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Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort Orlando, FL

1500 Epcot Resort Blvd • Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
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Nestled in the heart of Walt Disney World® Resort, Walt Disney World Dolphin is a whimsical hotel escape boasting luxurious accommodations, diverse dining options, and exclusive park benefits. Enjoy five sparkling pools, including a grotto pool, waterfall, and a white sand beach area, an on-site steakhouse, a Balinese-style spa, and much more.

up to 5 people

Good To Know

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18.
  • Enjoy transportation throughout Walt Disney World® Resort.
  • Extra Magic Hours at Walt Disney World® Resort theme parks included.
  • Luxurious rooms with mini-fridge, WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies.
  • Features a 3-acre grotto pool, 2 lap pools, a spring pool, a relaxation pool, 4 whirlpools and a kiddie pool.
  • Ride in Disney style with Minnie Van service connected by Lyft within Walt Disney World Resort. Fees apply.
  • Available at the hotel is a supervised Children's Activity Center for ages 4 - 12.
  • A nightly resort fee of USD 45 + tax is due upon check-in.
  • Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park - 2.0 miles
  • SeaWorld Orlando - 9.7 miles
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Property Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Boat Rental
  • Business Center
  • Children's Program
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Facilities
  • Express Checkout
  • Game Room
  • Gift Shop
  • Guest Laundry
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Restaurant on Property
  • Room Service
  • Internet Access in Public Areas (free)
  • Health Spa/Massage
  • Wedding Services
  • Porter/Bellman
  • Security Guard
  • Babysitting/Childcare
  • Valet Parking
  • ATM/Banking
  • Concierge Services
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Breakfast (surcharge)
  • Poolside Bar
  • Coffee Shop or Café
  • Complimentary Newspapers
  • Dry Cleaning/Laundry Services
  • Private Beach
  • Smoke-free Property
  • Waterslide
  • Shuttle Services - Limited (free)
  • Beach/pool towels
  • Beach/pool umbrellas
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Description

Check-In: 4:00pm Check-Out: 11:00am
Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort is located on the beach in Lake Buena Vista, close to Disney's Boardwalk and Disney's Hollywood Studios, and walking distance of Epcot. Other points of interest near this spa resort include Disney's Animal Kingdom® and Disney Springs® area.

Dining options at Walt Disney World Dolphin include numerous restaurants and lounges, a coffee shop/café, and a poolside bar and grill. Room service is available 24 hours a day.

Recreational amenities include a children's pool, a health club, a spa tub, and a steam room. The property's full-service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, facials, and beauty services. This property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, limo/town car service, and audiovisual equipment.

This Lake Buena Vista property has event space consisting of banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, a ballroom, and exhibit space. The property has a theme park shuttle, which is complimentary. Business services and wedding services are available. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Additional property amenities include a concierge desk, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff. This is a smoke-free property.

Exclusive Disney Resort guest benefits include:
- Guests of Disney Resort hotels can get a 30-minute jump on their Disney day with early theme park entry—available at all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks.
- Complimentary Transportation: Disney Resort guests have free access to complimentary transportation throughout Walt Disney World Resort—including transportation to and from Disney Theme Parks and Disney Water Parks. Travel by bus, water taxi, ferry, or monorail!
- Simplify your Stay: When staying at a Disney Resort, you can use your Resort ID to charge your purchases to your room. You may also choose to have your purchases shipped to your resort.

The guestrooms at Walt Disney World Dolphin feature laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds come with pillowtop mattresses and premium bedding. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, makeup/shaving mirrors, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer multi-line phones with voice mail, as well as free local calls (restrictions may apply). Rooms also include blackout drapes/curtains and electronic check-out. Guests may request a turndown service, hypo-allergenic bedding, and wake-up calls. Housekeeping is available daily.

Minimum age to check-in: The reservation holder must be at least 18 years of age and must present a matching, valid photo ID and credit card.

Parking: On-site self-parking at 36 USD daily, and valet parking at 44 USD daily.

Pet Policy: Pets are not allowed at this property. ADA-defined service animals are accepted.

Resort Fee: The daily USD 45 plus tax resort service package fee includes daily benefits for two guests.
-Daily roundtrip Bus transportation to the Parks and attractions
-Daily certified professional instructor led 1 hour fitness classes
-Daily Swan boat rides
-Daily parking at the Parks
-Daily S’mores and a movie on the beach
-Daily enhanced high speed internet access
* with each eligible stay.

Other Charges: The hotel charges an additional $35 per night / per person plus taxes for the third, fourth and fifth adult at the Walt Disney World Dolphin.

