Walt Disney World Dolphin

Available offers

Stay before 31 Dec '26 to receive the following benefits:
- Complimentary self-parking, saving $36 per day.
- Kids 9 years and under eat free at selected restaurants when accompanied by a full paying adult. Maximum 2 children per room, per paying adult. Restaurants and meal options are subject to change.
- Receive $30 off any Mandara Spa treatment when spending $200 or more.
Disney Benefits Included:
- 7 Day advance reservations for Lightning Lane theme park ride reservation system (3 days for all other offsite hotels)
-Complimentary transport to all Disney theme parks and Disney springs, includes water taxis
-Early entry daily and extended Disney theme park hours up to 2 hours past closing on select evening
- Complimentary self-parking at all four Disney theme parks
*Exclusive benefits subject to change.

Getting Around

Complimentary Disney transportation throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. Within walking distance of Disney's BoardWalk, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and to a private entrance at Epcot. Complimentary water taxi to Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot. Complimentary self-parking for Virgin Atlantic Holidays customers (saving $36 per day). Valet parking £44 plus tax, per night (payable locally, subject to change).

Dining

23 restaurants and lounges across the Swan, Swan Reserve and Dolphin resorts: Amare (Mediterranean cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Rosa Mexicano (Mexican cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Tangerine (poolside drinks and casual fare). The Fountain (open for lunch and dinner). Fuel (grab and go items). Garden Grove (open for breakfast). Grounds (craft coffee, sandwiches and pastries). Il Mulino New York Trattoria (Italian dining, open for dinner). Il Mulino Lounge. Stir (lobby lounge). Kimonos (sushi, open for dinner). Kimonos Lounge. Splash Pool Bar & Grill (poolside dining). Java (open for breakfast; grab-and-go open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Picabu (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Shula's Steak House (open for dinner). Todd English's Bluezoo (seafood, open for dinner) Todd English's Bluezoo Lounge (cocktails and light bites). Shula's Lounge. Phins (light bites and cocktails). Chill (frozen cocktails). Cabana Bar and Beach Club. In-room Mobile Dining available.

Entertainment

Poolside entertainment and activities (seasonal).

Fun and Games

6 swimming pools, including a 3-acre grotto pool with waterslide and waterfalls, 2 lap pools, a spring pool and a kids' pool. Poolside cabanas*. 4 whirlpools. Sandy beach. The Dolphin Health Club with fitness centre, classes, and yoga mats (on request). Mandara Spa*. Swan paddle boats. Camp Dolphin* kids' club. Water volleyball. Beach volleyball. Basketball. Ping Pong. Pool table. Giant checkers. Jogging trails. Kids' playground. Arcade*. Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf* (located nearby). Advance tee times at Walt Disney World Resort's three championship golf courses.

Handy Stuff

Complimentary WiFi. 24-hour ATM. Babysitting*. Laundry/dry cleaning facilities*. Concierge. Merchandise delivery service from the park to your hotel. Complimentary parking at Disney Theme Parks with room key and ID. Early Theme Park Entry (30mins) and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours (on select evenings). Priority seating at Disney Restaurants.

Resort Fees

The resort fee is included in the hotel cost for Virgin Atlantic Holidays guests.

Resort Fees Information

Resort fee includes: - Complimentary daily swan paddleboat rentals - In-room wireless internet - Live instructor led fitness classes - Nightly movies and s'mores on the beach - Additional value add benefits including discounted spa treatments. Resort fee and inclusions are subject to change and availability. Please check with the hotel for the most up-to-date information.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

Additional Information

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: use of a rollaway bed for parties of 5 people or more sharing a room will incur an additional charge. This is subject to change and is payable locally to the hotel.

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Love This Amazing Resort

Mar 23, 2025 simonwilliampizzey Leicester, United Kingdom

Wow where to start with this superb Hotel/resort located at Epcot in the Disney Complex. This hotel is perfect for those who want to stay at a luxury hotel within the Disney World environment. The Hotel boasts a few excellent Swimming Pools with plenty of sun loungers as well as fantastic entertainment. The Hotel contains a number of excellent… Read more

Wow where to start with this superb Hotel/resort located at Epcot in the Disney Complex. This hotel is perfect for those who want to stay at a luxury hotel within the Disney World environment. The Hotel boasts a few excellent Swimming Pools with plenty of sun loungers as well as fantastic entertainment. The Hotel contains a number of excellent restaurants, and we had breakfast/dinner at the majority. The food was always delicious, served at a perfect temperature and was a reasonable price. The hotel also contained a superb coffee shop and Disney Gift store. This hotel was perfect for those wanting to access all Disney sites as well as Disney Spring’s. It was possible to walk to Hollywood Studios and Epcot, with buses provided to all other locations. It was also possible to get an Uber at a relatively good price to the Universal Complex. The room itself was spacious, clean, and provided excellent views of Magic Kingdom in the distance. The lightening and firework shows, on display were excellent. We were very lucky to stay in this special hotel. Read less

Great location to Epcot

Mar 18, 2025 Susan S Franklin, Massachusetts

Very convenient location. Our room was very nice. Hotel is huge which makes for a very long walk to our room. Loved being able to walk to Epcot and The Boardwalk. Also, took boat over to Epcot which was a very nice perk. Fuel is a great spot for coffee in the Dolphin. Also, the fountain had delicious sundaes!

