Disney4me Posted October 29, 2024 Report Share Posted October 29, 2024 Another Disney World hotel is getting an upgrade. New rooms coming to the Island Tower. A brand-new hotel tower is getting ready to open at Disney Polynesian Village Resort, Fort Wilderness got new cabins this year, and newly renovated rooms are debuting at Port Orleans French Quarter. And now we’re learning about a $275 million expansion at another Disney World hotel. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin plans to expand its convention space by 120,000 square feet, as well as renovating the hotel rooms at the Swan and existing meeting rooms. Swan & Dolphin The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels are located in the EPCOT Resort Area at Disney World. They are connected to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios by the Friendship Boats and walking paths. One of the reasons we love the Swan and Dolphin is that this hotel is on Disney World property, but it’s owned by Marriott. So you can use and earn hotel points here! Swan and Dolphin Hotel The Swan and Dolphin Hotel complex, which also includes the Swan Reserve hotel that opened in November 2021, is very popular for business conferences and meetings. Right now, the hotels have 333,000 square feet of meeting space, and the new expansion will bring that total to 469,000 square feet. Concept art According to Prevue Meetings, a new two-story annex will be added to connect the existing meeting space. The expansion will include multi-purpose space and a ballroom. Swan and Dolphin Some of the renovations are already underway, including a new color palette of white, blue, gray and natural wood in the existing ballrooms and breakout rooms, as well as the addition of luxury tile flooring and new decor in the Swan hotel rooms. The hotel says the room renovations will be completed this year. Swan and Dolphin The convention space expansion is expected to break ground in November and be completed in 2026. Keep following DFB for the latest on Disney World hotels! 3 Reasons Why We Stay at the Swan and Dolphin Hotels! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Have you been to a convention at the Swan and Dolphin? Let us know in the comments below!The post NEWS: MASSIVE 5 Million Hotel Expansion Announced for Disney World first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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