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

[MaryKatesMom]

We love the Dophin and are looking forward to our next visit but I do think it would be helpful to warn others that the S&D are NOT part of the 10+ perk for WDW Dining that other resort guest have. We normally stay for 9 nights so have to call every morning for 10 mornings to get all our dining reservations and it was difficult to get the harder to get reservations over the holiday's such as Easter and Thanksgiving.

[anbouk]

Originally Posted by Mouseteacher

anbouk, on my 2005 stay at the Swan, we were upgraded to a junior suite with balcony. It was an awesome surprise when the CM asked us at check-in if a junior suite upgrade (no charge) was acceptable.

Ummm....sure... it's okay!

WOW...AWESOME If I only had that luck! Was it two rooms connecting? East or West wing? You wouldn't happen to have any pics, ?

[anbouk]

IMPROVGAL...thanks for the wealth of info! Sounds like you are a real S&D expert What is the difference between the Preferred Basic and Plus? I can't seem to get a clear on that

[ImprovGal]

Originally Posted by anbouk

IMPROVGAL...thanks for the wealth of info! Sounds like you are a real S&D expert What is the difference between the Preferred Basic and Plus? I can't seem to get a clear on that

The Preferred Plus is the basic level of SPG that you get when you sign up for a SPG account via AAA. It's kind of like a light version of SPG Gold. It includes the "upgrade to a preferred room" benefit and 4pm late checkout (resorts like Swan/Dolphin don't always have this benefit available) that Gold has, but you only accrue 2 SPG points/$ spent instead of Gold's 3 SPG points/$.

[Mouseteacher]

anbouk - it was in the east wing:





This was the wing -6th floor

It was one room not adjoining rooms.

[phillytwins]

I know this is last minute, but I just found it. If anyone's traveling to a Starwood hotel by 4/30/09, here's an "spg" extra points promo:

http://www.spgpromos.com/nights/index.cfm

But you have to sign up by today, 4/15/09!

[TaraPA]

Originally Posted by phillytwins

I know this is last minute, but I just found it. If anyone's traveling to a Starwood hotel by 4/30/09, here's an "spg" extra points promo:

http://www.spgpromos.com/nights/index.cfm

But you have to sign up by today, 4/15/09!

Thanks Carolyn -I got all excited to sign up (not that I have any upcoming stays but DH travels for work at the last minute sometimes) - but I had already registered for this & forgot!

5 more days - lucky you!!

[phillytwins]

Originally Posted by TaraPA

Thanks Carolyn -I got all excited to sign up (not that I have any upcoming stays but DH travels for work at the last minute sometimes) - but I had already registered for this & forgot!

5 more days - lucky you!!

That's funny. You're more on top of things than you realize!

Thanks - It's hard to believe we'll be back in 5 days!

[TaraPA]

Originally Posted by phillytwins

That's funny. You're more on top of things than you realize!

Thanks - It's hard to believe we'll be back in 5 days!

Did I tell you - there's a Girls Trip in the works for Nov. 13-16....3 other DIS-ers from PA are going & I'm trying to work it in my schedule...any chance you could join us? Of course I'd be staying at The Dolphin (if there's any rooms left!)

[phillytwins]

Originally Posted by TaraPA

Did I tell you - there's a Girls Trip in the works for Nov. 13-16....3 other DIS-ers from PA are going & I'm trying to work it in my schedule...any chance you could join us? Of course I'd be staying at The Dolphin (if there's any rooms left!)

No, you didn't tell me! There's a good chance I'll be itching for another trip by November...and girls only sounds great! Keep me posted.

[anbouk]

Has SingingMom been around here, lately? She sure is missed! I bet she has a trip planned to her beloved Dolphin, soon!

[NancyIL]

Originally Posted by anbouk

WOW...AWESOME If I only had that luck! Was it two rooms connecting? East or West wing? You wouldn't happen to have any pics, ?

A studio suite at the Swan (aka "Deluxe Alcove") is one oversized room: http://www.swandolphin.com/accommoda...xe_alcove.html,
http://www.swandolphin.com/accommoda...luxeAlcove.gif

[TaraPA]

Originally Posted by TaraPA

Did I tell you - there's a Girls Trip in the works for Nov. 13-16....3 other DIS-ers from PA are going & I'm trying to work it in my schedule...any chance you could join us? Of course I'd be staying at The Dolphin (if there's any rooms left!)

I was actually joking in my above posts about rooms being left - when I check through spg.com there are NO ROOMS AVAILABLE for my dates. Argh!! It's a long way off though...I'll keep checking...this happened once before & the rooms literally opened up 2 weeks before I went. Whew.

[3xthejoy]

Originally Posted by elaine and the boys

3xthejoy,

When we stayed at the Dolphin Christmas 2005, we had this exact room. It looked out over the rotunda below....no views, but we didn't mind. We had soooo much room, it was great! Do you remember what classification of suite this room was? We were upgraded to this room from a standard room as Starwood members. What was your room number? I'd love to be able to request this room for our 2009 Christmas stay.

Thanks....and how cute are your girls!!!!!!

Elaine

Elaine... I don't remember off the top of my head the name/classification of the suite,but it's part of a 2 bedroom room suite. My mother stayed in the other adjoining room. I'll look up the room # & send it to you.

[NancyIL]

Originally Posted by 3xthejoy

Elaine... I don't remember off the top of my head the name/classification of the suite,but it's part of a 2 bedroom room suite. My mother stayed in the other adjoining room. I'll look up the room # & send it to you.

I think that is an Executive Suite at the Dolphin. We had all 3 rooms at Thanksgiving 2007 for my family of 5 and my in-laws. In Nov. 2001, we had two of the three rooms, and it was called a Hospitality Suite.http://www.swandolphin.com/accommoda..._Executive.gif. The middle room is the Parlor.