The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin has broken ground on its latest expansion, an addition of 120,000 square feet of event space to its current meeting and convention floorplan.
In the first major expansion of the Walt Disney World Dolphin’s meeting space since 2003, a new two-story annex will be added to the hotel’s existing convention space, carrying the property’s original Michael Graves design as inspiration. The space will offer ample natural light as well as a modern flair, featuring water themes alongside warm, wooden touches.
The expansion will bring the triplex’s total meeting space to 469,000 sf between its three buildings, the Swan, Dolphin and Swan Reserve to go with its 2,619 guest rooms, making it one of the largest convention properties on the East Coast. It is one part of an overall $275 million project that will also upgrade the meeting space in the Swan and Dolphin as well as all the guest rooms in the Swan. The new convention space is expected to be completed in 2026.
Event Space Refresh
The hotel’s existing 333,000 sf of meeting space at the Swan and Dolphin is being enhanced with an all-new modern look and with new capabilities in event technology. Ballrooms, carpeting, air walls, corridors and breakout spaces at the Walt Disney World Dolphin have recently completed an upgrade, offering fresh, bright ambiance with a mixture of whites, blues, grays and natural wood that align with the hotel’s water theming. Similar enhancements at the Walt Disney World Swan are underway and will be completed in phases, with the final work completed by summer 2025.
Guest Room Renovation
To further elevate the guest experience, the property is remodeling all guest rooms in the Walt Disney World Swan. This follows the introduction of 349 new luxury guest rooms with the opening of the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve hotel in late 2021. The new, modern designed guest rooms in the Swan and Dolphin feature luxury tile flooring as well as new appointments. Guest rooms in the Walt Disney World Swan will be completed in 2024.
For more information, visit swandolphinmeetings.com.
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