Extended Evening Hours are one of the most popular perks available at Walt Disney World. This perk gives Deluxe Tier resort guests several extra hours in the theme parks at the end of the day that the general public doesn’t have access to.
EPCOT after dark
However, did you know you don’t HAVE to pay Disney World deluxe hotel prices to get this perk?
Instead, you can book a stay at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, which can run you as low as $300 (or sometimes less) per night, considerably less than Disney World’s deluxe hotels. Granted, that price could change, depending on when you book your stay, but with a little careful planning, you can grab a room at the lower rates.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
The best part of booking this hotel, though, is that you still get all the same perks that Disney World deluxe hotels get, meaning you can take advantage of both Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours. Not only that, but you get the same perks you get at other Disney World hotels, including free transportation to the parks.
Swan and Dolphin bus at Animal Kingdom
That’s not all, though. The Swan and Dolphin are also owned by Marriott, so if you are a member of the Marriott Bonvoy Rewards program, you can earn points when you stay there. You can also USE Mariott Bonvoy rewards points to book a stay there, which could save you even MORE money. So you get a deluxe hotel for a lot less either way. That’s a win, right?
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
But wait, there’s more! Yes, we sound like a TV commercial, but there really are a lot of great reasons to stay at this hotel. So, one of our favorite things about the Swan and Dolphin is the location. It’s located within the area of the other EPCOT resort hotels, meaning you have access to all those hotels’ restaurants and shopping!
However, you’ll find some great dining on-site, too, including underrated Todd English’s bluezoo, which provides some of the BEST seafood options on property…
Todd’s English bluezoo
Rosa Mexicano ,which offers authentic Mexican cuisine in one of our favorite settings…
Rosa Mexicano
… and The Fountain, which serves some of the best diner style food at Disney World. (We still drool over the Burnt Ends and Pimento Melt.
We loved it!
The newest restaurant at the Swan and Dolphin is Celebrity chef Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak. The restaurant, which replaced Shula’s, is “a tribute to the classic American steakhouse.”
10-oz Center Cut Filet Mignon
You can also walk to EPCOT from the Swan and Dolphin via International Gateway, which means you also have easy access to the EPCOT Skyliner station to get to Hollywood Studios and other Skyliner hotels. Like we said, the location can’t be beat!
EPCOT Skyliner
So if you’re looking to get Disney World deluxe hotel perks without paying Disney World deluxe hotel prices, you might want to consider booking a stay at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. Stay tuned to DFB for more.
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We love the Swan and Dolphin. Great restaurants and great rooms…and beat Disney Hotel pricing.
We love the Swan & Dolphin! For those of your driving, be aware that they do charge for parking and that is on top of the room price.