We were at OKW same time last year. Dolphin/Swan had a special New Year's Eve dinner and party with live bands ,etc. They had separate "teen" area. We asked DS if he wanted to go but opted to just do our own thing. It will be great at either Swan or Dolphin to just walk back to your resort from Epcot or MGM. Very convenient area. Pool area is great. Don't know the room differences. We started NY eve day at MGM and then to Epcot for PS at Teppanyaki. It was very crowded and they handed out hat and noise makers. If it hadn't poured , we would have stayed until 12 but we did leave after our meal around 10pm and went to BW while DH retrieved car fro MGM. Then home to OKW to watch ball drop and see some of the fireworks from Epcot from our patio. Hope no repeat of the rain this year. We had new year's breakfast at 1900 PF and then toured MK. Very quiet! Alot of folks had holiday lights up at OKW along with the resort decorations, it was very festive. Can't wait to return.
Try to get Candlelight Porcessional pkge for one of the last nights. We did it 12/30 and it was fantastic.
Connears