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When I Need To Escape The Chaos of EPCOT, I Go Here

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We LOVE a day at EPCOT, but sometimes between the festival crowds and the long wait times, we just need to escape, and we found the perfect place to do so.

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Resort is a hidden oasis to some Disney guests, while others have visited the parks for years without ever thinking of it. While it is not owned by Disney World, instead it’s a Marriott resort, it is located within minutes of both EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If you’re anything like me, and the parks become overly crowded and the heat is scorching, heading to this resort can turn your whole day around.

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REVIEW: You Can Get Self Serve DOLE Whip At This Disney World Hotel

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Before you head on a Disney World vacation, you need to know what your options are as far as dining goes. And that’s particularly important when it comes to dining at your hotel!

Let’s grab a bite!

You’ll want to know what you can find to eat in the morning before you hit the parks, as a late-night option when you’re ready to have a snack and collapse in bed, or a midday meal during your day chilling at the hotel. For those staying at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, there’s one quick service spot that we’re going to put on your radar — a place where you can have a meal, snag a specialty coffee, or enjoy a FROYO BAR. Oh yeah, that’s right!

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The ONLY Place To Get Self-Serve Dole Whip in Disney World

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Having a Dole Whip in Disney World is all part of the Disney experience, right?

Pineapple Dole Whip

Sure, you can get Dole Whip at Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom, Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, or Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs. But did you know there’s ANOTHER place to get Dole Whip in Disney World that you may not know about?

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The Complete Guide to Eating at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resorts

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UPDATED July 28, 2025

Eating at Disney World can be delicious and…overwhelming! 

Swan and Dolphin

There are table service restaurants, quick service restaurants, lounges, snack kiosks, food trucks, and more within the parks, the resorts, and Disney Springs. Where do you go? What’s worth your cash? Well, we’ve eaten at basically every single Disney World restaurant and have shared tons of reviews with you over the years to make that dining journey easier. But today we’re taking a deep dive into ALL of the restaurants at one popular hotel in particular — Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort!

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You Don’t Need a Ticket To Try This Ultimate Chocolate Cupcake in Disney World

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It’s that time of year when some of our favorite Disney World treats get a red and pink makeover.

Let’s dig in before it melts!

We’ve tried a pink Sweetheart Cupcake, a Sweetheart Sundae made with red velvet Mickey and Minnie waffles, and even a selection of marshmallow and chocolate goodies. We just found a cupcake that’s NOT red or pink, but it’s got a whole lot of chocolatey goodness.

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What’s New in Disney World Hotels: Steps Toward Normal, a Stitch Cake, and LOTS of Construction!

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Staying in Disney World soon?

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

If you’ve got a visit coming up, you’ll want to be up to date on allllll the latest news. So, we’ve checked in at the Disney World Resort hotels to bring you every update in food, construction, and merchandise!

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What’s New at the EPCOT Resorts: A Funky Stitch Windbreaker, an Epic New Sandwich, and Disney Hand Sanitizers!

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Are you ready for more holiday cheer?

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

We made our way to the surrounding EPCOT resorts to check out Christmas decorations and fun new arrivals! Check out what we found at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort, Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, and more!

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News and Photos: Disney World’s BoardWalk Area Speedway Gas Station Has Reopened!

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Now that the new McDonald’s location has just debuted at Disney World, we know where to find a fast Chicken Nuggies fill-up!

Speedway

But if you’re looking for some bubbling crude (but more likely its derivative, gasoline) to put in your family’s roadster, you’ll be happy to know the Speedway gas station next to Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has reopened too!

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Photo Tour! NEW “Chill” Frozen Drink Counter Opens at Disney World’s Swan Resort!

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Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resorts have always had some pretty cool places to grab a bite and relax. There is Swan’s Java Bar and Dolphin’s Fuel for those in need of a quick caffeine fix. There’s Dolphin’s Picabu, which is a 24-hour grab and go spot where you can snag a pick-me-up at any hour of the day.

Chill

Now Disney’s Swan has just opened its newest spot to kick back and ease into your evening — Chill!

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Everything You Need to Know About the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin!

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This fall is going to be a great time to visit the Walt Disney World Resort with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge AND the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival both opening on August 29! And, a couple of months later the 2019 Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic takes place November 8 and November 9, and then it’s the official start of winter holiday season later in November!

And if you want to stay right in the middle of the action this fall (or any time of year), the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin are two hotels that should be on your list of places to stay!

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

Located just a stone’s throw from Hollywood Studios and Epcot, the Swan and Dolphin are sometimes an overlooked hotel choice but they offer convenient access to the all the new and exiting things happening at Epcot and Hollywood Studios this fall and beyond.

And today, our good friends from Small World Vacations are sharing some great tips about planning your visit to the Swan and Dolphin!

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