JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa vs Walt Disney World Swan

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Photo: JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

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

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Deluxe

Walt Disney World Swan

Deluxe

Area

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Disney Springs Resort Area

Walt Disney World Swan

Epcot Resort Area

Transportation

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None listed

Walt Disney World Swan

Walk, Boat, Bus

Table-Service Dining

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

Walt Disney World Swan

5 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

Walt Disney World Swan

3 locations

Pool Amenities

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Pool

Walt Disney World Swan

Pool, Water Slide

Extended Evening Hours

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

No

Walt Disney World Swan

Yes

Top Highlight

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes

Walt Disney World Swan

Same Crescent Lake location and EPCOT walking distance as the Dolphin

Overview

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

  • 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

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

  • 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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