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Walt Disney World Dolphin Expansion

Ballroom & Exhibit Space Expansion

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is undergoing a major $275 million renovation and expansion, marking the largest in the property’s history. This project will add 120,000 square feet of event space, modernize existing meeting areas and guest rooms, and incorporate enhanced technology throughout the property. The expansion will bring the total meeting space to 469,000 square feet across the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve, making it one of the largest convention venues on the East Coast.

A key element of the expansion is a new two-story annex at the Dolphin, which will provide 43,000 square feet of multi-purpose space and an elegant ballroom with 41,000 square feet of divisible event space. The design will maintain the property’s original Michael Graves style, blending water themes with warm, wooden accents. These updates are aimed at positioning the property as a top global destination for meetings and conventions.

 

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Rendering of the new Dolphin meeting expansion Rendering of the new Dolphin meeting expansion Rendering of the new Dolphin meeting expansion

120,000+ Square Foot Meeting and Multi-Function Space Addition

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin announces multi-million-dollar transformation project including a NEW 120,000+ square foot event space expansion. We will usher in the next generation of meetings and events with a new ballroom, additional convention space, upgrades to existing space and renovated guest rooms.

NEW SPACE CONSISTS OF:

41,000 sq. ft. Ballroom
24,000 sq. ft. Pre-Function
43,000 sq. ft. Multi-Purpose Space
4,000 sq. ft. Pre-Function

EXPECTED COMPLETION DATE – LATE SUMMER 2026

 

Overhead view of the Dolphin with beautiful lighting on the causeway.

 

  • 41,000 sq. ft. Ballroom
  • 43,000 sq. ft. Multi-Purpose Space
  • Fiber Optic and Ethernet Backbone
  • Reversible Escalators
  • Programmable Lighting
  • 24,000 sq. ft. Pre-Function Space
  • 14,000 sq. ft. Pre-Function Space
  • Freight Elevator
  • Simulcast Infrastructure
  • Seamlessly connected to Dolphin Pacific Convention

 

 

 

RESORT FAST FACTS:

After completion, we will have available 468,711 sq. ft. of meeting space, with 9 ballrooms and will also have
over 166,000 sq. ft. of contiguous & divisible multi-purpose space.

2,619 guest rooms and suites

Multiple tropically landscaped outdoor event spaces for up to 7,000+ guests

106 meeting and breakout rooms

23 restaurants and lounges on-site, plus walk to over 40 more

Featuring the latest in wireless technology – WiFi-6E

 

 

Dolphin groundbreaking photo with Mickey in the center.

Executives from Tishman, MetLife, Marriott International and Walt Disney World Resort came together for the groundbreaking of the latest expansion to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. Pictured from the left, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Area General Manager Sean Verney, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Director of Sales and Marketing Jim Curtis, Tishman Realty & Construction Principal and CEO John Vickers, Tishman Realty & Construction Principal and Chairman Dan Tishman, Mickey Mouse, The Walt Disney Company Executive Vice President of Global Development Andy Hopkins, MetLife Director of Investments Scott Hochman and Marriott International Area Vice President Mark Gaber. (credit: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin)

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