Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Special Hotel Rates (2024)
If you’re comparing hotel prices at Walt Disney World, Disney’s Swan and Dolphin are worth consideration, depending on your budget. They are currently offering a few special rates that apply to various guests. We’ve listed these rates below, along with a few pros and cons for staying at either hotel.
We are sharing these rates as a service to our readers and do not receive any value or compensation for providing this information. We have stayed at both hotels (out-of-pocket) and think they are excellent options, especially if you can take advantage of one of these special rates.
Since the Swan and Dolphin are independently owned and operated, they will have resort and parking fees, where applicable. It is now required that resorts disclose resort fees in the total price. So you won’t have to worry about hidden charges. But you’ll need to account for parking fees if you have a car.
Before writing this article, I checked a few rates and felt that everything was clearly displayed, including the area at the bottom that reminds guests of additional parking charges. Here is a screenshot showing an example of a week in mid-July.
Special Rates for 2024
The Swan and Dolphin are often more reasonably priced than the neighboring Epcot Resorts: Beach Club, Yacht Club, and Boardwalk Inn. So, check these rates and see how they add up. Then, read over our other considerations below to know what benefits you will and won’t have compared to a Disney Resort Hotel.
Special Rate: Nurses, Doctors, Firefighters, Paramedics, Medical Personnel
For this discount, you’ll want to call and request the following code: NURSES RATE.
Call 1-888-828-8850 or check the special offers page. To receive this offer, you must show a valid ID and meet the criteria for this rate at check-in.
Special Rate: Teachers And School Support Staff
This discount offers savings of up to 25% off regular rates at the time of booking with the following code: TEACHERS RATE.
If you’re booking online, use promo code S5198 in the corporate/promo box. Call 1-888-828-8850 or check the special offers page.Youu must show a valid teacher or to receive this offerschool ID upon check-in.
Special Rate: Law Enforcement, Military Personnel, Government Employee
Guests who qualify for this rate can take advantage of up to 25% off regular room rates with the following promotional code: GOVERNMENT RATE.
If you’re booking online, use promo code GOV in the corporate/promo box. Call 1-888-828-8850 or check the special offers page. To receive this offer, you must show a valid ID upon check-in.
Special Rate: Senior Citizens
This special rate is for guests 62 years or older. With the promotion code SENIOR CITIZEN RATE, you can receive up to 25% off regular room rates.
If booking online, use promo code S9R in the corporate/promo box. Call 1-888-828-8850 or check the special offers page for more details. This promotion requires guests to show proof of age at check-in.
Special Rate: AAA/CAA Members
This rate says: Enjoy up to 25% off our best available rates at the time of booking. So, if you have one of these memberships, I imagine this is likely one of the best discounts available. The other rates we’ve discussed have been off regular room rates.
Special Rate: Annual Passholders
Disney World Annual Passholders can receive up to 30% off when booking. (We’ve used this rate a couple of times over the last ten years or so.) You must use promo code ANNUAL PASSHOLDER when booking over the phone or QWH when booking online. Guests must show a valid annual pass upon check-in.
Special Rate: Florida Residents
Lastly, Florida Residents can take advantage of up to 30% off room rates. If you call to make this reservation, use promo code FLORIDA RESIDENT or FR6 when booking online.
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*These rates were available at the time of publishing and could change at any time.
Pros and Cons
If any of these rates piqued your interest, consider a few pros and cons. We have a good deal of coverage of the Swan and Dolphin Hotels, but I’ll list the main considerations to give you an idea:
Pros
- You’ll receive early theme park entry access like other Disney Resort Hotels and good neighbor hotels.
- Since the Swan and Dolphin are considered deluxe resorts, you’ll have access to extended evening hours in the theme parks on select nights throughout the week.
- You will be within walking distance of Hollywood Studios and Epcot, or you can take the boat if you prefer not to walk.
- The Swan and Dolphin’s Grotto Pool is one of the best around, and it is high on our list of the best resort pools at Disney World.
Negatives
- You will not have charging privileges if you decide to purchase a MagicBand. You also won’t be able to open your hotel room door with a MagicBand. (That said, MagicBands are convenient, but they aren’t nearly as big of a deal as they were a few years back.)
- Bus service to Magic Kingdom drops you off at the Transportation and Ticket Center instead of the Magic Kingdom bus stop. So you’ll have to take the ferry or monorail to Magic Kingdom. This will take approximately 30 extra minutes of travel time when you visit Magic Kingdom.
- These hotels often host business conventions. So you might see more convention guests than you do those on family trips.
Other than that, the location is incredible, and the hotels are unique. Both are in the process of being renovated with new room furnishings. The hotels are large, so there is almost always some sort of update happening. For more information, you might enjoy our Swan and Dolphin Resort Guide.
In the Comments
Have you ever stayed at the Swan and Dolphin? Were you aware of these special rates? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
