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I honestly would not have expected a view of any of the theme parks, reading "resort view". I would have expected the view that you got. You can't even really see the parks, they're so far away, and they don't really look that interesting. I actually think the "resort view" is a lot more interesting and pretty. In fact if I had gotten a window facing just a tiny golf ball in the distance or the Tower of Terror, instead of a colorful piece of architecture right across the way, I'd actually feel more bamboozled.
I stayed at the Swan with my 2 young kids and we had an amazing stay. The 2 queen beds alone is a huge reason I will always choose Swan over Dolphin. I loved the vibe. Everything was clean. We had an amazing view with a balcony. Note- if it said resort view, I would assume it was a view of the resort. Only if it said Theme Park view would I assume I would see Epcot or HS. this is true for monorail resorts too as well.
While I’m not new to visiting the resorts, I’m new to staying on property for the purposes of the channel. And since it’s called Walt Disney World Resort, and I’ve never heard of “resort view” before, even outside Disney, that’s why I feel like it could be slightly misleading.
@@MagicalHijinxyou have a point, the way that they word it on the Marriott swan and dolphin website is different from the wording on the official Disney resorts website. The swan and dolphin booking website doesn’t distinguish between “resort view” and “theme park view,” the only choices are “resort view” and “no view.” And they word it so that it seems like you’ll be able to see fireworks if you book “resort view” lol. If you were booking a Disney operated resort such as the yacht club they would make that distinction. The swan is at the top of my list for my next trip, but I’m definitely going to book with a Disney travel agent and try to get an actual theme park/ fireworks view with a balcony. Having a balcony is so helpful because we like to go out there to apply sunscreen while we’re getting ready, so we don’t have to worry about it or forget later.
I think that's a great resort view! Especially considering that Dolphin/Swan really do have rooms with sh*tty views (e.g. facing a wall, or where trucks back up to leave their cargo, etc...). The resort view upgrade is 100% worth it, and I love the view!
That is VERY true. Thank you for letting me and everyone else know this. It will definitely help people planning their trips. Also thank you for writing this in a positive, kind way! It really means a lot!
@@MagicalHijinx, thank YOU for making this video! :) I really wanted to see if staying at the Swan was any different from staying at Dolphin, and I really appreciate that you took the time to show us! 😃
This is Resort View. If you wanted Theme Park View it would be labeled/booked as such. This is exactly what you booked - not “Shady Marketing”. I think it’s a fabulous view for Resort View!
Did you think 'resort' view is the same as 'theme park view'? For me, those 2 are totally different. I would've been so happy with this amazing view looking over the water and the Dolphin Resort with that amazing sunset glow! A resort to me is a hotel with all the extra amenities. What were you hoping to see over at Epcot? The fireworks? Thanks for the hotel tour!
Thanks for sharing this. I've stayed at the Swan and Dolphin hotels many times. It is unfortunate that a few years ago Marriott decided to stop working directly with Disney transportation (hence no drop off directly at MK, no more buses to the water parks, drop off at far end of Disney Springs, etc.). But note that the hotels are right next door (literally) to the Yacht & Beach club and Boardwalk Resort hotels. While a tiny bit more of a walk to get to the other hotels' bus stations, you can get the convenience of a better drop off point and more frequent departures if you go through one of the Disney hotels.
View is Marriott. Resort view is what you got. Theme park view is Epcot /Hollywood Studios view. You paid $10 extra to avoid dumpster or parking lot or roof view. Not misleading. Always call and ask prior to booking.
Doesn't seem like shady marketing at all. A resort view makes me think I'm looking at the resort (parts of the hotel). If you want a view of the park that would be a theme park view.
I stayed at the dolphin before and walked around the swan when I was there. I am an introvert and would MUCH rather stay at the swan, I need quiet places to re-charge after going through the parks. My daughter and I will be staying at the swan this spring. Can’t wait! Thanks for the outlet sitch section, it annoys me too not enough outlets or USBs, I usually bring my power strip to accommodate all my chargers.
Resort view at any hotel is a view of that hotels property. I major difference I noticed from the Dolphin was that the Swan doesn’t have the hot breakfast restaurant available in a cafeteria style. That was convenient for me to get fresh oatmeal and coffee then take up to the room.
I’ve booked Disney for years and many other destinations- “resort view” usually means exactly that: a view of the *resort* or hotel. It doesn’t mean a view of the parks unless it states that.
Free water once again, score!!! 😂 Another “Unplugged” rating. 😩 If you saw Harmonious fireworks from your room I would say maybe on the “theme park view”, but mostly no.
