I have not been since November 2019, so I can’t speak to any of the crowds and distancing. However, I would say that the resort has enough to do, and the pool is cool enough that you could stay there a few days without ever leaving and not be bored. They have great food you can order poolside and good drinks. But there are a lot of option inside as well.Contemplating booking a Dolphin room for one night even though we have rented a condo. But I am hearing that they are not allowing cars in the lot at Hollywood Studios until after they let the guests in who walked/took Disney transportation for rope drop. We have only one park day and want to make the best of early morning rides. A one night room would allow us to park at the Dolphin for a fee. So my questions are:
1. We love pool time. Is a full day at the pool before our park day worth the money? We would also enjoy just walking around the grounds and Boardwalk area.
2. How are the food/drink options at the main pool?
3. Has anyone been there recently? Is the pool area packed these days? People respecting social distance?
It is a beautiful hotel and on my wish list...but I love our condo too and this may be a crazy idea to just get in the park 30 minutes before offsite guests.
ADR is the same as WDW resorts. You will be able to book all of your dining at 60 days out.
Did you link your reservation in My Disney Experience?I know many report doing this, but I have never been able to book all my dining at 60 days out. I have had to book each day at 60 days out.
Right now, I have a DVC room booked at the Boardwalk Villas for the 50th. Of course, I already have my Magic Kingdom Park Pass!
But I've not 100% convinced about going.
Is it going to be crazy crowded or will I miss not going for the 50th?
Not sure yet.
Thoughts?
I can’t believe I had this wrong. Everything I’ve found says only Disney resorts and specifically not Shades of Green, or SwolphinI know many report doing this, but I have never been able to book all my dining at 60 days out. I have had to book each day at 60 days out.
I can’t believe I had this wrong. Everything I’ve found says only Disney resorts and specifically not Shades of Green, or Swolphin
Good call IMHO, the bubble is fun but to me the location is more important, fact that I can skip taking a bus (no matter if its Disney or Mears is great). I think paying a bit more for a better view is worth it. We had a corner room over looking the water way and backside of Boardwalk resort and really enjoyed it, blinds open all night just to enjoy the glow, very peaceful and the double set of windows was wonderful. Have a great trip.But that's one of the reasons I've been interested in S/D. I can stay here for around the same price as CSR, and be in a better location. I was at first leaning toward CSR because I wanted to be in the "bubble" but I think being at S/D and its location will be just as good, despite not being at a Disney owned hotel.
I can only share the reasoning behind me cancelling our trip for the 50th. When they announced they were not going to open Ratatouille until October 1 and didn't say anything about Tron or Guardians we read between the lines and figured they wouldn't be opening in time for the 50th. That was a major blow and disappointment, without those 2 rides and perhaps the MK Train we sort of felt like what's the point. Since we'd been just before the shut down, nothing was going to be new, except ratatouille. I'd be fine with lighter crowds, and lack of new but I think that since MK is booked (and no word of adding more spots), and so far no indications they are adding more restaurants, or other attractions I think its going to be very packed. Being there on the 1st would be neat but not worth it IMHO. So we bailed on Disney and we're going to Hawaii, besides the 50th its our 30th and we wanted to do something special....But I've not 100% convinced about going...
Thoughts?
Now if it had come from a Disney Bus driver we'd know it accurate LOL.I just got back last night and I can give you a few updates and opinions.
1) The construction in the pool area really didn't seem to impact the pool operations however, I did confirm with a cast member there that they are putting in an overpass/pedestrian bridge from the Swan Reserve. Consider the source and take it for what you will.
Thanks! I’ll definitely try that!Two weeks ago I booked all of my dining at the 60 day mark. The system is a little glitchy. I noticed I had to re-sign into MDE and even refresh the page a few times in order to get the full length of time (sometimes it only showed my first day). It was 3 a.m. my time so my brain can't remember exactly what I did. But it worked.
Did you link your reservation in My Disney Experience?
I can’t believe I had this wrong. Everything I’ve found says only Disney resorts and specifically not Shades of Green, or Swolphin
I guess I just assumed that because you have FP+ privileges (in the past) that ADRs were the same. Wouldn’t be an issue if all the restaurants were open but we’ve got 2 first timers and my husband will be miserable if we’re fighting to eat CS. He hates it! Looks like he’s going to be shelling out for Shula’s every night! I just keep telling myself it’s a almost free room!You aren't wrong. I haven't been able to do it, but others have. I also haven't tried in a couple of years.
I think paying a bit more for a better view is worth it. We had a corner room over looking the water way and backside of Boardwalk resort and really enjoyed it, blinds open all night just to enjoy the glow, very peaceful and the double set of windows was wonderful.