When we talk about the best Disney World hotels, many people think of places like Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort or Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. They’re the old classics! But there is one hotel right smack in the middle of the action that no one EVER seems to talk about — so we’re here to remind you that it exists, and it deserves some attention.
Disney’s BoardWalk
Oh, and guess what? Technically, it’s not even a Disney World Hotel. It might not be the first hotel that pops into your mind when we say “best Disney World resorts,” but there’s one SURPRISING reason you should totally check this place out.Â
YouGov conducted a survey to determine the top hotel brands that the public viewed the most positively in the United States (as of Q2 2023), and one of the TOP choices among the majority of participants was Marriott, with a ranking of 64% of the popular votes.Â
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Do you agree? Per the survey results, 64% of those polled stated that they had a positive opinion of the hotel brand. But you may be thinking, “What the heck does that have to do with Disney?”
Marriott Lobby
Well, the Swan and Dolphin Hotel, as well as the NEW Swan Reserve Hotel, are owned by Marriott.
Although the hotel is not Disney-owned, guests have many of the same perks as Deluxe Disney Resort hotel guests, like Extended Evening Hours on select evenings and 30-minute early theme park entry each morning.Â
You even can use Disney’s boat transportation!
By staying here, you get the best of both worlds: you get the perks of staying at a Marriott hotel (rack up those points, people!), AND the perks of staying at a Deluxe Disney Resort. That’s a HUGE win-win.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Plus, you can rest easy knowing that Marriott is a tried-and-true hotel brand that is consistently ranked as one of the top brands in travel. These hotels are also located within walking distance of EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s BoardWalk Hotel, and the Skyliner. Plus, you can get perks like free Disney transportation!
Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resorts
If you’re still in the process of looking for a place to stay on your next trip to Disney World, don’t forget that there’s a sale happening NOW on Swan and Dolphin hotel rooms.
Swan and Dolphin Lobby
Don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World trip alone? Reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations! Their experienced agents monitor your reservation for possible future savings, compare discounts and figure out which one works best for your travel party, dates, resort, and touring plans. And, they share expert tips and first-hand advice with you about your magical vacation.
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Don’t sleep on those non-Disney hotels! The Swan and Dolphin Hotel is totally underrated but worth considering (especially if you are a Marriott Rewards member!). In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.
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We have stayed at the Dolphin multiple times. Their prices have gone up considerably in the past three years, so we would have to think about a stay pretty seriously now. We have always loved the location – still the least expensive option to stay on the Boardwalk!