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The One Thing Dollywood Hotels Do WAY Better Than Disney World

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A lot of people look at Dollywood and Disney World and say, “Yeah, they’re both theme parks, so what could be so different about them?” A LOT of things actually!

Welcome to Dollywood!

There are so many differences that if I were to sit here and name them all, we’d be here for a couple of hours. Some things Disney does better, and others Dollywood does better. Luckily, we’re only going to be focusing on ONE thing that Dollywood and Disney World do differently. And this time, it’s Dollywood that has the upper hand.

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This Is The Most Underrated Bar in Disney World and We’re Sick Of People Missing It

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Disney World is well known for its restaurants. Across the resort’s theme parks and hotels, there are countless eateries that many rightfully adore. However, what a lot of those guests don’t know is that some of the best restaurants on property are located at hotels NOT owned by Disney: The Swan & Dolphin!

Florida Beehive

The iconic Michael Graves-designed resorts (which are located near EPCOT on Disney property but not owned by Disney) are home to over 20 restaurants and lounges that offer a lot of unique items where there’s something for everyone! However, even the most seasoned visitors may be skipping over one of the best bars at the resorts!

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If You Can’t Get a Beaches and Cream Reservation at Disney World, Go HERE Instead

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There are a few Disney World reservations that make people act like they’re trying to buy Taylor Swift tickets from inside a moving elevator. Beaches & Cream is one of them. And look, we get it. Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort has the whole package: burgers, grilled cheese and tomato soup, milkshakes, sundaes, retro soda fountain charm, and enough nostalgia to make your vacation budget briefly feel less frightening. It’s cute. It’s convenient. It has the Kitchen Sink. People love it.

No Way Jose

But here’s the problem: Beaches & Cream is small, popular, and not always easy to book. So what do you do when you can’t get that reservation? Do you dramatically collapse onto your My Disney Experience app? Do you start whispering “No Way José” into the void? Do you settle for whatever random snack is closest and pretend you weren’t emotionally committed to a milkshake?

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The Only 2 Disney World Hotels That Still Have Room Service

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For many, room service is an essential element of a hotel stay, arguably seen as more of a basic necessity than a “perk.”

We miss room service!

Which makes it all the more surprising that right now there are only TWO locations on Disney property where hotel guests can order room service!

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Why Fans Are Ditching the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival

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The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival is one of those Disney World events that used to feel like a capital-E Event. You planned around it. You booked around it. You studied menus like you were preparing for a tiny, delicious final exam. You showed up hungry, hydrated, and prepared to make several questionable decisions involving cheese, wine, and whatever Disney had decided to put in a tiny paper tray that year.

All the food and drinks really add up

But lately? Some longtime fans are saying the same thing: Food & Wine just doesn’t feel as special as it used to.

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5 Reasons You NEED To Stay at This Popular Disney World Hotel This Summer

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Walt Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Resort is dropping a ton of summer deals and special offerings as part of its Summer Story Worth Telling campaign.

Swan and Dolphin

The Dolphin and Swan Resort is the place to stay during your Disney World vacations this summer. Thanks to new deals and offerings, there are many ways for you to save dollars, get free treats, and engage in unique and fun activities while staying at the popular Disney World hotel!

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5 NEW Details Announced for the 2026 Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic

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If you’ve never been to the Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, you’re missing out. This annual event is held at the Swan and Dolphin resort at Disney World, featuring food and drinks from the resort’s restaurants, plus wine tasting experiences and live entertainment.

Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic

The 2026 Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will be held on November 20th and 21st from 5 to 9 PM each day. This ticketed event is open to the public — you don’t have to be staying at the resort to join in on the fun. We just got some new details about this year’s lineup!

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Why Disney Experts Book This Disney World Hotel in November

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November in Disney World is sneaky good.

2025 Food and Wine Classic

It does not always get the same glowing fanfare as spring break, Halloween, or Christmas week, but seasoned Disney travelers know what is up. November is when the parks start pulling out the garland, the weather begins behaving like it has read the room, EPCOT is still feeding people around the world, and holiday parties start taking over the nighttime calendar.

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2 of the BEST Disney World Snacks Are Hiding at This Disney World Hotel

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For those unaware, the Walt Disney World Swan and Walt Disney World Dolphin are not Disney-owned hotels, despite being located on Walt Disney World property.

Mickey Waffles from Java at Swan

However, despite this, the hotels offer some major Disney-level perks, including serving two of the resort’s most iconic snacks. So, it’s safe to say they are seriously a great place to stay during a Disney World vacation!

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Why We Pick This Resort Over Disney World’s Deluxe Hotels Again and Again

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As someone who LOVES to stay at a Disney World Deluxe Resort, I’ll let you in on a secret — I will choose this one hotel over those!

Swan and Dolphin Resort

If you’ve never seriously considered the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, it’s time to change that. While they aren’t owned by Disney, they are operated by Marriott and are officially classified as Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts, which means they come with many of the same perks as Disney’s top-tier hotels. Let’s dive into why you need to add this resort to your list.

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