Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort

Anthony Wong

Haven't been in years. The rooms are decent. Walls are a little thin. But very clean and nicely appointed. The entire resort is really nice. Many restaurant options from casual to great steakhouse. Plenty of seating for meetings. Great lobby bar. The pool and beach area close by. Fitness center is nice. The arcade is very unique as it has a bowling alley. The proximity to Epcot and Hollywood Studios is fantastic. Transportation from bus and especially the water transportation is easy.

Nicky's Travels

Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort is a solid choice for a Disney trip if location is your primary consideration. Sitting between Epcot and Hollywood Studios, the access to both parks is genuinely convenient, and getting there by water taxi is one of the more enjoyable ways to start and end a park day. The early entry benefit that comes with staying on property applies here as well, which matters if you are trying to maximize your time at the parks before the crowds build. The resort itself has enough on property to keep you comfortable without ever leaving. The pool is nice for both families and adults, the dining options cover a range of needs from quick grab and go to proper sit down meals, and the rooms are well appointed for a four star property at this price point. The scale of the hotel means the lobby and common areas have an energy to them that feels appropriate for a Disney adjacent resort without leaning too hard into the theming the way other Disney owned hotels do. Where the experience gets less consistent is in the service and management side. Check in can be a friction point and how well issues get handled seems to depend heavily on who you are dealing with on a given day. For a property charging Disney area rates, that inconsistency is worth factoring into expectations going in. The physical product and the location hold up well but the service reliability does not always match what the price tag implies. For families trying to stay close to Epcot and Hollywood Studios without paying full Disney resort prices, this remains a practical option that delivers on the most important elements of a park trip. Just go in knowing the experience can vary and manage accordingly.

Chloe Rideout

We had an awesome midweek stay with family at the Dolphin! We booked two nights so we could take our little one to Epcot and meet all the Disney Princesses. We wanted to be close to the theme park so we could get early entry and come back to the room for naptime, and wanted to take advantage of Bonvoy status. The location is perfect. I love the post-modern architecture of the hotels- so fun and kitschy with classy interiors. We visited three different restaurants there and had yummy meals, all with fast service (ideal for toddlers). The king room we booked is your standard 4 star hotel chain room that had a little bit of wear and tear if you looked closely, but had nice toiletries provided and a comfy bed and I appreciated that the bathroom had a real door (with a lock on it!) We could see the Magic Kingdom fireworks from our bed at night which was a nice touch. Housekeeping service was great. The resort pools were beautiful. The temperature only got up to the 60s during our stay but the hot sun meant we could still splash around for a bit the last morning, and had the baby pool area to ourselves. We would absolutely stay here again the next time we come to Disney with our kid.

Melissa McLoughlin

We have been going to the Dolphin for almost 30 years. The hallway carpet and rooms are nice, but could use a refresh. The location is amazing. The pool has a true resort feel. We've stayed and just enjoyed the hotel and amenities, but most people come because it is attached to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios by boat. You can park your car and enjoy the entire Disney resort.

T

I loved this hotel- great location and super clean. Although a little “dated” the rooms are nice and quiet and well insulated unlike today’s modern hotels where you can hear the person fart in the room next to you. The front desk were so attentive whenever I texted and needed something. The boat to Epcot and Hollywood studios/boardwalk is a great touch. The Italian restaurant at the swan was immaculate- food and service were top tier. The Mexican restaurant and seafood restaurant at the dolphin were just okay- the service and food were lacking a bit. Overall great clean hotel. Will be returning!