SteveH
Where's my Mai Tai?
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- Sep 8, 1999
@juggaman the Bonvoy rules say you wont, but it's worth trying none the less. Here is my previous post on this subject link more info.
We're considering booking the Swan for a trip in late March. I've heard that some guests are having a hard time with linking their reservations in MDE and they keep disappearing. How concerned should I be about these issues? I ask because I am planning on booking Lightning Lane and individual attractions on our trip.
We're considering booking the Swan for a trip in late March. I've heard that some guests are having a hard time with linking their reservations in MDE and they keep disappearing. How concerned should I be about these issues? I ask because I am planning on booking Lightning Lane and individual attractions on our trip.
I can answer this part of your question. It is about an extra 950 feet from the Reserve to where you would be starting from at the Swan. The Swan is the closer of the Swan/Dolphin to Epcot. If walking from the Dolphin to the Swan starting point, that distance is basically walking the causeway, 500 feet. So, Reserve compared to Dolphin, an extra 450 feet.have read that it's a longer walk away from Epcot. Does anyone have any info on if it's a big hike? We don't mind walking a little more; it's just hard to find much info on this new resort.
I would also add, it's not like you're walking 4-5 minutes on a busy street. You literally step out the front door of the Reserve, cross the street and are on the Swan/Dolphin grounds.My wife and I stayed at the Swan Reserve in November right after it opened. It's a little longer walk but not much. It's probably about a 4-5 minute walk to the Swan or Dolphin or the boat launch. You do have to cross a street but it's walk-signal and we rarely saw much traffic. We loved the Reserve and will be back there in March with our two adult kids. As others have noted no Disney theming but a nice vibe for adults.
On that map link, the Reserve is not yet there, it is labeled though. It shows what was there before the Reserve, tennis courts.I can answer this part of your question. It is about an extra 950 feet from the Reserve to where you would be starting from at the Swan. The Swan is the closer of the Swan/Dolphin to Epcot. If walking from the Dolphin to the Swan starting point, that distance is basically walking the causeway, 500 feet. So, Reserve compared to Dolphin, an extra 450 feet.
https://goo.gl/maps/9CBzbG6bGZiaTBph9
For accurate availability info and specific information about the three resorts, I suggest contacting in-house reservations atThanks everyone for the info on the walk. That doesn't sound bad at all, especially in the context of all the walking on a day in the parks. I don't have worries on the lack of theming - our girls are 12 and 9, so it's a little less needed. We also usually stay at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, which has more theming but isn't overloaded with Disney everywhere. I'm going to call Marriott later this morning to double check on the Swan, but if it's not available, I feel good booking the Swan Reserve.