Disney’s Art of Animation is a value resort hotel at the Walt Disney World Resort. This property is popular because it offers fun Disney themes with characters that families love and spacious accommodations with convenient access to the theme parks.
Resort Overview
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort opened in 2012 and features 1,984 guest rooms. Most of these rooms are family suites, but there are also standard rooms. The whole resort has a fun Disney theme, featuring beloved Disney characters from movies including Finding Nemo, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and Cars. The resort celebrates Disney animation and there are so many fun opportunities for photos during your stay! If you are looking for a resort with in-your-face Disney theming, this is it!
In addition, guests have easy access to the Walt Disney World theme parks. Using the Disney Skyliner, guests can easily travel to EPCOT or Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom have bus transportation.
Reasons We Love This Resort:
- Fun theme with familiar Disney characters
- Located along the Disney Skyliner, with easy access to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Accommodations for larger families, Family suites have 2 bathrooms
- Largest resort pool on Disney property
Amenities:
- Wi-Fi Service (complimentary Wi-Fi access in guest rooms, main lobby, and main pools)
- Dining Options (quick service)
- Designated Smoking Area
- Luggage Service (luggage assistance, dry cleaning)
- Laundry Services (24-hour self-service laundry room is available)
- Housekeeping Services
- Self-Parking
- 24-Hour ATM (near the front desk)
- Front Desk Service (banking and mail)
- Merchandise Delivery and Pickup
- Grocery Orders
- Ice and Vending Machines
- Concierge Service (purchase tickets, upgrade tickets, special requests)
- Safekeeping (in-room safes with safe-keeping boxes available at Front Desk)
- Rapid Fill (refillable mugs)
- Wake-up Call Service
- Disability Service (mobility, hearing, visual, and service animal accommodations)
- Resort Airline Check-In
- Early Park Admission
A Full Range of Accommodations
At Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, most of the accommodations offered are family suites. These family suites accommodate up to 6 adults and also have 2 bathrooms. In addition, guests may consider a standard room, with a Little Mermaid theme. These rooms accommodate up to 4 adults.
Room Types
Little Mermaid Standard Room:
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of the Courtyard, Pool, or Parking Area
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Table Bed
Cars Family Suite:
- Sleeps up to 6 adults
- Views of the Courtyard, Pool, or Parking Area
- 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double-Size Table Bed, and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa
The Lion King Family Suite:
- Sleeps up to 6 adults
- Views of the Courtyard, Pool, or Parking Area
- 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double-Size Table Bed, and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa
Finding Nemo Family Suite:
- Sleeps up to 6 adults
- Views of the Courtyard, Pool, or Parking Area
- 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double-Size Table Bed, and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa
All Dining & Lounges
Landscape of Flavors
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this food court area provides a variety of dining options. Menu items include hot dogs, pizza, sandwiches, and more.
The Drop-Off Pool Bar
Located at the main pool at Disney’s Art of Animation, relax with cocktails, sangria, or other beverages with a fun underwater theme.
Pools, Grounds, & Recreation
Pools
The Big Blue Pool is the largest hotel pool at the Walt Disney World Resort. Just keep swimming at this zero-entry pool inspired by the beloved Disney-Pixar movie, Finding Nemo.
The Cozy Cone Pool is inspired by the Disney-Pixar hit Cars. Enjoy cabanas in the shape of cozy cones or hang out with the life-sized models of all of your favorite Cars friends! Then, take a dip in this relaxing and kid-friendly 74,740-gallon pool.
The Flippin’ Fins Pool is inspired by The Little Mermaid, complete with Sebastian and his “Under the Sea” orchestra! This 103,642-gallon pool is the perfect spot to let all of your cares swim away as you take a dip or relax poolside.
Pixel Play Arcade
Enjoy video games, pinball, air hockey, and more at this arcade located near the Mara Cafe. The arcade is open daily. Purchase your game card using cash or credit card and then refill it as you please to use at any of the other Walt Disney World Resort arcades.
Movies Under the Stars
After a day at the parks, enjoy complimentary movie screenings under the stars. The screenings take place on select nights, on the grassy area located between The Lion King building and the Finding Nemo building.
Playground
Kids will love climbing and playing at the Righteous Reef playground. It is in the Finding Nemo courtyard.
Jogging Trail
Head out for a relaxing run or walk on a 1.38-mile trail around the Art of Animation Resort.
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Transportation
Get around Walt Disney World Resort with ease using these convenient, complimentary transportation options.
How to get to each park:
While staying at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, you may be wondering how you can get to each park using the free transportation systems offered at Walt Disney World. We have it broken down for you:
- Magic Kingdom: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to the Magic Kingdom. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after the park closes.
- EPCOT: The Disney Skyliner takes guests to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, with a quick transfer to EPCOT. This runs until approximately 1 hour after the park closes. In the event of inclement weather, buses are available.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The Disney Skyliner takes guests to Disney’s Caribbean Beach, with a quick transfer to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It runs until approximately an hour after the park closes. In the event of inclement weather, buses are available.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after the park closes.
- Disney Springs and Water Parks: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney Springs and the water parks nearly every 20 minutes from the resort. Buses typically run for an hour after Disney Springs or the water park close.
Parking
*Guests who drive either their own vehicle or a rental car to Walt Disney World enjoy complimentary parking at the resort for the duration of their stay, as well as standard parking at the theme parks. Complimentary standard self-parking is also available while you enjoy select dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreation experiences at this resort.
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