Walt Disney World SWAN, DOLPHIN & SWAN RESERVE RESORTS Information & Questions

Is it true you get free bottled water in the Dolphin rooms? If so, how many bottles? Is it replaced daily?
Yes. They give you several in your room at checkin. Housekeeping will give you more if you ask. I usually leave a nite or ask housekeeping in the hall if they are close to my room. They'll usually give you more than you ask for.
 
Yes. They give you several in your room at checkin. Housekeeping will give you more if you ask. I usually leave a nite or ask housekeeping in the hall if they are close to my room. They'll usually give you more than you ask for.
Thank you! We won't have a car this trip and I was trying to figure out how to get some water bottles without paying a ton. Free in the room solves my problem! :)
 
Is it true you get free bottled water in the Dolphin rooms? If so, how many bottles? Is it replaced daily?
We were at the Swan and we had 4 bottles in our room—2 were in the fridge and 2 were in the drink tray. I’d leave a note for housekeeping (along with a tip) asking for “extra water”. We regularly had between 6-8 bottles left for us daily. We also texted for more water when we needed towels the couple days we didn’t receive housekeeping.
 
The day we leave Swan- we may go to beaches and cream for lunch. Is it easier to drive and park there then walk or boat? When done eating we will leaving Disney. Is it easy to drive over? Do they take reservations for lunch?
 
Last edited:
The day we leave Swan- we may go to beaches and cream for lunch. Is it easier to drive and park there then walk or boat? When done eating we will leaving Disney. Is it easy to drive over? Do they take reservations for lunch?
You can make reservations for lunch there. If you are leaving after that meal, I'd say probably use your car? Eat and leave. A walk over is nice, a boat ride is nice. Some nice final memories maybe?
 
Do they take reservations for lunch?
To add to the comments from @Dan Murphy B&C accepts reservations starting at 11 AM and since you are at the Swan you can book 60 days in advance.

While you could drive and park at BC you might consider leaving your car at the Swan and taking the walk back after lunch vs hopping in the ca for a drive.

Dave
 
The day we leave Swan- we may go to beaches and cream for lunch. Is it easier to drive and park there then walk or boat? When done eating we will leaving Disney. Is it easy to drive over? Do they take reservations for lunch?
It is a small restaurant, can be a tough reservation to get. You can make them 60 days prior to your check-in date, even if you are dining later in your trip (60+10 is the rule, you can make them for up to 10 days of your trip 60 days ahead of checkin date)
 
The day we leave Swan- we may go to beaches and cream for lunch. Is it easier to drive and park there then walk or boat? When done eating we will leaving Disney. Is it easy to drive over? Do they take reservations for lunch?
It's such a short and lovely walk or boat ride; that would be my choice. We always try to spend every last second around the resorts, so I'd walk or boat for sure.
 
I can't remember if anyone has shared this recently, but we left the Dolphin Saturday, and I noticed on our way out that the car rental desk is back open! There is an Enterprise/Alamo/National desk in the main lobby. Posted hours are Mon-Fri from 8-2.
 
Can anyone give good recommendations for Mco to dolphin transportation? We would like to do a quick grocery pickup if possible. So there is Mears/Ride Share and I’ve heard a couple of things about gear fusion. Any I’ve missed? Any votes for one or the other. I’m a little bleary if mears.
We always use Tiffany Town Car
 
It is a small restaurant, can be a tough reservation to get. You can make them 60 days prior to your check-in date, even if you are dining later in your trip (60+10 is the rule, you can make them for up to 10 days of your trip 60 days ahead of checkin date)
I don't think it's quite as tough as it once was. I had a trip this year that was booked about a month out, and there was pretty wide availability for lunch reservations at Beaches & Cream across all the dates I was traveling (had a great patty melt and split the No Way Jose when I was there). So booking right at 60 day mark should be a sure fire way to grab whichever time slot and date one wants for this restaurant. I know for a while this was a pretty hard to get reservation, but seems like the hype has died down a bit.
 
I don't think it's quite as tough as it once was. I had a trip this year that was booked about a month out, and there was pretty wide availability for lunch reservations at Beaches & Cream across all the dates I was traveling (had a great patty melt and split the No Way Jose when I was there). So booking right at 60 day mark should be a sure fire way to grab whichever time slot and date one wants for this restaurant. I know for a while this was a pretty hard to get reservation, but seems like the hype has died down a bit.
I went on the app to test a reservation. I was able to make one for a 12:30 time next week.

Maybe more people have discovered The Fountain at the Dolphin.

https://swandolphin.com/dining/fountain/
 
Hi Dan Murphy! I saw your post from a few weeks ago for the candles from the Swan but didn’t write down the link. I would love to order, could you please repeat?
Thanks a bunch!
 
Hi Dan Murphy! I saw your post from a few weeks ago for the candles from the Swan but didn’t write down the link. I would love to order, could you please repeat?
Thanks a bunch!
Here you go, Mrs. Milo. I have a few of the small candle in a tin candles. I don't even burn them. I just take the top off and take a good whiff. Makes me feel like I am checking in in the lobby.

Good to see you, @Mrs.Milo.

https://www.westinstore.com/category.aspx?white-tea-home-fragrance
 













Free Vacation Planning!

Dreams Unlimited Travel is here to help you plan your ideal Disney vacation, with no additional cost to you. Our Authorized Disney Vacation Planners offer expert advice, answer all your questions, and constantly seek out the best discounts, ensuring you get the most value for your trip. Let us handle the details so you can focus on making magical memories.
CLICK HERE










DIS Tiktok DIS Facebook DIS Twitter DIS youtube DIS Instagram DIS Pinterest DIS Bluesky

Back
Top