WDW Dolphin Lobby Transformation

February 7, 2018May 4, 2025 SamsDisneyDiary 1703 ViewsResorts, Swan and Dolphin, Walt Disney World

The Walt Disney World Dolphin recently completed a $140 million dollar transformation of sorts. Over 2,000 guest rooms where remodeled to better reflect the water themed architecture of the resort. The all new Dolphin lobby features an all new design complete with a new lobby bar and grab and go location. The photo report below showcases some before and after images of the Dolphin Lobby and rooms.

Welcome Home! The Swan and Dolphin have always felt like home to me, the central location between Epcot and Hollywood Studios are perfect.

Welcome to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin! We're Glad you're here — Welcome to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin! We’re Glad you’re here

The Walt Disney World Dolphin - With Water Service to Epcot and Hollywood Studios — The Walt Disney World Dolphin – With Water Service to Epcot and Hollywood Studios

The Fountain and Bluezoo provide some great options for quick and unique dining at the Dolphin – No changes to report at either location.

The Fountain at the Walt Disney World Dolphin - No reservation needs for a quick bite or ice cream treat — The Fountain at the Walt Disney World Dolphin – No reservation needs for a quick bite or ice cream treat

The WDW Dolphin features Todd English's bluezoon is one of many dining options. Bluezoo feature tithe freshest seafood and coastal cuisines from around the world. — The WDW Dolphin features Todd English’s bluezoon is one of many dining options. Bluezoo feature tithe freshest seafood and coastal cuisines from around the world.

The pictures below are from the WDW Dolphin Lobby before the recent remodel – including Daisy’s Garden and Lamont’s.

The Wold Disney world Dolphin before the last 2017 lobby remodel

Daisy's Garden, a great spot for Disney merchandise at the WDW dolphin before the late 2017 redue. — Daisy’s Garden, a great spot for Disney merchandise at the WDW dolphin before the late 2017 redue.

During the WDW Dolphin remodeling the Daisy's Garden sign was removed... hinting at things to come — During the WDW Dolphin remodeling the Daisy’s Garden sign was removed… hinting at things to come

Daisy's Garden was divided in half, with half featuring Disney Gifts and sundries, and the other half featuring high end merchandise. — Daisy’s Garden was divided in half, with half featuring Disney Gifts and sundries, and the other half featuring high end merchandise.

At the WDW Dolphin Lamont's was the place to shop for high end merchandise right inside the lobby before the 2017 remodel — At the WDW Dolphin Lamont’s was the place to shop for high end merchandise right inside the lobby before the 2017 remodel

The Following pictures where taken after the remodel. Notice Daisy’s is now “Disney Gifts and Sundries” and Lamont’s is a new quick services location “fuel”

The New WDW Dolphin Lobby after the late 2017 remodel

The New WDW Dolphin Lobby after the late 2017 remodel featuring a new lobby bar - Phins — The New WDW Dolphin Lobby after the late 2017 remodel featuring a new lobby bar – Phins

The Newly remodeled Dolphin lobby entrance - Shooting stars included. — The Newly remodeled Dolphin lobby entrance – Shooting stars included.

Fuel is the new Dolphin Lobby Grab and Go location

Specialty Cupcakes and Finally – A boba Fett Stein (Which is free fountain drink refuels)Here is a look at one of the Dolphin Guest rooms – a King Alcove room to be exact.