Resort Details
- AmareAmare, which means “to love”, is a casual upscale venue inspired by the tastes and cultures of the Mediterranean region.
- BLUEZOO LOUNGEExperience the resurgence of handmade classic cocktails, along with the area’s finest champagnes, wines, and cordials in our chic lounge. Light menu offered. Open evenings.
- CABANA BAR AND BEACH CLUBEnjoy a sophisticated variety of appetizers, salads, gourmet flat breads and other entrees at this chic restaurant and bar, located just steps from the Dolphin lap pool. Transition into evening with signature cocktails and frozen drinks at our illuminated bar. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations are not necessary.
- CHILLEnjoy a refreshing selection of unique frozen libations, chilled beverages including beer and wine, and a selection of tasty sandwiches and snacks. Family friendly options available.
- FRESH - MEDITERRANEAN MARKETHealthy, Sustainable, Organic. Fresh! At Fresh Mediterranean Market we have gone to great lengths in an effort to provide you with some of the finest, most wholesome, local products available. We are honored to have the opportunity to present to you ingredients from local artisans and craftsmen. We take a healthy, less is more approach. The less we tinker with their products, the more you will enjoy them.
- FUELFuel offers guests a convenient way to energize during the day, whether it's filled with business meetings or exploring the theme parks. Our baristas can create your favorite caffeinated concoctions to carry you through the day.
- GroundsThe resort’s grab-and-go, Grounds, features craft coffee,sandwiches, pastries and more.
- KIMONOS LOUNGEThe perfect mixture of fun and flavor! Enjoy nightly karaoke and one of our unique cocktail creations. Open evenings.
- PHINSPhins is a contemporary lounge where guests can enjoy sipping on custom-crafted cocktails, a glass of vintage wine, or even a frosty mug of our very own Phins and Feathers beer, all under the sophisticated ambiance of a spectacular custom-made crystal chandelier.
- PICABUA curious gallery of evocative food and art, Picabu was created to delight both kids and the young at heart. The always-open adventure eatery serves up an affordable and unique dining option for the entire family in a buffet/cafeteria setting. The centerpiece is Picabu, a delightful and adventurous wood-carved and brightly painted animated character who diners will find behind every corner in this unforgettable dining experience.
- Rosa MexicanoA fresh take on authentic Mexican cuisine, serving both belovedclassics and sophisticated dishes in a stylish and festive atmosphere.
- SHULA'S LOUNGEA cozy atmosphere with leather chairs, plenty of sports channels to choose from, and a selection of fine beer, wine, and after-dinner drinks. Open evenings.
- SHULA'S STEAK HOUSEIn order to be the best, Don Shula followed the same principles that made him the winningest coach in football history - select the best talent available and give them the resources they need to succeed. In the restaurant business, that meant serving Premium Black Angus Beef® steaks, the best beef money can buy and providing our restaurant team with the best training. In terms of our restaurant team, he ran it like a sports team. In sports, one's performance is based on results - either you win or lose. The same is true for our restaurant team. Our managers are called Head Coaches and they have the authority to manage the team as they see fit to ensure repeated winning seasons.
- Splash Pool Bar & GrillEnjoy contemporary lunch fare poolside. Salads, burgers, fish tacos, and a refreshing selection of your favorite libations.
- SPLASH POOL BAR AND GRILLPoolside outdoor seating with table service just steps from our white sand beach and the Splash Pool Bar and Grill. Enjoy contemporary lunch fare that includes custom made salads, burgers, fish tacos, and a refreshing selection of your favorite frozen libations or classic cocktails. Beer and wine is also available. Open seasonally.Poolside outdoor seating with table service just steps from our white sand beach and the Splash Pool Bar and Grill. Enjoy contemporary lunch fare that includes custom made salads, burgers, fish tacos, and a refreshing selection of your favorite frozen libations or classic cocktails. Beer and wine is also available. Open seasonally.
- StirStir offers an airy, tropical feel in the lobby and serves specialtycocktails and light bites.
- TangerineTangerine offers guests the opportunity to enjoy signature drinkspoolside along with casual fare.
- THE FOUNTAIN - EATS AND SWEETSCrisp salads, custom grilled burgers, and a mouth-watering array of sandwiches and desserts. Treat yourself to homemade or soft serve ice cream, malts and shakes from our open ice-cream counter. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations are not necessary.
- Todd English’s bluezoo LoungeExperience the resurgence of handmade cocktails in an energeticand chic setting.
- TODD ENGLISH'S BLUEZOORenowned for his unique style and ability to entertain, Celebrity Chef Todd English combines the freshest seafood with coastal cuisines from around the world in a setting you won't forget in Todd English's bluezoo.
