Disney's Art of Animation Resort

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Be surrounded in the artistry, enchantment and magic of Disney and Pixar movies. Stay at a Disney Resort hotel that invites you to explore the storybook landscapes seen in such classics as Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid. From delightfully themed family suites to wondrously detailed courtyards, Disney's Art of Animation "draws" you and your family in to become a part of some of your animated favorites.
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Christina-Linh P wrote a review Aug 6
4 contributions1 helpful vote
It was awesome-we had the Nemo rooms. It had three beds and 2 bathrooms. It was close to the pool and sky liner. Rooms were very clean. There’s no free breakfast but there is a cafeteria style restaurant next to the pool. Only down side is it opens at 7am and sometimes that’s not early enough for rope drop. Laundry was a tad expensive but it was convenient—$7 a load to wash/dry. But there’s a QR code you use to pay so no coins or cash needed. Main bed was comfy. Murphy bed was comfy. Pull out was rough for mommy and daddy but the kids had no trouble . Pool was a lot of fun and they opened pretty late into the evening-11pm?? We absolutely loved the sky liner to Epcot—until the ride home. It rained with lightening so they closed up the sky liner so we had to walk all the way to the front of Epcot (from the back) only to find out that it was reopened. But we opted to take the bus back and it was a good 15 min trek via bus (very full). We should have waited for sky liner to reopen. The sky liner takes you to the international gate which is right by the ratatouille ride! BUT GO Early!! We were walking through gates at 9:15 am and the ride queue was already at a 75min wait!the park doesn’t even open till 9am! Insane but it was worth it ride We would stay here again but only opt for another resort just for a different experience
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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mgiord wrote a review Nov 2021
Ocean City, New Jersey40 contributions51 helpful votes
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Our family of 5 (plus a dog) stayed in a Lion King suite and we were pleasantly surprised by the amount of room we had. Loved that we had two bathrooms! Rooms were clean and nicely decorated. Did not have maid service but there was a cart in the hallway with towels so it easy to get new ones. If you are on a budget this property works out very well. Skyliner was a great and fast option to get to Epcot and Hollywood Studios rather then taking a bus. Pros: Every employee during our whole stay was super friendly and went above and beyond. Loved the skyliner. We had no issues with the food. It was cafeteria food and there was a nice selection. Of course, it is Disney, so you are going to pay more. Don't complain - that is to be expected. Cons: Check in line was very long and they did not have a concierge or customer service representative to just ask a question. We had to pay to take a taxi to bring the dog to doggie day care every day. When we made a reservation we were told that we could take a free shuttle. Total stay spent over $200 shuttling the dog back and forth. Because we were upset about this we did get a complimentary taxi ride on the first day only. If travelling on a budget we highly recommend this property!
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Room Tip: We were in Lion King Suite which was close to the Skyliner but far from the buses.
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S. H wrote a review Aug 6
Raleigh, North Carolina114 contributions50 helpful votes
My family had the best time at Art of Animation. The room was up to date and very comfortable. My kids loved the pool and the room. The staff was so pleasant and helpful. We would definitely stay here again. The game room was so much fun for the whole family.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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SovitGarg wrote a review Aug 2
Bengaluru, India14 contributions7 helpful votes
It was our first family trip to the Disney World, Orlando, we stayed for 4 nights in the Finding Nemo family suite. Even though rooms are fine, but generally lacking the facilities and convenience. - No electric kettle, housekeeping told us that it is not provided for this resort - No hot plate or induction plate, with kids arranging food is a task - Restaurant on property has only unhealthy options at high price - It rains crazy in Florida, they need to build some kind of shade on walkways or provide umbrellas I must say that staff was very helpful though, we were impressed by the alacrity and eagerness to help that baggage handling and frond desk staff showed. After 4 days, we spent another 4 days in City in a hotel on International Drive and we really felt that we should have stayed there.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Room Tip: Go for Findina Nemo, it is near the lobby and skyliner
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NadineE wrote a review Jul 2023
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I want to give a shoutout to Jillian, a lifeguard on duty, who was at the Big Blue Pool on July 22, 2023 and noticed a child in distress. She immediately jumped in to rescue that child. The lifeguards at Disney World are on it. The best I’ve seen anywhere. It wasn’t my child, but I tried to give her a tip and she stated she wasn’t allowed to accept it. Everyone else is allowed to be tipped at Disney. Why not the lifeguards? Jillian, you’re a ROCKSTAR!!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Caitlyn H wrote a review Jul 2023
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Family had an amazing experience here! Would highly recommend. The pools are awesome and the skyliner is a great perk! The themeing at this hotel is above and beyond, perfect for little ones! Everything was lovely would stay here again!
