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JerseyAmy · 04-12-2018, 02:38 PM

Just a PSA - I was on another board gathering info for our Swan trip this weekend (never stayed there). Someone had posted they were able to get the Dolphin for ~$75 per night in September. They searched Disney World: Lake Buena Vista and picked the Bonnet Creek area. A 4 star resort popped up. They did a little digging, saw that there were 5051 reviews and there was a $32 per night resort fee. It also had a choice of 2 fulls or one king bed. They took a chance, booked it and it was the Dolphin.

Now that we are a little over 2 hours away, I figured I would try Labor Day weekend (It's my son's bday and he lives there). Same parameters came up - 5051 reviews, $32 resort fee, bed choice included 2 fulls. I asked my husband if we should take a chance and I did. Got the Dolphin for $78 per night, guaranteed King room. Woohoo!!!!!

*note - the hotel isn't guaranteed to be the Dolphin. If you are flexible, it's worth a shot!

tomandrobin · 04-12-2018, 03:12 PM

If it was a guarantee for the Swan or Dolphin.......

ermindy1133 · 04-12-2018, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseyAmy

Just a PSA - I was on another board gathering info for our Swan trip this weekend (never stayed there). Someone had posted they were able to get the Dolphin for ~$75 per night in September. They searched Disney World: Lake Buena Vista and picked the Bonnet Creek area. A 4 star resort popped up. They did a little digging, saw that there were 5051 reviews and there was a $32 per night resort fee. It also had a choice of 2 fulls or one king bed. They took a chance, booked it and it was the Dolphin.

Now that we are a little over 2 hours away, I figured I would try Labor Day weekend (It's my son's bday and he lives there). Same parameters came up - 5051 reviews, $32 resort fee, bed choice included 2 fulls. I asked my husband if we should take a chance and I did. Got the Dolphin for $78 per night, guaranteed King room. Woohoo!!!!!

*note - the hotel isn't guaranteed to be the Dolphin. If you are flexible, it's worth a shot!

We're doing our first night at the Dolphin this weekend before moving to AKV. Looking forward to trying a new resort! And those are really good prices!

JerseyAmy · 04-12-2018, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tomandrobin

If it was a guarantee for the Swan or Dolphin.......

I know - it was a risk, but we are flexible and drive up. I was fairly confident that would be it based on the criteria, though.

WildGinger · 04-12-2018, 03:18 PM

Awesome, thank you! We needed 1 night at the end of our trip. Just booked it and got the Dolphin!

tomandrobin · 04-12-2018, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseyAmy

I know - it was a risk, but we are flexible and drive up. I was fairly confident that would be it based on the criteria, though.

But......Excellent price for your room!

And Thanks for Posting!

JerseyAmy · 04-12-2018, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by WildGinger

Awesome, thank you! We needed 1 night at the end of our trip. Just booked it and got the Dolphin!

Awesome!!!!

Disney dreaming · 04-12-2018, 03:38 PM

I checked on Nov 2 to 6 ,4 nights it said with resort fees and taxes it comes to $ 166 a night , 3 nights is 133 a night for everything.

Disney dreaming · 04-12-2018, 03:39 PM

Do they tell you the name of the hotel after you confirm?

Disney dreaming · 04-12-2018, 03:40 PM

There are no refunds and / changes. Does anyone book ins right away in case something comes up?

04-12-2018, 02:38 PM	#1
JerseyAmy Grand Villa Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Sunshine State! Posts: 3,693	PSA: Dolphin popping up on Hotwire super cheap! Just a PSA - I was on another board gathering info for our Swan trip this weekend (never stayed there). Someone had posted they were able to get the Dolphin for ~$75 per night in September. They searched Disney World: Lake Buena Vista and picked the Bonnet Creek area. A 4 star resort popped up. They did a little digging, saw that there were 5051 reviews and there was a $32 per night resort fee. It also had a choice of 2 fulls or one king bed. They took a chance, booked it and it was the Dolphin. Now that we are a little over 2 hours away, I figured I would try Labor Day weekend (It's my son's bday and he lives there). Same parameters came up - 5051 reviews, $32 resort fee, bed choice included 2 fulls. I asked my husband if we should take a chance and I did. Got the Dolphin for $78 per night, guaranteed King room. Woohoo!!!!! *note - the hotel isn't guaranteed to be the Dolphin. If you are flexible, it's worth a shot! __________________ _____________________________________________ BWV 5/6-5/11 CCCV 8/3 - 8/5

04-12-2018, 03:12 PM	#2
tomandrobin DVC Board Guide Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 29,843	If it was a guarantee for the Swan or Dolphin....... __________________ Love, Faith and Pixie dust!

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04-12-2018, 03:18 PM	#5
WildGinger Studio Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Awesome, thank you! We needed 1 night at the end of our trip. Just booked it and got the Dolphin!

04-12-2018, 03:38 PM	#8
Disney dreaming Two Bedroom Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 537	I checked on Nov 2 to 6 ,4 nights it said with resort fees and taxes it comes to $ 166 a night , 3 nights is 133 a night for everything.

04-12-2018, 03:39 PM	#9
Disney dreaming Two Bedroom Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 537	Do they tell you the name of the hotel after you confirm?

04-12-2018, 03:40 PM	#10
Disney dreaming Two Bedroom Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 537	There are no refunds and / changes. Does anyone book ins right away in case something comes up?