OPENING TIMELINES Announced for NEW Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel Expansion

Disney World is constantly growing and changing these days.

Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

We’re getting several major park expansions in the next few years, as well as some hotel additions. You’ve got to accommodate the growing crowd of people planning their vacations to The Most Magical Place on Earth! And now, another Disney World location has announced a major expansion.

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels are located in the EPCOT resort area, between the Yacht Club and the BoardWalk. These hotels are owned by Marriott, but they get many of the same perks that Disney World’s Deluxe Resorts get. They’re also popular spots for corporations and large groups to host conferences, due to their large convention center space.

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

But now, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin have announced a $275 million transformation featuring a new 120,000 square foot event space expansion. The convention property will have a new ballroom, additional convention space, upgrades to existing space, and renovated guest rooms.

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The entire project will take place over the next several years, and will include “modernized upgrades to existing meeting spaces and Swan guest rooms.” There will also be some technology enhancements throughout the property.

Swan & Dolphin

The expansion will bring the Swan and Dolphin’s total meeting space to 469,000 square feet between its three buildings — the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve. Add in the already 2,619 hotel rooms, and that will make this property one of the biggest convention spaces on the East Coast.

“We look forward to delivering such a major transformation for our customers. These enhancements will be a great addition to our iconic and award-winning operation,” said Area General Manager Sean Verney. “It positions our property to remain at the forefront of meeting and convention venues globally.”

Dolphin Lobby

As far as the meeting space expansion goes, it will include a new two-story annex. It will have 41,000 square feet of multi-purpose space and 24,000 square feet of additional pre-function space, all connected to the building’s original convention space. The second floor will have a new ballroom, as well as a foyer.

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The entry to the new annex will feature an airy atrium with floor-to-ceiling windows, a grand staircase, and a stunning chandelier. This project should break ground in November with an expected completion date of late summer 2026.

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The second major project is an enhancement of the current event space. Ballrooms, carpeting, corridors and breakout spaces at the Walt Disney World Dolphin have recently completed, but work still needs to be done at the Swan. These renovations will be completed in phases but should be done by summer 2025.

Inside the Swan Reserve

And finally, we’ve got the hotel room renovation project! All guest rooms in the Walt Disney World Swan will be remodeled with luxury tile flooring and other new style choices. These room renovations should be completed in late 2024.

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So there you have it — all the details on the major updates coming to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin! We can’t wait to check out all the new spaces.

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