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1500 Epcot Resort Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32830
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
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    3.5 of 5 stars
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    4 of 5 stars
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“Maybe best location at WDW to stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

You can walk to two parks, plenty of great restaurants close by, and not priced crazy like some Disney hotels. There is also a great pool area for the kids. I have stayed here many times over the past 20 years, and I recommend it, but remember, there may be a convention at the hotel. I do agree with some of the complaints about there not being enough outlets, and the wifi is spotty, but that may be do to the number of people on it at the time.

Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
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“Excellent Staff and service.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012 via mobile

Upon check-in to the Swan we were made feel special by Michelle in reception so this was a great start to our stay. The hotel is in a great location for visiting the Disney parks and is serviced by a water taxi to the parks. Rooms are large and clean and there are numerous options for food between the Swan and the Dolphin. We were on our honeymoon so were spoilt by the hotel.

  • Stayed November 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Overpriced for what you get”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

The Resort really disappointed me mostly because it is completely overpriced for what you get. An average hotel room with an old bathroom and the internet connection hardly works. we had to call to get our room cleaned. And staffers weren' t able to answer basic questions If you are looking for dining options, you will have a hard time finding an entree below 25 USD. I hope that I will never have to attend a conference in this place again.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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“a poor choice for disney--especially if you want internet”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

this was a nice hotel in the eighties or early nineties...it's old and worn. Rooms feel like a modest holiday inn. There is mold in bathroom. Not enough plugs in the room for today's wired world.

The biggest problem was there was no internet available throughout our stay---hotel said there was a problem in the entire place but there was nothing they could do. All the staff did was send you to tech support. Tech support again said there was a problem throughout the property but they had no idea of when it would start working. It is a tad sad that we are so dependent on technology now but we are and when it doesn;t work for more than 24 hours, it is a problem. On that basis alone I'd stay elsewhere if I were you.

Room Tip: if you need the internet, this is not the place to stay
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
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“Best Upscale Hotel on Disney Property”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

My family and I have stayed at several Disney hotels in the moderate category as well as the deluxe category. After many visits we still return to our favorite, The Swan. We have stayed at the Dolphin as well but the queen size beds at the Swan make it our first choice. It caters to families but has an upscale resort edge that the other Disney hotels don't have. The pools along with the trendy Cabana bar give a South Beach feel rather than a toddlers only enviroment offered by other properties. We take advantage of the amazing dining options at BlueZoo and Il Mullino during our visits. Both restaurants are a highlight in a city that has wall to wall mediocre dining. Our favorite part of the Swan is it's location. We are able to walk directly to EPCOT (our favorite Disney park). We can also stroll over to Disney's Boardwalk for dining and entertainment.

Room Tip: Paying extra for a fireworks view isn't necessary as you can stroll to the Boardwalk to watch.
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Walt Disney World Swan And Dolphin Hotel Orlando
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Address: 1500 Epcot Resort Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32830
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Region: United States > Florida > Central Florida > Orlando
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Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Kids Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#37 Luxury Hotels in Orlando
#146 Family Hotels in Orlando
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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Walt Disney World Dolphin resort is located in Walt Disney World by Epcot and Disney-MGM Studios, with Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom Park nearby. Our hotel has free area transportation. ... more   less 
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