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Sonny S wrote a review Jul 2023
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This was one of the worst resorts I personally have ever stayed at, I would have rather stayed at a La Quinta on the side of a highway for week than to stay here again for another 2 days. Beds were hard as a rock, I ordered a suite that said it included 2 king beds and I recieved 1 queen in the room and 2 pull out queens in addition in the living room. Not once was I offered for my room to be cleaned. Television was useless when trying to cast YouTube. Food court was underwhelming. The mini fridge in the room didn’t really keep things too cool. The themes outside of the rooms were nice to look at, I’ll give the resort that; but It was my girlfriends birthday and she wanted to stay at a Disney resort because of the passion and love she shows for the company and characters but she was utterly dissatisfied with the whole experience. And for the amount of money that was spent here at this resort I would have thought some things would live up to the name but not even close.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: Just stay somewhere else for the price to be honest
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AmbaXX wrote a review Jun 2023
Dublin, Ireland57 contributions22 helpful votes
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Amazing, immersive Disney experience. Very clean, spacious (Lion King suite) and well manned. Extremely nice staff and great amenities - foodcourt, shop, swimpools and arcade. Skyliner is by far one of biggest advantages. Highly recommended for families with kids.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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kormensandiego wrote a review Jun 2023
Manila, Philippines747 contributions324 helpful votes
Stayed for 6 nights here, wishing we have had time to explore the hotel more, we were too busy visiting the parks LOL But overall, it was a great experience despite the lack of time to stay at the hotel and just relax. I've at least managed to do a morning walk one day when we planned to hit the parks later in the morning. It was a great relaxing walk, makes the 10 minute walk to the lobby and beyond that a breeze as there's just so much to keep you preoccupied. Even a walk along the water was pleasant. The weather probably played a big factor too. We stayed at the Little Mermaid, it's definitely worth it, even with the longer walk. I've stayed at hotels where we've had to walk to the bus station or train station and it's no different. In fact, this walk was much nicer. The doors are metal and you can put magnets. We reused the ones we used during our cruise just before visiting AOA. Made it easier to identify our room even from afar. Didn't see many people doing the magnet stuff. The room size was ok despite some people complaining about it. It's a normal hotel room. The beds are high, which I don't necessarily like, but they allowed space for luggage if needed. We actually had space to lay our luggage on the floor after some rearranging. The orange plastic chairs also acted as bed rails, we put them in the middle between two beds, for fear that the kids might fall off the high beds. We had 2 queens and the 2nd bed was laid out too near the door though making it hard to walk out, it could have easily been moved just a by a bit but maybe the themed headboard was placed too near the door. Not a big issue but some flaw in their interior design. Mattresses were comfy and linens were clean and crisp. Towels were plentiful as well. H20 shampoo, conditioner and soap were provided in dispensers. I like the eco-friendly set up but small Disney labeled containers would have provided a great souvenir LOL. I heard they had lotions before. That hasn't been available when we went, and I also heard they're retiring the H20 line. Sad as these are wonderful products. The refrigerator was cold enough to store food, basically our breakfast (cheeses, orange juice, milk, salmon, etc), which we bought from Costco. I read about the cooler types not cold enough. Maybe ours was the older ones and haven't been changed to cooler type refrigerators. We didn't overload it if that helps. The decor was absolutely charming. It's played a big part in us enjoying our rooms. The bathroom was also themed with the painted tiles and the Little Mermaid Curtains. The sink area also had an additional curtain which is great when one wakes up early to dress up and wash up while others are still asleep. Love the access to the skyliner. Even when it's rush hour, the line kept moving, no real boring waits. And provides a unique transportation experience especially for the kids and adults alike. One night coming back from Hollywood Studios, the line was really really long, but it went pretty quickly and we were home in no time. Can't get that same speed with the buses. The cast members were great, they were very helpful and avoided inconveniences. Front desk staff assisted with posting my gift card and let me know to do it prior to the automatic posting on my credit card. He also followed through with back office when I had to call in from my room with my GC number which I didn't bring with me when I passed by front desk. This saved me a walk to and from the LM rooms to the lobby. The process went seamlessly without a hitch even if I didn't have my info ready the first time. Another cast member at the shop welcomed us on our first day and gave us valuable tips on how to save money, offered us options on refillable cups and ponchos that can be replaced unlimited times when torn, without being too pushy. Also more importantly, gave us valuable information about crowds etc and how to get around them despite it being Memorial Day. I would highly recommend this hotel. Pricey yes, but all worth it at the end of the day.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: They clean the rooms every 2 days, but you can ask for towels, shampoo etc if needed - leave a...
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Seven7777 wrote a review Jun 2023
Louisiana1139 contributions393 helpful votes
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This is a value resort, so you don't get the perks and frills that the moderate and deluxe resorts get. The prices certainly aren't value prices. That said, we really enjoyed our stay because our son LOVES the movies they have themed here and the decor is excellent. Tons of cute photo opps and props. He was so excited. CONS: - Only suites have fridges. Smaller rooms only have a beverage cooler, to prevent you from keeping groceries in your room and force you to use their food court - The food court is very basic, and the menu doesn't change. The featured meals are the same daily. It is VERY expensive and the food is cafeteria quality. Breakfast for 4 of us was $100, and we ate like scrambled eggs, waffles, and bacon. Nothing fancy. - No frills housekeeping. Like the rich people get their towels folded into cute shapes and stuff. We just got new towels. - No spa or other resort extras PROS: - parking is free now - small arcade with massage chairs, great way to unwind after long days in the park - room was clean - amazing decor all throughout the resort, really captured the Disney magic, and tons of sculptures for great photo ops. - beds were comfy - family suite was spacious with 2 bathrooms - grounds well maintained - pools never felt crowded, towel service was excellent - employees were courteous - gift shop was large and had a good selection
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: Don't be afraid to book a Minnie Van for transportation. Even though this is a skyliner resort,...
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Which popular attractions are close to Disney's Art of Animation Resort?
Nearby attractions include Fantasmic! (1.0 miles), Epcot World Showcase (2.3 miles), and The Great Magic Hall (2.4 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Disney's Art of Animation Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Disney's Art of Animation Resort?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Disney's Art of Animation Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Disney's Art of Animation Resort?
Yes, parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Disney's Art of Animation Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Express Cafe, illume, and Villa Italiano Chophouse.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Disney's Art of Animation Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Disney's Art of Animation Resort have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Disney's Art of Animation Resort offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Disney's Art of Animation Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Disney's Art of Animation Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Disney's Art of Animation Resort?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Does Disney's Art of Animation Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the lake view available here.