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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin	Average Price: $259 Check Rates

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1500 Epcot Resorts Boulevard

Orlando, 00000 View map

5-Star Hotel Rank: 5 of 21
Average review rating: 3.84

OpinionWell Value Index: 3

Traveler reviews analyzed: TripAdvisor (1791)

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1. The only downside to me, and this isn't as big a problem at the Swan, as it is at the Dolphin, is that there are tons of conventions at the Dolphin.

"Great location. So-so rooms. Great pool. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/27/2012 Vote

2. One big downside is that the walls are paper thin and we were awakened at 7am by families getting ready to go to the parks.

"The Dolphin is good for the price and location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/3/2012 Vote

3. There are a few downsides to the Swan.

"Good Stay, Good Location, Awful Wi-Fi " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/11/2012 Vote

4. the only downside being the lengthy bus journey to Down town Disney from this hotel.

"Great Bargain night in an amazing hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/2/2012 Vote

5. The biggest downside of the Swan (and the Dolphin - they are essentially the same hotel run by Starwood resorts and share amenities) are the restaurants.

"Great location, nice room, nice pool " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/19/2012 Vote

6. The only downside is that they charge you to park and have a resort fee.

"Great Christmas trip at the Swan " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/3/2012 Vote

7. The only downside to this hotel is that for four people (kids 12 & 9), double beds really doesn't quite cut it.

"Walt Disney World Dolphin was great! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/28/2011 Vote

8. That is a small downside.

"Very Nice property, benefits of Disney at a fraction of the cost " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/28/2011 Vote

9. The one downside I saw was that since this is a starwood property you can join the disney meal plan.

"Very Nice property, benefits of Disney at a fraction of the cost " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/28/2011 Vote

10. The only real downside is the length of corridors from the lift to your room - if like us, you are down one end.

"Great for Epcot and Hollywood Studios " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/9/2011 Vote