Walt Disney World Dolphin

Walt Disney World, Orlando

Virgin rating

Resort View 2 Double Room
Tangerine
Games Room
King Resort View Room
Resort Room
Dolphin Lobby
Disney Character Dining
Shula’s Steak House
Shula’s Steak House
Balcony Room
Cabana Bar and Beach Club
Phins
Amare
Dolphin Starlight Foyer
Rosa Mexicano
Il Mulino Lounge
Kimonos, Walt Disney World Dolphin, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida
Lap Pool
Children's Pool
Stir Lounge
Todd English's Bluezoo
Spa
Todd English's Bluezoo
Fuel
Health Club
Children's Playground
Picabu
Resort View 2 Double Room
Tangerine
Games Room
King Resort View Room
Resort Room
Dolphin Lobby
Disney Character Dining
Shula’s Steak House
Shula’s Steak House
Balcony Room
Cabana Bar and Beach Club
Phins
Amare
Dolphin Starlight Foyer
Rosa Mexicano
Il Mulino Lounge
Kimonos, Walt Disney World Dolphin, Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida
Lap Pool
Children's Pool
Stir Lounge
Todd English's Bluezoo
Spa
Todd English's Bluezoo
Fuel
Health Club
Children's Playground
Picabu

The hotel

Perched overlooking the gardens leading to Epcot, the Walt Disney World Dolphin is a fantastic base to make the most of the famed theme parks - you're even within walking distance of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios so you can explore a galaxy far, far away. With Walt Disney World Swan and Swan Reserve adjacent, there’s 23 restaurants between the resorts for you to enjoy. And with 6 pools, a waterslide, a kids’ camp and mini-golf nearby, little ones will be entertained to high heavens.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Kids Club
  • Car Included
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Free transport to theme parks
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service

Where is it

Ideally located in the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort. Adjacent to Epcot and within close proximity to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Transfer time from Orlando International Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

2,619 guest rooms. All with air-conditioning, flat-screen HDTV, iPod/MP3 connections, complimentary WiFi access, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-fridge, safe, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer.

Resort View Rooms with 1 king-size bed plus sofa bed, or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people. (5th person can be accommodated on a rollaway bed*).

Balcony Rooms overlook the courtyard or the lake, with 1 king-size bed plus sofa bed, or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people (5th person can be accommodated on a rollaway bed*).
  • Stay before 31 Dec '26 to receive the following benefits: • Complimentary self-parking, saving $36 per day.  • Kids 9 years and under eat free at selected restaurants when accompanied by a full paying adult. Maximum 2 children per room, per paying adult. Restaurants and meal options are subject to change. • Receive $30 off any Mandara Spa treatment when spending $200 or more.

Complimentary Disney transportation throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. Within walking distance of Disney's BoardWalk, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and to a private entrance at Epcot. Complimentary water taxi to Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot. Complimentary self-parking for Virgin Atlantic Holidays customers (saving $36 per day). Valet parking £44 plus tax, per night (payable locally, subject to change).

23 restaurants and lounges across the Swan, Swan Reserve and Dolphin resorts: Amare (Mediterranean cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Rosa Mexicano (Mexican cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Tangerine (poolside drinks and casual fare). The Fountain (open for lunch and dinner). Fuel (grab and go items). Garden Grove (open for breakfast). Grounds (craft coffee, sandwiches and pastries). Il Mulino New York Trattoria (Italian dining, open for dinner). Il Mulino Lounge. Stir (lobby lounge). Kimonos (sushi, open for dinner). Kimonos Lounge. Splash Pool Bar & Grill (poolside dining). Java (open for breakfast; grab-and-go open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Picabu (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Shula's Steak House (open for dinner). Todd English's Bluezoo (seafood, open for dinner) Todd English's Bluezoo Lounge (cocktails and light bites). Shula's Lounge. Phins (light bites and cocktails). Chill (frozen cocktails). Cabana Bar and Beach Club. In-room Mobile Dining available.

Poolside entertainment and activities (seasonal).

6 swimming pools, including a 3-acre grotto pool with waterslide and waterfalls, 2 lap pools, a spring pool and a kids' pool. Poolside cabanas*. 4 whirlpools. Sandy beach. The Dolphin Health Club with fitness centre, classes, and yoga mats (on request). Mandara Spa*. Camp Dolphin* kids' club. Water volleyball. Beach volleyball. Basketball. Ping Pong. Pool table. Giant checkers. Jogging trails. Kids' playground. Arcade*. Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf* (located nearby). Advance tee times at Walt Disney World Resort's three championship golf courses.

Complimentary WiFi. 24-hour ATM. Babysitting*. Laundry/dry-cleaning facilities*. Merchandise delivery service from the park to your hotel. Complimentary parking at Disney Theme Parks with room key and ID. Gift shop. Early Theme Park Entry (30mins) and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours (on select evenings).

