![]() This is seriously the most underrated character meal and the easiest character meal reservation to get! They don’t take reservations for breakfast which made me nervous, but during our summertime stay I never saw the restaurant crowded or with a full waiting area. The Garden Grove restaurant offered amazing buffets and two character meals a day. (Even when it’s not raining, if there has been a warning within a specific time frame, pools will remain closed.) There are a couple of lounge/cabana-style restaurants around the pool area, but they were never open when we were out there which could have been due to the frequent summer storms or just time of day.Īs with all Disney-area hotels that we’ve stayed at, they close the pool whenever lightning warnings occur, and if you’re travelling during the summer that can mean frequent closures with Orlando being the world capital for lightning strikes. There is also a white sand beach just outside of the pool enclosure to mix things up a bit. There was plenty of seating (shaded and in the sun) and food is allowed in the pool area, so you can really make a day of it. It was absolutely beautiful and impeccably maintained and definitely the star of the hotel for our vacation. The “Grotto” pool complex was amazing – composed of 5 different pools with a waterslide and waterfall set just off of the beach. It’s definitely nicer than any Value resorts in that respect – and I found it a lot nicer than the Yacht Club (which reminded me of a dingy old study). It’s not Disney-themed which was a bit disappointing for us, but it was clean, bright and had luxurious details. If you want a Deluxe experience without the hefty price tag, or you dislike the theming of Disney’s cheaper Value resorts, the Swan or the Dolphin resorts are amazing, beautiful resorts that offer convenience and luxury.įirst and foremost, this is a beautiful hotel. (If you’re not a Starwood member, Undercover Tourist also offers awesome rates for this hotel – and it’s the cheapest place to get your Disney tickets, so you can do all of your bookings in one spot.) Typically, the hotel costs about $280/night but if you have a Starwood account you can apply points to bring that price down significantly. I decided to stay at the Swan because we had a preferred rate as Starwood members and the cost of the hotel was on par with Disney’s moderate or value resort offerings while being in the Epcot Circle – a Deluxe location. It was really interesting to experience the two side-by-side and I think it allows me to really compare the two experiences authentically without time blurring the details. We did something kind of different during that summer vacation – we spent half of our Disney vacation at the Yacht Club and half at the Swan. Last summer, Ella and I treated ourselves to a luxurious stay at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort and I’m finally writing this review to tell you all about it! ![]() For more details, see our Full Disclosure. Welcome back to Sugar, Spice & Glitter! Please note, this post may contain affiliate links.
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