I was just there last week for six days and I must say it rivaled anything Disney hotels offer for the most part with a cheaper rate. I didn't have a chance to check out the steakhouse restaurant but I will be back there whenever I go back there. The walk to Epcot was really cool as is the proximity to the Boardwalk. Just a really great location. the only thing I did NOT like was the $40.00 per day fee for "enhanced" WIFI and other fees that are more optional. For 6 days that was $200.00 for options I didn't have the time to use - except for the WIFI and even the Ramada Inn doesn't charge for that. I thought that was very 'nickel/dime'.
@@MagicalHijinx There was several "options" like pedal boating and some other things...the gym that they were charging $40.00 day for which I wasn't even aware of or told about until I called the lobby when I saw it on the door key and inquired. And on the envelope for the door keys it tells you. I thought that was kind of a shady practice.
I mean no it's not exactly "wrong" but if it bother's you that much next time you can state when booking you want WDW resort view or when your bell hop takes you to your room you can ask if they have any other rooms with a view. I keep forgetting the coffee is free.i'd also bring a charging cable/extension. The fact that it's broken is not cool, and the fact they don't clean the fridge freaks me out.
@@MagicalHijinx true, your not wrong through, I think there's a standard code the rooms have to be up to and that's deff not up to code I mean with the plugs and outlets, I greatly enjoy that part of your room tours! I haven't been in a hotel room yet since b/c but I always did it too, I didn't know it was a legit thing people did till I watched your videos! We could be friends (;
You can also walk over to yacht club and use their bus but it’s all a schlep. But animal kingdom isn’t a big issue and epcot and Hollywood studios has the boat. So it’s really just magical kingdom and Disney springs
Absolutely! While Riverside is beautiful, I think it’s too big and I did not like that there is no elevators in half the resort. This is a good size and walkable to 2 parks and it’s the same price as Riverside and you also get extended evening hours. No contest! But the rooms are WAY better at Riverside.
Not if you book through the Disney travel agents (they have access to their rooms) . I booked the Dolphin in 2021 through them and was not charged resort fee, I specifically asked the WDW Travel agent about that. I was not charged at check out either. If you book directly or through third party then yes. Im staying this December 2022 staying at the Swan booked through Disney travel agents again asked about resort fee which was not added id booked through them.
Unfortunately even though this is considered a Disney Resort, it is not owned by Disney so you cannot use Disney Gift Cards, but you can use Marriott gift cards!
I’m not here to say what most families do or not. How am I supposed to gather that data? Which is why this is important to me and is also a good indicator of room refurbishments overall. Like compare this room to a Disney value resort room. Those rooms are far superior, you just get a better resort/location here, for now until there are upgrades.
Resort views are just that. It will say Park view for the parks. All of the hotels will have the same wording. You need to brush up on your hotel view language.
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I honestly would not have expected a view of any of the theme parks, reading "resort view". I would have expected the view that you got. You can't even really see the parks, they're so far away, and they don't really look that interesting. I actually think the "resort view" is a lot more interesting and pretty. In fact if I had gotten a window facing just a tiny golf ball in the distance or the Tower of Terror, instead of a colorful piece of architecture right across the way, I'd actually feel more bamboozled.
Good to hear that it was just me then!
I stayed at the Swan with my 2 young kids and we had an amazing stay. The 2 queen beds alone is a huge reason I will always choose Swan over Dolphin. I loved the vibe. Everything was clean. We had an amazing view with a balcony. Note- if it said resort view, I would assume it was a view of the resort. Only if it said Theme Park view would I assume I would see Epcot or HS. this is true for monorail resorts too as well.
While I’m not new to visiting the resorts, I’m new to staying on property for the purposes of the channel. And since it’s called Walt Disney World Resort, and I’ve never heard of “resort view” before, even outside Disney, that’s why I feel like it could be slightly misleading.
@@MagicalHijinxyou have a point, the way that they word it on the Marriott swan and dolphin website is different from the wording on the official Disney resorts website. The swan and dolphin booking website doesn’t distinguish between “resort view” and “theme park view,” the only choices are “resort view” and “no view.” And they word it so that it seems like you’ll be able to see fireworks if you book “resort view” lol. If you were booking a Disney operated resort such as the yacht club they would make that distinction. The swan is at the top of my list for my next trip, but I’m definitely going to book with a Disney travel agent and try to get an actual theme park/ fireworks view with a balcony. Having a balcony is so helpful because we like to go out there to apply sunscreen while we’re getting ready, so we don’t have to worry about it or forget later.
I think that's a great resort view! Especially considering that Dolphin/Swan really do have rooms with sh*tty views (e.g. facing a wall, or where trucks back up to leave their cargo, etc...). The resort view upgrade is 100% worth it, and I love the view!
That is VERY true. Thank you for letting me and everyone else know this. It will definitely help people planning their trips. Also thank you for writing this in a positive, kind way! It really means a lot!
