Walt Disney World Dolphin, Lake Buena Vista, Beach

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Walt Disney World Dolphin	Average Price: $347 Check Rates

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1500 Epcot Resort Boulevard

Lake Buena Vista, 32830 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 8 of 15
Average review rating: 3.55

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (98) , MyTravelGuide (79) , TripAdvisor (473)

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1. outdoor pools were great with waterfalls and white sand beach.

"would come back! " Read full review on Expedia 10/7/2009 Vote

2. There is a beach area with a "quiet pool" and a "bar/quick-food" snack counter located nearby.

"An Excellent Overall Experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/14/2009 Vote

3. Hotel is very impressive wonderful Entrance hall with Piano and a Fountain ,from the moment we arrived the staff were excellent,our room was with a balcony overlooking Epcot and the Boardwalk, we had two queen beds lots of floor space ,the Picabu restaurant serves a wonderful breakfast and evening meal,the swimming pool area is fantastic even has a beach area,the pool bar is even more impressive lovely comfortable seating and tented area serves a great soft crab sandwich and even better cocktails, the Mandarin Spa is fantastic for a relaxing massage they use Elemis products.

"What a Wonderful Place " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/7/2009 Vote

4. The Dolphin also has a great small beach, playground, and pool.

"Clean, Friendly Staff, Good Base for WDW Vacation " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/24/2009 Vote

5. I am used to staying at Disney's higher ended properties like the beach club and the yacht club but their rates have really skyrocketed and so I was looking to stay in a nice hotel for my anniversary this year which was still on property but a bit more economical.

"Great Disney Property " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/24/2009 Vote

6. But for that $198 here's what you get:1) 15 minute walk to Epcot or Hollywood Studios (formerly MGM)2) 3 minute walk to the Boardwalk3) Use of 5 pools, 5 whirlpools, health club, beach, etc.4) Two free bottles of water per day, plus phone use (including some long distance)5) Hi-speed internet6) A bus to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom7) A boat shuttle to Epcot and Hollywood Studios8) All the Extra Magic Hour benefits same as any Disney propertyPrice that against other Disney properties and see how you come out.

"Dolphin Best Overall Value In All Of Disney " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/6/2009 Vote

7. The best thing going for it is location - walking distance from Epcot, Boardwalk, Yacht/Beach Clubs, and a cool water taxi to Hollywood Studios (formerly MGM).

"Good, not great. Depends on what you want " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/17/2008 Vote

8. While my husband attended the daily convention activities, I LOVED the pool/beach area - very nice and quiet.

"Nice & Quiet " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/28/2008 Vote

9. We liked this pool even though the Beach and Yacht Club is rated higher - but they were overcrowded during high season.

"Good amenities but noisy elevator! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/28/2008 Vote

10. The grotto with the 5 pools and beach was great and there was a DJ for the kids which they really enjoyed.

"Loved the dolphin!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/25/2008 Vote