Perched overlooking the gardens leading to Epcot, the Walt Disney World Dolphin is a fantastic base to explore the magic land and, with it being a Disney partner hotel, you get a whole host of exclusive benefits to really make the most of the parks. You're even within walking distance of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios so you can explore a galaxy far, far away (or you could get a scenic water taxi ride there instead! With Walt Disney World Swan and Swan Reserve adjacent, there’s so much more to enjoy than just 1 hotel. With 23 restaurants to tantalise your tastebuds, 6 pools, a waterslide, a kids’ camp and mini-golf nearby, little ones will be entertained to high heavens.
Amenities
Golf
Tennis
Kids Club
Car Included
Wedding
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Free Parking
Free transport to theme parks
Games Room
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Where is it
Ideally located in the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort. Adjacent to Epcot and within close proximity to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Transfer time from Orlando International Airport: 30 minutes.
Hotel information
2,619 guest rooms. All with air-conditioning, flat-screen HDTV, iPod/MP3 connections, complimentary WiFi access, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-fridge, safe, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer.
Our Standard Rooms include resort views at no additional charge, with 1 king-size bed plus sofa bed, or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people. (5th person can be accommodated on a rollaway bed*).
Balcony Rooms overlook the courtyard or the lake, with 1 king-size bed plus sofa bed, or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people (5th person can be accommodated on a rollaway bed*).
Stay before 31 Dec '26 to receive the following benefits:
- Complimentary self-parking, saving $36 per day.
- Kids 9 years and under eat free at selected restaurants when accompanied by a full paying adult. Maximum 2 children per room, per paying adult. Restaurants and meal options are subject to change.
- Receive $30 off any Mandara Spa treatment when spending $200 or more.
Disney Benefits Included:
- 7 Day advance reservations for Lightning Lane theme park ride reservation system (3 days for all other offsite hotels)
-Complimentary transport to all Disney theme parks and Disney springs, includes water taxis
-Early entry daily and extended Disney theme park hours up to 2 hours past closing on select evening
- Complimentary self-parking at all four Disney theme parks
*Exclusive benefits subject to change.
Complimentary Disney transportation throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. Within walking distance of Disney's BoardWalk, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and to a private entrance at Epcot. Complimentary water taxi to Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot. Complimentary self-parking for Virgin Atlantic Holidays customers (saving $36 per day). Valet parking £44 plus tax, per night (payable locally, subject to change).
23 restaurants and lounges across the Swan, Swan Reserve and Dolphin resorts: Amare (Mediterranean cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Rosa Mexicano (Mexican cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Tangerine (poolside drinks and casual fare). The Fountain (open for lunch and dinner). Fuel (grab and go items). Garden Grove (open for breakfast). Grounds (craft coffee, sandwiches and pastries). Il Mulino New York Trattoria (Italian dining, open for dinner). Il Mulino Lounge. Stir (lobby lounge). Kimonos (sushi, open for dinner). Kimonos Lounge. Splash Pool Bar & Grill (poolside dining). Java (open for breakfast; grab-and-go open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Picabu (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Shula's Steak House (open for dinner). Todd English's Bluezoo (seafood, open for dinner) Todd English's Bluezoo Lounge (cocktails and light bites). Shula's Lounge. Phins (light bites and cocktails). Chill (frozen cocktails). Cabana Bar and Beach Club. In-room Mobile Dining available.
Poolside entertainment and activities (seasonal).
6 swimming pools, including a 3-acre grotto pool with waterslide and waterfalls, 2 lap pools, a spring pool and a kids' pool. Poolside cabanas*. 4 whirlpools. Sandy beach. The Dolphin Health Club with fitness centre, classes, and yoga mats (on request). Mandara Spa*. Swan paddle boats. Camp Dolphin* kids' club. Water volleyball. Beach volleyball. Basketball. Ping Pong. Pool table. Giant checkers. Jogging trails. Kids' playground. Arcade*. Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf* (located nearby). Advance tee times at Walt Disney World Resort's three championship golf courses.
Complimentary WiFi. 24-hour ATM. Babysitting*. Laundry/dry cleaning facilities*. Concierge. Merchandise delivery service from the park to your hotel. Complimentary parking at Disney Theme Parks with room key and ID. Early Theme Park Entry (30mins) and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours (on select evenings). Priority seating at Disney Restaurants.
The resort fee is included in the hotel cost for Virgin Atlantic Holidays guests.
Resort fee includes: - Complimentary daily swan paddleboat rentals - In-room wireless internet - Live instructor led fitness classes - Nightly movies and s'mores on the beach - Additional value add benefits including discounted spa treatments. Resort fee and inclusions are subject to change and availability. Please check with the hotel for the most up-to-date information.
Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
* Denotes local charge.
Please note: use of a rollaway bed for parties of 5 people or more sharing a room will incur an additional charge. This is subject to change and is payable locally to the hotel.
Based on 1983 reviews
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One of the best Walt Disney World hotels!
