Walt Disney World Swan

Virgin Holiday Favourites

Why is this a Virgin Holidays favourite?

Range of restaurants, offering fantastic dining options

Great for families, with Camp Dolphin supervised activity programme* (local charge)

Fantastic spa facilities with exclusive discounts for Virgin Holidays' guests

Exclusive Virgin Holidays benefits:

Receive a Lake View Room at the Dolphin or a Courtyard View Room at the Swan
Kids 9 years and under eat free at the following restaurants when accompanied by a full paying adult. Garden Grove which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and Fresh, which offers breakfast and lunch. Maximum 2 children per room, per paying adult. Restaurants and meal options are subject to change
Complimentary babysitting service for kids aged 4-12 years whilst parents eat at either Shula's, Blue Zoo or Il Mulino. Maximum 2 hours
Receive 20% discount on any Mandara Spa treatment valued at $50 or more
Complimentary self-parking saving $28 per day
Any adult only booking will receive a $50 food coupon to dine at the resort (one per room, per stay)

Getting Around

Complimentary Disney transportation throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. Within walking distance of Disney's Boardwalk, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and to a private entrance at Epcot. Complimentary water taxi to Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot. Complimentary shuttle to nearby Orlando Premium Outlets.

Dining

17 restaurants and lounges including Il Mulino New York Trattoria (Italian), Todd English’s bluezoo (seafood), Shula’s Steak House (voted Orlando’s best high-end steakhouse) and Kimonos (sushi). More casual eateries include Garden Grove (Disney character dining nightly for dinner and breakfast on Saturday and Sundays), Fresh (breakfast and lunch), The Fountain (lunch and dinner), Fuel, Cabana Bar and Beach Club (poolside), Splash (poolside), Picabu (24 hours), Phins, Java Bar, and 24-hour room service*.

Fun and Games

5 swimming pools, including a grotto pool with slide and waterfalls, white sand beach, 2 health clubs, whirlpools, the Balinese-inspired Mandara Spa*, jogging trails, paddle-boat rentals*, games room, Camp Dolphin supervised kids' activity programme*. Nearby golf on 4 Championship Walt Disney World golf courses*.

Handy Stuff

24-hour convenience store/cafe, room service. Valet and coin laundry. Complimentary high‐speed Internet access. Complimentary 2 bottles of water in room, replenished daily. Complimentary tea and coffee in room. Complimentary unlimited use of health clubs. Complimentary childcare for 2 hours when dining at signature restaurants.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

Additional Information

Hotel Resort benefits:

Disney's Extended park hours on selected days, open 1 hour early and up to 2 hours after regular closing at one of the Disney Parks. (Valid Theme Park Ticket and Resort ID required)

Unlimited use of Walt Disney World transportation

Disney Character Dining at Garden Grove Restaurant available Mon-Fri for dinner and Sat-Sun for breakfast

Complimentary parking at Disney Theme Parks

Complimentary delivery of purchases made within Walt Disney World Resort theme parks direct to your hotel

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: There may be a local charge for use of a roll-away bed for parties of 5 people or more sharing a room. This is subject to change and is charged by the hotel.

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As good as it gets!!!

May 20, 2019 Climber643457

As far as hotels go.... this one cant be beat. The ease, quality, and just all around vibe is easy, comfortable and just plain fun! For adults and children it is phenomenal, pool, room, food, customer service.... not one issue!! The grounds are beuatiful and relaxing!! We will always continue to stay here! Thank you to the staff... we had a… Read more

As far as hotels go.... this one cant be beat. The ease, quality, and just all around vibe is easy, comfortable and just plain fun! For adults and children it is phenomenal, pool, room, food, customer service.... not one issue!! The grounds are beuatiful and relaxing!! We will always continue to stay here! Thank you to the staff... we had a wonderful vacation!! Read less

Great Disney Resort - GREAT Location!!

