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

[chell]

Originally Posted by patpaxton

You can do the same with Alamo...which tends to be slightly less expensive.

Thanks! I had no idea they had an Alamo counter there too.

[maxiesmom]

I am staying at the Dolphin this July, and I am looking forward to it. It looks like a very pretty resort.

Can someone tell me, is there a way for me to pay my room bill early? I usually do that when I stay at an official Disney hotel, but can't find a way to do it for the Dolphin. Also, do they also have express checkout at the Dolphin?

[chell]

Originally Posted by maxiesmom

I am staying at the Dolphin this July, and I am looking forward to it. It looks like a very pretty resort.

Can someone tell me, is there a way for me to pay my room bill early? I usually do that when I stay at an official Disney hotel, but can't find a way to do it for the Dolphin. Also, do they also have express checkout at the Dolphin?

You sure can. What I did last time was call the 800 number and made my payment. The day of check-out my "bill" was delivered to my room under the door and I was ready to pack up and leave.

[Diane71969]

Originally Posted by djd7292

A few ?'s.... Staying @ Swan prior to Disney cruise in June & I am using DCL transfers to port ~

1) I know the S&D does not use ME ~ How do I get to the Swan from MCO?

2) I read you can check-in w/your KTTW @ WDW resorts for your cruise ~ Can this be done @ S&D?

3) What time is DCL pick up for port?

Thanks... trying to get everything taken care of ahead of time. I have changed so many things so far that my head is spinning.

There is a transfer available but I thought you were using the DCL Transfers?

We need to talk...try to call me tonight 4:00 CST if possible. I will be on my way home from work at that time and will have about 15 min to chat.

[Diane71969]

Originally Posted by djd7292

A few ?'s.... Staying @ Swan prior to Disney cruise in June & I am using DCL transfers to port ~

1) I know the S&D does not use ME ~ How do I get to the Swan from MCO?

2) I read you can check-in w/your KTTW @ WDW resorts for your cruise ~ Can this be done @ S&D?

3) What time is DCL pick up for port?

Thanks... trying to get everything taken care of ahead of time. I have changed so many things so far that my head is spinning.

1) You'll still go down to the welcome center, you've puchased your transfers thru DCL, so they will get you there, it may be a DCL or ME bus.

2) In regards to the keys, that only works when you book a land and sea vacation not staying at Swan or Dolphin, remember those are Starwood properties and have different keys.

3) Your pick up is about noon, they'll give you exact time and location when you check in, just let them know you have a Disney cruise starting the next day.

[anbouk]

Hi Guys! We will be visiting IOA/US one day during our S&D Hotel stay. We prefer NOT to have a car. 1) Does anyone know BEST way of getting there, and Costs? 2) Where can we purchase tix from. Hoping others have done this in the past. TIA!!!

[Diane71969]

Does anyone know for sure if you will be able to see the Space Shuttle Launch at 7:19 am on 6/13/09 from The Swan?

[NancyIL]

Originally Posted by anbouk

Hi Guys! We will be visiting IOA/US one day during our S&D Hotel stay. We prefer NOT to have a car. 1) Does anyone know BEST way of getting there, and Costs? 2) Where can we purchase tix from. Hoping others have done this in the past. TIA!!!

I think the BEST way to get to Universal is to rent a car and drive there. But since you don't want to drive, Mears has shuttles from the Swan and Dolphin. I don't remember the price.

You can purchase park tickets at the gate, or ahead of time from a discounter like Undercover Tourist (www.undercovertourist.com). Also check out Universal's web site for ticket specials (http://www.universalorlando.com/tickets.html).

[djd7292]

Originally Posted by Diane71969

Does anyone know for sure if you will be able to see the Space Shuttle Launch at 7:19 am on 6/13/09 from The Swan?

Yes, you can .... why, cuz I said so!!! I will have Jayde bring her telescope. FYI... June 13 is a target date.

[SHammett]

Just booked a 1BR grand suite for next month and have a few questions....

1. What items are included in the kitchenette? Trying to plan if we could have cereal in the morning or microwave popcorn.

2. Does anyone know where these rooms are? I normally don't like to make room requests, but I did request a balcony. What are my chances? I did sign up online to be a SPG.

3. I have seen several pictures online and some seem to look different. Have the rooms been recently refurbished?

4. Does everyone in your party receive a room key like at the Disney hotels to use for EMH?

5. We normally stay at DVC resorts in the 1BR villas. How do these rooms compare in size?

Thanks so much!!!

[glo]

Originally Posted by Diane71969

Does anyone know for sure if you will be able to see the Space Shuttle Launch at 7:19 am on 6/13/09 from The Swan?

We saw the last one in March! Just go to the main corridor at the Swan and walk all the way down to the end where there is a round window facing the Boardwalk. You will see the shuttle go right over the Boardwalk! It is a great view from the 6th and 7th floor of the Swan!

[anbouk]

Originally Posted by anbouk

Hi Guys! We will be visiting IOA/US one day during our S&D Hotel stay. We prefer NOT to have a car. 1) Does anyone know BEST way of getting there, and Costs? 2) Where can we purchase tix from. Hoping others have done this in the past. TIA!!!

Thanks Nancy for your response! Say, I recall a gentleman who was always on the Sand D Boards who always was so helpful....his name is escaping me at the moment. Has he been around here lately

[Mouseteacher]

anbouk~You may thinking of Dan Murphy.

We made our dining ressies this past week!

We had to wait the 90 days for each date we wanted because we are staying at the Swan but I got them all in (July 29-August 3). Time is coming closer for our trip!

[tigergrad]

Hey Ya'll. I just found this thread this AM. We stayed at the Swan about 6 years ago. We loved it. We are taking a Disney cruise on June 25. We decided to drive down a couple of days early and go to one of the water parks- never been to one of them before. We were able to get the teachers' rate of $149 + tax and resort fee for June 23 & 24. We are looking forward to seeing how the hotel has changed since our last visit.

[NancyIL]

Originally Posted by Mouseteacher

anbouk~You may thinking of Dan Murphy.

That's who I was thinking of, too! Dan has been on the DIS for a long time, and has been so helpful to many people over the years.