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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

3 outdoor pools, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Private beach, white sand, beach towels, beach volleyball

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Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

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1500 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830

Place, Disney's Hollywood Studios®
‪14 min walk‬
Place, Epcot®
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
‪5 min drive‬
Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

Excellent

33 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Resort View

Excellent

33 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

Excellent

33 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Resort View

Very good

33 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Excellent

46 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Very good

56 sq m
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Very good

33 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Resort View (Balcony)

Very good

33 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Balcony)

Good

33 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Exceptional

33 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Resort View (Balcony)

Excellent

33 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Excellent

33 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Wonderful

33 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Very good

33 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

33 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Exceptional

33 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

On private beach
Pool
Hot tub
Kids pool

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

About the area

Lake Buena Vista

Located in Lake Buena Vista (Bay Lake), Walt Disney World Dolphin is within a 10-minute drive of Disney Springs™ and Disney's Hollywood Studios®. .This beach hotel is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Magic Kingdom® Park and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.

What's nearby

Walt Disney World® Resort - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
Epcot® - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Disney Springs™ - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

Orlando Station - 25 min drive
Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie - ‬5 min drive
‪La Creperie de Paris - ‬5 min drive
‪Cape May Cafe - ‬14 min walk
‪Cake Bake Shop Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Belle Vue Lounge - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Walt Disney World Dolphin

Family-friendly hotel with 3 outdoor swimming pools connected to the convention center in Lake Buena Vista

Walt Disney World Dolphin offers 1509 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach and a 24-hour health club are featured at the hotel. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Mandara Spa has 8 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 1509 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. If you're planning a day at a nearby theme park, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle.

Stop by Fuel for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in American cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service is provided. Relax with a refreshing drink from the bar/lounge or one of the 2 poolside bars. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Lake Buena Vista? This hotel has 306979 square feet (28519 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 61 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.

Fuel - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Phins - Onsite lobby lounge. Open select days.

Fountain - This family restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open select days.

Shula's Steakhouse - This steakhouse specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Open select days.

Bluezoo - This seafood restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Open select days.

Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free theme park shuttle
Limo/town car service
Parking on site (USD 40.47 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Valet parking on site (USD 59.64 per night; includes in/out privileges)
RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 29.99 for adults and USD 19.99 for children
2 poolside bars
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Bluezoo
Fountain
Fuel
Phins
Shula's Steakhouse

Things to do

18-hole adjacent golf course
24-hour health club
3 outdoor pools
Air hockey
Arcade/game room
Beach volleyball
Children's club
Children's pool
Evening entertainment
Fitness classes
Full-service spa
Games
Golf caddies
Golf carts
Karaoke
Playground
Shopping
Steam room
Table tennis
TV in common areas
Waterslide

Family friendly

3 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Children's club (surcharge)
Children's pool
Free theme park shuttle
Grocery/convenience store
In-room cot
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Waterslide

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Vending machine

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

306,979 square feet of conference space
61 meeting rooms
Business centre
Computer station

Outdoors

Beach towels
Dock
Firepit
Garden
On a lake
On a private beach
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Full-service spa

8 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Hot tub
Hydrotherapy
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Reflexology
Sauna
Spa open daily
Sports massages
Steam room
Swedish massages
Thai massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
20 accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices
Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
Braille/raised signage
Grab bar near toilet
Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
Lever door handles
Lift (203 centimetre wide door)
Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
Pool access ramp on site
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Transfer shower
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

1 building
27 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic drinking straws
Reception hall
Rooftop garden
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Entertainment

49-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
Pay films

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Mini-fridge
Room service

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Resort fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

Additional inclusions
Fitness center access
Fitness/yoga classes
Health club access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 29.99 for adults and USD 19.99 for children
Self parking fee: USD 40.47 per night (in/out privileges)
Valet parking fee: USD 59.64 per night (in/out privileges)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Dolphin Hotel

Dolphin Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Dolphin

Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel

Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort

Dolphin Resort

Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort Lake Buena Vista

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About the area

Lake Buena Vista

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Walt Disney World Dolphin

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information