Do Swan and Dolphin guests get extra magic hours?
Do Swan and Dolphin guests get extra magic hours? Walt Disney World Resort has re-branded Extra Magic Hours. They are now known as Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours. Guests of Walt Disney World Dolphin, Swan, and Swan Reserve hotels are invited to participate in Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours.
Do MagicBands open hotel room?
Depending on your Disney destination, MagicBands are tools to unlock many features of a high-tech vacation experience while on-site. For example, guests may be able to use them as a room key for on-property resort hotel rooms, to charge purchases, to scan into theme park entrances and Lightning Lanes, and much more.
Are Swan and Dolphin considered deluxe?
Swan and Dolphin are considered Deluxe and a added benefit is they get the deluxe hours for their perspective park which is EPCOT so you'll get extra 2 hours on select nights, call and ask them about it.
Can Swan Reserve guests use Swan pool?
Guests of the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve are all able to use the pools at the complex no matter which hotel they are staying in. But they are not eligible to use the pools at other Disney World resort hotels.
Are MagicBands free for hotel guests?
What is this? Magic Bands were provided to every guest staying at a Walt Disney World resort hotel at no additional charge through the end of 2020. Starting in 2021, guests can purchase a Magic Band if they want to use one during their stay. So unfortunately, Magic Bands are no longer free.
Can you walk to Epcot from Swan?
Epcot®: Walking: When exiting behind the Swan resort, bear to your right and walk to Disney's BoardWalk Resorts. Walk on the boardwalk until it ends and bear to the right until you reach Epcot. Walking time is approximately 10-15 minutes.
Are Disney extra magic hours worth it?
No matter how you slice it, if you have the stamina to be in the parks at the beginning and/or end of the day, Extra Magic Hours will work out to your benefit in most cases. For Walt Disney World trip planning tips and comprehensive advice, make sure to read our Walt Disney World Trip Planning Guide.
Is it better to stay at the Dolphin or the Swan?
Couples looking for less activity may prefer the Swan, while families will appreciate the variety of dining and pool options — including water slides and waterfalls — that come with a Dolphin stay. Despite fewer resort facilities at the Swan, stays there will often cost more than those at the Dolphin.
Do you get a MagicBand if you stay at the Swan?
Note that Swan and Dolphin Resort guests do not have MagicBand hotel benefits, such as including your MagicBand acting as a room key or using it to charge to your room. If you're repeat Disney World visitors, you can link your tickets to a MagicBand from a previous trip to tap into the park and FastPass touch points.
Are extra magic hours for resort guests only?
Early Theme Park Entry is Walt Disney World's newest iteration of what was formerly known as Extra Magic Hours and is available daily. Extended Evening Hours are available on select nights at select theme parks for guests staying at Deluxe Resorts, Deluxe Villa Resorts, and other select resorts.
How does Disney know if you have extended hours?
Guests will need valid admission and a theme park reservation for the same park on the same day to experience extended evening hours–or, Guests may experience extended evening hours if they have a ticket or annual pass with the Park Hopper option and first enter the park where they made their reservation.
How far in advance does Disney announce Extra Magic Hours?
Disney releases park hours about 75 days in advance. We keep track of all the park hours and update them every week on our Monthly Crowd Calendars.
Does Genie+ work during Extra Magic Hours?
Is Genie+ available during Early Theme Park Entry, Extended Evening Hours or After Hours events? No, Genie+ and the individual Lightning Lane selections are only available during normal park hours.
What does the Swan resort fee include?
Resort Fees Include: In-room wireless internet. Complimentary Swan Paddle-boat rentals. Daily Fitness Class (live instructor). $30 off Spa Services (individual or combined exceeding $200.
How do they enforce extra magic hours?
The evening Extra Magic Hours program lets Disney resort guests enjoy a different theme park on specified nights for about 2 hours after it closes to the general public. Guests pay no additional charge to participate but must scan their MagicBands at each ride or attraction they wish to experience.
Why did Disney get rid of extra magic hours?
Since the start of Walt Disney World's phased reopening, Extra Magic Hours have been suspended due to restricted hours during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, it seems this resort guest benefit won't be coming back at all—at least not in its previous form.
How do I get early magic hours?
Early theme park entry is only available to Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel and other select hotels. Valid theme park admission and MagicBand, Key to the World Card or Disney MagicMobile pass is required.