Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort vs Walt Disney World Swan

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Photo: Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort

Deluxe Disney Springs Resort Area
Walt Disney World Swan

Photo: Walt Disney World Swan

Deluxe Epcot Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Deluxe

Walt Disney World Swan

Deluxe

Area

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Disney Springs Resort Area

Walt Disney World Swan

Epcot Resort Area

Transportation

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Bus

Walt Disney World Swan

Walk, Boat, Bus

Table-Service Dining

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

1 restaurant

Walt Disney World Swan

5 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

None

Walt Disney World Swan

3 locations

Pool Amenities

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Pool

Walt Disney World Swan

Pool, Water Slide

Extended Evening Hours

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

No

Walt Disney World Swan

Yes

Top Highlight

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Only Forbes Five-Star hotel at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Swan

Same Crescent Lake location and EPCOT walking distance as the Dolphin

Overview

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Discover a AAA Five Diamond-rated resort that combines the ultimate in luxury accommodations with a dash of Disney enchantment. Located within Walt Disney World Resort, this lakeside retreat is an idyllic getaway with impeccably designed rooms and suites—along with exclusive amenities and In-Room Celebrations to delight all ages and interests.

Walt Disney World Swan

A Marriott-operated on-property resort between Epcot and Hollywood Studios, with walking and boat access to both parks.

Amenities

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Amenity details coming soon.

Walt Disney World Swan

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Water Slide
  • Volleyball
  • Tennis Courts
  • Jogging Trail
  • Arcade
  • Playground
  • Camp Dolphin for children ages 5-12 from 4PM to 11PM with themed activities, video games, arts and crafts
  • Swan watercraft rentals on the white sand beach; Boat Rental in Activities

Wellness

  • Fitness Center
  • Spa

Other

  • Child Care
  • Boat launch courtyard between Swan and Dolphin for Friendship launches
  • Disney Cabanas store at Swan; Resort Essentials boutique at Dolphin

Transportation

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

  • Bus

    Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Walt Disney World Swan

  • Walk

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Boat

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Bus

    Magic Kingdom Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Pros

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

  • Only Forbes Five-Star hotel at Walt Disney World
  • Dedicated Disney planning team and exclusive park access benefits
  • Exceptional pool complex with multiple pools and lazy river
  • Fine dining at Capa rooftop steakhouse with Magic Kingdom fireworks views
  • Spacious rooms with luxury furnishings surpassing Disney-owned Deluxes

Walt Disney World Swan

  • Same Crescent Lake location and EPCOT walking distance as the Dolphin
  • Marriott Bonvoy points eligible for stays and redemptions
  • Access to Dolphin's extensive dining and amenities via shared complex
  • Swan Reserve and Swan combined offer over 2,000 rooms in the complex
  • Competitively priced relative to Disney-owned Deluxe resorts nearby

Cons

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

  • Significantly more expensive than any Disney-owned hotel
  • Located in Golden Oak, requires shuttle or car to reach theme parks
  • Complimentary shuttle to parks runs on a fixed schedule, less flexible than Disney buses
  • Does not feel as immersively Disney-themed as Disney-owned resorts
  • Located in Golden Oak community, physically distant from all parks

Walt Disney World Swan

  • No Disney on-site Early Entry or advance Lightning Lane booking
  • Resort fees and parking fees add significantly to the nightly rate
  • Shared amenities with Dolphin mean crowded pools during peak times
  • Design is less Disney-immersive than Disney-owned resorts
  • Limited transportation compared to monorail or Skyliner resorts

On-Site Dining

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World Swan

  • Chill

    Table Service

    American

    dinner

    View menu
  • Garden Grove

    Table Service

    American

    breakfast

    View menu
  • Il Mulino

    Table Service

    Italian

    lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • Il Mulino Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • Java

    Quick Service

    Quick Service - Coffee

    snack

    View menu
  • Kimonos

    Table Service

    Asian, Japanese, Sushi

    dinner · snack

    View menu
  • Kimonos Lounge

    Quick Service

    Asian, Japanese, Sushi

    snack

    View menu
  • Splash Pool Bar and Grill

    Table Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

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