Swan was good but Dolphin room BAD/sewage

Mar 16, 2025 BusyUSmom southern US

I have stayed at the Dolphin quite a bit but this last stay was bad. Luckily it was only a one night addition to our trip (we were at the Swan for the week prior). The room appeared clean and everything orderly at the Dolphin but when I returned at night the bathroom smelled like sewage. It was late and I had already waited a long time to be able… Read more

I have stayed at the Dolphin quite a bit but this last stay was bad. Luckily it was only a one night addition to our trip (we were at the Swan for the week prior). The room appeared clean and everything orderly at the Dolphin but when I returned at night the bathroom smelled like sewage. It was late and I had already waited a long time to be able to check in for the room so I shut the door after getting ready for bed. Next morning the bathroom smell was bad. I also was woke up by truck beeping, loud glass recycling and trash can emptying at 5am. I didn’t expect a spectacular room or view when I booked a standard view but being able to sleep past 5am was expected. The sewage smell made me decide to skip my shower (it seemed like a plumbing issue). I have another longer stay in summer but I’m considering canceling it because a longer stay would have been bad. I think I will. I have been a loyal Swan and Dolphin guest but now I’m worried. Read less

Trash experience. Go elsewhere.

Mar 14, 2025 Sam H

Absolute scam. I spoke with someone over the phone who told me if I cancelled they would get me a refund. When I called back after Thanksgiving, I was told they couldn't refund me. I disputed with my credit card and lost. So now I am stuck with a $600 bill for a vacation I never took because THEY TOLD ME I COULD CANCEL. Don't waste your time or… Read more

Absolute scam. I spoke with someone over the phone who told me if I cancelled they would get me a refund. When I called back after Thanksgiving, I was told they couldn't refund me. I disputed with my credit card and lost. So now I am stuck with a $600 bill for a vacation I never took because THEY TOLD ME I COULD CANCEL. Don't waste your time or your money, better hotels in better spots. Trash. Read less

How is this a Disney hotel?

Mar 14, 2025 kikikimmy Canada

This hotel is not a true Disney hotel or it is the worst one that I have stayed at at a higher cost. It’s very shocking to me that it’s called a Disney hotel. I have stayed at several Disney hotels. First of all the some rooms are wet and have the worst mold smell. I called to be switched rooms immediately but was told by guest services that the… Read more

This hotel is not a true Disney hotel or it is the worst one that I have stayed at at a higher cost. It’s very shocking to me that it’s called a Disney hotel. I have stayed at several Disney hotels. First of all the some rooms are wet and have the worst mold smell. I called to be switched rooms immediately but was told by guest services that the property is older without updates so all rooms are like this. I had to leave for a few hours and when I returned it was worse. The smell made my nose and eyes water and I was developing hives. I wish I was exaggerating it was that bad. This has never happened to me at a hotel. I called Guest services again and was told they will come and spray but I had to be out of the room for 3 hours due to chemicals. This was not acceptable so I insisted for a room change. Then I was told it was the manager of house keeping decision. The manager of house keeping immediately acknowledged the smell and wetness and gave me a beautiful room, thankfully. This was a suite though and not a standard room. He was very embarrassed after learning what I was told previously. This room was gorgeous. Older carpeted space but I did not have issues with smell, dampness. It did have some hot water issues in the morning but I know there were many conferenced there at at 6am everyone showers so I understood and accepted a luke warm shower in the morning with a hot shower at night. The hotel does have temperature control issues as well but both issues I could live with. The entire hotel itself has temperature control issues making it so cold it felt like a freezer. Even staff were extremely uncomfortable with space heaters at some stations. Colleagues at the conference had to layer sweaters and jackets. I did not bring enough warm cloths to Florida so I froze. I am not talking chilly this was almost unbearable cold. Speaking with colleagues at the conference some had no water at all one morning. NO WATER to even brush your teeth. Some also complained about the must smell of their room. I left lucky to at least have cold/like warm water for washing. I also turned the heat on in my room to 79 which made it 72 and bearable with cold air still blowing from the return but still bearable. The change of my room made the stay not so bad but I considered myself very lucky compared to some. I also am very thankful for the House Keeping Manager that acted as if he was the owner of the hotel and had a lot of pride in the place making my situation right. He was sincere and apologetic. This hotel is not worth the price. I know what I paid for a standard room and it was way too much for a 1 star feel. The suites are beautiful with minor issues but if I paid close to 400 us for a standard, I can only imagine the price of a suite. The grounds, common areas are clean and beautiful. There is simply no comfort at this place and for the price and the face that they call it a Walt Disney hotel its a but shocking. Read less

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