When it comes to booking a vacation to Disney World, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is picking the hotel you’ll be staying in.

The Entrance Sign

Resorts can get expensive depending on where you want to stay — the closer to the parks (especially Magic Kingdom), the more expensive it’ll be! But did you know there’s a hotel on property that accepts rewards? (That means possible free nights!) Let’s talk about how to save money by staying at this resort on your next Disney World vacation!

Did you know that there are three hotels on Disney World property that accept reward points? The Swan and Dolphin Resorts and The Swan Reserve are actually Marriott-owned hotels rather than official Disney World Resort hotels. So, Marriott Bonvoy rewards members will be able to use their points toward discounted or even FREE stays at these resorts! Don’t have enough points to use? Don’t worry — you’ll earn them by staying here, too.

The Swan Resort

How to Earn Rewards with Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy is a FREE rewards program you can join, so it’s very easy to start earning points toward your next stay. And when you book a hotel for four nights using your points, you’ll get a fifth night free! This perk is automatically applied, so there is no promo code needed, and it applies to standard rooms at Marriott hotels and comps the lowest point-value night.

The Dolphin Hotel

Marriott Bonvoy members may also offer exclusive discounts on certain stays (and this includes Disney). Guests can also combine paying with money and points, which is a great alternative if you don’t have enough points to cover your entire stay!

The Dolphin Hotel

There are always offers so you can earn points to use on your next stay, including staying at Marriott hotels, going to Starbucks, using your Uber account, and more! During the third week of each month, members can earn 100 points after three qualifying Starbucks purchases! And if you link your Uber account to your Marriott Bonvoy account, you’ll start earning points through rideshares and delivery services.

The Swan Hotel

So, Why Should You Stay at the Swan and Dolphin and the Swan Reserve?

Yes, a major perk of staying at these hotels is using and earning rewards throughout your stay, but why else should you book this hotel for your stay? First of all, the proximity to two of Disney World’s theme parks is a major perk. By staying here, you’ll be walking distance from the International Gateway entrance of EPCOT and the main entrance of Hollywood Studios. And if you’re not into walking — don’t worry, you’ll be able to take boats to each park and the surrounding resorts of the Yacht Club, Beach Club, and BoardWalk Inn.

Friendship Boat Dock at the Swan and Dolphin Hotels

The restaurants at the Swan and Dolphin Hotels are also top-tier, with several award-winning and Michelin Star Chef dining locations!

• bluezoo at the Dolphin Hotel: This award-winning restaurant by celebrity Chef Todd English offers a menu of fresh seafood and coastal cuisines from around the world.
• Rosa Mexicano at the Dolphin Hotel: This dining location is known for its award-winning margaritas and offers an elevated and authentic fiesta dining experience through its contemporary interpretation of authentic Mexican cuisine.
• Il Mulino New York Trattoria at the Swan Hotel: Inspired by the original New York City location, which has been voted #1 Italian restaurant for two decades by Zagat, this restaurant serves traditional dinners from the Abruzzi region of Italy.
• Amare at the Swan Reserve: This dining location is the signature restaurant of the Swan Reserve and offers dishes inspired by the Mediterranean region.

Todd English’s bluezoo

But Wait! You Can Save EVEN MORE with Marriott Rewards

Let’s be honest, everyone loves saving money, and there’s a way you can save even more. If you’re in the market for a credit card, The Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card gives members exclusive perks that can help you save more money on your next vacation! There’s no annual fee, either. Here are just a few of those exclusive perks:

• New cardmembers earn 30,000 points after spending $1,000 on eligible purchases within the first 3 months of opening your account.
• Earn up to 14X total points for every $1 spent at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy.
• You’ll automatically receive Silver Elite Status with Marriott Bonvoy each calendar year as a cardmember.
• Earn 2X points for every $1 spent on purchases at grocery stores, select streaming and internet, cable, and phone service purchases, and rideshare & select food delivery.
• Earn 1X points per $1 spent on all other purchases.

You also can receive FIVE Elite Night Credits every calendar year.

The Dolphin Hotel

If you don’t want to go through all of the stress of booking your Disney World vacations, we have a solution! You can reach out to our friends at Small World Vacations for help! They have experienced agents who will watch your reservations for future savings and discounts and will figure out what works best for your group regarding dates, resort, and plans! AND they also offer expert tips and first-hand advice, so you aren’t alone on your magical vacation!

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