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I stayed in a $600-a-night suite with perfect views of Disney World's nightly fireworks, and it's the best hotel room on the property

I stayed in a $600-a-night suite with perfect views of Disney World's nightly fireworks, and it's the best hotel room on the property
My family of three stayed in a two-room suite at Disney's Swan Reserve.Carly Caramanna
  • I'm a theme-park journalist who visits Disney World monthly and has stayed at every resort.
  • My party of three used Marriott Bonvoy points to stay in the Swan Reserve's fireworks suite

I'm a frequent Disney World visitor, and I've stayed at all of its hotels.

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My family used Marriott Bonvoy points to pay for our suite.      Carly Caramanna

I've been visiting Disney World for over 30 years, and I've stayed in all of its resorts — from the budget-friendly All-Star Music to the luxurious Animal Kingdom Lodge.

My favorite property is the Swan and Dolphin, which includes the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve hotels. The Marriott-owned hotels partnered with Disney to operate as official on-site resorts and provide transportation to the parks.

Swan Reserve has a more boutique feel than the other properties, with just 349 rooms. The modern property boasts a pool, restaurants, and rooms that offer perfect viewing of nearby fireworks at both Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

My family used Marriott Bonvoy Points to book a two-room, signature Epcot-view fireworks suite, which typically costs about $600 a night.

We were able to check into our room early.

We were able to check into our room early.
Swan Reserve is a newer resort at Disney World located across from the Swan and Dolphin.      Carly Caramanna

Swan Reserve, located across the street from the Swan and Dolphin complex, opened in 2021. All three resorts share a walking path to Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

The property offers on-site parking, but we took a Lyft from Orlando International Airport. We were pleased to learn that our room was ready early, but luggage storage is available to guests when that's not the case.

Guests staying at Swan Reserve have access to a private resort pool as well as the larger amenities across the street at Swan and Dolphin.

I was surprised by the size of the suite.

I was surprised by the size of the suite.
Our suite offered a spacious set-up for my entire party.      Carly Caramanna

I've stayed in various rooms across Disney World — including Disney Vacation Club villas — and this was one of the most spacious setups.

Although my party was only three people, the suite's maximum occupancy is four guests, and there was more than enough space for one more.

The entryway opened to a large dining-room area with a TV and a dining table for four. This area also featured a coffee bar, mini fridge, and microwave.

The furnishing and artwork were modern-contemporary with touches of bold colors.

The living room had floor-to-ceiling windows that offered great views.

The living room had floor-to-ceiling windows that offered great views.
We had a view of Epcot from our suite's floor-to-ceiling windows.      Carly Caramanna

Just through the dining room was a large living room with a sofa bed, cozy chair, and table. It was outfitted with Florida-inspired artwork and a 65-inch television that came with premium movie channels.

But the best part of the living room was the floor-to-ceiling windows that offered views of the Swan and Dolphin hotels, Epcot, and other Orlando sights.

We had a perfect viewing of Epcot's evening fireworks show.

The suite had two bathrooms.

The suite had two bathrooms.
Having two bathrooms in our suite was a luxury while traveling with three adults.      Carly Caramanna

Our suite had a full bathroom and a half bath.

The half bath was off to the side of the dining room and had a toilet, large mirror, and sink. I loved the modern decor and vibrant wallpaper, which made the small space pop.

Having the second bathroom was a game-changer with multiple adults getting ready in the mornings and evenings.

The main bedroom felt extravagant.

The main bedroom felt extravagant.
The king-sized bed was incredibly comfortable and luxurious.      Carly Caramanna

I absolutely loved how spacious and welcoming the bedroom was.

It was outfitted with a king-sized bed situated on a leather frame. Above the headboard hung a large, modern painting. The pillow-top mattress and overstuffed pillows made it one of the most comfortable hotel beds I've ever slept in.

The room also had a desk, a large TV, a dresser, two marble-topped nightstands, a love seat and ottoman, and plenty of closet space.

It was complete with floor-to-ceiling windows that offered the same views as the living room.

The main bathroom was larger and has a shower.

The main bathroom was larger and has a shower.
The bathroom offered soaps, hair supplies, and a hair dryer.      Carly Caramanna

The bathroom attached to the main bedroom had a single vanity and a spacious waterfall shower.

The vanity had a large mirror that was useful when getting ready for the day. It was fully stocked with luxurious bathroom soaps, hair supplies, and a hair dryer.

We spent time exploring the hotel.

We spent time exploring the hotel.
Stir offered fantastic martinis.      Carly Caramanna

The theme parks were just a 10-minute walk away, but we also enjoyed spending time around the resort.

A highlight was Stir, the lobby lounge that features a selection of handcrafted cocktails. During our visit, there was a live musician performing in the space.

We enjoyed delicious martinis in a relaxing setting that felt removed from the theme parks. Guests at Stir can also order some things from the nearby full-service restaurant, Amare.

My party also enjoyed dinner at Amare.

My party also enjoyed dinner at Amare.
The Mediterranean-inspired restaurant had delicious flatbread.      Carly Caramanna

We had a great dinner one evening at Amare, an upscale Mediterranean-inspired eatery with an expansive open-air kitchen.

My favorite parts included wine pairings from its globally focused list and the signature Amare flatbread topped with leek, potato, and savory Gruyere cheese.

I also visited the on-site coffee shop.

I also visited the on-site coffee shop.
The seating area was both spacious and welcoming.      Carly Caramanna

In my experience, most Disney World resorts don't have a dedicated coffee shop, so I was pleased to find Grounds at Swan Reserve.

It offered a selection of breakfast items, pastries, and drinks. There was even cold brew and nitro cold brew on tap.

The café had a spacious seating area that was vibrant, colorful, and highly decorated.

The Swan Reserve pool was small but lively.

The Swan Reserve pool was small but lively.
Swan Reserve's pool had a bar and lots of lounging options.      Carly Caramanna

Swan Reserve's pool was small but full of energy. It had a poolside bar and lots of lounge seats.

We spent most of our time across the street at the larger Swan and Dolphin pool complex, which offers a water slide and multiple bars.

Swan Reserve now ranks as a top resort for me at Disney World.

Swan Reserve now ranks as a top resort for me at Disney World.
Our stay at the resort felt very upscale and relaxing.      Carly Caramanna

The resort felt deluxe and tranquil, making for a welcome respite after a hectic day in the parks.

The overall vibe and amenities felt upscale — plus we liked that everything we needed, from coffee shops to pools, was available on-site. It was also really convenient being able to stay within a few minutes of my two favorite theme parks.

I loved having the convenience of multiple on-site food options. We could even order room service, which isn't available at most Disney-owned resorts.

My family loved our time at Swan Reserve, and the fireworks suite is one of the best rooms we've ever stayed in.


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