The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel has been undergoing renovations since last fall and now it’s time for the Swan lobby to get a makeover.
The renovation will include the lobby and public spaces (like the front desk, rotunda, and lounge areas) and comes with a $3 million price tag.
The hotel’s coffee bar – Java – is also part of the renovation project.
The overhaul will incorporate the water theme that is present in the redesigned guest rooms at the hotel. Design elements will include lantern lights, sconces, and Bahama …

The 9th annual Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic is scheduled for this fall, October 26-27, and the menus have been announced.
The Festival coincides with the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival and takes place at the Swan and Dolphin hotels.
Guests can enjoy more than 40 tasting stations that feature dishes from the hotel’s 17 restaurants and lounges. Wine from more than 30 wineries is also featured.
The majority of the booths are located on the Causeway, but guests can also purchase an add-on ticket for the …

Residents of either Pennsylvania or New England can take advantage of the Champions Package at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin based on who wins the Super Bowl on February 4.
The Champions Package includes a $100 credit for a meal at Shula’s Steak House or any other restaurant at the Swan and Dolphin, plus a complimentary room upgrade.
If the Eagles win then residents of Pennsylvania get the package, and if the Patriots win then residents of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut get the deal.
The package …

Happy Sunday! Welcome to another edition of our weekly news round-up.
Last week, Epcot celebrated its 35th anniversary with a day filled with special activities, food, and more.
D23 announced its 2018 slate of events for members including a celebration of Animal Kingdom’s 20th anniversary in April 2018 and Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday next fall.
Baseline Tap House opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new pub is located in the Grand Avenue area of the park.
The renovation of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels is complete. The hotels now boast updated …

The three-year, $140 million renovation project of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is complete.
The project included updating all of the rooms at both hotels, a transformation of the Dolphin’s lobby, and a renovation of the hotel meeting spaces.
Some of the renovation highlights include: an updating of all 2,267 guest rooms to reflect the water theme of both hotels; technology upgrades in the rooms including USB ports; a new lobby at the Dolphin including a new quick service venue, fuel, and a new bar, Phins; a new 2,800 …

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin just announced it’s annual “I’m Off to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort” deal for residents of the Super Bowl teams states.
Residents of Georgia and New England (specifically Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut) can get a free night at the resort for stays through January 2018.
Guests must book at least two nights in order to receive a free night at the Swan and Dolphin.
And New England residents get an added bonus – a free room upgrade because …

The dates have been announced for the 2017 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic.
This annual fall event will take place October 27-28 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin.
The Food and Wine Classic features more than 40 tasting stations on the Causeway, serving dishes from the Swan and Dolphin’s 17 restaurants and lounges. The tasting stations also feature wine from more than 30 wineries.
In addition to the Causeway, guests can also enjoy Carnival Corner and Chinatown. In 2016, Carnival Corner was serving up fun carnival-themed …

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort announced a $12 million re-design of the Dolphin’s lobby.
The redesign is being touted as the “final stage” of the current makeover at the resorts. The new lobby will be “completely transformed into a sleek contemporary space.”
The Swan and Dolphin have been going through a $140 million renovation project – the largest in the resort’s history. All of the guest rooms at both hotels have been updated as part of the project.
Manhattan design firm ICRAVE has created the concept for the new lobby …

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic kicks off Friday, October 28 and runs through Saturday, October 29.
This year’s event features two new beverage seminars – “Craft Cocktail” and “More than Malbec.”
Also new for this year is the Sunday Champagne Brunch on October 30 presented by J Vineyards and Winery. This brunch includes cured meats, imported cheeses, along with sushi and trattoria-inspired entrees.
Guests can book the Sunday Champagne Brunch with a 2-night stay or a Saturday night stay for $75 per person. This price for the …

Happy Sunday! It’s been another exciting week of Disney news so let’s jump right in!
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club made a lot of news this week with the announcement of ticket sales for the D23 Expo 2017 and the return of a popular event at the Epcot Food & Wine Festival.
Tickets for the D23 Expo 2017 go on sale on July 14! The Expo takes place July 14-16, 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center and is the largest Disney fan event in the world.
This year, D23 Gold Members can …