Aug 9, 2025MrReviewerReviews
We stayed at this Disney World Marriott property for 5 days. And oh boy, was that 5 days awesome! The hotel was clean and employees were excellent! All the pools were very relaxing and heated! They also had a waterside! (Amazing in-room food, and the Mexican restaurant inside the Dolphin was delightfully delicious.) Only problems were: Peanut…
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We stayed at this Disney World Marriott property for 5 days. And oh boy, was that 5 days awesome! The hotel was clean and employees were excellent! All the pools were very relaxing and heated! They also had a waterside! (Amazing in-room food, and the Mexican restaurant inside the Dolphin was delightfully delicious.) Only problems were: Peanut found on floor, bad for people with allergies, Rust on table, Door missing keycard reader cover, AC sometimes turned off and completely made it hot in our room
Overall, this is one of the best Disney World hotels you can stay at. It is also perfect for the kids.
-Reviewer, 5 stars
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An excellent hotel with beatiful sites
Aug 4, 2025BPB2012Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Although I was staying in the adjoining twin hotel Swan, had been to this hotel surrounded by water bodies and other beautiful sites a number of times. It also has an artificial sea beach adding to its uniqueness. We also took a boat ride from here to the Epcot Centre.
Amazing trip
Jul 24, 2025Smokies1971Arbroath, United Kingdom
We are just back from an amazing stay at the Dolphin. We have been to Disney many times and this is by far the best hotel we have stayed in.
Walking into the lovely reception with the beautiful water fountain .
We got a lovely welcome at check in and were offered what floor we wanted so we chose 8 for a view. We had an amazing view of Hollywood…
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We are just back from an amazing stay at the Dolphin. We have been to Disney many times and this is by far the best hotel we have stayed in.
Walking into the lovely reception with the beautiful water fountain .
We got a lovely welcome at check in and were offered what floor we wanted so we chose 8 for a view. We had an amazing view of Hollywood Studios and at night from the restaurant we could see Epcot fireworks.
The room was very spacious and we had housekeeping daily so was very clean.
Many pools to choose from and they were all really nice and clean, the pool could be cleaner at times, but I appreciate the task this takes.
We used Fuel a lot and had a good chose and the staff were all really friendly.
We ate at the Bluezoo and the food and experience was great, our first night and the holiday had got off to a great start. Staff top class.
We ate at the IL Mulino. at the Swan and it too was really good and the staff very friendly.
Water taxis- fab with a lovely view of the resorts lite up at night. Buses good never had to wait too long on one and drivers really nice.
I never heard any noise from neighbouring rooms or above.
I highly recommend this hotel, from reading some reviews not sure where they stayed!!!
And finally for not being a Disney hotel you get the perks. We went to Animal Kingdom for extended evening hours and Epcot - it was really good as not so busy.
Guys keep up the amazing work you are all doing, we will definitely be back. Thank you
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Disappointed with Disney
Jul 21, 2025Felix L
I reserved my room on a Wednesday night and called the resort on Friday (1 day before check-in) that my son was sick. I was told I needed a doctors note and I told her I had done a test with an at Home Kit because it was a Friday night and our doctors office was closed for the weekend, but could send them proof of the at home result. They did not…
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I reserved my room on a Wednesday night and called the resort on Friday (1 day before check-in) that my son was sick. I was told I needed a doctors note and I told her I had done a test with an at Home Kit because it was a Friday night and our doctors office was closed for the weekend, but could send them proof of the at home result. They did not accept it! They were not accommodating or sympathetic at all. If my son would have felt better, I asked if I should have gone to the resort with him sick and the reservation person told me that that was my prerogative! If they were not going to return my money, the least he could’ve done was offered me a credit for a future stay, but did not even do that. It is obvious that the resort is not willing to protect the other guest when a responsible parent calls and explains that their child was sick. Horrible experience, will not be booking at a Disney resort again! By the way, I have probably booked at least 25 times at Disney resorts in the past, but this experience now leaves a my family horrible taste!
UPDATE: I got a email from the Front Desk Manager saying a review company line of “your feedback has been shared with our leadership team for review, and we will use it to improve how we handle sensitive situations like this in the future”. So their treatment towards me will help them improve how they treat others in the future? What a joke!!!
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Would recommend to families seeking to enjoy all things Disney from a great location!
Jul 21, 2025nicke349Sidcup, United Kingdom
Our stay at the Walt Disney Dolphin resort formed the first six days of a multi-stay vacation (we went on to stay at the Portofino in Orlando and the Marriott Harbor Beach and Spa in Fort Lauderdale) and despite being the cheapest of the three hotels, was the most enjoyable.
Check in was easy (albeit on a hectic 4th July arrival) and though the…
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Our stay at the Walt Disney Dolphin resort formed the first six days of a multi-stay vacation (we went on to stay at the Portofino in Orlando and the Marriott Harbor Beach and Spa in Fort Lauderdale) and despite being the cheapest of the three hotels, was the most enjoyable.
Check in was easy (albeit on a hectic 4th July arrival) and though the room was basic and the view could have been better (we overlooked the coach port) everything ran smooth. We loved the location, the boardwalk, the walks into Epcot and the Studios and the shuttles laid on to everywhere else Disney.
From the room to room service to parking, everything was cheaper than the other places we stayed and, unlike them, we encountered no issues, other than problems parking one morning when the hotel was hosting a large dance competition.
It certainly wasn’t inconvenient enough to stop us wholeheartedly recommending this hotel for families looking to make the most of the Disney experience.
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One of the best Walt Disney World hotels!
