The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin motels have launched new resort room-only reductions accessible to Annual Passholders, Floridians, and extra for summer season & past. This submit shares the main points of those particular provides, finest charges, evaluation & different information. (Up to date July 13, 2024.)
If you happen to’re on the lookout for basic public promos for official Disney-owned motels, see All Present Walt Disney World Reductions. There are promos accessible for many dates between now and Christmas 2024, in order that’s price trying out should you’re debating a visit anytime this 12 months, besides the week main as much as New Yr’s Eve.
Over on the Swan & Dolphin, Annual Passholders and Florida residents can benefit from deep reductions of as much as 30% off. That’s on par with Deluxe Resorts for most people, however beneath the Annual Passholder and Floridian Charges. The Swan & Dolphin are technically Deluxe Resorts regardless of being third party-owned, however with the important thing distinction that the beginning rack charges are significantly cheaper on the Swan & Dolphin.
Proper now, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders and Florida residents can save as much as 30% off common room charges on their stays on the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. In line with the resort, this low cost expires “quickly.” No expiration date is listed.
With that mentioned, the ‘high quality’ of the low cost undoubtedly drops off beginning in October. This may very well be as a result of Swan & Dolphin are fashionable resorts through the coronary heart of the 2024 EPCOT Meals & Wine Competition, and the vacation season is at all times busy at Walt Disney World, so charges are simply naturally greater in these months.
It additionally may very well be as a result of the Swan & Dolphin use dynamic pricing relatively than publishing charge charts prematurely, so extra distant dates are often dearer. As these draw nearer, it’s usually the case that costs enhance or lower as demand dictates. In our expertise, it has usually been the case that Swan & Dolphin costs have dropped nearer to journey dates, with essentially the most notable exception being through the interval of pent-up demand.
With that principally or totally exhausted, or expectation is that Swan & Dolphin costs will in all probability go decrease than what’s at present listed for October 2024 and past. However it’s undoubtedly not a positive factor–even Walt Disney World isn’t providing reductions for a lot of dates this vacation season, presumably as a result of bookings are higher throughout these timeframes.
Right here’s tips on how to ebook should you’re a Walt Disney World AP…
For reservations, ebook on-line through the WDW Swan & Dolphin’s particular provides web page. There are a selection of different reductions accessible through that web page–you’ll wish to use Promotional Code QWH within the Company/Promo code field.
Alternatively, or contact the resort at 1-888-828-8850 and ask for the promotional AP charge. A sound Walt Disney World Annual Cross is required at check-in to obtain this provide.
It’s just about the identical deal for Floridians. When reserving on-line, be certain Promotional Code FR6 seems within the Company/Promo code field.
Floridians also can contact the WDW Swan & Dolphin resorts immediately at 1-888-828-8850 and ask for the Floridian charge. Legitimate Florida Resident ID required at check-in to obtain this provide.
I wasn’t in a position to get the calendar view to work to indicate the most effective accessible charge every month, however in spot-checking numerous dates that I assumed can be most cost-effective, the most effective I may discover was $172 per night time. There are fairly persistently dates which might be beneath $200 per night time for the subsequent couple months.
I nonetheless have screenshots of pricing from final 12 months, and costs are literally greater this 12 months for essentially the most half. Personally, I’m skeptical that August and September 2024 are going to be busier than their counterparts final 12 months. About the one method that’s more likely to be true is that if conference enterprise has bounced again, and people occasions are usually extra frequent in October than they’re the late summer season.
Moreover, this doesn’t embrace the dreaded, obligatory resort price of $45 per night time in 2024, which has elevated by $5 since final 12 months. The resort price was $35 in 2022–so it’s up $10 in 2 years, which is simply absurd. Add in that resort price, and charges are even worse than final late summer season/early fall.
(I’ve complained about this consumer-unfriendly pricing follow in numerous different posts and received’t rehash it right here. If you wish to know extra about why this must be abolished, see our Battle Again Towards Resort Resort Charges submit.)
To be clear, these are hardly dangerous costs for the Swan & Dolphin (effectively, these $1,599 nights undoubtedly are–however that’s a byproduct of room sorts which might be at present accessible through the low cost). I’m merely contrasting the present costs with final 12 months’s charges for a similar months, which had been truly decrease.
Disney-owned motels all have higher reductions and decrease out-the-door charges this late summer season and early fall as in comparison with final 12 months. With “revenge journey” being totally completed at Walt Disney World, it’s tough to see the justification for a year-over-year worth enhance. It thus wouldn’t shock us if these charges ended up being decrease when the dates draw nearer. (After all, that’s a chance if rooms promote out on the present discounted costs!)
You’re nonetheless out-the-door costs which might be higher than some other Crescent Lake. In looking for availability, the most effective I may do for any of those dates was Disney’s BoardWalk Inn for ~$375 per night time. That’s a reasonably good charge by the BoardWalk requirements, however not this good.
Whereas pricing is fairly comparable between the Swan and Dolphin, this deal can be accessible on the new Swan Reserve–and it’s considerably dearer there. I couldn’t discover something beneath $200 per night time on the Swan Reserve, which may simply be over $300 per night time after resort charges.
Additionally, these decrease charges are all for the normal visitor rooms on the Swan Reserve. Whereas aesthetically nicer and newer than the rooms on the common Swan or Dolphin, they’re a far cry from the suites on the Swan Reserve.
These rooms are unbelievable–however the lowest worth I may discover for the suites was over $325 per night time. The suites usually aren’t accessible on the discounted charge in any respect.
For households wanting more room and separate areas, the Swan Reserve suites are arguably price the price.
There’s a world of distinction between the Swan Reserve rooms and common Swan & Dolphin rooms. (Above is the Swan Reserve, beneath is a daily room on the Swan & Dolphin post-refurbishment.) See our latest Swan Reserve Resort Overview for why we’re such followers of the brand new resort–and prepared to stroll a bit farther for it.
