Ballroom & Exhibit Space Expansion
The Peninsula: 100,000 Square Feet of New Event Space
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin has completed the largest transformation in its history — a $275 million renovation and expansion designed to inspire the next generation of meetings and conventions.
The project adds more than 100,000 square feet of new event space, upgrades existing venues and guest rooms, and integrates cutting-edge technology throughout. The resort now offers 600,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space across the Swan, Dolphin and Swan Reserve — making it the largest convention hotel on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, with 2,619 guest rooms.
At the heart of the expansion is the Peninsula, a striking two-story annex connected to the Dolphin. It is the first major addition to the Dolphin’s meeting space since 2003.
Inside the Peninsula
First floor — 40,000 square feet of multipurpose space, supported by 24,000 square feet of pre-function space and an adjoining outdoor patio.
Second floor — A 38,000-square-foot divisible ballroom reached by a grand staircase, with 14,000 square feet of pre-function space.
Across both levels, 38,000 square feet of pre-function area is designed for effortless networking and flow. Digital screens throughout display video, photography and graphics, and a dedicated planner office sits on site.
The venue divides into 16 possible configurations and holds up to 7,200 guests, so a single space flexes from an intimate leadership session to a full-scale general session, exhibit floor or production.
Design
The architecture preserves the iconic Michael Graves design, blending the entertainment architect’s water-inspired motifs with warm wood accents and contemporary finishes.
Together, these enhancements deliver an unmatched setting for events that aim to impress, inspire and achieve.
By the Numbers
| Combined event space, Swan and Dolphin complex | 600,000 sq. ft. |
| Total event space, Dolphin | 368,000 sq. ft. |
| The Peninsula, total | 100,000+ sq. ft. |
| — Multipurpose space | 38,000 sq. ft. |
| — First-floor pre-function | 24,000 sq. ft. |
| — Ballroom | 40,000 sq. ft. |
| — Second-floor pre-function | 14,000 sq. ft. |
| Floors | 2 |
| Possible configurations | 16 |
| Maximum capacity | 7,200 |
| Guest rooms, complex-wide | 2,619 |
| Total project investment | $275 million |
Plan Your Event
Our team can walk you through layouts, capacities and availability in the Peninsula and across all 600,000 square feet of the resort. Contact Sales at 407-934-4290 today!
Resort Fast Facts
Over 600,000 sq. ft. flexible indoor and outdoor function space
including 141,000 sq. ft. beautifully landscaped outdoor space
110,500 sq. ft. of contiguous & divisible multi-purpose space convention / exhibit space
10 ballrooms total (including the 55,000 sq. ft. Hemispheres Ballroom)
Over 100 total meeting rooms (including two executive boardrooms)
149 meeting suites
3 business centers
23 restaurants and lounges on-site, plus walk to over 40 more
Built in state-of-the-art electrical and audio-visual capabilities featuring the latest in wireless technology – WiFi-6E
