How do you get to Hollywood Studios from the Swan?


How do you get to Hollywood Studios from the Swan? Water taxis take our guests to Disney's BoardWalk, the Disney's Hollywood Studios™ and Epcot® approximately every 20 – 25 minutes, starting 1 hour before the parks open*. You will be able to board the water taxi from the boat dock located by the covered walkway between the Swan and Dolphin wings.


What is closer to Epcot Swan or Dolphin?

The Swan and Dolphin resorts are situated in the same location ? Both nestled between Hollywood Studios and Epcot theme parks. The Swan resort is only a few hundred feet from the Dolphin; therefore, you can expect the same kind of travel times and distances from the theme parks.


Can you walk from Swan and Dolphin to Hollywood studios?

If you walk at a leisurely pace, you can make it to Hollywood Studios in under 20 min.


Can you link a Swan Hotel to my Disney experience?

If you make the reservation through the Swan & Dolphin website, you'll need to link it yourself using your confirmation number. However, Disney has made that process very easy: your Swan, Dolphin, or Swan Reserve reservation confirmation number can be entered directly into MDE to link your reservation.


Does Swan and Dolphin count as a Disney resort?

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin are Deluxe Disney Resorts managed by Marriott. Our guests enjoy Onsite Disney Resort benefits; in addition, Bonvoy Rewards members can take advantage of an array of program benefits, including earning Marriott Bonvoy points with each stay.


Can you take a boat from the Dolphin to Hollywood Studios?

As a guest at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, you can take one of the Friendship Boats to both Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios. The Friendship Boats also stop at Disney's BoardWalk Resort, Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Disney's Beach Club Villas and the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel.


Do guests at Swan and Dolphin get early entry?

Yes, guests of the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve get Early Theme Park Entry. This benefit allows guests of the hotel to enter the parks at least half an hour before they open to regular visitors.


How do you get to Disney from the Swan?

To Parks: Buses depart from the front entrance of the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve to the Magic Kingdom® Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Disney Springs® area approximately every 20 – 25 minutes. Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom® Park will be dropped off at Disney's Ticket and Transportation Center.


How long is the bus ride from Swan and Dolphin to Magic Kingdom?

The Swan and Dolphin use the standard Disney bus transportation system, so you should find it to be pretty reliable. The bus ride to the Magic Kingdom should take about 20 to 25 minutes, but remember that the wait time could be up to 20 minutes as well. On the positive side, when you arrive you are a quick walk in.


Can Swan guests use Dolphin pool?

Yes the pool is shared between the dolphin and swan resorts.


Can you walk from Swan and Dolphin to Boardwalk?

From the SWAN to the BOARDWALK is approximately . 4 miles. To the DOLPHIN Resort: There are paved, lighted walkways. From the SWAN to the DOLPHIN is approximately .


Can you walk from Swan to Magic Kingdom?

How do Swan and Dolphin guests get to the Disney parks? Given the proximity to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, Swan and Dolphin guests could walk or take a water taxi to either of those parks. On the flip side, Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom are only accessible by bus.


Does Swan Hotel 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.


How do you get to Hollywood Studios without a car?

From the Hollywood/Highland Metro Station, take the Red Line one stop to the Universal City Station. Cross both Universal Hollywood Drive and Lankershim Boulevard, then take the free shuttle that runs to the top of the hill and arrive at Universal Studios Hollywood.


How long is the walk from Swan and Dolphin to Hollywood Studios?

It is roughly a 1/2 mile from the WDW Swan/Dolphin Hotels to Hollywood Studios, walking would be a little quicker than the boat, as the boat would make stops at the Yacht/Beach Club, Broadwalk and then the Swan/Dolphin. It's a pleasant walk.


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.


How many hours do you need at Hollywood Studios?

A full day to take in everything would be best. Make sure you get fast passes for the rides that usually have the longest wait times, like toy story ride, rockin roller coaster, and tower of terror....all great rides not to be missed. All the shows are great, so you can't go wrong with any you choose.


Which Disney hotels have direct access to a park?

Guests of Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa have an entrance right into Disney California Adventure Park. And Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel now has its own entrance into Disney California Adventure Park, as well!