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

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 Reserve

Photo: Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

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 Reserve

Deluxe

Area

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Disney Springs Resort Area

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Epcot Resort Area

Transportation

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Bus

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Walk, Boat, Bus

Table-Service Dining

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

1 restaurant

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

4 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

None

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

None

Pool Amenities

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Pool

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

No

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Yes

Top Highlight

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World

Only Forbes Five-Star hotel at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Newest and most modern of the Swan and Dolphin complex

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 Reserve

The newer tower within the Swan and Dolphin complex, positioned near Crescent Lake and marketed as a more boutique-style Marriott option.

Amenities

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Amenity details coming soon.

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Tennis Courts
  • Arcade
  • Playground
  • Boat Rental listed in Activities & Recreation; water taxi access to parks

Wellness

  • Fitness Center
  • Spa

Other

  • Water taxi dock for park access
  • Resort shops available

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 Reserve

  • 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 Reserve

  • Newest and most modern of the Swan and Dolphin complex
  • Spacious tower rooms with contemporary design and updated amenities
  • Same Crescent Lake location with walking access to EPCOT
  • Marriott Bonvoy points redemption available
  • Quieter and more upscale feel than the larger Swan and Dolphin hotels

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 Reserve

  • No Disney on-site perks such as Early Entry or booking advantages
  • High resort fees on top of nightly rate increase true cost
  • Smaller pool exclusive to Swan Reserve guests, main pools are at Swan/Dolphin
  • Limited dining within the Swan Reserve itself
  • No direct transportation to Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom

On-Site Dining

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

  • Amare

    Table Service

    Mediterranean

    lunch · dinner

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  • Grounds

    Table Service

    Bakery, American, Quick Service - Coffee

    snack

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  • Stir

    Table Service

    American

    dinner

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  • Tangerine

    Table Service

    American

    dinner

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