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The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve is part of a multi-hotel complex that provides perks like complimentary park transportation.
Credit:Courtesy of Swan Reserve
I arrived at night as if on cue for the finale of Hollywood Studios' “Fantasmic!”
show, and was welcomed into my room with a view of fireworks through the window.
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A significant plus for parkgoers?
A hint of Mickey Mouse in the lobby of the Swan Reserve.Travel + Leisure/Christine Burroni
Cribs and roll-away beds are available on request.
The toilet is closed off by a pocket door for extra privacy.
Those looking to imbibe in the hotel can head toStir,the lobby-level bar that also serves light bites.
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Expansive in size, the bar is in a welcoming and open space with no Disney theming.
Also on the premises are Japanese and Italian restaurants and poolside eateries at all three resorts.
The longer run will include views of five Epcot-area resort hotels.
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The Spa
The Mandara Spais located at the Dolphin Hotel and is accessible to Swan Reserve guests.
The spa is also complete with a salon.
Camp Dolphin also offers nighttime activities for kids.
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Other activitiesfor kids include s’mores on the beach, hair wraps, and a poolside craft station.
A volleyball court, ping pong tables, and a playground are also on the premises.
Swan paddle boats, tubes, and rafts are also available to rent for a ride on Crescent Lake.
Amare restaurant in the Swan Reserve.Courtesy of the Swan Reserve
The Swan Reserve provides complimentary transportation to Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, and Animal Kingdom.
Hollywood Studios is also walkable from the resort, taking a little over 20 minutes.
Guests can also get there via water taxi.
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The hotel is also about a half-hour drive from Orlando International Airport.
The pool at the Swan Reserve.Courtesy of Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort
The Mandara Spa.Courtesy of the Swan Reserve
Cinderellas Castle at Walt Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom.Travel + Leisure/Christine Burroni