@@MagicalHijinx, thank YOU for making this video! :) I really wanted to see if staying at the Swan was any different from staying at Dolphin, and I really appreciate that you took the time to show us! 😃
"It's quite a vibe" - the little outdoor courtyard area sold us on Swan over Dolphin. Going to eat our breakfast out there every morning!
That sounds so lovely!
This is Resort View. If you wanted Theme Park View it would be labeled/booked as such. This is exactly what you booked - not “Shady Marketing”. I think it’s a fabulous view for Resort View!
Did you think 'resort' view is the same as 'theme park view'? For me, those 2 are totally different. I would've been so happy with this amazing view looking over the water and the Dolphin Resort with that amazing sunset glow! A resort to me is a hotel with all the extra amenities. What were you hoping to see over at Epcot? The fireworks? Thanks for the hotel tour!
It’s confusing to me because it’s Walt Disney World Resort. So at the time, I thought I would be seeing the boardwalk are towards Epcot.
Thanks for sharing this. I've stayed at the Swan and Dolphin hotels many times. It is unfortunate that a few years ago Marriott decided to stop working directly with Disney transportation (hence no drop off directly at MK, no more buses to the water parks, drop off at far end of Disney Springs, etc.). But note that the hotels are right next door (literally) to the Yacht & Beach club and Boardwalk Resort hotels. While a tiny bit more of a walk to get to the other hotels' bus stations, you can get the convenience of a better drop off point and more frequent departures if you go through one of the Disney hotels.
Yes I did mention that at some point, but it could have been after I published the video, honestly I don’t remember if it’s in the actual video haha
View is Marriott. Resort view is what you got. Theme park view is Epcot /Hollywood Studios view. You paid $10 extra to avoid dumpster or parking lot or roof view. Not misleading. Always call and ask prior to booking.
It was something I never experienced before. Especially when it’s called Walt Disney World Resort, it felt misleading. But I understand.
That Swan resort looks amazing Demi I wish I could live there LOL😆
Haha!!
Doesn't seem like shady marketing at all. A resort view makes me think I'm looking at the resort (parts of the hotel). If you want a view of the park that would be a theme park view.
I’ve just never heard of it before and when you’re at Walt Disney World Resort, it felt misleading to me
I stayed at the dolphin before and walked around the swan when I was there. I am an introvert and would MUCH rather stay at the swan, I need quiet places to re-charge after going through the parks. My daughter and I will be staying at the swan this spring. Can’t wait! Thanks for the outlet sitch section, it annoys me too not enough outlets or USBs, I usually bring my power strip to accommodate all my chargers.
I hope you have the best time ever!
Thank you Demi always wanted to stay here so glad I get to see it through your eyes. I really appreciate your videos!❤🎉
Thank you so much Kathy!
A literal resort view 😂. I’ve stayed at Swan and Dolphin a few times. I found the rooms to be nice and it is easy to walk between the 2 hotels. -S
The location is the best part!
Do you prefer one over the other?
Resort view at any hotel is a view of that hotels property.
I major difference I noticed from the Dolphin was that the Swan doesn’t have the hot breakfast restaurant available in a cafeteria style. That was convenient for me to get fresh oatmeal and coffee then take up to the room.
Yes I’m definitely more of a Dolphin fan
Yes, it has it in the jar for coffee shop. Breakfast lunch, and the same for dinner
I’ve booked Disney for years and many other destinations- “resort view” usually means exactly that: a view of the *resort* or hotel. It doesn’t mean a view of the parks unless it states that.
It was confusing to me as it is called Walt Disney World Resort, but I understand
Which of the 3 Marriott hotels did you like rooms best? Which has closest walk to parks? Thanks for doing these videos. Helpful!
Rooms - Reserve
Hotel - Dolphin
Swan and dolphin are equal distance and closer
Actually swan is slightly closer
I think resort view is of the resort. If it was a view of Epcot or Hollywood Studios it would be a park view.
Right I was confused because it’s technically called Walt Disney World Resort.
Should have asked for a "Theme Park" view. Was that even a choice? Did you ask for a balcony and not receive it?
Nope it wasn’t a choice and I didn’t ask for a balcony. That’s why I wanted to know what others thought. I’ve never heard that term before.
I would appreciate some discussion of wheelchair accessibility, such as pool and bus service
I think that 10 outlets would be plenty! Just bring a power bar. Boom. One outlet with 5+ charging points
Right but now you know to bring one 😃 it’s also a good indicator that the room requires refurbishment
No, Westin and Sheraton provide water at no charge. We’re Titanium Elite and it’s standard.
That’s great thanks!
I couldn't help myself - I fast forwarded to the Outlet Sitch.
Hahaha!
Free water once again, score!!! 😂 Another “Unplugged” rating. 😩
If you saw Harmonious fireworks from your room I would say maybe on the “theme park view”, but mostly no.
