LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Sept. 10, 2026 – The iconic Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, located in the middle of Walt Disney World, has expanded its event capabilities with the opening of more than 100,000 square feet of new event space. The expansion, a two-story venue connected to the Dolphin’s existing space, brings the triplex’s total indoor and outdoor event space to 600,000 square feet across the Swan, Dolphin and Swan Reserve to complement 2,619 guest rooms, making it the largest convention hotel on the Eastern Seaboard of the United States.
 
The opening of the new 100,000 square foot event space, called the Peninsula, is part of an overall $300 million, multi-phase expansion and renovation at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin. The project also includes extensive upgrades to existing meeting spaces, the completed Swan guest room enhancements and the ongoing redesign of the Dolphin guest rooms.
 
“This expansion represents far more than additional meeting space; it reflects our ongoing commitment to listening to our customers and investing in the future of the meetings and events industry,” said Area General Manager Sean Verney. “The new venue provides planners with unprecedented flexibility and creativity to design truly unforgettable experiences. Whether hosting an intimate leadership gathering or a world-class production, our team is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative, immersive events that exceed expectations, foster meaningful connections, and create magical memories that attendees will talk about long after the event concludes.”
 
The hotel celebrated the opening of the new venue with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included representatives from Tishman, Walt Disney World, Marriott International and Visit Orlando.
    
The new space marks the first major expansion of the Walt Disney World Dolphin’s meeting space since 2003. The two-story venue offers abundant natural light and extra wide foyer space for networking and attendee flow. It features 38,000 square feet of multi-purpose space and 24,000 square feet of additional pre-function space on the first floor. A breathtaking white grand staircase, leads to the second floor which houses an elegant ballroom offering an additional 40,000 square feet of divisible event space, with 14,000 square feet of pre-function foyer space.
 
Additional unique features of the venue include a dedicated planner office providing a convenient working space in the heart of an event’s activities; outdoor patio space for networking; and several expansive digital screens allowing planners the ability to easily customize the atmosphere with any combination of video, photos or graphics.
 
The property’s original water theming, created by acclaimed entertainment architect Michael Graves, provided the inspiration for the design which carries through the new space with a modern flair, alongside warm, wooden touches. The additional space allows groups to grow attendance, exhibits, or accommodate multiple events on each floor.
 

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Meeting Space Expansion by the Numbers:

• 600,000 square feet - Combined new total of indoor and outdoor meeting space at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Triplex
• 100,000+ square feet - Total space of new event venue
• 78,000 square feet – New ballroom space
• 38,000 square feet – New pre-function space
• 368,000 square feet –Total event space at Dolphin
• $300 million – Total cost of expansion and renovation project including construction of new event space, existing meeting space upgrade, and s room renovations
• 2 – Floors of new event space
• 16 – Possible configurations in new event space  
• 7,200 - Maximum capacity of attendees in new space  

 
About the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is a nationally respected and recognized leader in the convention hotel arena. Ideally located at Walt Disney World Resort, the three-hotel complex offers 2,619 guest rooms and 600,000 square feet of indoor event space, making it the largest convention hotel on the US Eastern Seaboard. Event space options include a variety of scenic and functional outdoor event spaces including a private beach, lake side terrace, rooftop space with floor to ceiling windows, and waterfront causeway with views of EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  Features consist of 99 meeting rooms, including two executive boardrooms, 8 ballroom options, 110,500 square feet of contiguous convention/exhibit space, outdoor function areas, three business centers, three health clubs, and complimentary transportation to select locations within the Walt Disney World Resort. Groups also enjoy sophisticated guest rooms, the luxurious Mandara Spa and 23 world-class restaurants and lounges, featuring two celebrity chefs, Michael Mina and Todd English. The 14-story Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, offers an upscale and boutique atmosphere featuring 349 guest rooms and 149 executive meeting suites, two presidential suites and a top-floor event space, The Vue, offering spectacular views of Walt Disney World Resort including multiple fireworks shows. For more information, please visit www.swandolphinmeetings.com.