- Various Lounges/BarsIl Mulino Lounge - Hip, comfortable surroundings serving classic cocktails, wines from Italy and beyond as well as light menu offerings. Open evenings.
Kimono’s Lounge – The perfect mixture of fun and flavor! Enjoy nightly karaoke and one of our unique cocktail creations. Open evenings. - Various RestaurantsIl Mulino New York Trattoria - Traditional Italian cuisine from the Abruzzi region of Italy, served in a dynamic rustic trattoria. Features a diverse offering of exciting and bountifully presented dishes, prepared from original reicipes. Open for dinner.
Kimonos – Experience the art of sushi, karaoke, and an intimate atmosphere in our authentic Japanese sushi restaurant. Open for dinner.
Garden Grove - Guests will feel as if they have been transported to the tranquil gardens of Central Park after stepping into the Garden Grove restaurant. The centerpiece of this unique restaurant is a beautiful 25-foot oak tree, adorned with twinkling lights and paper lanterns, a true spectacle for diners. During the
day, families can feast in the park-like atmosphere while bright sunlight from the restaurant's tall windows illuminates the room. The young at heart will also enjoy Disney character dining at breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays. Garden Grove is open for breakfast and lunch daily.
Splash Terrace - Lunch and snacks, just steps from the pool and white sand beach. Outdoor seating with table service. Open seasonally for lunch and snacks.
Splash Grill – Lunch, snacks, ice cream and pizza, just steps from the pool and white sand beach. Self-service restaurant with indoor seating. Open seasonally for lunch and snacks.
Java Bar - Enjoy a variety of coffees, such as espresso and cappuccino, as well as other popular beverages, and freshly prepared pastries in a relaxed and inviting setting. Located near the back entrance of the Swan. Open mornings.
- Traditional
Bedding - 2 queen beds or 1 king bed
Occupancy limits - 4 adults, 3 children, 4 total combined.Maximum of 3 children through the age of 17 stay free in existing bedding with at least 1 adult.
* 1 adult plus 3 children. Up to 4 people in the room. There may be a 5th person in the room provided it is an infant in a crib. Place infants name and crib request in hotel comments.
Our brand new Swan guest room blends a beautiful combination of whites, blues and grays creating a tasteful ambiance that appeals to adults and children as well.
The renovated room features upgraded furniture, chrome fixtures, and the latest technology, including a 47” flat-screen TV, wireless internet access (included in resort fee) as well as additional power outlets to keep everyone connected. Settle onto the Westin Heavenly Bed® with its white pillowtop mattress set, cozy down blanket, a trio of crisp sheets, goose down comforter, and 4 overstuffed pillows. The renovated bathroom has dual vanities and a back-lit mirror mounted on iridescent glass tiles.Note - Standard Promo and Standard Sunsational Savings room categories are the same as the Standard rooms, but they are available only during special promotions.
Standard Promo and Standard Sunsational Savings room categories may have Minimum and Maximum night stay restrictions.- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bathtub/shower combination
- Cable television
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Cordless phone
- Data port*
- Flat Panel Television Including HD Channels
- Free newspaper
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Internet access*
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Mini Refrigerator
- Minibar*
- Non-smoking
- Telephone
- Video on demand
- Widescreen TV
- Resort View
Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds
Occupancy limits: 4 adults, 3 children, 4 total combined.
Maximum of 3 children through the age of 17 stay free in existing bedding with at least 1 adult.Additional Amenities: Westin’s Heavenly Bed®, easy-reach picture-wash lighting, 32” Widescreen flat-panel LCD HDTV, “A La Carte”, a personalized in-room mini refrigerator service, complimentary tea and Starbucks®, two dual-line telephones (1 cordless) with voice mail messaging and data port.
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Bathtub/shower combination
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Cordless phone
- Data port*
- Flat Panel Television Including HD Channels
- Free newspaper
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Internet access*
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Minibar*
- Non-smoking
- Refrigerator
- Video on demand
- Traditional Non-Refundable
This is a non-refundable category.
- Air conditioning
- Cordless phone
- Flat Panel Television Including HD Channels
- Hair Dryer
- In-Room Safe
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Widescreen TV
- Wireless internet connection
- Resort View Non-Refundable
This is a non-refundable category.