* All fees mentioned are subject to change without prior notice, and applicable taxes.
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A7561XXmichaelm
Orlando, Florida
"Beautiful Resort with Great Food"
TripAdvisor user rating 5 out of 5
Reviewed March 25, 2025 NEW
Super fun resort. Great transportation to the parks, and it’s right next to the boardwalk which makes for a great place to walk around and view the fireworks. Plenty of amenities, had a great time at the pool. Plenty of events going on and looks beautiful at night. Service was really helpful and it’s a great place to explore.
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simonwilliampizzey
Leicester, Leicestershire, England
"Love This Amazing Resort"
TripAdvisor user rating 5 out of 5
Reviewed March 23, 2025 NEW
Wow where to start with this superb Hotel/resort located at Epcot in the Disney Complex. This hotel is perfect for those who want to stay at a luxury hotel within the Disney World environment. The Hotel boasts a few excellent Swimming Pools with plenty of sun loungers as well as fantastic entertainment. The Hotel contains a number of excellent restaurants, and we had breakfast/dinner at the majority. The food was always delicious, served at a perfect temperature and was a reasonable price. The hotel also contained a superb coffee shop and Disney Gift store. This hotel was perfect for those wanting to access all Disney sites as well as Disney Spring’s. It was possible to walk to Hollywood Studios and Epcot, with buses provided to all other locations. It was also possible to get an Uber at a relatively good price to the Universal Complex. The room itself was spacious, clean, and provided excellent views of Magic Kingdom in the distance. The lightening and firework shows, on display were excellent. We were very lucky to stay in this special hotel.
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Susan1015
Franklin, Massachusetts
"Great location to Epcot"
TripAdvisor user rating 4 out of 5
Reviewed March 18, 2025 NEW
Very convenient location. Our room was very nice. Hotel is huge which makes for a very long walk to our room. Loved being able to walk to Epcot and The Boardwalk. Also, took boat over to Epcot which was a very nice perk. Fuel is a great spot for coffee in the Dolphin. Also, the fountain had delicious sundaes!
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BusyUSmom
"Swan was good but Dolphin room BAD/sewage"
TripAdvisor user rating 1 out of 5
Reviewed March 16, 2025 NEW
I have stayed at the Dolphin quite a bit but this last stay was bad. Luckily it was only a one night addition to our trip (we were at the Swan for the week prior). The room appeared clean and everything orderly at the Dolphin but when I returned at night the bathroom smelled like sewage. It was late and I had already waited a long time to be able to check in for the room so I shut the door after getting ready for bed. Next morning the bathroom smell was bad. I also was woke up by truck beeping, loud glass recycling and trash can emptying at 5am. I didn’t expect a spectacular room or view when I booked a standard view but being able to sleep past 5am was expected. The sewage smell made me decide to skip my shower (it seemed like a plumbing issue). I have another longer stay in summer but I’m considering canceling it because a longer stay would have been bad. I think I will. I have been a loyal Swan and Dolphin guest but now I’m worried.
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samhT2225NB
"Trash experience. Go elsewhere."
TripAdvisor user rating 1 out of 5
Reviewed March 14, 2025 NEW
Absolute scam. I spoke with someone over the phone who told me if I cancelled they would get me a refund. When I called back after Thanksgiving, I was told they couldn't refund me. I disputed with my credit card and lost. So now I am stuck with a $600 bill for a vacation I never took because THEY TOLD ME I COULD CANCEL. Don't waste your time or your money, better hotels in better spots. Trash.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Walt Disney World Dolphin

Is Walt Disney World Dolphin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. ADA-defined service animals are accepted.

What time is check in and check out?

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

Can I reserve a smoking room?

No. Walt Disney World Dolphin is 100% smoke-free.

Does the resort have WiFi?

Yes, WiFi access is included in the resort fee.

Does the resort serve a complimentary breakfast?

No, however, guests may purchase breakfast from the restaurant onsite.

Does the resort have a restaurant?

Yes, Walt Disney World Dolphin features 11 restaurants and lounges, including Celebrity Chef Todd English’s Bluezoo and the legendary Don Shula’s Steak House.

Does the resort have a pool?

Yes, Walt Disney World Dolphin offers 4 sparkling pools, including a grotto pool, waterfall, white sand beach area and private pool cabanas.

Is parking available at Walt Disney World Dolphin?

Yes, Walt Disney World Dolphin offers on-site self-parking at 36 USD daily, and valet parking at 44 USD daily. Fees mentioned are subject to change without prior notice, and applicable taxes.

Does the resort offer a shuttle service?

Yes, Walt Disney World Dolphin offers free transportation throughout Walt Disney World® Resort. Disney Watercraft Transportation is also available from the hotel to Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Is there a resort fee?

Yes. The daily USD 45 plus tax resort service package fee includes daily benefits for two guests. Fees mentioned are subject to change without prior notice, and applicable taxes. -Daily roundtrip Bus transportation to the Parks and attractions -Daily certified professional instructor led 1 hour fitness classes -Daily Swan boat rides -Daily parking at the Parks -Daily S’mores and a movie on the beach -Daily enhanced high speed internet access * with each eligible stay.

What is the minimum age to check in at Walt Disney World Dolphin?

The reservation holder must be at least 18 years old to check in and is required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

How far is Walt Disney World Dolphin from Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park?

Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park is 2.0 miles away from the hotel.

How far is Walt Disney World Dolphin from Walt Disney World® Resort?

Walt Disney World® Resort is 4.9 miles away from the hotel.

How far is Walt Disney World Dolphin from SeaWorld Orlando?

SeaWorld Orlando is 9.7 miles away from the hotel.

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