Welcome to Walt Disney World Dolphin
Discover Walt Disney World® From Our Resort Near EPCOT®
Walt Disney World Dolphin invites guests of all ages to stay and play in the heart of Walt Disney World® Resort. Located near EPCOT®, Disney's Boardwalk and Disney's Hollywood Studios™, our Lake Buena Vista, FL hotel delivers the perfect vantage point to this magical destination in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Complimentary shuttle services are available to all Walt Disney World® theme parks, including Magic Kingdom® and Disney's Animal Kingdom®. Guests are also treated to perks such as early theme park entry and advanced golf tee times. Choose from 23 restaurants, lounges and bars at our hotel by Disney, where we serve award-winning sushi at Kimonos and savory Italian at Il Mulino New York Trattoria. Refresh with a soothing massage at Mandara Spa or make a splash in our grotto-style pool. After an eventful day in Lake Buena Vista, return to a thoughtfully appointed resort accommodation, some featuring stunning views of the nightly fireworks show at EPCOT®. Ignite the magic at Walt Disney World Dolphin.
LOCATION
Ideally Situated in the Heart of the Walt Disney World Resort
The award-winning Walt Disney World Dolphin, part of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort complex, resides conveniently amongst the greatest theme parks and attractions in Central Florida. The iconic complex is located within walking distance between Epcot® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios™. Guests enjoy complimentary scheduled transportation around the Walt Disney World® Resort. Guests can take a leisurely cruise on a Disney water taxi to Epcot® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ or take our shuttle bus to all other attractions and Disney resorts within Walt Disney World® complex. Transportation arrives at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin and Walt Disney World Swan Reserve approximately every 15 – 20 minutes.
Our Resorts
Experience the Magic
Welcome to The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin and the new, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve. Guests can discover 22 world-class restaurants and lounges, sophisticated guest rooms and the luxurious Mandara Spa. The resort also features six pools, a white sand beach, three health clubs, nearby championship golf, and complimentary transportation throughout the Walt Disney World Resort.
22 Restaurants and Lounges
Rosa Mexicano
Rosa Mexicano offers a fresh take on authentic Mexican cuisine, serving both beloved classics and sophisticated dishes in a stylish and festive atmosphere. With every dish we honor Mexican heritage.
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Todd English's Bluezoo
Enjoy coastal cuisine from celebrity Chef Todd English, incorporating an innovative selection of fresh seafood in an energetic and vibrant atmosphere. AAA Four Diamond Award and multi-award winner of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence.
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Phins
After dining at our Lake Buena Vista restaurants, sip on a custom-crafted cocktail at Phins, serving our signature Phins and Feathers beer. Our bar near Disney World® is located in our all-new lobby.
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Shula's Steak House
Shula's serves the best beef money can buy, in addition to the freshest seafood. Critic's choice for Orlando's Best High-End Steak House and multi-award winner of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence.
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Cabana Bar & Beach Club
Find a sophisticated variety of appetizers, salads, gourmet flatbreads and entrées at Cabana Bar & Beach Club, our chic Lake Buena Vista restaurant just moments from Disney World® parks and attractions.
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Fuel
Stock up on grab-and-go items at Fuel. Sandwiches, snacks and barista-made coffee drinks are the perfect pick-me-up before the parks or after you return to your room. Satisfy your sweet tooth at our restaurant's DIY yogurt stand or with a flaky pastry.
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The Fountain
Crisp salads, custom grilled burgers, and a delectable array of sandwiches and desserts. Take away homemade or soft serve ice cream.
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Il Mulino New York Trattoria
We're delighted to welcome one of New York's celebrated Italian restaurants to our Walt Disney World® resort. The brainchild of Fernando and Gino Masci, the Il Mulino restaurant in Orlando near Disney offers a rustic atmosphere and a locally sourced menu
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Picabu
Get a jump on your day in Lake Buena Vista, FL, with our self-service dining at Picabu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this casual restaurant near Disney World® also features grab-and-go sundries for your convenience.
