Venues · Rigging and LED
Swan and Dolphin: Peninsula levels and audiovisual distribution
For The Peninsula, a Dolphin annex at 1500 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Bay Lake, Orange County and CFTOD, confirm level and partition before loading and AV planning. Swan, Dolphin and Swan Reserve are a complex, not one room.
Can areas and capacity be assigned from the announcement?
The expansion page describes 2 levels and 16 configurations. Its narrative assigns 40,000 sq ft multipurpose to the first level and 38,000 sq ft ballroom to the second, while its table assigns 38,000 and 40,000 respectively. Do not treat either as resolved. Published 7,200 capacity concerns the announced assembly, not each room. Locate partitions, stage, FOH, exits and accessibility on a dimensioned revision before sizing screens or releasing seats.
| Item | Published data | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula | 2 levels;16 configurations | Confirm level, partitions and operational handover. |
| Published areas | 40,000 /38,000 sq ft, assignments reversed | Reconcile narrative and table against a current plan. |
| Circulation | Advertised 24,000 and 14,000 sq ft prefunction | Do not convert into equipment storage or heavy access. |
How should equipment move upstairs and programs stay separated?
A grand staircase or connection to Dolphin does not establish a freight route. Request the assigned dock, service elevator clearance and capacity, turns, wheel and support limits for the contracted level. List packed dimensions and delivery sequence. For simultaneous sessions, prepare audio/video destinations per partition and digital signage per screen; check content changes do not reach another room. If crossover occurs, review routing with the operator and restore the previous patch before continuing.
Which approvals remain for rigging, power and effects?
AV and Wi-Fi offerings publish no Peninsula point/WLL map, circuit voltage, floor-load limits or digital-screen formats. Request points, assembly calculations, connectors and installation responsibility before designing suspension or distribution. CFTOD separates contractor registration and permit applications; room booking replaces neither. Confirm project applicability with Building & Safety and Fire Prevention. Do not import OCCC rules or assume haze/laser permission. Re-review loads, signals and permits when partition or level changes and retain only the accepted design.
Frequently asked questions
Does Peninsula have 40,000 or 38,000 sq ft per level?
Narrative and table reverse the assignments. Obtain a confirmed plan per level rather than designing from the convenient figure.
Is 7,200 the capacity of any partition?
No. It is capacity for the announced assembly; the AV configuration and exits need their own acceptance.
Does Wi-Fi 6E guarantee streaming connectivity?
No. Confirm contracted service, wired link, sustained upload and destinations; advertised technology is not reserved bandwidth.
Official documentation
The hub describes ongoing expansion while the dedicated page announces completion; functional area assignments also differ. Availability, configuration and technical capacities require space-specific confirmation.