april8986
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Mar 13, 2013
Platinum what? Platinum SPG?
Platinum Starwood Preferred Guest member
Platinum what? Platinum SPG?
Just to clarify, plats may select daily continental breakfast as the welcome amenity at check-in. 500 starpoints is another welcome amenity option instead of the breakfast.Plats get free continental breakfast for two and reduced resort fees. Parking is not discounted.
I would call the resort, not book online through the Starwood site. They can quote you rates/availability, based on your requirements and available offers and options. You can also ask them about a microwave for the room. I know that the Disney resorts provide them, upon request and availability, but I'm unsure about the Swan. Your other option would be to pick up a small microwave down there; Walmart has a small one for about $30+tax. You could either take Uber over to pick one up, or order online with their two-day shipping for only $5.99, if order is under $35. If you will have a car, you can drive over to pick one up in a store. The cost is low enough, that it would not be that bad if you had to leave it behind, when checking out.Hi Everyone!!
This is a great thread with lots of information so thank you all!! I am a Dis Veteran, however, this will be my first stay at the Swan!! I am in charge of planning a family trip for 21 of us, YIKES !!! We need about 7 rooms 3/31-4/4. Is it best to book thru Disney or directly thru Starwood, what would give us the best price?? I will then be in charge of making all our ADR's and FP's so looking to make the reservation process as seamless as possible. Thanks for any tips or idea's!
Secondly, my 12 yo nephew has Celiac and needs to eat strictly GF and my sis n law prepares all his food for him. I know they do not have microwaves in the rooms and they can use the one in Picabu's but they are really wanting one in their room, do you think the hotel will accommodate them??? Anyone travel here with Celiac and can offer any advice???
TIA!!
Andrea
I am back from 8 nights at the Swan. I stayed with extended family. We had a two bedroom executive suite and an additional resort room.
It was just fabulous. The suite was in the west wing and had four balconies. Housekeeping, the front desk staff, the concierge desk--every worker you meet is so nice, friendly and eager to help.
We ate at or got food from Garden Grove, Cabanas, The Fountain, Kimonos, and Picabu. Everything was delicious and prepared with quality ingredients.
My tip for Cabanas--if you enjoy a frozen cocktail (pina colada, for example), order it with a floater. It costs $2 and makes the drink about 100 times better.
The pools and hot tubs are wonderful, and you just can't beat the location. I want to go back and spend less time at the parks and more time hanging out at the resort. It's such a great place.
Fantastic!I'm arriving at The Swan tomorrow. When I check online, it looks like I've been upgraded to a Grand Suite with a large parlor. I am so excited. That would be great with three adults and a 2 year old. Has anyone stayed in a Grand Suite?
Thanks!
I'm arriving at The Swan tomorrow. When I check online, it looks like I've been upgraded to a Grand Suite with a large parlor. I am so excited. That would be great with three adults and a 2 year old. Has anyone stayed in a Grand Suite?
Thanks!
Love Tim & Jen! They're not experts, don't take themselves too seriously and just have fun!Just thought I'd share.. Tim & Jenn Tracker did a tour of the Swan & Dolphin on their vlog. Looks like they were invited to the grand opening of the bar at the Dolphin.
was it fixed on the MDE?Thanks for the advice, just got off the phone and all is solved, they said this is a common issue....
Question about FP+.... I don't know if the site is still glitchy (just for me) or this is a real problem...I have an upcoming stay starting Dec 16, now when I look at MDE I see my res in there- but when I try to look at FP,it only shows my the month of october, why? If I'm onsite, shouldn't it show a 60 day booking window,starting at the right day? or does it appear at 60 days only?
so I guess it depends on your interpretation on "fixed ".was it fixed on the MDE?