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Walt Disney World Dolphin vs Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort ranks significantly better than Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort has a TripExpert Score of 87 with praise from 11 reviews including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Zagat.
Walt Disney World Dolphin
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Zagat
Frommer's
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1500 Epcot Resort Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32830
From $147 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"A pair of 56-foot-tall sea creatures bookend this 25-story glass pyramid, a luxe resort designed, like the adjoining Swan, by world-renowned architect Michael Graves."
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DK Eyewitness
"Home to Tod English’s BlueZoo restaurant, a must no matter where you stay, this whimsical resort is best known for the tremendous dolphins that sit atop its exterior."
Rough Guide
"Sister hotel to the Dolphin... from which it’s separated by an artificial lake and beach, and likewise whimsically decorated... equipped with every conceivable luxury."
Zagat
3.7
"Centered on an "enormous, pyramidlike" main building, this "stylish" Michael Graves--designed resort is "within walking distance of Epcot"."
Frommer's
"The ceilings are a little bit low, the staff a little bit distracted, but the location never quits."
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Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
DK Eyewitness
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Oyster
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900 Cayman Way, Off Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL 32830-1000
From $157 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"Six distinctive “villages”, with six different Caribbean islands as their theme, comprise this inviting resort."
Rough Guide
"Rooms are located in one of six “island villages”, each with its own pool and beach surrounded by nicely landscaped grounds."
Fodor's
"A series of palm-studded "villages," awash in dizzying pastels and labeled with names straight from Pirates of the Caribbean, each with its own pool, form this Disney value resort."
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Gayot
"Spacious, colorful resort filled with Disney magic and nature's beauty."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is a massive complex with 2,112 rooms and six separate man-made islands surrounding a picturesque lake."
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