The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve is the perfect hotel if you’re seeking luxury at a great value and want to be well-positioned to visit the Disney parks. It’s also a fantastic place to stay before or after a cruise from Port Canaveral. In fact, my family stayed for one night at this recently-built, modern hotel prior to our cruise on the Disney Wish. We loved our spacious suite and the serene ambiance of the hotel (we never found it to be crowded).
As you can see from the photos below, the lobby is open and airy, with plenty of natural light and sleek, beautiful design:
I had booked a Signature Suite and was pleased to be upgraded to an EPCOT view upon arrival. Our quiet corner suite (room 7323) provided an amazing panorama of Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, and EPCOT, including views of the nightly fireworks at the latter two parks. Check out my video tour of the room.
Our suite was spacious at 610 square foot, with a separate living room from the bedroom. The bedroom had a king bed, while the living room featured a sofa bed. High ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows gave the suite an airy feel. The suite also had a full dining table, microwave, mini-fridge, and Keurig machine with coffee pods. The dining table had built-in outlets, which made it a great workspace. In addition, the suite had three large flat-screen televisions. Unfortunately, none of the rooms at the hotel have balconies (with the exception of the Chairman and Presidential Suites).
A great feature of this suite is the dual-access bathroom, which you can enter through the living room or bedroom. The bathroom has sliding-pocket doors, and the glass-enclosed shower (no tub) gives you the option of using an overhead rain shower or a hand-held wand.
All Swan Reserve guests may use the Swan and Dolphin mobile app, through which you can chat with hotel staff, make requests, and place in-room dining orders (the chicken souvlaki was delicious!).
The hotel is adjacent to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels. Swan Reserve guests have access to the these hotels’ restaurants and pools. Adding to its exclusivity, Swan and Dolphin guests cannot access the Swan Reserve’s own pool.
Since the hotel is close to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there are leisurely walkways that lead to the entrances of both parks. EPCOT’s International Gateway entrance is one mile away. However, if walking isn’t an option, as a Walt Disney World Resort guest, you have access to complimentary water taxis, which will take you to and from these parks. Additionally, there are free shuttle buses that can transport you to all Disney theme parks. Other notable Walt Disney World Resort perks for Swan Reserve guests are complimentary parking at the theme parks and access to an on-site Disney planning center. If you are interested in using the Disney Genie+ service, you also can get access to purchase an Individual Lightning Lane at 7:00am on the day of your park visit. This is a coveted perk for Disney park-goers.
Pricing for suites at the Swan Reserve are often times one-third the cost of a comparable suite or villa at other Walt Disney World resorts. In addition, as part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, the Swan Reserve allows guests to earn Marriott Bonvoy points.
In summary, the Swan Reserve is a gorgeous hotel, offering great value and spacious suites, with its proximity to the Disney theme parks making it a convenient home base.Â
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