Dolphin/Swan and Swan/Dolphin

DisneyDJ

DisneyDJ

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Figured I'd share this with the group... something I heard while driving around property with my man Al Weiss. It appears that the biggest mistake on property sits across the street from the Disney MGM Studios. Ever taken a real good look at the Swan and Dolphin? Well look again, it seems the animals are on the wrong buildings. If you look at the paint scheme on the buildings it doesn't match the animal. The statues were built where the Twighlight Zone Tower of Terror now sits, and were lowewred in place by giant Sikorsky Helicoptors, but someone made a mistake. Check this out... One has waves and seashells adorning the building, and on top two big SWANS!? The other leaves and park like fountains, and on top two big DOLPHINS!? So here is yet another secret passed on to all of you, now you'll chuckle just a little bit, everytime you see these buildings.

Until Next Time...
 
foxfire

foxfire

Active Member
Originally posted by DisneyDJ
Figured I'd share this with the group... something I heard while driving around property with my man Al Weiss. It appears that the biggest mistake on property sits across the street from the Disney MGM Studios. Ever taken a real good look at the Swan and Dolphin? Well look again, it seems the animals are on the wrong buildings. If you look at the paint scheme on the buildings it doesn't match the animal. The statues were built where the Twighlight Zone Tower of Terror now sits, and were lowewred in place by giant Sikorsky Helicoptors, but someone made a mistake. Check this out... One has waves and seashells adorning the building, and on top two big SWANS!? The other leaves and park like fountains, and on top two big DOLPHINS!? So here is yet another secret passed on to all of you, now you'll chuckle just a little bit, everytime you see these buildings.

Until Next Time...
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Um, if so, why not just switch them around...
 
daniam2188

daniam2188

Member
what it's the swan and DOLPHIN? i allways thought it was the swan and GOLDFISH! it looks like a goldfish anyways :hammer: :hammer: jk lol
 
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KICKYPANTS

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Everything at the Swan/Dolphin is exactly the way it was designed...no mistakes. They are built that way to complement each other. And by the way....those 2 black blocks were never meant to accomodate the monorail either. I've heard that quite a few cast members have been spreading both rumours for quite some time...not maliciously of course!
 
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darthjohnny

Active Member
DisneyDJ said:
Figured I'd share this with the group... something I heard while driving around property with my man Al Weiss. It appears that the biggest mistake on property sits across the street from the Disney MGM Studios. Ever taken a real good look at the Swan and Dolphin? Well look again, it seems the animals are on the wrong buildings. If you look at the paint scheme on the buildings it doesn't match the animal. The statues were built where the Twighlight Zone Tower of Terror now sits, and were lowewred in place by giant Sikorsky Helicoptors, but someone made a mistake. Check this out... One has waves and seashells adorning the building, and on top two big SWANS!? The other leaves and park like fountains, and on top two big DOLPHINS!? So here is yet another secret passed on to all of you, now you'll chuckle just a little bit, everytime you see these buildings.

Until Next Time...
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I don't quite understand what you mean.:veryconfu
 
head mouse

head mouse

Member
KICKYPANTS said:
Everything at the Swan/Dolphin is exactly the way it was designed...no mistakes. They are built that way to complement each other. And by the way....those 2 black blocks were never meant to accomodate the monorail either. I've heard that quite a few cast members have been spreading both rumours for quite some time...not maliciously of course!
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Actualy, the ORIGINAL plans for the S/D was to be placed on the monorail line. But it was changed before the final set of blue prints were finished.
 
WDWScottieBoy

WDWScottieBoy

Well-Known Member
DisneyDJ said:
Figured I'd share this with the group... something I heard while driving around property with my man Al Weiss. It appears that the biggest mistake on property sits across the street from the Disney MGM Studios. Ever taken a real good look at the Swan and Dolphin? Well look again, it seems the animals are on the wrong buildings. If you look at the paint scheme on the buildings it doesn't match the animal. The statues were built where the Twighlight Zone Tower of Terror now sits, and were lowewred in place by giant Sikorsky Helicoptors, but someone made a mistake. Check this out... One has waves and seashells adorning the building, and on top two big SWANS!? The other leaves and park like fountains, and on top two big DOLPHINS!? So here is yet another secret passed on to all of you, now you'll chuckle just a little bit, everytime you see these buildings.

Until Next Time...
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Well next time...make sure you have your facts straight. ;)

The dolphins are on top of the Dolphin because the building is meant to be a mountain underwater and the "leaves" are coral. The dolphin, therefore is there swimming around in it. The shells are splashing from the water onto the Swan, and they are riding on top of the waves. Hence the waves on the Swan. :wave:

There is nothing wrong with them at all.

