Swan & Dolphin Gallery

These images are the result of a walking tour at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin resort hotel designed by Michael Graves.  Construction of this massive complex was completed in 1990 and is sited between two of Walt Disney World’s parks: Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  Disney’s Hollywood Studios is inspired by the heydey of Hollywood from the 1930′s-1940′s.  The resorts are also adjacent to Disney’s BoardWalk Resort which is reminiscent of Coney Island circa 1890′s-1930′s.    Although Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened its doors on May 1st of 1989, almost a year before the Swan & Dolphin.  It was Michael Graves not Disney that set the tone for all future development in this larger than life complex which contains two mega resorts, entertainment district and theme park.

09.07.26 | by James  | One Comment
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  1. Pingback by AD Classics: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort / Michael Graves | ArchDaily — 10.06.14 @ 1:01 pm

    [...] Depending on the photograph: On Flickr – Jeff B., Sky Noir, Paul Gowder, teruterubouzu, and critiquethis.us – James Cornetet, and yesterland.com – Werner Weiss References: Michael Graves & Associates, The New York [...]

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