Dancing Lights & Santa Sightings: Celebrate the Season at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. This holiday season, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is offering a full slate of festive experiences for the entire family to enjoy. Guests can revel in the magic of a Central Florida holiday season with the ideal home base at the iconic three-hotel complex offering special holiday dining, meet and greets with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and spirited dancing holiday lights as part of this year’s celebrations.
The property’s location also offers easy access and complimentary transportation to all four Walt Disney World theme parks, as well as favorite seasonal events including Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park.
For the full list of holiday activities in and around the complex, guests can visit the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Holiday Happenings Guidebook. Highlights include:
Entertainment and Photo Ops with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with their special elf Kandy Kane, will entertain guests at Santa’s Holiday Hangout by the Swan pool on select nights. There will also be special holiday entertainment, providing guests with laughter and fun photo opportunities.
Santa’s Dancing Lights Spectacular
Each evening, the hotel’s outdoor causeway transforms into a dazzling musical spectacle with dancing illuminated palm trees synchronized to favorite holiday tunes.
Elves’ Magical Workshop
Children can step into a whimsical world of creativity inside the Elves’ Magical Workshop, where friendly elves guide them through festive craft stations including ornament decorating, personalized gift bag assembly, stuffed-toy creation, and complimentary cookie decorating, each designed to spark imagination and holiday cheer.
Guestroom “Deck the Halls” Holiday Décor Packages
The elves are spreading Christmas cheer by helping guests decorate their rooms with a special “Deck the Halls” package, which includes a 6-foot pre-lit Christmas tree, tree topper, ornaments, tree skirt, and Santa’s Stocking (additional cost).
Swan and Dolphin guests are on the nice list this year and can enjoy the SANTA rate starting at $239 per night (plus tax and resort service fee) for stays between Dec. 1- 24, 2025. When calling, make sure to ask for the SANTA rate.
For more details, including a full schedule of activities, or to make room reservations, visit www.santasfavoriteresort.com or call 1-800-227-1500.
About the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
Located at Walt Disney World Resort, the award-winning Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel resides amongst the greatest theme parks and attractions in Central Florida. The complex is located between EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and near Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Magic Kingdom Park. Guests can discover 23 world-class restaurants and lounges, sophisticated guest rooms and the luxurious Mandara Spa.
The complex features six pools, three health clubs, nearby golf, complimentary transportation to select locations within the Walt Disney World Resort, early entry to all four theme parks daily, and extended evening theme park hours on select nights in select theme parks. The newest addition, the 14-story Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, offers an upscale, boutique atmosphere as well as 149 suites ideal for families and two presidential suites. For more information, visit swandolphin.com.