And yes, it was originally supposed to be on a monorail line, and those rooms in the black boxes are all individual and can be taken out in case the monorail does extend through it.
 
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dreamflight99

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I have grown to love these resorts, and can offer everything from room/suite numbers in advance, to shortcuts and secret private (and very cool) lookout areas! It's an increible These things add some extra thrills and excitement,m espeicallt for teens. ^_^
 
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dreamflight99

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TravisM said:
this is not a mistake. It was intended to be this way. And there is a dolphin fish.
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Thank you Travis, you are 100% correct. It is a Dolphin Fish (better known as Mahi Mahi), and there are no errors with design either. These buildings were well-planned and well-executed. In fact, they are the most sound and safe buildings on all of WDW property. They are noted as shelters during hurricanes for all surrounding residents, and the stairwells are the most reinforced of each building. True--inside factoids. You may ask the staff, or the fire chief (At Disney's own little department).

*BTW---I did not post the last submission, and have no idea how someone is posting under my name?! Sure, I have this info (and have revealed it on the DIS many times), but do not purposefully write in such a manner (with so many typos). Nope...not me. :dazzle:
 
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luvorlando

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dreamflight99 said:
*BTW---I did not post the last submission, and have no idea how someone is posting under my name?! Sure, I have this info (and have revealed it on the DIS many times), but do not purposefully write in such a manner (with so many typos). Nope...not me. :dazzle:
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So, you are insinuating that someone logged onto these forums using your screen name, and posted that!?!

ooohhhkaaaaaayyy... :lookaroun

I'm assuming you have reported this so the admins can look into it. Of course, you have also changed your password since this discovery. Right?
 
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dreamflight99

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luvorlando said:
So, you are insinuating that someone logged onto these forums using your screen name, and posted that!?!

ooohhhkaaaaaayyy... :lookaroun

I'm assuming you have reported this so the admins can look into it. Of course, you have also changed your password since this discovery. Right?
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I'm in the process of doing this right now as someone was kind enough to pm me and assist me with this process. Apparently, it's possible for this to happen, just a bit shocking as it has never happened on any other forum, (w/exception to one which will remain unnamed).

The fish atop the WDW Dolphin are more on the lines of the incredible Mr. Limpet in my opinion (anyone recall this funny flick?). The Mahi Mahi is how they are described to guests by CM's at the Dolphin (closest in resemblence).

You can find the info for Mahi Mahi all over the net. They are better known as DORADO or DOLPHIN fish. There are many operations where you may go on boats for sport fishing of this variety of sea creature.

http://www.bookit.com/travel_guide-00g0c-Attractions-Hana_Paa_Sportfishing_Charters-203.html

guests commonly refer to the dolphin fish atop this resort as "cartoony" in their reviews of the property.

Tishman is the main "managing partner" of the hotels ownership group, (which currently has contracted Starwood to manage both The WDW Dolphin and Swan properties). Prior to this, it was Sheraton and Westin respectively. It was designed by Michael Graves under close supervision by Tishman/Disney execs.

For an in-depth understanding of the architecture...kindly read this article:

http://www.mouseplanet.com/articles.php?art=ww060726ws

"Both inside and out, the hotel was designed to echo the tropical Florida landscape, as well as the fun and whimsy of the nearby Disney attractions and an aura of fantasy that appeals to guests of all ages," said Graves.

No personal offense was intended by stating the Dolphins atop the buildings closely resemble MAHI MAHI or DOLPHIN FISH---even the boat captains transporting guests use these descriptions when offering fun factoids during the water taxi trips to/from parks and resorts.
 
Tim G

Tim G

Well-Known Member
dreamflight99 said:
Thank you Travis, you are 100% correct. It is a Dolphin Fish (better known as Mahi Mahi), and there are no errors with design either. These buildings were well-planned and well-executed. In fact, they are the most sound and safe buildings on all of WDW property. They are noted as shelters during hurricanes for all surrounding residents, and the stairwells are the most reinforced of each building. True--inside factoids. You may ask the staff, or the fire chief (At Disney's own little department).

*BTW---I did not post the last submission, and have no idea how someone is posting under my name?! Sure, I have this info (and have revealed it on the DIS many times), but do not purposefully write in such a manner (with so many typos). Nope...not me. :dazzle:
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Sure... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Someone stole your password...
 
unkadug

unkadug

Follower of "Saget"The Cult
Corrus said:
Sure... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Someone stole your password...
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Possibly... also she could have hit the "remember me" tic box and someone else got on her computer, then all they had to do was pull the site up and PRESTO they're logged in.

I know that YOU know this, but some of our newer members may not. :wave:
 

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