The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin has announced the largest renovation and expansion in the hotel’s history, most notably the addition of 120,000 square feet of event space.
The entire project, a $275 million investment over the next several years, will also include modernization of existing meeting spaces and Swan guest rooms; as well as technology improvements throughout the hotel.
The expansion will bring the three-story building’s total meeting space to 469,000 square feet, including swan, dolphin and Swan Sanctuary Its 2,619 rooms make it one of the largest convention hotels on the East Coast. The additional space will expand the hotel’s largest contiguous event space to 175,000 square feet, making it one of the largest hotel spaces in the country.
“We look forward to delivering such a significant transformation for our customers. These enhancements will complement our iconic and award-winning business,” regional general manager Sean Verney said in a media announcement. “It allows our hotel to remain at the forefront of meeting venues around the world.”
Meeting space expansion
In the first major expansion of Walt Disney World’s Dolphin meeting space since 2003, a new two-story annex will connect to the hotel’s existing meeting space, providing 41,000 square feet of function space and 24,000 square feet of additional meeting space. guest space. First floor. The second floor will feature an elegant ballroom offering 41,000 square feet of divisible event space, as well as 14,000 square feet of pre-function foyer space.
Connecting the two floors is an airy, open atrium with floor-to-ceiling windows, a winding staircase and a two-story chandelier, while an expanded foyer will enhance flow between new and existing areas and provide ample space for interaction and communication. Networking opportunities along the way. State-of-the-art event technology will be installed throughout the new building. For groups requiring more space, outdoor power and infrastructure will be added alongside the annex to allow for easy addition of temporary structures in an environmentally friendly manner.
The project will break ground in November and is expected to be completed by late summer 2026.
Activity space refresh
The hotel’s existing 333,000 square feet of meeting space at Swan and Dolphin has also been enhanced, with a new modern look and new features in event technology. The ballroom, carpeting, air walls, hallways and lounge spaces at Walt Disney World’s Dolphin Hotel were recently upgraded with a mix of whites, blues, grays and natural woods to create a fresh, bright atmosphere that matches the hotel’s water theme. echo.
Similar improvements are underway at Walt Disney Swan World and will be completed in phases, with final work set to be completed by summer 2025.
Room decoration
To further enhance the guest experience, the hotel is renovating all guest rooms at the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel. Prior to this, the Walt Disney World Swan Sanctuary Hotel will open in late 2021, introducing 349 new luxury guest rooms. The Swan and Dolphin Hotel’s new contemporary design rooms feature luxury tiled floors and new facilities. The guest rooms at the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel will be completed in 2024.
This project is the latest in Walt Disney World’s Swan & Dolphin’s commitment to investing in the property to provide the best possible guest and customer experience while continually exceeding industry standards and bringing growth and innovation to this iconic destination.
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