Walt Disney World SWAN, DOLPHIN & SWAN RESERVE RESORTS Information & Questions

[SMRT-1]

Did anyone see the twitter thread on MLS lunches at the S/D? It's funny. They are being charged $45 for breakfast, $65 for lunch and $75 for dinner, and the photo of the sad boxed lunch I saw had a sandwich and a banana. The players are complaining (rightfully so IMO).

I wonder who's preparing the food for them.

From what I've read, this is only for the mandatory 12-hour quarantine period when they first arrive. After that, they have access to on-site restaurants like Shula's, etc.

Still doesn't make the prices any less ridiculous, but at least it's only their first meal or two, and not for the duration of their stay.

 

[SwanDolphin]

New Annual Passholder Discount (Up to 30% off selling rates) about to launch - Rate Code QWH

 

[Vivsmom]

New Annual Passholder Discount (Up to 30% off selling rates) about to launch

How do you find or get the AP Discount? TIA

 

[hereforthechurros]

New Annual Passholder Discount (Up to 30% off selling rates) about to launch

Where do you access these rates? S&D Special offer page doesn’t show anything yet!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Up to 30% off selling rates) about to launch

How do you find or get the AP Discount? TIA

Where do you access these rates? S&D Special offer page doesn’t show anything yet!

SwanDolphin said it is about to launch. So probably not available quite yet.

 

[hereforthechurros]

SwanDolphin said it is about to launch. So probably not available quite yet.

Just saw instructions on Carlye Wisel’s Instagram!

 

[lotsohugginbear]

Awesome! Just rebooked my August trip from AAA rate to the passholder rate. Good price for New Year's, too. Thanks for this great tip! Finally -- a discount for passholders!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Carlye Wisel

Had never heard of her. Thanks for the update.

 

[rj9555]

Did anyone see the twitter thread on MLS lunches at the S/D? It's funny. They are being charged $45 for breakfast, $65 for lunch and $75 for dinner, and the photo of the sad boxed lunch I saw had a sandwich and a banana. The players are complaining (rightfully so IMO).

I wonder who's preparing the food for them.

According to TMZ, those sandwich pictures were taken in Toronto, not in Disney World. They will be getting very good food for free once they arrive at the Swan/Dolphin.

 

[shoreward]

The AP discount looks like it's the exact same discount as the Senior discount, but slightly better than the AAA discount, based on checking rates today.

 

[hedberg1661]

Had never heard of her. Thanks for the update.

She is absolutely worth a follow on all social media platforms. I get a ton of information from following her.

 

[kristenabelle]

Just booked an AP discount for September yesterday - first time staying here, saving up DVC points for next year. About how long has it been taking reservations to be link-able? Website says up to 72 hours, so I'll keep at it and call later this week if I still have issues

 

[shoreward]

Just booked an AP discount for September yesterday - first time staying here, saving up DVC points for next year. About how long has it been taking reservations to be link-able? Website says up to 72 hours, so I'll keep at it and call later this week if I still have issues

The last time I linked to MDE, I was able to do so within 24 hours. I would give it a couple of days, until calling.

 

[SteveH]

About how long has it been taking reservations to be link-able?

S&D linking MDE info

 

[shoreward]

Marriott Bonvoy points promo extended until 07/15/2020. Purchase a minimum of 2,000 points and receive 60% more. This is apparently the most advantageous points purchase promo ever offered. The cost works out to 0.78 cents per point, instead of the normal 1.25 cents per point.

https://storefront.points.com/marriott/en-US/buy

 

[shoreward]

It looks like the new AP rates at Swan/Dolphin have been loaded and are better than the Senior discount, for this year. These are the T&C:

Disney Passholder Rate rate, deposit required
Additional Information

• Non-Commissionable Rate
• Disney Annual Passholder rate

Holding Your Reservation

• We will need a credit card prepayment to reserve your room. To ensure that you receive this special rate, we will charge your credit card a prepayment of xxx.xx USD when you make your reservation.

Cancelling Your Reservation

• You may cancel your reservation for no charge before 11:59 PM local hotel time 1 day before arrival.
• Please note that we will assess a fee of xxx.xx USD (one night's stay) if you must cancel after this deadline.

When You Check-in

• Please be prepared to show proof of eligibility for your rate (such as a membership card, corporate or government identification card, or proof of your age).

 

[Dan Murphy]

It looks like the new AP rates at Swan/Dolphin have been loaded and are better than the Senior discount,

I looked, they look like good rates. Wish I was going.

 

[ThisIsSimba1]

Booked at the Swan and will cancel our Caribbean Beach reservation for August once everything is linked. I’m amazed at how much money we saved..

 

[shoreward]

I looked, they look like good rates. Wish I was going.

I would like to go, as well, but I will wait for better conditions - both in the parks and in the control of the virus. Hopefully, we can look forward to those happening "soon," which has become Disney's favorite word, lately.

The AP rates for 2020 make the Swan/Dolphin more competitive against Disney's EP resort AP rates, considering that airport transportation and RAC are included at Disney's properties, and there currently is no resort fee at Disney resorts, unlike the Swan/Dolphin.

 

[Happy Artist]

Hello! I am thinking about staying at the Dolphin or Swan for the first time. Years ago they offered a teacher's discount but I wasn't a teacher, do I didn't pay attention. Now I am a teacher and would love to know more! Does anyone know how good it is compared to AAA ? We are thinking of a trip a week before X-mas in 2021.