PHOTOS: Construction Nearing Completion on Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel

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With a scheduled grand opening date of September 1st looming, the construction work on the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve hotel continues. The top floor will be used for Vue, an exclusive rooftop space described as “perfect for weddings and social galas.” The space will boast breathtaking views of the Walt Disney World Resort, due … Read more

PHOTOS: Six Months from Opening, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel Construction Continues

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With an opening date scheduled merely six months from now, construction on the new Walt Disney World Swan Reserve hotel continues along schedule. Since our last update on the construction progress, the top floor of the hotel has received some more work. This top floor will be used for Vue, an exclusive rooftop space described … Read more

Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Buses Now Drop Guests Off at Charter Lots Following Move to Mears

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Following the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin’s move to third-party resort transportation, buses from the resort now drop off at charter lots at theme parks and Disney Springs. The resort recently switched from Disney-operated buses to Mears, prompting Disney to end drop-offs at the resort loop bus stops, resulting in a longer walk to … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Progresses, Adding New Themed Panels to The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

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We stopped by the Swan Reserve hotel today to see how construction was coming along. After being announced as “The Cove Hotel” back in 2018 and construction beginning in early 2019, this tower has moved along at a steady pace. While many other projects shut down during the pandemic, this one has continued construction despite … Read more

Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin to Remain Closed Until July 29th; Relocating Guests with Existing Reservations

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The extended closure of the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin to the public has deepened, now extended until July 29th. Previously, it was announced that the resort wouldn’t be accepting any new reservations scheduled before July 29th, and now we’ve learned that those with preexisting reservations are being relocated for their stay. The resort … Read more

Discover a Star-Studded Gala Opening at the Disney-MGM Studios With this Star Tours Grand Opening Press Itinerary from 1990

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! Get … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Christmas Tree and Decorations Arrive for 2019

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After the grand opening of the annual gingerbread house at Grand Floridian Resort and Spa last week, the hotel’s annual Christmas tree has arrived. The traditionally massive tree stretches to the upper levels of the resort lobby with all the grandeur of a Victorian mansion. As we arrive inside the resort, we are greeted by … Read more