Over the weekend, there was STILL a way to book a non-DVC room on Disney property for the reopening of Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11th and the reopening of Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15th. Guests could go through Mariott’s website and book a room at The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resorts.
THEN, the Swan and Dolphin’s website was updated to state that both resorts will remain closed through July 29th.
That left guests with rooms at the Swan and Dolphin with one MAJOR question: What would happen to their reservations?! Now it seems as though the Swan and Dolphin WILL be open to guests with previously booked stays.
Swan and Dolphin Resort
The Swan and Dolphin resorts are asking guests to confirm their reservations by 5PM on Monday, June 15th, otherwise, the reservation will be canceled and refunded. If you have a reservation at the Swan and Dolphin for July, confirm by calling 800-227-1500 or by emailing [email protected].
Email From Swan and Dolphin
According to the email, the Swan and Dolphin resorts will be operating with “limited services initially, which will impact amenities and restaurants typically available to guests.” Though these are third-party hotels, this is in line with what Walt Disney World resort hotels will look like after reopening on June 22.
Animal Kingdom Lodge
Note that the Swan and Dolphin did NOT confirm when they will be reopening to new guests, nor when the hotels will open to new reservations before July 30th. We’ll monitor this story and keep you updated as we learn more.
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After hearing on line that the Dolphin would be closed until July 29th I contacted the Hotel directly. At this point I was told that yes currently they are set to open on July 29th but that there was a possibility that they would open on July 15th. Later that afternoon I received and email confirming my stay starting July 18th. Now we just need Disney to release information about the reservation system. We have had our tickets since before the last price increase.
The latest rumor is that MLS will be taking over these 2 hotels for their players and staff so they can play their season at the WWOS Complex.
Jim, this was confirmed today. However, we have also confirmed that guests who already have a stay booked at Swan and Dolphin are not being asked to move.