Next to the Walt Disney World Dolphin and the Swan Reserve, you’ll be wowed by what’s on offer across these three resorts. Being a partner hotel of Disney, by staying here you'll have access to a whole host of exclusive benefits that will allow you to make the most of the parks - with early entry every single day as well as extended hours at the end of the day on select evenings too! As well as this, you can use the complimentary transportation to the parks - although you won't need it to get to EPCOT or Disney's Hollywood Studios, they're within easy walking distance (or a scenic water taxi ride). And our favourite thing about staying within this complex of hotels, is the fact that you have access to the facilities of all 3! So that's over 20 restaurants and bars, 6 pools, a spa and daily activities for all ages to just name a few. Staying here will ensure you get the upmost of your Walt Disney World trip, but you'll also have plenty to keep you entertained on non-park days too.
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: approx 30 minutes.
Hotel information
756 luxurious guest rooms and suites, all with air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, Heavenly Bed®, flat-screen HDTV, iPod/MP3 connections, tea/coffee-making facilities, mini-fridge, safe, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer. Resort View Rooms have views of the courtyard or lake, with 1 king-size bed plus sofa bed, or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Balcony Rooms overlook the courtyard or the lake, with 1 king-size bed plus sofa bed, or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
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.
Included Disney Benefits:
- 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 every day, plus extended Disney theme park hours on selected evenings
- 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, 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: Rosa Mexicano (Mexican restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Amare (Mediterranean 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 and lunch; Disney character breakfast on Sat and Sun). 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*.
Daily recreational activity schedule.
6 swimming pools, including a 3-acre grotto pool with waterslide and waterfalls, 2 lap pools, a spring pool, and a kids' pool. 4 whirlpools. Poolside cabanas*. Sandy beach with activities such as cinema in the sand. The Swan 24-hour health club with fitness centre and daily classes*. Mandara Spa* with a range of salon and spa treatments. Swan paddle boats. Camp Dolphin* kids' club (5-12 years). Volleyball. Ping-pong. Basketball. Jogging trails. Kids' playground. Arcade*. Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf* (located nearby). Preferred 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: there may be a local charge for use of a roll-away bed for parties of 5 people or more sharing a room. This is subject to change and is charged by the hotel.
Based on 1436 reviews
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Simply Superb
Jun 30, 2025monkeybotUK
Highly recommended hotel if you want to be close to epcot and hollywood studios at a reasonable cost.
Stay was great from beginning to end - had a double resort view room, and we could see the lovely frontage and back of boardwalk, as well as the Tower of Terror. Room was clean and spacious enough for us.
Big TV, great pools. The quieter…
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Highly recommended hotel if you want to be close to epcot and hollywood studios at a reasonable cost.
Stay was great from beginning to end - had a double resort view room, and we could see the lovely frontage and back of boardwalk, as well as the Tower of Terror. Room was clean and spacious enough for us.
Big TV, great pools. The quieter 'normal' pool was lovely and warm and easy to get seats at. Brilliant coffee and snacks from Java in the hotel. Easy to walk to the sister Dolphin hotel if you wanted in a couple of minutes. More amenities there. Easy to walk to Epcot or get the Disney boats. Buses also to Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs.
5 mins walk to the boardwalk and the shops and food there and 10 mins more to Epcot. Super easy.
Very quiet and relaxing hotel. Would recommend highly.
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Fantastic stay! Noticed and appreciated the recent renovations.
Jun 24, 2025Ryan SDetroit, Michigan
My wife, twelve year old son, and I spent four nights at The Swan in mid-June.
Having stayed at the property previously - although before its most recent renovation - we knew we’d love its location within the Epcot Resort Area. Even if you don’t choose to use the complimentary busses or Friendships, the walk ability is amongst the best in all of…
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My wife, twelve year old son, and I spent four nights at The Swan in mid-June.
Having stayed at the property previously - although before its most recent renovation - we knew we’d love its location within the Epcot Resort Area. Even if you don’t choose to use the complimentary busses or Friendships, the walk ability is amongst the best in all of Walt Disney World.
The Swan looks as good as ever - with all of the public spaces honoring Michael Graves’ original design language perfectly alongside more modern touches.
The recently redesigned guest rooms are terrific. Our two-Queen room was appointed with the wonderfully-comfortable Westin signature beds along with a brand-new 65” HDTV. WiFi was fast (150mb symmetrical) and (somewhat) “free” as part of the resort fee.
The bathroom had a nice divided area with sinks both inside and outside of the toilet shower area. Unfortunately, there’s not much the Swan can do about the original, early-90s layout of the bathrooms themselves - although they certainly tried to maximize efficiency with the recent renovation. The previous complaints about not being able to close the toilet/shower portion door while sitting on the toilet are entirely true. It’s tight in there. But I’d rather have two functional spaces rather than one while staying with others.
Our family enjoyed the new Java lobby location each morning. Service was fast (and offered remote ordering!) and the staff was friendly! The menu was diverse enough for even the pickiest eaters in our group.
Last, but not least - the Swan/Dolphin’s grotto pool remains one of the best of all the WDW resorts. Such a great way to spend a muggy summer afternoon!
We will definitely be back again.
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Horrible Parking Situation
Jun 20, 2025Josh B
The hotel oversells parking constantly and forces you to walk from sister properties over a half mile away to get back.
It completely kills the perk they advertise of free parking at Disney if you pay to park at hotel, when you return from Disney there is no parking.
Exceeded Our Expectations
Jun 6, 2025TravellarkFLMiami, Florida
I have only good things to say about the Swan. Our room was lovely, as was the bathroom. There were plenty of food options on site and next door at the Dolphin. The young men at the front door were super friendly and helpful with our luggage from start to finish. And the grotto pool and beach were superb. We’ll be back!
Great hotel, missed opportunity for Disney Magic
May 31, 2025Jennifer W
We just returned from our stay at the WDW Swan, and overall, the experience was wonderful. The accommodations were clean, cozy, and comfortable—especially the beds, which were incredibly relaxing after long park days. While the rooms were on the smaller side, they were thoughtfully laid out and very well maintained.
The hotel's location couldn’t…
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We just returned from our stay at the WDW Swan, and overall, the experience was wonderful. The accommodations were clean, cozy, and comfortable—especially the beds, which were incredibly relaxing after long park days. While the rooms were on the smaller side, they were thoughtfully laid out and very well maintained.
The hotel's location couldn’t have been better—convenient and close to the parks, making it easy to come and go throughout the day. For breakfast on our non-park days, Rosa Mexicano quickly became our favorite spot. On park days, Java was a great grab-and-go option, though I do wish they offered a gluten-free breakfast sandwich.
We also dined at Il Mulino, the Fountain, and Cabana Bar and Beach Club—all of which delivered great food and excellent service.
The only downside to our visit was a missed opportunity for some Disney magic. When my daughter lost a tooth, we reached out to both the concierge and front desk. We were told she had been added to a list, but unfortunately, nothing ever came of it. Not even a small note from Tinkerbell, which we’ve heard is a common gesture at Disney-affiliated properties. A simple acknowledgment would have meant a lot, and it was disappointing to see that moment missed.
Still, aside from that one hiccup, we had a fantastic stay and would definitely return.
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Simply Superb
