Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort Orlando, FL

1500 Epcot Resort BlvdLake Buena Vista, FL 32830
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About Walt Disney World Dolphin

Overview

Nestled in the heart of Walt Disney World® Resort, Walt Disney World Dolphin is a whimsical hotel escape boasting luxurious accommodations, diverse dining options, and exclusive park benefits. Enjoy five sparkling pools, including a grotto pool, waterfall, and a white sand beach area, an on-site steakhouse, a Balinese-style spa, and much more.

up to 250 people

Description

Check-In: 4:00pm Check-Out: 11:00am
Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort is located on the beach in Lake Buena Vista, close to Disney's Boardwalk and Disney's Hollywood Studios, and walking distance of Epcot. Other points of interest near this spa resort include Disney's Animal Kingdom® and Disney Springs® area.

Dining options at Walt Disney World Dolphin include numerous restaurants and lounges, a coffee shop/café, and a poolside bar and grill. Room service is available 24 hours a day.

Recreational amenities include a children's pool, a health club, a spa tub, and a steam room. The property's full-service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, facials, and beauty services. This property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, limo/town car service, and audiovisual equipment.

This Lake Buena Vista property has event space consisting of banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, a ballroom, and exhibit space. The property has a theme park shuttle, which is complimentary. Business services and wedding services are available. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Additional property amenities include a concierge desk, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff. This is a smoke-free property.

The guestrooms at Walt Disney World Dolphin feature laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds come with pillowtop mattresses and premium bedding. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, makeup/shaving mirrors, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer multi-line phones with voice mail, as well as free local calls (restrictions may apply). Rooms also include blackout drapes/curtains and electronic check-out. Guests may request a turndown service, hypo-allergenic bedding, and wake-up calls. Housekeeping is available daily.

Exclusive Disney Resort guest benefits include:
- Guests of Disney Resort hotels can get a 30-minute jump on their Disney day with early theme park entry—available at all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks.
- Complimentary Transportation: Disney Resort guests have free access to complimentary transportation throughout Walt Disney World Resort—including transportation to and from Disney Theme Parks and Disney Water Parks. Travel by bus, water taxi, ferry, or monorail!
- Simplify your Stay: When staying at a Disney Resort, you can use your Resort ID to charge your purchases to your room. You may also choose to have your purchases shipped to your resort.

Important Information
  • Parking: On-site self-parking at 38 USD daily, and valet parking at 46 USD daily.
  • Pet Policy: Pets are not allowed at this property. ADA-defined service animals are accepted.


* All fees mentioned are subject to change without prior notice, and applicable taxes.

Walt Disney World Dolphin Reviews

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Dreamer39123260626
"Horrible"
TripAdvisor user rating 1.0 out of 5
Reviewed March 26, 2026 NEW
This has been the worst resort I’ve ever stayed at horrible customer service by the night shift manager so do yourself a favor and don’t book here it’s not what you think.
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BrewMike
Hillsboro, Oregon
"I wanted to give a five star rating, but it just came up short."
TripAdvisor user rating 4.0 out of 5
Reviewed March 25, 2026 NEW
Stayed here for a family trip to WDW. First the good: location, location, location! Within walking distance of Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Nicely appointed rooms. And you get extended hours at the parks even though not technically a Disney property The bad: Had one day room service never showed up. Told front desk the next morning, no apology, but it was done up every day after that. The ugly: the phone service is the worst AI experience. When finally you could get transferred to a human at the front desk, your call will likely cut out and you have to start over. Will stay there again, but wish they could fix the few issues we had.
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widecajm
"Walt Disney World Dolphin. Great Option for a Disney Hotel."
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed March 24, 2026 NEW
We loved our stay at the Dolphin. It is recognized as a Disney Hotel, but you get the service of Marriott. It is located where you can walk to the Boardwalk, Epcot and Hollywood Studios. There is a lot for a family to do at the Dolphin / Swan. You have bus Transportation to all the parks and Disney Springs. It would be nice if they could take you all the way to the Magic Kingdom with other Disney Buses, but the transportation center was fine. We would stay at the Dolphin every time. Since it is recognized as a Disney Hotel, you can select your Lightning Lane Rides 7 days in Advance of you stay (along with other Disney Hotel Guests) instead of 3 which is huge for getting good Lightning Lane times and then being able to add other rides or attractions once you go on your first ride. If you are a platinum elite member with Marriott, you can choose breakfast coupons as your welcome gift, which gives you a great breakfast option at Rosa Mexicana. As a Dolphin guest you get Early park entry like all the other Disney Hotels, and also Extra Hours (Late Night), when offered. I wish this hotel did he Disney "drink cup" for your stay (refillable cup that you purchase), but it is not an option. Small thing, but it would be great if they did. You book the hotel through Marriott not Disney, then link it to your My Disney Experience. Probably one of the best things about the hotel is its proximity to: Disney Board Walk, Epcot and Hollywood Studios, as well as a short bus ride to Disney Springs.
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pyounger54
Mount Airy, North Carolina
"Great Place To Stay-inside the park!"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed March 21, 2026 NEW
Excellent place to stay. Very clean and staff are accommodating.
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HMC01776
Perrysburg, Ohio
"My husband could make a better bed"
TripAdvisor user rating 3.0 out of 5
Reviewed March 20, 2026 NEW
Was going to give hotel higher rating because it’s really not so bad at all. Very clean. However, we came back to our room to find housekeeping had made our bed…or did they make it and jump on it after? Never seen the like in decades of traveling.
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