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: use of a rollaway bed for parties of 5 people or more sharing a room will incur an additional charge. This is subject to change and is payable locally to the hotel.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Had high hopes, but was disappointed

Jul 7, 2024 HouTexasGal Missouri City, Texas

We visited this hotel July 1 to July 6. I usually read all the reviews before booking and hoped it would be nice but it’s a bit deceiving and we were disappointed. Considered moving hotels but my kids were too exhausted. The Bad. Need a major room Remodel. They said it was updated but looks Ike they put a bandaid on a dated room and called it a… Read more
We visited this hotel July 1 to July 6. I usually read all the reviews before booking and hoped it would be nice but it’s a bit deceiving and we were disappointed. Considered moving hotels but my kids were too exhausted. The Bad. Need a major room Remodel. They said it was updated but looks Ike they put a bandaid on a dated room and called it a remodel.. 1. Rooms are very dated with popcorn ceiling and musty and dingy. Decor is lacking and bland. 2. Hall floors and walls leading to rooms are cracked and dirty. 3. Light in rooms is lacking 4. Beds are small (double not queens) 5. Bathroom includes shower and toilet in a very tiny restroom. Sink is right outside in small arrea. There are no fans in the bathroom and hot water would run out. 6. Outlets are coming out of lamps 7. No microwave or mini fridge in standard room 8. First time room clean they didn’t replace our hand soap and 2nd time they still didn’t replace. We had no hand soap for 2 days. We ran out of shampoo and it wasn’t replaced. Had to ask for both. 9. Never heard a vacuum when maids cleaning. That’s probably why floors feel dirty. 10. Looks like it’s never dusted. 11.. Boats only go to Epcot and Hollywood. You have to guess which Park the boat is going too until the captain get off the boat and walks up and yells “Hollywood” or “Epcot”. Buses go To Animal Kingdom. The Magic Kingdom bus takes you to the Disney Ticketing Center then you have to take a monorail to Magic Kingdom which is very very inconvenient. 12. Luggage carts are only used by bellman. You can’t get your own and take down your own luggage. You have to reserve bell service. Which of course then now you have to tip someone. 13. Resort fee is $42-$45 and it doesn’t include self parking.of $35 a day. 14. Front desk don’t know the Disney info since they are not really a disney hotel so you miss that Disney customer service experience. 15. Staying at a Disney Value resort would have felt like an upgrade. The Good. 1. Nice lobby 2. Nice pool area (they have 3) 3. Near Epcot Overall Feedback: Don’t stay here is you have high expectations of the feeling in the room. If you want that nice fresh feeling you won’t get it. If you want a decent place to stay near the parks then this is for you. We won’t be staying best again. I heard the Swan was the same. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Dolphin Drowning...never stay not comfortable

Jul 5, 2024 kapilas Hoshiarpur, India

We stayed at this property 13th june check in and 16th june checkout. Unsatisfactory services Room number 12117 central wing. Landline phone non functional. Inspite of complaints not working ...pretty sure must not be ok still. Door of the room was faulty ,later mended on request. Bell desk services Nonresponsible. Will never stay here nor… Read more
We stayed at this property 13th june check in and 16th june checkout. Unsatisfactory services Room number 12117 central wing. Landline phone non functional. Inspite of complaints not working ...pretty sure must not be ok still. Door of the room was faulty ,later mended on request. Bell desk services Nonresponsible. Will never stay here nor recommend. Bad stay. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Dated but convenient to parks

Jul 5, 2024 AggieShelley Texas

The best attribute is the convenience to the parks. The property is dated, the rooms are dated, but the lobby is nice. There is a decent selection of restaurants but there is no microwave in room, so that was a hassle. The multiple pools and outdoor activities looked nice, but the parks were our focus.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The best place to stay at Disney!

Jul 2, 2024 Sheri J Boca Raton, Florida

This is the perfect place to stay. The rooms are well appointed. There is a nice assortment of restaurants in the hotel. The main pool area had lots of seating and a large shaded area behind the water falls. The hotel is near other Disney hotels and entertainment.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 3 night stay at Dolphin was lovely.

Jun 25, 2024 HJTravel123 Liverpool, United Kingdom

We decided to stay at Dolphin hotel for 3 nights following our 3 week tour of the USA. It was lovely hotel next to Hollywood Studios. You could get the Bus from hotel or the ferry over. The other Disney Parks and Waterparks you could get a direct bus to them every 15mins. The rooms were lovely and comfortable. It had a mini shop / cafe in the main… Read more
We decided to stay at Dolphin hotel for 3 nights following our 3 week tour of the USA. It was lovely hotel next to Hollywood Studios. You could get the Bus from hotel or the ferry over. The other Disney Parks and Waterparks you could get a direct bus to them every 15mins. The rooms were lovely and comfortable. It had a mini shop / cafe in the main lobby for all your needs. The breakfast was lovely and filled you up for the day. The outside pools and gym facilities were very good. I would highly recommend this hotel especially if you want to be closed to HollywoodStudios. The other Disney Parks were quite far away around 15 mins on the buses they provide. the gardens around the hotel were very pretty. Read less