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Kimonos
For a truly authentic experience that isn't just another Lake Buena Vista steakhouse, try Kimonos. Our award-winning Japanese restaurant prepares beautiful sushi plates in a sophisticated setting. Join us at Walt Disney World® Dolphin for fun karaoke.
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Garden Grove
Enjoy family-friendly fare at Garden Grove. 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. Open for breakfast on most days.
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Java
Relax in Lake Buena Vista with an espresso, cappuccino and other hot beverages at our convenient dining spot in the lobby. Java serves freshly prepared breakfast items, sandwiches, pastries and other on-the-go snacks for the whole family.
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Splash Pool Bar & Grill
A poolside venue offering cocktails, beer, wine and light menu offered.
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Amare
Join us at Amare, our Mediterranean restaurant near Disney World® serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy delicious meals in a relaxing atmosphere in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
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Grounds
Take a break from the excitement of Walt Disney World®. Savor a light lunch or sip on your favorite morning drink at our grab-and-go coffee bar. Grounds is the perfect start to your stay in Lake Buena Vista, FL.
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Tangerine
Guests can enjoy signature drinks poolside along with casual fare including flatbreads.
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Chill
Relax at our bar near Disney World with a refreshing selection of beer, wine and unique frozen libations, including a Cold Fashioned, Mango Margarita or a Paloma. Family-friendly options are also available, such as sodas, snacks, chips and cookies.
Stay in the magic at a Disney Resort hotel and enjoy 30 minutes early entry to any Theme Park every day! That means even more time to experience the dazzling Walt Disney World® 50th Anniversary Celebration featuring more enchantment at Magic Kingdom® Park. More excitement at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. More adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. More possibilities at EPCOT®. It’s a great way to jump-
Disney Genie is a new digital service that is part of the My Disney Experience app available at no additional cost. The service is designed to plan your day at the Walt Disney World theme parks, including a personalized itinerary that maps out the entire day based on your preferences. Disney Genie will display current AND forecasted future wait times. Disney Genie+ is an option within the Disney Genie service.
Why wait? Our on-site Disney Cast Members can show you how to make your Disney dreams come true! We can assist you with a full array of Walt Disney World tickets, eliminate your wait time in ticketing lines at the gates, “Insider tips” scheduling Disney activities, dining reservations, and more!
Save time by ordering your Disney Theme Park tickets in advance and make your theme park reservations. Park reservations are limited in capacity, subject to availability and are not guaranteed. With valid Park admission and Park reservations in hand, you’re all set to experience the kind of enchantment, thrills and memorable moments you can only find at The Most Magical Place on Earth.
Walt Disney World® Resort has three championship golf courses plus a nine-hole walking course. Currently there are 63 breathtaking holes. As a guest of the Walt Disney World Swan, Walt Disney World Dolphin and Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, you are able to take advantage of advance tee times.
Take a leisurely stroll to Epcot® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ or take a scheduled shuttle bus to other areas and Disney resorts within Walt Disney World® Resort. The buses arrive at our hotel approximately every 20 – 30 minutes so. Guests who choose to drive their own car to the Walt Disney World Theme Parks will receive free parking just by showing your Disney resort hotel room key!
Rooms & Suites
Our contemporary guest rooms offer the perfect retreat for rest and relaxation.
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Activities
So Much to Do. So Little Time!
When you visit our Disney resort there is so much to see and do, it is never long enough. Aside from the incredible adventures of the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and the championship Walt Disney World golf courses, an endless choice of recreational activities await you – right here on the resort grounds. The Walt Disney World Swan, Walt Disney World Dolphin, and Walt Disney World Swan Reserve deliver the optimal mix of entertainment options with crystal blue pools offering a variety of beach activities, basketball and volleyball, jogging trails, health clubs, a luxurious spa, a game room, shopping and more!
Spectacular Weddings
To Love, Laughter, And Happily Ever After
Whether you’re looking for a wedding overlooking all of Walt Disney World, a ceremony on a white sand beach, or a romantic celebration enveloped by calm water, trees and dreamy lighting, our event planning team is ready to design the perfect day to showcase your unique style and reflect your love and personalities. From intimate celebrations to character-filled extravaganzas 14 stories above Walt Disney World, we have the expertise to make your dream wedding a reality.