The Swan & Dolphin weren’t refurbished that way back, however comparatively, they haven’t aged effectively. They’re nonetheless good and the beds are extremely comfy, they’ve simply been far surpassed by the Swan Reserve.
We’ll cowl the professionals & cons of the Swan Reserve vs. Swan & Dolphin quickly, however all else being equal, I’d relatively keep on the Swan Reserve proper now. (Though I do love the rooms with balconies on the Swan & Dolphin–that is likely to be sufficient to tip the scales.)
For individuals who are unfamiliar with their affiliations and labels, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin motels are thought of Deluxe Resorts however are managed by Marriott. As a consequence of an settlement method again within the Eisner days, these are the one third celebration motels which might be handled like precise Deluxe Resorts and bookable by the general public. (Shades of Inexperienced is analogous, minus the final half.)
For individuals who are questioning, this may embrace the brand new Lightning Lane Multi Cross and Single Cross pre-arrival reserving home windows. Forward of their go to, friends will even be capable to buy and plan Lightning Lane passes, which permits friends to skip the standby line and be a part of a shorter line for choose sights and experiences.
Visitors of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin will be capable to buy these passes as much as 7 days prematurely of their keep, beginning July 24, 2024. This can be an enormous benefit and, not like Early Entry, solely a handful of third celebration motels at Walt Disney World will provide the 7+ day reserving window. Dolphin/Swan/Reserve are among the many uncommon few that do.
Learn our Information to Lightning Lane Multi-Cross and Single Cross at Walt Disney World for every part you should find out about these new line-skipping techniques.
Along with having fun with normal on-site Walt Disney World advantages and visitor perks, Marriott Bonvoy Rewards members can benefit from program advantages, together with incomes Marriott Bonvoy factors with every keep. We’re Marriott Bonvoy Members, have stayed at most of the chain’s different motels, and have discovered it to be a stable model with high quality service.
If you happen to’ve made it this far into the submit, you’re in all probability not one of many many Walt Disney World diehards who dismisses the Swolphin out of hand as a result of these motels are “not Disney.” These individuals are making a mistake.
We’re large followers of Disney, however don’t assume resort administration is without doubt one of the firm’s sturdy fits. Marriott undoubtedly has the sting there. To make certain, not every part in regards to the Swan & Dolphin is ideal (the Magic Kingdom bus to TTC is the largest strike in opposition to it) and even nice. With that mentioned, our experiences right here have usually surpassed these at Disney-owned properties.
Though the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort motels will not be owned by Disney, they’re very a lot on-site motels. Situated on Crescent Lake alongside BoardWalk Inn and Yacht & Seashore Membership, the Swan & Dolphin are inside strolling distance of each Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
With this prime piece of actual property, the Swan & Dolphin even have a greater location (in my estimation) than most Disney-owned motels. To every their very own, however I’d put Crescent Lake proper up there with the Magic Kingdom monorail loop.
The Swan & Dolphin even have higher on-site perks than most Disney-owned motels now that Disney’s Magical Specific has been retired and as long as the Disney Eating Plan stays suspended. That’s as a result of, along with Early Entry, Swan & Dolphin friends are eligible for Prolonged Night Hours, whereas Worth and Average Resort friends will not be.
Not like different third celebration motels which might be technically on-site, the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin really provide the most effective of each worlds. All the advantages (for now, no less than) of staying in a Disney-owned resort, plus a rewards program, higher administration, and extra aggressive costs. About the one factor you’re compromising is Disney IP infused into the resort.
If you happen to’re neither a Florida resident nor an Annual Passholder, you is likely to be eligible for different reductions which might be accessible on the Swan & Dolphin particular provides web page. There are provides for senior residents (62 and older), AAA and CAA members, medical personnel and their households (nurses, medical doctors, firefighters, paramedics, and many others.), lecturers and faculty help employees, plus legislation enforcement, authorities staff, and navy personnel.
All of those teams are eligible for as much as 25% off rooms on the Swan & Dolphin. Most of those are perpetual reductions, topic to room availability on the motels.
Prior to now, we had additionally seen the Swan & Dolphin seem with regularity on the Resort Tonight app or through Hotwire Scorching Charges & Priceline Specific Offers for Walt Disney World.
We haven’t see any really good offers on these choices in months…however hopefully that modifications quickly. Walt Disney World’s “fall” low season begins in mid-August and runs by September, and that’s often top-of-the-line instances of the 12 months for offers.
However, should you’re an Annual Passholder or Florida resident eager to ebook a visit to Walt Disney World within the subsequent couple of months, it’s undoubtedly price checking this Swan & Dolphin particular provide to see the charges in your dates. (When comparability purchasing, make sure you embrace the resort price!)
Clearly, tastes and preferences range, however I’d pay extra for the Swan & Dolphin than any Worth or Average Resorts–however lower than what I’d be prepared to spend on the Disney-owned Crescent Lake resorts. Right here’s hoping that extra offers are on the horizon for fall and past. We can be intently monitoring what’s launched and will notify subscribers of our free e-mail e-newsletter when any Walt Disney World reductions are launched or rumored!
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YOUR THOUGHTS
What do you consider these reductions on the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort for Annual Passholders and Florida residents? If you happen to booked this, do you assume you ended up with a great worth? Capable of finding any charges beneath $172/night time? What was accessible or unavailable in your dates? Is that this deal sufficient to persuade you to ebook a visit, or are you able to not justify these costs? Do you agree or disagree with our assessments? Any questions we will help you reply? Listening to your suggestions–even once you disagree with us–is each attention-grabbing to us and useful to different readers, so please share your ideas beneath within the feedback!
