I haven't heard back from the Swan yet (only emailed, haven't had time to call yet; busy at home helping DD finish up school for the year), but Disney Food Blog posted this:
"Walt Disney World Partner Hotels
What does this mean for guests who have booked stays at non-Disney operated hotels such as Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort as well as Shades of Green? Remember — while these properties are situated on Disney World’s property, they’re only partnered with the resort.
We reached out to Disney World today to get some answers. We chatted with a Cast Member who told us guests staying at Disney World’s partner hotels will also count as resort guests. "
The same story repeatedly stated that guests needed to have rooms booked at Disney resorts AND already purchased tickets to have priority in the reservation system. Hope this helps some people wondering how Swan/Dolphin guests will be treated!