Hiya Donna,
Welcome back to planDisney! Isn’t being an
Annual Passholder great?! When I graduated from graduate school, my first major purchase was my annual pass, and I have never looked back. I love being able to visit as often as I want, get discounts on food, and save on my quest to add Disney merchandise into every facet of my life. As a passholder, I’ve been lucky enough to attend previews of some of my favorite attractions, collect some of the coolest magnets, and enjoy exclusive PhotoPass opportunities (have you checked out Dopey yet?). There definitely isn’t a perk I haven’t taken advantage of!
Speaking of perks, it sounds like you’ve stumbled upon one of my favorite not-so-well-known perks, the Annual Passholder Rate at Disney’s
Swan and
Dolphin Hotels. The offer isn’t available all the time, but currently, Passholders have a special discount (up to 30% off the standard rate, depending on the time of year) that they can use for stays at these two resorts. When you combine this rate offer with the perks of Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours, in addition to being within walking distance from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, it makes these two resorts a great place to stay for passholders! To book this rate, you will need to either visit the Swan and Dolphin direct website or call them directly.
I hope this is helpful, Donna. Before I let you go, I mentioned that you could walk from Swan and Dolphin to EPCOT, but the
Friendship Boat is also another great travel option. Our favorite thing to do when we are staying at Swan or Dolphin is to head to EPCOT in the afternoon and grab a bite from one of the festival booths. Then we pick up a Friendship boat and enjoy our treat on the ride! I love sharing any inside scoops I’ve come across, so please feel free to come back and visit us if you need anything else.
Happy Planning,
Ashley F.