Walt Disney World Dolphin, Lake Buena Vista, Avoid

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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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Noise:	No recent comments about noise were found.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
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1. The water in the pool so cold that if I stayed in I would have needed a wet suit to avoid hypothermia.

"Disappointed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/14/2009 Vote

2. the money spent is worth avoiding the drive.

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

3. The Garden Grove restaurant at the Swan was lovely for character breakfasts, plus if you meet some characters here, you'll avoid the ineveitable lines at the Magic Kingdom.

"Husband Conference w/Wife and Child " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/1/2009 Vote

4. We parked our car at the Yacht Club as the family was staying there to avoid the extra charge.

"Nice resort, but not traditional Disney " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/4/2009 Vote

5. If your on vacation with the family with kids avoid at all cost.

"Not for Disney Travelers " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/21/2009 Vote

6. Your extra room expense will be worth avoiding the hours of standstill traffic on International Drive or it`s cross streets.

"Long-overdue "redesign" helps...but didn`t go far enough. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/1/2008 Vote

7. Your extra room expense will be worth avoiding the hours of standstill traffic on International Drive or it's cross streets.

"Long-overdue "redesign" helps...but didn't go far enough. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/1/2008 Vote

8. Our first night got off to a poor start as after a rather hectic but good meal at the Rainforest cafe in Downtown Disney (you can avoid the queues if you eat at the bar).

"Bit of a let down - especially the noise! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/7/2008 Vote

9. Next time we go to Disney, we will avoid the Dolphin and the Swan.

"Not up to Starwood or Disney standards " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/29/2008 Vote

10. avoid at all costs .

"Terrible Staff - No Disney Magic Here - Avoid Expensive Mistake " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/8/2008 Vote