Walt Disney World Dolphin

Walt Disney World Dolphin Review: Everything You Need to Know

Walt Disney World Dolphin Is This the Best Place to Stay in Lake Buena Vista (Florida) (US)?

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Situated within the Walt Disney World Resort, this hotel provides a convenient water taxi service to Epcot, Disney’s Boardwalk, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On-site, you’ll find five outdoor pools, four hot tubs, and a health and wellness spa. Guests of the Walt Disney World Dolphin are granted early entry and extended evening hours to the parks, along with daily Lightning Lane selections available at 7 AM (purchase required).

Each vibrant and cheerful room at the Walt Disney World Dolphin is equipped with a flat-screen TV and a small refrigerator. Some accommodations also include a private balcony with stunning views of the resort.

Guests at the Dolphin can choose from a total of 17 dining options, including Shula’s Steak House and Todd English’s bluezoo restaurant. Additionally, Disney tickets and advance tee times for Disney golf courses can be arranged for a fee.

Universal Orlando Resort is located 18.7 km from the property. The lively dining and entertainment options at Disney’s BoardWalk are just a seven-minute stroll away from the hotel. Guests are also a mere 15-minute walk from the Epcot theme park.

Couples have a strong preference for the location, giving it a rating of 9.4 for trips designed for two.

Room type
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Resort facilities of Walt Disney World Dolphin
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • 4 swimming pools

  • Parking on site

  • Free WiFi

  • Family rooms

  • Airport shuttle

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Fitness centre

  • 6 restaurants

  • Bar

  • Private beach area

Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace

  • Picnic area

  • Outdoor furniture

  • Sun terrace

  • Private beach area

  • Terrace

  • Garden

Activities
  • Bicycle rental

  • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Live music/performance

  • Themed dinner nights

    Additional chargeOff-site

  • Movie nights

  • Beach

  • Water park

    Additional charge

  • Evening entertainment

  • Water sport facilities on site

  • Mini golf

    Additional charge

  • Horse riding

    Additional chargeOff-site

  • Bowling

    Additional chargeOff-site

  • Cycling

    Off-site

  • Karaoke

  • Table tennis

  • Children's playground

  • Games room

  • Golf course (within 3 km)

    Additional charge

Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site

  • Fruits

    Additional charge

  • Wine/champagne

    Additional charge

  • Kid-friendly buffet

  • Kid meals

    Additional charge

  • Special diet menus (on request)

  • Snack bar

  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs US$38.34 per day.
  • Accessible parking

Reception services
  • Lockers

  • Concierge service

  • ATM/cash machine on site

  • Luggage storage

  • Tour desk

  • Currency exchange

  • Express check-in/check-out

  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment

  • Indoor play area

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services
  • Trouser press

    Additional charge

  • Ironing service

    Additional charge

  • Dry cleaning

    Additional charge

  • Laundry

    Additional charge

Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying

    Additional charge

  • Business centre

    Additional charge

  • Meeting/banquet facilities

    Additional charge

Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers

  • CCTV outside property

  • CCTV in common areas

  • Smoke alarms

  • Security alarm

  • Key card access

  • Key access

  • 24-hour security

  • Safety deposit box

General
  • Shuttle service

    Additional charge

  • Minimarket on site

  • Shared lounge/TV area

  • Designated smoking area

  • Air conditioning

  • Non-smoking throughout

  • Allergy-free room

  • Heating

  • Car hire

  • Lift

  • Family rooms

  • Barber/beauty shop

  • Facilities for disabled guests

  • Airport shuttle

    Additional charge

  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility
  • Auditory guidance

  • Visual aids: Tactile signs

  • Visual aids: Braille

  • Lower bathroom sink

  • Higher level toilet

  • Toilet with grab rails

  • Wheelchair accessible

4 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoor
  • Open all year

  • All ages welcome

  • Pool with view

  • Heated pool

  • Shallow end

  • Water slide

  • Swimming pool toys

  • Pool/beach towels

  • Pool bar

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

  • Sun umbrellas

Pool 2 – outdoor
  • Open all year

  • All ages welcome

  • Pool with view

  • Heated pool

  • Shallow end

  • Water slide

  • Swimming pool toys

  • Pool/beach towels

  • Pool bar

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

  • Sun umbrellas

Pool 3 – outdoor (kids)
  • Open all year

  • Suitable for kids

  • Pool with view

  • Heated pool

  • Shallow end

  • Swimming pool toys

  • Pool/beach towels

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

  • Sun umbrellas

Pool 4 – outdoor
  • Open all year

  • All ages welcome

  • Pool with view

  • Heated pool

  • Pool/beach towels

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness
  • Kids' pool

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms

  • Fitness classes

  • Fitness

  • Full body massage

  • Hand massage

  • Head massage

  • Couples massage

  • Foot massage

  • Neck massage

  • Back massage

  • Foot bath

  • Spa lounge/relaxation area

  • Steam room

  • Spa facilities

  • Hair styling

  • Hair colouring

  • Hair cut

  • Pedicure

  • Manicure

  • Hair treatments

  • Make up services

  • Waxing services

  • Facial treatments

  • Beauty Services

  • Sun umbrellas

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

  • Water slide

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

  • Massage

    Additional charge

  • Spa and wellness centre

    Additional charge

  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken
  • English

  • Spanish

  • French

House rules
Walt Disney World Dolphin takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out
Until 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 – 3 years
Extra bed upon request

US$35 per child, per night

Cot upon request

Free

4+ years
Extra bed upon request

US$35 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets
Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property
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Important Details
Essential information for guests at this property

The resort fee covers WiFi access.

Guests must present a photo ID and credit card during check-in. Please be aware that all Special Requests are subject to availability and may incur additional fees.

If you check out early, the property will charge you the total amount for your stay.

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