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

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Photo: JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

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

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Deluxe

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Deluxe

Area

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Disney Springs Resort Area

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Epcot Resort Area

Transportation

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None listed

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Walk, Boat, Bus

Table-Service Dining

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

4 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

None

Pool Amenities

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Pool

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

No

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Yes

Top Highlight

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

Newest and most modern of the Swan and Dolphin complex

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 Reserve

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

Amenities

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

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

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Transportation details coming soon.

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

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 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

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 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

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

No on-site dining information available.

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

  • Amare

    Table Service

    Mediterranean

    lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • Grounds

    Table Service

    Bakery, American, Quick Service - Coffee

    snack

    View menu
  • Stir

    Table Service

    American

    dinner

    View menu
  • Tangerine

    Table Service

    American

    dinner

    View menu

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