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The Swan is similar in style
to its sister resort, the Dolphin, yet
a bit more intimate and not quite as overwhelming.
A pair of graceful 46-foot swans grace
the top of the gently curving 9-story building,
while a duo of giant clamshells adorn
the 7-story wings. Rich in tropical colors
and vibrant textures, the Swan features
immaculately maintained grounds and a
colorful awning-covered walkway connecting
it to the nearby Dolphin.
One thing to be mindful
of: The Swan is not a Disney-owned
hotel, rather, it is operated
and owned by Sheraton Hotels.
Guests do enjoy many of the
same amenities that other resort
guests enjoy (Extra Magic Hours,
Disney Transportation, guaranteed
park admission and so on),
though you will not be able
to make charges to your room
outside of the hotel as you
can with the other resorts. |
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The
Swan is a short walk away from Epcot
and the other Epcot resorts on Crescent
Lake. A ten minute stroll brings you to
the International Gateway in World Showcase
(don't worry, even if World Showcase isn't
open yet—it doesn't open until 11:00
am—you will still be able to enter
Epcot and walk to Future World). You can
also take the pathway by the Boardwalk
Inn for a mile long stroll to the Disney-MGM
Studios if you so desire! |
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You're also
a short walk away from Fantasia Gardens
Miniature Golf! |
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The Swan
(and Dolphin) were designed by world renowned
architect Michael Graves, and are far and
away the most whimsical of all the Disney
resorts. The intimate lobby is home to
a breathtaking swan fountain that is particularly
enchanting. |
| The Swan features a variety
of guest rooms, concierge rooms and suites.
While a bit more resort-like than the nearby
Dolphin, the Swan is still much more hotel-like
that the other Disney resorts. You should
also be mindful that the Swan and Dolphin
boast a large complex of convention facilities,
so you may by rubbing elbows with lots
of conventioneers as you wander through
the grounds. |
Magic
Kingdom
Bus
If you're up for an adventure, you can also walk to Epcot, exit through
the front of the park and take the monorail to the Ticket and Transportation
Center. From there you can transfer to the Magic Kingdom monorail
to complete your trip! You can also board the resort monorail and
visit the Grand Floridian, Polynesian and Contemporary Resorts. |
Epcot
You're just a few minutes away
from Epcot by foot. You can also take a
boat that makes continual round trips to
the Yacht and Beach Clubs, the BoardWalk
Inn, and finally Epcot (walking is MUCH
quicker, however). |
Disney-MGM
Studios
Boats are on hand to take you
to the Disney-MGM Studios. Like the Epcot
boats, the boats for the Studios also stop
at the BoardWalk Inn and the Yacht and
Beach Clubs.
You can also walk to the Disney-MGM Studios on the path behind the
Boardwalk Inn. The path is about a mile long and follows the boat
canal (if the weather is nice and you don't mind the exercise it's
a very pleasant and peaceful way to get to the Studios). |
Animal
Kingdom
Bus |
Other
Destinations
Buses provide transportation to
the water parks and Downtown Disney. You
can walk (or take a boat where possible)
to the Yacht Club, Beach Club, Dolphin
and BoardWalk Inn. |
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