Walt Disney World Dolphin
A large Marriott-operated convention resort on Crescent Lake with Disney benefits and direct access to the Epcot-area walkway network.
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Pros
- Walking distance to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios
- Can be booked with Marriott/SPG hotel points for potentially free nights
- Crescent Lake location with boat service and BoardWalk access
- Shula's Steakhouse and Il Mulino are top-tier dining options on property
- Often cheaper than equivalent Disney-owned Deluxe resorts
Cons
- Not a Disney-owned resort, so no Early Entry or advance booking perks
- Resort and parking fees are high in addition to the nightly rate
- Dated exterior design with the iconic dolphin statues divides opinion
- Rooms were historically smaller and less updated than Disney Deluxes
- Bus service to non-walkable parks is less reliable than Disney buses
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Amenities
Recreation
- Pool
- Tennis Courts
- Jogging Trail
- Arcade
- Playground
- Camp Dolphin for children ages 4-12 from 5pm to midnight with themed activities, video games, arts and crafts
- Swan paddleboat rentals on the white sand beach
Wellness
- Fitness Center
- Spa
Rooms
- Club Level
Other
- Laundry Facilities
- Child Care
- Business Center
- Boat launch courtyard between Swan and Dolphin; Friendship launches to Epcot and Hollywood Studios
- Gift Shop
Transportation
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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
On-Site Dining
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Bourbon Steak - A Michael Mina Restaurant
Table ServiceAmerican, Steakhouse
dinner
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Bourbon Steak Lounge
Quick ServiceAmerican, Steakhouse
snack
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Cabana Bar and Beach Club
Table ServiceAmerican
snack
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Fuel
Table ServiceAmerican, Quick Service - Coffee
snack
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Phins
Table ServiceAmerican
dinner
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Rosa Mexicano
Table ServiceMexican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Rosa Mexicano Lounge
Quick ServiceMexican
snack
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The Fountain
Table ServiceAmerican
lunch · dinner
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Todd English's bluezoo
Table ServiceSeafood
dinner
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Todd English's bluezoo Lounge
Quick ServiceSeafood
snack
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Community Discussions
- Dolphin or Swan : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Dolphin Resort and Upgrades : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Walt Disney World Dolphin : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort Fees & Card Holds r/WaltDisneyWorld
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