1994: ASMusic 1984, 1988: DL Offsite

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Questions on the Swan or Dolphin

11-22-2003	#2 (permalink)
coasterman2002 Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 561	The Swan and Dolphin are both great hotels. They have a great pool area, very nice rooms, and the location is the best. You are wlking distance from Epcot, MGM if you want to, Boardwalk, and much more! As to your first question, you could probably get a discount for one of the two jobs. That sohuldn't be a question. As to your second question, the Swan & Dolphin is great even though it doesn't have all of the Disney magic. I found it to be a great hotel as long as you don't need everything Disney. It is relaxing. But it does feel different;)

11-25-2003	#3 (permalink)
sydmacsmom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 206	If you have an entertainment book, the swan and dolphin are listed under the preferred partners program which gives you a 50% off the rack room rates. www.entertainment.com The other discount might be better, but it never hurts to check it out. Good luck. :)

11-25-2003	#5 (permalink)
teresadisney Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SPACE CITY USA Posts: 694	Rookie My husband is also a college professor at a private college (Rice) and we were told to get the rate he just had to bring in a paycheck that shows he works there. They may have changed their requirements since last year, but that was up to date as of then.

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