You can’t see any part of Epcot
@@MagicalHijinx Bummer. False advertising.
I was just there last week for six days and I must say it rivaled anything Disney hotels offer for the most part with a cheaper rate. I didn't have a chance to check out the steakhouse restaurant but I will be back there whenever I go back there. The walk to Epcot was really cool as is the proximity to the Boardwalk. Just a really great location. the only thing I did NOT like was the $40.00 per day fee for "enhanced" WIFI and other fees that are more optional. For 6 days that was $200.00 for options I didn't have the time to use - except for the WIFI and even the Ramada Inn doesn't charge for that. I thought that was very 'nickel/dime'.
It’s been a while since I stayed, but don’t they also have free Wi-Fi?
@@MagicalHijinx There was several "options" like pedal boating and some other things...the gym that they were charging $40.00 day for which I wasn't even aware of or told about until I called the lobby when I saw it on the door key and inquired. And on the envelope for the door keys it tells you. I thought that was kind of a shady practice.
Only $10 more for the view? That's nothing! My upgrade was about $100! It's not shady marketing at all! Resort view means a resort view! 😄
I’m glad I was wrong! I was confused because it’s called Walt Disney World Resort and I’ve never heard that term before.
Staying here on the 11th thank you for the tour
Hope you have the best time!
I mean no it's not exactly "wrong" but if it bother's you that much next time you can state when booking you want WDW resort view or when your bell hop takes you to your room you can ask if they have any other rooms with a view. I keep forgetting the coffee is free.i'd also bring a charging cable/extension. The fact that it's broken is not cool, and the fact they don't clean the fridge freaks me out.
I don’t care about room views. I’m concerned that other people will misinterpret it the same way I do.
@@MagicalHijinx true, your not wrong through, I think there's a standard code the rooms have to be up to and that's deff not up to code I mean with the plugs and outlets, I greatly enjoy that part of your room tours! I haven't been in a hotel room yet since b/c but I always did it too, I didn't know it was a legit thing people did till I watched your videos! We could be friends (;
Nice tour of the Resort Demi. Looks like a nice place but I would rather stay at a Resort that has theming.
Thanks nick!
Bummer they no longer use Disney bus service and have to trudge to the off site bus lot
You can also walk over to yacht club and use their bus but it’s all a schlep. But animal kingdom isn’t a big issue and epcot and Hollywood studios has the boat. So it’s really just magical kingdom and Disney springs
You can use Boardwalk. Its closer and i will. Staying for Halloween 🎃
@@lorihunt2503 does Boardwalk have its own bus or does it share with Yacht and Beach Club? Thank you!
Hello, what time is early admission to Disney with the Swan resort?
For everyone staying at WDW, early park entry is 30 mins before the park opens to the public
Ooo this is interesting
Right!
Does the Swan have queens and the Dolphin only have double beds?!
That I know of yes.
Did u like staying here more than the Port Orlean’s Riverside?
Absolutely! While Riverside is beautiful, I think it’s too big and I did not like that there is no elevators in half the resort. This is a good size and walkable to 2 parks and it’s the same price as Riverside and you also get extended evening hours. No contest! But the rooms are WAY better at Riverside.
@@MagicalHijinx thank you!
Resort view and theme park view are definitely not the same thing.
Thanks!
I don’t think u mention resort fees for this resort. Are there any?
Yes. The resort fee at the Swan and Dolphin hotels is $35 a night (as of Summer 2022).
Yes $35 per night at both swan and dolphin
Not if you book through the Disney travel agents (they have access to their rooms) . I booked the Dolphin in 2021 through them and was not charged resort fee, I specifically asked the WDW Travel agent about that. I was not charged at check out either. If you book directly or through third party then yes. Im staying this December 2022 staying at the Swan booked through Disney travel agents again asked about resort fee which was not added id booked through them.
Yes, and additional fees for parking. Very awful for fees!
Can you charge to your room and pay with Disney gift cards?
Unfortunately even though this is considered a Disney Resort, it is not owned by Disney so you cannot use Disney Gift Cards, but you can use Marriott gift cards!
Don’t most people travel with a USB hub? I have one from Anker and never have to worry about it.
I’m not here to say what most families do or not. How am I supposed to gather that data? Which is why this is important to me and is also a good indicator of room refurbishments overall. Like compare this room to a Disney value resort room. Those rooms are far superior, you just get a better resort/location here, for now until there are upgrades.
Is the water taxi included in the price or is it extra? :)
It is included! All Disney transportation is free even if you’re not staying on property!
Resort views are just that. It will say Park view for the parks. All of the hotels will have the same wording. You need to brush up on your hotel view language.
Very kind of you to say. Truly. Hope you enjoyed the tour 😌
Hi Demi, can you give me a quick call - I want to talk about Bruno
We don’t talk about him tho