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Walt
Disney World Swan
Designed by Michael Graves and operated by the Westin, the Swan,
composed of a twelve-story main building and two seven-story
wings, is a bit more subdued than the Dolphin. Linked by an
awning-covered walkway (the place to catch the boat launch to
Epcot and Disney–MGM Studios), it shares the same glorious
three-acre grotto pool. The newly renovated lobby is small, but
impressive with dazzling, cylindrical hanging glass fixtures,
potted palms, contemporary seating, and a sparkling swan
fountain. If the colossal style of the Dolphin is simply not
your scene, the smaller-scale Swan is the place for you.
Although not a
Disney-owned resort, guests receive the same amenities as at
other Disney properties including Extra Magic Hours, Disney
transportation to all attractions, complimentary parking at
Disney’s theme parks, package delivery, and guaranteed park
admission. However, charging privileges to your resort account
do not extend outside of the Swan or Dolphin, and Disney’s
Magical Express is not offered here.
Check-in 3 p.m., check-out 11
a.m. For reservations call 407-W-DISNEY. www.swandolphin.com.
Accommodations
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Guest
rooms embody a new, contemporary style with room size,
furnishings, and bedding exactly the same as at the
Dolphin (see Accommodations section of previous entry for
the Walt Disney World Dolphin). The difference is in the
bathroom configuration, and, as at the Dolphin, baths were
not renovated along with the rooms. At the Swan there are
two sinks, one outside the bath area with a hair dryer and
coffeemaker and one inside with the tub-shower and toilet.
Amenities include an iron and ironing board, minibar, a
pair of two-line telephones, high-speed Internet
connection, and cable TV with on-demand movies. Views from
the upper floors can be impressive, with panoramas of
either Disney Studios or Epcot and the Grotto Pool. A nice
option is a room with a balcony, for which an extra charge
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Room tip: A small percentage of guestrooms offer a view of
the Epcot fireworks. Request one at time of booking and
again at check-in. |
Suites
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At 500 square feet, Swan Studios
offer quite a bit more square footage than a regular
guestroom. The king-bedded room contains a queen sleeper sofa,
easy chair, and bureau with TV opening up to a bonus room with
a 4-person dining table and desk. Some have balconies on
request only.
Executive
Suites feature a regular guest room (with no balcony)
connected to a parlor in which you’ll find a wet bar, two
desks, four-person dining table, an austere modern sofa, two
armless easy chairs, an extra full bath, and a balcony. This
type of suite also can be reserved as a two-bedroom with
another standard guest room opening into the other side of the
parlor.
There are
four presidential suites, each with a different decor and
theme. On the twelfth floor is the large Japanese Presidential
Suite furnished in shades of deep blue nd terra-cotta. It
comes with two bedrooms (the master with a king-size bed and
the second bedroom with two queen-size beds), three full
baths, large parlor with a grand piano, dining room with
seating for eight, and full kitchen. The same layout but a
different decor is in the Italian Presidential Suite.
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On the
eleventh floor is the Oasis Suite, offering a somewhat
Egyptian decor and a view of Crescent Lake. Here you’ll find
a master bedroom with a king-size bed, an additional guest
room, three full baths, huge living area with a grand piano,
dining table for eight, and kitchen. The Southwest
Presidential Suite is similar and is located on the twelfth
floor; it has a Native American and rustic Western decor. |
You'll find complete information on
dining, recreation, services, and transportation at Walt
Disney World Swan in The Luxury
Guide to Walt Disney World Resort. |
