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Coming in 2020: New Hotel Tower for Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin!

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
The Orlando Business Journal has reported that the owners of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin are planning to build a new 349-room hotel tower on the current site of the Swan's tennis courts. According to OBJ, New York-based real estate firm Tishman and Metlife Investment Management have entered into an agreement with Walt Disney World to build the 14-story tower, which will break ground this fall and is expected to open in 2020.
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Disney Pic of the Week: Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Walkway between the Swan and Dolphin Resorts.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/125s, f/22, ISO 720, EV 0, 28mm Focal Length. Walkway between the Swan and Dolphin Resorts looking towards the Dolphin Resort entrance. The Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort is not a Disney owned resort and is a part of the Starwood Hotels and Resorts chain of properties … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort"
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Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic

Hawaiian Luau-Themed Area at Ninth Annual Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
An all-new Hawaiian luau-themed area will debut at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort's 2018 Food & Wine Classic on Oct. 26 - 28, taking guests on a culinary journey to the Pacific from the resort's private beach. The new area, named The Pig and The Poke, will feature Hawaiian decor along with several food favorites of the island state including: -- Traditional Earth Baked Kalua Pork with steamed white rice, barrel aged tamari and Napa cabbage -- Tuna Poke featuring Hawaiian yellowfin tuna, sushi rice, avocado relish and crispy fried wontons -- Finely Shaved Ice in a variety of tropical flavors: guava, pineapple, coconut cream, passion fruit, lychee, kiwi and mango Visit www.SwanDolphinFoodandWineClassic.com to view the complete food menu for the 2018 event, as well as purchase tickets and overnight packages.
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Holiday Festivities Return to Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Seasonal decor, appearances by Vacation Santa and new cutting-edge Christmas tree mark return of holiday festivities at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Debut of hi-tech Christmas tree that lights up and syncs to music in addition to return of Vacation Santa, Chocolate Santa & bedtime elf tuck-ins. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — November … Continue reading "Holiday Festivities Return to Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin"
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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Introduces Grand Tasting Experience

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — July 12, 2017 — For the first time in its eight years, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic will offer a grand tasting experience led by a master sommelier. The tasting will feature wines from the Italian regions of Barolo and Barbaresco and highlight the … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Introduces Grand Tasting Experience"
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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Announces 2017 Dates and Menu

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
photo by: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Mar. 28, 2017 — The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will return for its eighth year Friday, October 27, and Saturday, October 28, with exciting new dishes debuting alongside returning festival favorites. Fans can now visit www.SwanDolphinFoodandWineClassic.com … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Announces 2017 Dates and Menu"
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