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine*
- Babysitting,Offsite*
- Baggage hold*
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services*
- Children programs*
- Children welcome
- 24-hour front desk
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine*
- Babysitting, Offsite*
- Baggage hold*
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services*
- Children programs*
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym*
- Fitness Facilities*
- Game room
- Gift/News stand*
- Golf, Offsite*
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services
- Laundry/Valet service*
- Lounges/bars*
- Outdoor pool
- Parking*
- Pool
- Restaurant*
- Room service*
- Safe deposit box
- Sauna*
- Shuttle to local attractions*
- Smoke-free property
- Spa*
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Valet parking*
- Wakeup service
- Water sports
- Business Services*
- Internet Access*
- Private, intimate weddings. Disney characters available. Personal wedding coordinator on site.
Dreams can come true! There’s no place in the world quite like the WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN Hotel for hosting all or part of your wedding day, from your rehearsal dinner through your honeymoon. This fantasy themed resort ascends majestically above shimmering waterways and swaying palms in the heart of the Walt Disney World® Resort. A moonlight stroll or leisurely cruise upon the waterways will take you to the international delights of Epcot® or the special effects of Disney-MGM Studios. The charm of the Magic Kingdom® Park is just outside your door. You’re adjacent to Disney’s BoardWalk entertainment district and minutes from Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Downtown Disney. Walk down the aisle beside the courtyard fountain, with harp music drifting through the landscaped garden. Host a lakeside hors d’oeuvre reception beneath the stars or a traditional four-course sit-down dinner in the elegant banquet room. Wave your wand for glorious cakes and floral bouquets, ice sculptures, valet parking and musical accompaniments, as you wish.
* Fees may apply
- Children's poolThere are 2 children's pools on site.
- Children's program, onsite *Camp Dolphin - Located at the Walt Disney World Dolphin. Open nightly, Camp Dolphin offers fully supervised programs, including arts, crafts, movies, a video arcade, and even a special dinner program. Camp Dolphin is staffed by a team of specially trained counselors. Reservations suggested.
- Fitness center on-site *3 Fitness Centers
- Hot tub4 Outdoor Hot Tubs
- Motorized Water Sports *Watercraft rentals
- Non-Motorized Water Sports *Paddle boat, tubes and raft rentals
- Outdoor pool
- PoolThere are 6 pools on site. Five heated swimming pools, including a three-acre grotto pool, and white sand beach.
- Sauna *
- Spa *
- Golf *Golf Course located within 10 Miles of Property.
- Kennedy Space Center
- SeaWorld®
- Universal Orlando®
- Walt Disney World® Theme Parks
- Other Local AttractionsLegoland Theme Park
* Fees may apply
Property Information
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
2076 reviews
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Oct 17, 2026Not great
We had a room with a view of a roof and air conditioners just off the elevators. So my Marriott gold status didn’t get me a high floor or away from elevators that my profile requests. Loud, terrible view, parking lot was taken by a tent structure so only option was to valet. Not great if you need to get something from your car (15 min wait, tipping, etc). Room was clean. But location/walking to EPCOT is very nice.
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Sep 28, 2026Shame about the resort fee.
Stayed here for 3 nights during our 10 night trip to Orlando. The hotel is ideally located nest the Boardwalk, Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Epcot is about a 10 minute walk, similar for Hollywood studios. Check in was straight forward and our room was ready before the usual time, it was very spacious and well appointed, only issue was the air conditioning wasn't working but it was quickly rectified. Beds were very comfortable, had no trouble sleeping. If you're lucky your room will provide you views of the nightly fireworks at Epcot. There are a number of restaurants at the hotel, we only tried the Mexican, however we dined too late to appreciate it, so unable to review it properly, however the food was very good. As a Disney partner hotel the early entry to the theme parks is well worth the stay, as we managed tp get a number of major rides done at the theme parks during our stay. The only downside is this hotel charges a resort fee of $50 + tax per night of your visit, which "official" Disney hotels don't. To be honest I don't understand what you actually get for this charge. We were aware of the charge before we made the booking but probably wouldn't stay here again, because of this.
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Sep 25, 2026Amazing stay
Absolutely an amazing experience. All staff are wonderful and the proximity to Boardwalk and Epcot is a great perk. Highly recommend for future stays. Rooms are a bit dated but we are only in them to sleep.
