Walt Disney World Dolphin
1500 Epcot Resort Blvd
LAKE BUENA VISTA,
FL,
US 32830
Location. Located in the center of the Walt Disney World Resort, the Walt Disney World Dolphin in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., serves as a gateway to Orlando's popular theme parks and attractions. Private entrances to both Epcot and the Magic Kingdom are accessible via boat or walkways from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The Walt Disney World Dolphin is an Epcot Resort, offering special Walt Disney World Resort benefits such as complimentary transportation to all Walt Disney World theme parks and attractions, Disney character dining opportunities, ticket desks, priority seating at select Walt Disney World theme parks and advance tee times at five golf courses. The hotel offers 17 dining options, including the award-wining Shula's Steakhouse, filled with team memorabilia from the 1972 Miami Dolphin's "Perfect Season." Coastal cuisine and fresh seafood appeal at Todd English's BlueZoo restaurant, where dancing blue lights twinkle as the fish grills. The hotel shares dining and recreational activities with the Walt Disney Swan Resort, including a swimming complex called The Grotto. This three-acre playground includes waterfalls, slides, water volleyball and spa tubs. The hotel's Camp Dolphin program offers children's activities for ages four to 12, including crafts, arcades, Disney movies and board games. The Bali-inspired Mandara Spa is centered around two interior gardens, the Tea Garden's "Asian Bale" and the Meditation Garden's "Meru Temple."
Guestrooms. Guestrooms feature slate tile entries. The Palm Springs-themed rooms offer views of the resort, lake or pools from floor-to-ceiling windows. Westin Heavenly Beds boast 280-thread count, 100 percent cotton linens, pillowtop mattresses and five pillows. Split bathrooms offer vanity areas with makeup mirrors and Heavenly showers with Elemis toiletries and rainforest showerheads. High-speed Internet access is available for a fee.
Expert Tip. With a valid theme park ticket and resort ID, you can enjoy Extra Magic Hours access. Each day, one of the four Disney theme parks opens one hour early or stays open up to three hours after regular closing.
Resort Fees:
Resort fees are determined by the hotel and are subject to change.
Surrounding Area
FERRY TO MGM STUDIOS ADJACENT
Room Information - Walt Disney World Dolphin
Bed Type: Short Description: Resort View Long Description: One king or two double Heavenly Beds. Views of pool complex and lakes. Michael Graves-designed decor with light-wood furnishings and colorful artwork. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). 27-inch TV with premium channels. Minibar and coffeemaker. Refrigerator available on request (surcharge). Laptop-compatible safe. Complimentary daily newspapers. Bed Type: Short Description: Standard room Long Description: One king or two double Heavenly Beds. Michael Graves-designed decor with light-wood furnishings and colorful artwork. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). 27-inch TV with premium channels. Minibar and coffeemaker. Refrigerator available on request (surcharge). Laptop-compatible safe. Complimentary daily newspapers. Bed Type: Short Description: Balcony Room Long Description: One king or two double Heavenly Beds. Balcony. Michael Graves-designed decor with light-wood furnishings and colorful artwork. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). 27-inch TV with premium channels. Minibar and coffeemaker. Refrigerator available on request (surcharge). Laptop-compatible safe. Complimentary daily newspapers. Bed Type: Short Description: Epcot Illuminations View w/Balcony Long Description: Two double beds. Balcony. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels, pay movies, and video games. Free local calls. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Refrigerator on request. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper. Bed Type: Short Description: Epcot Illuminations View Long Description: Two double beds. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels, pay movies, and video games. Free local calls. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Refrigerator on request. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper. Bed Type: Short Description: Pool View w/Balcony Long Description: Two double beds. Balcony with pool view. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels, pay movies, and video games. Free local calls. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Refrigerator on request. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper.
Property Information
Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Credit card required
Doorman/doorwoman
Floors - 8, 20
Guestrooms - 1,509
Hotel Built - 1990
Hotel Renovated - 2008
Limo/Town Car service available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
Porter/bellhop
Resort Fee - $10 + Tax Daily
Smoke-free property
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk
Star rating: 4
Check in time is 3:00 PM,
Check out time is 11:00 AM.
Area Activities
Disney's Boardwalk Resort: Adjacent
Ferry and Walkway to MGM Studios: Adjacent
Disney's Fantasia Gardens: Across the Street
Epcot: 3.75 miles
Downtown Disney: 4.0 miles
Lake Buena Vista Golf Course: 4.0 miles
Disney's Animal Kingdom: 4.5 miles
Disney's Magic Kingdom: 6.0 miles
Disney-MGM Studios: 7.5 miles
SeaWorld Orlando: 9.75 miles
Driving Directions - Walt Disney World Dolphin
From Orlando International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 22 miles.
Go south on Airport Boulevard toward South Access Road. Stay straight to go onto South Access Road.
Turn slight left onto Boggy Creek Road.
Merge onto FL-417 South/Central Florida Greeneway.
Take the International Drive Exit 6.
Merge onto World Center Drive toward SR-536.
Stay straight to go onto FL-536 West/World Center Parkway.
Continue to follow FL-536 West.
Stay straight to go onto Epcot Center Drive.
Take the ramp toward Disney/MGM Studios.
Merge onto East Buena Vista Drive.
Turn right onto Epcot Resort Boulevard.
Policies & Disclaimers
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book.
Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed
for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access
and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled
directly between you and the property.
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