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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Military Discount Review

I recently stayed at the Walt Disney World Swan Resort on Disney World property.

The Swan and Dolphin resorts both of which are operated by Starwood hotels are part of Disney’s Epcot Resort Area. Starwood members may earn or use points at these hotels.

The Swan and Dolphin are categorized as Deluxe Disney Resorts and they offer military discounts on their rooms. It’s important to note that because they are not operated by Disney the Swan and Dolphin just like Shades of Green are not decorated with Disney Theming.

 

Military Discounts at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

More pictures from my stay

 

Swan and Dolphin Amenities

While the Swan and Dolphin hotels are not Disney Hotels they do offer some of the same benefits.

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American Flag Flies Over Disney World’s Epcot

Picture Post

I snapped this photo from the Epcot Monorail Station. There was a nice breeze making the flag look great in front of Spaceship Earth.

The American Flag flies proudly over Disney World's Epcot

The American Flag flies proudly over Disney World's Epcot

The American Adventure at Epcot’s World Showcase

The American Adventure at Epcot - copyright DisneyWelcome to another installment of my series Patriotic Disney in which I’ll be discussing the many facets of Walt Disney’s patriotism and how it permeates his work and legacy.

Many of the lands and attractions in Disney’s theme Parks reveal his patriotism, his love of the American way of life and belief in the entrepreneurial spirit. One of my very favorite Disney quotes is “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Lands like Main Street USA, Liberty Square, and Frontierland bring us back to the formative years of our country. And attractions like the Hall of Presidents and the American Adventure speak to what sets America apart.

The American Adventure is located at the very back of Epcot’s World Showcase, as you enter World Showcase you can see the pavilion directly across the lagoon. The American Adventure Pavilion is a massive structure in order to house the large theater and show mechanisms. The building is five stories tall, but through Disney’s use of forced perspective it’s made to appear only three stories tall.

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Military Disney Tips Round-Up 27 February 2011

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Hi and welcome to this week’s Round-Up

I received a cool e-mail the other day. Military Disney Tips has been selected as one of the 50 Best Disney Blogs by ZenCollegeLife. Kind of cool, my first “award”… I’d like to thank Mickey, and Minnie, and of course Walt… Music starts to play, and Steve is escorted off the stage…

I just finished my new Military Disney Tips – Disney World Planning and Reservation Checklist. Newsletter readers, your’s should be waiting in your inbox. If you don’t get the newsletter fill it the sign up form to the right to get your copy.

And from around the web:

Dave at Your First Visit has some more info on Disney World’s NextGen Project. Fastpass your whole vacation before leaving home.

Chip and Company also has some Fastpass info, reserve your time with Disney characters

AJ at the Disney Food Blog has a great review of Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion Margarita Stand. We make sure to hit this stand whenever we are in Epcot, yummy!

I just found the outstanding WDWPhotography site, simply awesome!

Well that wraps it up for this week, thanks for reading!

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13 Best 2010 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Images

Military Disney Tips Coverage of the 2010 Epcot International Food & Wine FestivalThe Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is held at Epcot in Walt Disney World Florida each fall.

All the permanent countries of Epcot’s World Showcase plus many others set up booths around the World Showcase Lagoon. In these booths they sell tapas sized representations of their country’s food. To accompany the great food are small-sized servings of their country’s wines and other drinks.

I love to stroll around and try all the great offerings!

Here are some of my favorites from the 2010 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

Argentina

2010 Epcot Food & Wine Festival - Argentina

Roasted Corn and Cheese Empanada $2.75
Grilled Beef Skewer with Chimichurri Sauce and Boniato Purée $4.75

 

Belgium

2010 Epcot Food & Wine Festival - Belgium

Freshly Baked Waffles with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream $2.75
Godiva Chocolate Iced Coffee $7.25

 

Brazil

2010 Epcot Food & Wine Festival - Brazil
Shrimp Stew with Coconut and Lime $4.25

 

Canada

2010 Epcot Food & Wine Festival - Canada

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup $3.75
Chicken Chipotle Sausage with Sweet Corn Polenta $3.75
Inniskillin Vidal Icewine $5.75
St. David’s Bench Vineyard Merlot $3.75

 

France

2010 Epcot Food & Wine Festival - France Parisien Cosmo Slush $8.50

 

Greece

2010 Epcot Food & Wine Festival - Greece

Greek Salad with Pita Bread $3.00
Spanakopita $4.00
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki $4.00
Atlantis White $3.50

 

Hops & Barley

2010 Epcot Food & Wine Festival Hops and Barley

2010 Epcot Food & Wine Festival - Hops and Barley

Boston-style Crab Cake with Cabbage Slaw and Rémoulade $4.50
New England Lobster Roll $7.25
Pecan Bread Pudding $3.25

2010 Epcot Food & Wine Festival - Hops and Barley

Boston-style Crab Cake with Cabbage Slaw and Rémoulade $4.50
Samuel Adams® Beer: Octoberfest $2.75 / $5.25 /$11.50
Ireland

2010 Epcot Food & Wine Festival - Ireland

Lobster and Scallop Fisherman’s Pie $5.50
Warm Chocolate Lava Cake with Baileys Irish Cream Ganache $2.75

 

Japan

2010 Epcot Food & Wine Festival - Japan
California Sushi Roll $3.50

 

New Zealand

2010 Epcot Food & Wine Festival - New Zealand

Seared Sea Scallop with Vegetable Slaw and Lemon Vinaigrette $4.25
Lamb Slider with Tomato Chutney $4.75
Villa Maria Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc $3.75

 

Puerto Rico

2010 Epcot Food & Wine Festival - Puerto Rico
Medianoche Sandwich $2.75
Bacardi Frozen Limón Mojito $7.25

 

United States

2010 Epcot Food & Wine Festival - United States

Bison Chili with Wild Mushrooms, Cabernet, and Pepper Jack Cheese $3.50
Heirloom Tomatoes with Oregon Blue Cheese, Red Onions, and Basil $3.00
Red Stag Lemonade by Jim Beam $7.00