Xander
I stayed at the Walt Disney Dolphin hotel for 2 weeks, and it was great. Upon entering the hotel for the first time, I was stunned by the huge water fountain in the decorated, large lobby. Our rooms were ready as soon as we arrived and before we knew it, we were kick back and relaxed. The room had a large TV, with apps like Prime Video. It had 2 double beds and a bathroom with a bath that was also a shower. Basic amenities, like soap, body wash and shampoo were provided. Room service was provided everyday, where we were given 2-4 water bottles for a room designed for 4 people. It had a smallish fridge and no microwave or toaster. It was basically an all inclusive style room. Along our floor was an ice machine that did ice and water, which came in pretty handy.
The hotel had many restaurants on site, all off them rather expensive. It also had a small cafe, which was, once again, expensive, charging $20 for a non-fresh pizza that didn’t taste too good. However, it was open from early to late, and also has a tray with pepper, salt and various jams and napkins, once again useful.
Outside the hotel were several pools, one with a waterfall and a small waterslide. Towels were lent out for free and paddle boats could be rented for free and could be paddled around a small lake.
The hotel had an arcade,a laundry room, child care for children aged 12 and under and had meeting rooms for corporations.
Complimentary transportation to various Disney parks were offered, with bus transport to Disneys Magic Kingdom, Disneys Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs. There was boat transportation to Disneys Epcot and Disneys Hollywood Studios. If you wanted to travel to, say Blizzard Beach water park, you would have to get a bus to (Animal Kingdom) and then get a bus to the water park as the hotel does not offer a direct bus to it. Tia also goes for Disneys Typhoon Lagoon water park.
That’s all I have to say. Hope this review helps.
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.
Nicole Whitman
I stay at the Dolphin every time I go to Disney! It has a deluxe resort feel for a fraction of the price. The customer service is always exceptional. This stay celebrated my 25th birthday, and I was given a surprise upgrade to a suite as a Platinum Elite member. Ryan at the front desk was the absolute best and most kind agent I worked with during my stay there. The only hiccup I had during my stay was in the Rosa Mexicana restaurant during breakfast. We had complimentary breakfast with my status and when we were seated, the hosts and server guided us to the whole buffet, rather than just the pastries and cold items that were included with our voucher. As absolutely delicious as the buffet was, it was a disappointment to be presented with an upcharge that the hosts failed to tell us about. Of course, they gracefully took care of the charges and gave us better information should we return the next morning. All in all, this was one of my favorite trips, even though it was only 2 nights. The staff made sure to make it special for me!
Leo
We absolutely loved our stay at Walt Disney World Dolphin! From the moment we arrived, it felt like the perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and that special Disney magic.
The resort itself has so much to offer. The pool area is beautiful and relaxing, and one of our favorite memories was watching family movies on the white sand beach at night such a fun and unique touch! There are plenty of excellent restaurants on-site, so even when we didn’t feel like heading to the parks, we had great dining options right there.
The room was fantastic super quiet, with an incredibly comfortable bed that helped us recharge after long park days. We were lucky enough to get a room with a stunning view of Epcot, and watching the fireworks light up the sky every night at 9 PM from our balcony was absolutely breathtaking.
Best of all is the location and transportation. The free boat service to Epcot and Hollywood Studios is incredibly convenient and stress-free. Being so close to the parks made a huge difference we could easily pop back to the resort for a break or a swim and then head back out without any hassle.
Everything about the Dolphin exceeded our expectations. If you’re looking for a resort that combines comfort, amazing views, great amenities, and unbeatable proximity to the parks, this is the one. We’d happily stay here again on our next trip and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Walt Disney World!
Thank you to the entire team at the Dolphin for making our vacation so special! ✨
Charles Wolfrom
Glad we decided to do this hotel on a weekend trip vs. our long Disney stays. At first, we loved it, beautiful and convenient, but as time went on the Disney magic was dwindling away. The rooms are okay. Toilet/shower is so small. You have to squeeze to get in. The first night we bought 3 new magic bands for our extra guests. I had them laying out on the table to remind me to add/charge them. When we got back to the room, I went to get them and we can’t find them. There isn’t any way it was accidentally thrown away. They were face up no where near trash. The only people who could have came in the room was housekeeping. Went to the front desk asked them about it.
My husband basically had to keep
Going down there to see what needs to be done whether it be replace them/credit/ or hopefully for some reason they have them. But they offered a credit after numerous visits to the front desk. Then how expensive the food/drinks were by the pool, but we made the best of it. The biggest thing for me was yes, it’s on property.
But, you loose the magic when all you see is corporate meetings all over the resort. It didn’t give Disney vacation vibes.
However on a positive note, not everyone at the front desk gave us a hard time, it was just during the wrist band issue. When we checked in the front desk was amazing.