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Sep 21, 2026More Than $2,000 Disappeared From Our Hotel Room and Was Never Recovered
Unfortunately, the most important thing I have to say about our stay at the Dolphin is that I had a significant amount of cash disappear from inside my luggage in our hotel room. On the fifth day of our stay, I discovered that the money was gone. We immediately reported it to hotel security, who said they would investigate. Although the staff was courteous and attentive, the investigation ultimately led nowhere, the money was never recovered, and we were left without any real resolution. I still need to file a police report regarding the incident. To be fair, the hotel waived some of our charges at the end of our stay, which I appreciated. However, even after that, our financial loss was still close to $2,000. More than anything, it was extremely upsetting to realize that our belongings were not safe inside our hotel room, especially at a resort of this level. As for the hotel itself, I also struggle to understand why the Dolphin is considered a deluxe resort. The rooms are not particularly spacious, storage is limited, and the bathroom felt dated, with an older bathtub and shower curtain instead of a modern shower. We stayed at Universal’s Cabana Bay during the same trip, and I honestly did not feel that the Dolphin room offered a noticeably more luxurious experience. The resort itself is nice, with good common areas and several restaurants, although prices are high. But ultimately, having a large amount of money disappear from our belongings inside our room completely overshadowed the rest of our stay. It was stressful, disappointing, and not something I ever expected to experience during a Disney vacation. Unfortunately, I would not stay at the Dolphin again.
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Sep 21, 2026
Fell way short of expectations
My husband and I just returned from the Dolphin. I appreciate that our requests for an early check-in and King bed were granted, however, it was extremely disappointed that not a single person acknowledged that we were there on our honeymoon, despite my having called the resort at least three times before our arrival and confirming. Well, the exterior of the building, location, and the lobby/common areas were breathtaking, the rooms are dated. We were never able to get our TV to connect to any streaming apps, even after 3 separate visits from Engineering. Our AC also stopped working the second night of our stay. Although they did eventually get it back working again, it took three consecutive visits from engineering in the same night. The bed was comfortable and our room was clean overall, but it was extremely dated. I didn't even know they still make coffee makers like the one in our room. My husband has a disability and was unable to get on/off the theme park buses, using the accessible ramp, but had no issues whatsoever when using the official Disney bus from the neighboring yacht and beach club resort. Thankfully management did reimburse us for our $50 resort fee per night, but this experience in my opinion, was unacceptable. Next time I will spend the additional $100 per night to stay at an official Disney resort, which is what it would've ended up costing us when you factor out the nightly self parking fee of $40 plus tax per night and the $50 plus tax nightly resort fee.
- AdvisoryLong-staying guests will be charged for five (5) nights maximum for self-parking only, after which guests will be able to park their cars on a complimentary basis--i.e., a guest staying 10 nights with a car will only pay five nights, or $190.00 + 6.5% tax maximum, for self-parking at our resort. All parking fees subject to change without notice.
- AdvisoryA minimum mandatory hotel-imposed resort fee of $50.00 (plus tax) per room, per day, will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. This fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees that they may be responsible for but is not a guarantee of the final amount due. For a detailed description of what is included in the mandatory fee, please see hotel policies.
- AdvisorySelf-Parking: $40 + tax per vehicle, per night – don’t forget – for our wholesale partners there is a 5 night maximum charge on self-parking (does not apply to valet parking) – so for example a guest staying 7 nights will only pay parking for the first five nights of their stay!
- AdvisoryValet Parking: Dynamic pricing ranging from $51 to $61 + tax per vehicle, per night
- AdvisoryChildren 17 & under stay free in guest rooms and suites at our resorts when occupying same room/suite with parents and using existing bedding.
- AdvisoryGuests staying at our resorts can make Lightning Lane Reservations 7 days in advance and also have access to purchase the NEW Lightning Lane Premier Pass! These benefits are only eligible for select Disney Resorts and ourselves.
- AdvisoryPhase 1 of the Walt Disney World Dolphin guest room refresh has been completed, with approximately 50% of rooms upgraded. Phase 2 is scheduled from May to September 2028 to complete the remaining inventory. Guests can expect enhanced accommodations featuring modern furnishings, updated flooring, refreshed décor, and 65” flat-screen televisions.
- AdvisoryCelebrate the holiday season at the Walt Disney World Swan, Dolphin and Swan Reserve with festive décor, seasonal dining, family-friendly activities, and special entertainment for all ages. Guests can enjoy a variety of holiday experiences throughout the season. For full details, visit: www.santasfavoriteresort.com
- Check In: 4:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy:
Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy:
Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy: This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
General Information: Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.The RSP (Resort Service Package) provides the following benefits to your customers:•In-room wireless internet•Complimentary Swan Paddleboat rentals.•Live instructor lead fitness classes•Nightly Movies and S’Mores on the Beach*Value Add: • $30 discount off Mandara Spa Services (after individual or combined spend exceeding $230 is achieved. (Excludes Hair & Nail services)Resort Service Package inclusions are subject to change and substituted without affecting the value of the benefits.
- Kids Stay Free Policy : Maximum number of children per paid adult: 3Maximum child age: 17
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed