The *NEW* SWAN & DOLPHIN RESORT Thread ~ April 2009 ~ Please read Post #1!

[NancyIL]

Originally Posted by SideshowBob

That's our Cate!

I doubt anyone posting here knows what you're talking about, and it's probably better that way!

[SideshowBob]

Originally Posted by mamagoose

We're staying at the Dolphin next month, and I'm wondering if we are able to use the minibar as a fridge? OR is there any chance the Dolphin is going the way of the Swan and replacing the minibars with a fridge?

Looks like mid-June is target...

[Dan Murphy]

Originally Posted by mamagoose

.....Also, simply out of curiosity, the Swan is advertised as having an "a la carte" mini refrigerator service. What type of service is this??

You can order items from a menu of snacks and drinks to be delivered and put in your fridge.

Originally Posted by SideshowBob

That's our Cate!

Originally Posted by NancyIL

I doubt anyone posting here knows what you're talking about, and it's probably better that way!

I know.


ETA, thanks Mom Poppins for letting me know there was a new thread here.

[Dan Murphy]

Originally Posted by anbouk

YES, MouseTeach. and Nancy.... Dan Murphy! He hasn't peeked around this new thread for the SandD Hotel. What a pleasant gentlemen, always helpful, he is missed! Hope all is well with him! ....

Thanks, anbouk, for thinking of me and your kind words. All is well, though I was out of sorts about a month ago with a bit of a heart problem. But all seems good now.

And thanks to Mom Poppins for letting me know first, that this new thread existed...I just had the prior one bookmarked and if somebody had a question, it would let me know and I could see if I could add anything. I just thought nobody had any questions for a time, LOL. Now I have this one bookmarked. And second, Mom Poppins let me know I was being looking for, so, here I am. Thanks again, Mom Poppins.

[NancyIL]

Originally Posted by SideshowBob

That's our Cate!

Originally Posted by NancyIL

I doubt anyone posting here knows what you're talking about, and it's probably better that way!

Originally Posted by Dan Murphy

I know.

OK -you're the only other one here who remembers that far back!

Dan - I wondered why I hadn't seen you here, and now I know why! I hope you are feeling better. When will you be back at WDW?

[FINFAN]

Originally Posted by SideshowBob

Looks like mid-June is target...

really?!?!?!?!? HUGE plus...where can I find any info on this?

[SideshowBob]

Originally Posted by FINFAN

really?!?!?!?!? HUGE plus...where can I find any info on this?

Not published yet, but that is the game plan... already being purchased, etc.

[MOM POPPINS]

That will be great!

I am glad you found us Dan...The thread is not the same without your input.

We leave 1 week from today! Yeah 7 nights at the Boardwalk and 3 nights at Marriott Grande Vista!

[mamagoose]

Originally Posted by SideshowBob

Looks like mid-June is target...

So awesome! But will we arrive too early? We're arriving June 14. I hope they publish the dates soon so we know what sort of food we should or shouldn't buy! When they do publish the dates, where would I look for that information?

[FINFAN]

Originally Posted by SideshowBob

Not published yet, but that is the game plan... already being purchased, etc.

thanx SSB...please post ( if possible) any updates that you may obtain...I'm hoping the rates do not go up 10-12 per night due to the mini-fridge and that it is considered in the resort fee.

Hey Dan! Good to see you "up and about!"

[goofy4tink]

I should know this but can't for the life of me remember....if I'm leaving the Dolphin and heading to BWV, will the Dolphin get my stuff over??? I've usually just lugged it myself, but I really don't want to take the time to do that in August, and it will be hot/humid.
Any experiences with that?

[Dan Murphy]

I have no personal experience with that, Diane, but have read here multiple times that they will do that for you.

Nancy, Pam, Mom, thanks for good wishes.

Nancy, nothing planned firm as of now, but hoping for a Dec trip.

[goofy4tink]

THanks Dan. I'll just let them move the bags...I hate the thought of moving bags for three of us, plus any groceries....even if it is just to BWV!!
It's going to be strange to have no MouseFest this Dec. I know a lot of those who normally went down for MF are still heading down at the same time. I'm heading down on Nov 29 or 30 and leaving Dec 4. Hopefully, there will be some of my buddies down then.

[MOM POPPINS]

Diane ~ I have had my luggage transferred many time to BWV. Have a great trip!

[NancyIL]

Originally Posted by Dan Murphy

Nancy, nothing planned firm as of now, but hoping for a Dec trip.

I'll be at WDW Oct. 27-Nov. 4, and have no plans to visit in December. It will be the first year I haven't been to WDW between Thanksgiving and Christmas since we first went at that time of year in 1997! I even managed several quickie trips in December 2004 and 2005 when I was working at The Disney Store! Maybe there will be a great airfare and hotel deal for December, and I can make another quickie trip to get my holiday Disney fix!