Opening Date and Full Menu Released for Rosa Mexicano at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

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The new Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin restaurant Rosa Mexicano will open tomorrow, March 19. The full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu has been released on the Swan and Dolphin website. Rosa Mexicano Breakfast The breakfast buffet is $29.99 for adults and $19.99 for children. It includes crispy bacon, pork sausage, chorizo sausage, ranch-style … Read more

PHOTOS: Minimal Flooding and Damage at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Amidst Hurricane Ian

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Tropical Storm Ian is still making its way across Florida. Walt Disney World Resort hotels have seen some flooding and damage, though seem relatively fine. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, we saw a tree down in the savanna, but no other damage. Animals were taken indoors for safety. Hotel guests were asked to shelter in … Read more

Swan and Dolphin Hotel Being Sued Again Over $1 Million Event Cancellation Penalty Amidst COVID-19 Surges

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The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) is suing the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels over their $1.05 million event cancellation penalty. IUOE filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court’s Orlando division on Tuesday. About 400 people were expected to travel from the U.S.A. and Canada to stay at the Walt Disney … Read more

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Participating in Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours This October

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Starting October 1, guests staying at select Walt Disney World resort hotels will be able to enter theme parks early. It has now been confirmed that the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels will be participating in both Early Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours. Early Park Entry, as well as extended evening hours, will replace … 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

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

PHOTOS: See Amazing Aerial Photos of Empty Walt Disney World Resort Hotels During the Extended Parks Closure

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As Walt Disney World remains closed for the longest period in the resort’s history, aerial photographers have been able to capture just what the Most Magical Place on Earth looks like without guests. Thanks to pilot Jonathan Michael Salazar on Facebook (also @ColombianPilot on Instagram), we’re able to show these photos of many of Walt Disney World’s resort hotels as … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction on “The Cove” Hotel Continues at Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin

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While most construction at Walt Disney World has been paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, work on a new hotel extension called “The Cove,” has not. If you aren’t familiar this project is the newest addition to the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin. The Cove will be an additional tower at the Swan and … Read more

It’s “Lights, Camera, Action” for the Disney-MGM Studios in this Guide Book From 1989

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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! Today, … 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

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Now Fully Closed Through March 31 Due To Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Concerns

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The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is now fully closed through March 31 due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns. Previously, the resort had remained open with just the Swan Wing operating after the closure of the Dolphin Wing. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is implementing the following policies: In order to better … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Goes Vertical on New “The Cove” Hotel at Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin

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A milestone has been reached as the construction of “The Cove,” the newest addition to the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin complex, has gone vertical. The hotel will be across the street from the Swan and Dolphin on Epcot Resorts Boulevard, adjacent to the Fantasia Gardens miniature golf course. The hotel has been designed … Read more

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Remains Open; Shifting Operations to Swan Wing Due To Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Concerns

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While currently, all Walt Disney World run hotels are set to close this Friday (if not sooner) due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, we received news that the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort wing will be closing its doors for the foreseeable future. The remaining guests at the hotel are being moved to the resort’s sister hotel, … Read more