May 20, 2019 Kathryn M Bethel, Connecticut

We got back yesterday from a 3-day visit and stay at the Walt Disney World Dolphin. Very nice hotel, clean, nice rooms, friendly staff. I would stay here again. The only reason I did not give it a 5 is that we did not get into our room until after 5PM. We got there a little before 2PM so we missed out on a few hours we could have spent at pool or… Read more

We got back yesterday from a 3-day visit and stay at the Walt Disney World Dolphin. Very nice hotel, clean, nice rooms, friendly staff. I would stay here again. The only reason I did not give it a 5 is that we did not get into our room until after 5PM. We got there a little before 2PM so we missed out on a few hours we could have spent at pool or relaxing at the resort. Marriott is a well established hotel brand and based on reservations they should know by now how to manage the turnover - especially since it's a convention and Disney resort. I was disappointed. Read less

Good stay

May 19, 2019 631harry

We stayed for 5 days for our Disney trip. Best part is the location that's close to Epcot and Holly studios. Although it's technically walking distance we didn't walk and took the boats to those parks. I would guess 15 to 20 minutes walk to those parks. Lots of fishes in the water and small lizards waiting for the rides. Pool was nice although… Read more

We stayed for 5 days for our Disney trip. Best part is the location that's close to Epcot and Holly studios. Although it's technically walking distance we didn't walk and took the boats to those parks. I would guess 15 to 20 minutes walk to those parks. Lots of fishes in the water and small lizards waiting for the rides. Pool was nice although water felt cold to me. They had Starbucks coffee in the room which was better than the coffee I had at the Disney hotel. Overall it was a good hotel for a Disney vacation. Lobby was hopping every night with the convention folks which I didn't mind but maybe families might. I give it 4.5 out of 5. Hallway carpet has a wavy pattern that makes it look really worn but Im pretty sure thats the pattern, actually looked new. Read less

Wonderful Disney Option

May 19, 2019 Heathwake Massachusetts

Three things made this an excellent stay: 1. The rate was incredibly reasonable 2 for the rate, the room was so nice, bed comfy, great view, clean and modern 3. Central access to the parks and Disney property perks! We just wish our magic band opened our room. Otherwise HIGHLY recommend.

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May 19, 2019 Scenic770436

The lobby is gorgeous and people actually congregate at the lobby bar here making it an excellent late afternoon/early evening cocktail spot with live music playing happy tunes. Drinks and service were great. Check-in was a little bit of a wait but not bad in the Marriott Bonvoy line. Clerk was friendly and helpful, calling to make dinner… Read more

The lobby is gorgeous and people actually congregate at the lobby bar here making it an excellent late afternoon/early evening cocktail spot with live music playing happy tunes. Drinks and service were great. Check-in was a little bit of a wait but not bad in the Marriott Bonvoy line. Clerk was friendly and helpful, calling to make dinner reservations for us right there (the concierge did our check in for us!) Room (Junior Suite) was well appointed and priced very reasonably for a Disney property. Modern decor and it looks as though recently renovated. It had a very fresh feel. Location is spot on, especially if you’re going to Epcot or Hollywood Studios. We went to Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom and the location was still great. You’re right in the middle of WDW. Dining was pricey- even for breakfast at Fuel which is a bakery/coffee shop/convenient store ($40+ for 2 adults and an 8 year old and we don’t eat much!) but it is Disney so it is expected. We ate at Shula’s and BlueZoo for dinner, both of which were excellent in service and food. Swan has more dining choices so we will try there next time. Parking- Be advised, on top of the $25 resort fee there is also a $25 per night self-parking fee. Extra perks- You DO get extra magic hours and the benefit of making fast pass reservations 60 days in advance like other Disney properties but magic bands do not work here. You can’t use them on the resort grounds and you can’t use them for the early magic hours entrance- you must use your rom key. Kind of annoying, as the magic bands make everything so much more convenient but not a deal breaker. Yes, we will be staying here again for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween, and looking forward to it! Read less

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