JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa vs Walt Disney World Swan
Photo: JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
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At a Glance
| JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek | Walt Disney World Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Deluxe | Deluxe |
| Area | Disney Springs Resort Area | Epcot Resort Area |
| Transportation | None listed | Walk, Boat, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | None | 5 restaurants |
| Quick-Service Dining | None | 3 locations |
| Pool Amenities | Pool | Pool, Water Slide |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | Yes |
| Top Highlight | Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes | Same Crescent Lake location and EPCOT walking distance as the Dolphin |
Tier
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
DeluxeWalt Disney World Swan
DeluxeArea
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Disney Springs Resort AreaWalt Disney World Swan
Epcot Resort AreaTransportation
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
None listedWalt Disney World Swan
Walk, Boat, BusTable-Service Dining
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NoneWalt Disney World Swan
5 restaurantsQuick-Service Dining
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NoneWalt Disney World Swan
3 locationsPool Amenities
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
PoolWalt Disney World Swan
Pool, Water SlideExtended Evening Hours
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NoWalt Disney World Swan
YesTop Highlight
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney DeluxesWalt Disney World Swan
Same Crescent Lake location and EPCOT walking distance as the DolphinOverview
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
A newer luxury Marriott property just outside Disney-owned hotels, positioned in the Bonnet Creek cluster near Disney Springs and Epcot-area access roads.
Walt Disney World Swan
A Marriott-operated on-property resort between Epcot and Hollywood Studios, with walking and boat access to both parks.
Amenities
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
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
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Transportation details coming soon.
Walt Disney World Swan
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Walk
EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Boat
EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
Pros
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes
- Impressive pool complex with lazy river and waterslides
- Full-service spa and multiple restaurants on property
- Located within Disney property boundaries with shuttle to parks
- Often significantly cheaper than comparable Disney-owned Deluxe resorts
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
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- Shuttle to Disney parks is slower and less frequent than Disney buses
- No Early Entry or on-site Disney booking advantages
- Not as Disney-immersive as staying in a Disney-owned resort
- Far from all theme parks, requiring a car or shuttle every time
- Parking fees apply on top of already high nightly rates
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
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
No on-site dining information available.
Walt Disney World Swan
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Chill
Table ServiceAmerican
dinner
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Garden Grove
Table ServiceAmerican
breakfast
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Il Mulino
Table ServiceItalian
lunch · dinner
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Il Mulino Lounge
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Java
Quick ServiceQuick Service - Coffee
snack
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Kimonos
Table ServiceAsian, Japanese, Sushi
dinner · snack
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Kimonos Lounge
Quick ServiceAsian, Japanese, Sushi
snack
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Splash Pool Bar and Grill
Table ServiceAmerican
snack
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Community Discussions
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Walt Disney World Swan
- Anyone stay at the Walt Disney swan hotel? Thoughts or ... r/WaltDisneyWorld
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