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Meetings & Events
Make It Memorable
The Walt Disney World Swan, Walt Disney World Dolphin and Walt Disney World Swan Reserve are renowned for expansive meeting facilities, outstanding service and ideal location in the heart of the world’s most desirable destination – the Walt Disney World® Resort. Here you will find over 333,000 square feet of meeting space with 87 meeting rooms, including two executive boardrooms, four ballroom options, 110,500 square feet of contiguous convention/exhibit space, outdoor function areas, two business centers and exclusive group Disney Benefits. We have every resource imaginable to make your meeting or event one you’ll remember for years to come.
Activities
Spa & Health Clubs
Leave time at the door and enter a world where wellness meets wonder. Discover the beauty of our renewed Mandara Spa and an ethos encompassing well-being from around the world. A 10,500-square-foot sanctuary for the senses, Mandara captures the essence of our Balinese heritage while charting a path to the New World – a journey that touches on regional influences infused into unparalleled Mandara experiences. Those who want to stay fit while on the road will be glad they chose to stay at this Disney Resort! The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin offers three state-of-the art health clubs equipped to satisfy even the most demanding fitness enthusiast.
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GETTING HERE
Walt Disney World Dolphin
1500 Epcot Resort Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA, 32830
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In the heart of the Walt Disney World® Resort, the award-winning Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is your gateway to Orlando’s greatest theme parks and attractions. The Swan and Dolphin Hotel is conveniently located between Epcot® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ and by many popular Orlando attractions.
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Game Room
Convenience Store
Gift Shop
Dry Cleaning Service
Laundry
Room Service
Wake up Calls
Daily Housekeeping
Turndown Service
Mobile Key
Digital Check In
Service Request
Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am
Minimum Age to Check In: 18
Smoke Free Property
Pets Not Allowed
Daily: $36.00
Weekly: $252.00
Daily: $44.00
Accepts: Cash, Credit Cards
Babysitting
Concierge desk service
Currency Exchange
Property has elevators
Vending Machine
Languages spoken by staff:
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Creole
For more information about the physical features of our accessible rooms, common areas or special services relating to a specific disability please call +1 407-934-4000
Accessible on-site parking
Property has elevators
Self Operating lift or a sloped entry in hotel swimming pools
Service Animals are Welcome
Valet parking for vehicles outfitted for drivers in wheelchairs
Van Accessible on-site parking
Accessible Entrance to On-Site Pool
Entrance to On-Site Fitness Center is Accessible
Entrance to On-Site Spa is Accessible
Main Entrance is Accessible
Meeting Spaces are Accessible
On-Site Restaurants are Accessible
Room and Suites Access through the Interior Corridor
Accessible Vanities
Adjustable Height Hand-Held Shower Wand
Alarm Clock Telephone Ringers
Bathtub Grab Rails
Bathtub Seat
Closed Caption TV
Deadbolts on Guest Room and Suites Doors
Flashing Door Knockers
Guest Room and Suites Doors Self-Closing
Guests in mobility-accessible rooms may inquire about lowering the bed height
Hearing Accessible Rooms and/or Kits
Lever Handles on Guest Room Doors
Lowered Deadbolts on Guest Room Doors
Lowered Electrical Outlets
Lowered Night Guards on Guest Room Doors
Lowered Viewports in Guest Room Doors
Mobility accessible rooms
Non-slip Grab Rails in the Bathroom
Roll-in Shower
Safety Chains and/or Latches on Guest Doors
TTY/TTD Compatible
Toilet Seat at Wheelchair Height - Toilet for Disabled
Transfer Showers in Guest Rooms
Viewports in Guest Room and Suites Doors
Carbon Footprint: 15.15 kg per room night
Water Footprint: 1171.69 liters per room night
Frequently Asked Questions
The check-in time at Walt Disney World Dolphin is 4:00 pm and the check-out time is 11:00 am.
The pet policy at Walt Disney World Dolphin is:
Pets Not Allowed
The parking options at Walt Disney World Dolphin are:
The property amenities at Walt Disney World Dolphin are:
No, free Wi-Fi is not available to guests at Walt Disney World Dolphin.
