Bikes at the Boardwalk
  • On Aug 12, 2025
    Jacqueline from WI Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Staying at Dolphin in November. During the swans dolphin Food and Wine festival, will we still have access to the Friendship Boat dock? I know the booths set up in the causeway but we aren't buying tickets ... Just want access to the boats.

    Welcome back, Jacqueline! It's a pleasure to have you stop by for help planning your trip in November. 

    Yes, you’ll still be able to use the Friendship Boat dock while staying at the Dolphin in November, even during the Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic. The festival booths and activities are set up along the causeway between the two resorts, but Disney keeps guest access open to the boats. You don’t need a festival ticket to walk through the area, as it’s part of the regular resort grounds.

    The only thing you might notice is that it can get a little more crowded in the evenings when the festival is in full swing, but you’ll still have a clear path to the Friendship Boats. They’ll be running as usual, taking you to EPCOT’s International Gateway and Hollywood Studios.

    So no worries, you’ll have access to the boats just like any other time, even if you’re not attending the festival. It’s a nice perk of staying at the Dolphin and Disney's Boardwalk

    Jacqueline, have the most fantastic time at the Food & Wine Classic. Stop by and see us again if you have any other planning questions.

    Toodles,
    Korliss
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Meet the Panelist: Korliss, Alabama

My love for all things Disney began at the age of three, thanks to my parents. Today, that passion is shared with my own Prince, Princess, husband, and extended family, all of whom adore the magic of Walt Disney World just as much as I do. I’m thrilled to share that passion with you and help make your next Disney vacation truly unforgettable! Learn More About Korliss

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