chris benton
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Oct 17, 2016
Our first stay was a room + ticket pkg from Costco and it was about the same price as a WDW value+ticket pkg (with a discount.)...especially if we can get this one for cheaper than a value! It was lovely.
I first assumed that Swolphin had to be some weird motel or something, since the Values are basically highly WDW themed motels. After reading through this thread, and scouring the web, I booked on faith. Pretty sure I knew I made the right choice as soon as we walked into the lobby. The walk to Epcot the next morning made me wonder how in the world this place was so budget friendly (during the right times.) Spending that afternoon in the pool, and eating at Kimonos pretty much made this the only place on prop "worth it" for us. We love DHS, swimming pools, sushi, good beds, and not overpaying (too much) for quality food.
Imagine how much more they'd be charging if there were Mickey Mouse sheets, or a hidden mickey in the Spring Pool, or some Pluto design in one of the carpets.
Swolphin isn't for everyone, the WDW Theming is more important to plenty of people, and that is a very valid reason to avoid Swolphin, I get it. The pros and cons of the amenities vs WDW "owned" (or whatever the proper term is) must be taken into account.
For our needs, Swolphin is an absolute no brainer. I'm not even a spokesperson.