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Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Last updated: April 19, 2024

Disney’s Art of Animation is a highly-themed, value-level resort at Walt Disney World. Art of Animation includes both standard hotel rooms and “family suites,” which are indeed perfect for families.

$209 - $963

Lodging Area

Bus, Skyliner

Guest Overall Rating

Based on 379 surveys. (See our Ratings and Research page for details)

Lighting: B

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Exceptional theming, particularly Cars and Lion King areas

Skyliner connection to Hollywood Studios and EPCOT

Best pool of the Value resorts

Family Suites are innovatively designed and themed

Interior hallways in some buildings

Walking trail around Hour Glass Lake and connecting bridge to Pop Century

Just one bus stop

Most expensive Value resort

Terrible in-room mobile reception

The number of made-to-order meals available at the food court can mean long waits in line

The resort's standard rooms are rarely discounted

Poor soundproofing

Art of Animation was perfect for us in the Nemo Suites for 6.

February 4, 2020

As a family of six on a moderate budget, Art of Animation was our choice for a larger room. The Skyliner made travel to EPCOT and the Studios easy. And the bus ride to animal Kingdom was short, but the ride to Magic Kingdom could sometimes seem long.

As a family of six on a moderate budget, Art of Animation was our choice for a larger room. The Skyliner made travel to EPCOT and the Studios easy. And the...

November 23, 2019

We found Art of Animation's food court much nicer than Pop Century. AoA's was less busy, cleaner, and provided more dining options.

August 10, 2019

We booked a Little Mermaid standard room. It is woefully due for a renovation. We normally stay at Pop Century and have been spoiled by their revamp.

March 16, 2019

The bus service was great to AOA, and we could always hop on a Pop Century bus and walk across the bridge if needed. Resort was clean and very fun for our young children.

The bus service was great to AOA, and we could always hop on a Pop Century bus and walk across the bridge if needed. Resort was clean and very fun for our...

March 2, 2019

We enjoyed Art of Animation, and for the cost (one of the cheapest resorts but still on Disney property), we would totally stay there again

February 3, 2019

Slightly larger than comparable rooms at other Value resorts, standard rooms are around 277 square feet. All of these rooms are in the Little Mermaid section of the resort.

Dresser with drawers
Full-length mirror
Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi)
Flat-panel TV
Coffee maker and starter supply of coffee pods
Ironing board and iron
Digital thermostat
In-room safe
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and bar soap

A curtain divider separates the main sleeping area from sink/bathroom area, and a solid door separates the toilet and shower from these. This allows up to three groups to get ready at the same time.

The suites are a reasonably priced option which include two rooms, two bathrooms, and a kitchenette If you have a family of five or six, or if you just don't want to sleep in the same room as your kids, the Art of Animation family suites are one of the best lodging options at Walt Disney World.

Room with Queen Bed(s) and en-suite bathroom
Double-Size Sleeper Sofa
Double-Size Table Bed (table with 4 chairs that converts to a full-size bed)
Separate Bedroom with Door
Open clothes hanger bar
Starter supply of disposable kitchenware: paper plates, bowls, and cups; plastic forks, knives, and spoons

Family Suites at Art of Animation have two bathrooms. One is small and functional, nearly identical to the bathrooms in the standard rooms. The main bathroom is spacious, with a large glass-door shower.

Little Mermaid Bedroom

Litttle Mermaid Sink and Dressing Area

Little Mermaid Tub and Shower

View from Little Mermaid Room 7872

Art of Animation Little Mermaid Room Floor Plan

Lion King Suite Master Bedroom

Lion King Suite Fold-Down Bed

Lion King Suite Fold-Out Couch

Lion King Suite Microwave and Beverage Chiller

Cars Suite Second Bathroom

Lion King Suite Master Bath

Lion King Suite Second Bathroom

View from Finding Nemo Suite 5829

Art of Animation Family Suite Floor Plan

We’ve mapped and taken photographs of the views from every single room on Walt Disney World property! Our Room Finder helps you find the perfect room for you and then request that room from Disney.

There is no full-service restaurant at any Disney value resort, including Art of Animation. The food court, Landscape of Flavors, is organized like a food court at a mall.

Landscape of Flavors Landscape of Flavors offers made to order burgers, sandwiches, and pastas. You'll find an occasional upscale (for a food court) item here, like saffron seafood pasta, a tandoori chicken sandwich on naan, or the "surf and surf" (crab cake and fried shrimp) burger.

The Drop Off Pool Bar The pool bar at the Art of Animation Resort, The Drop Off sits next to the main Big Blue Pool. Despite the existence of some snacks and small bites this is mostly a place for drinks. Like all Disney bars the tropical-themed drinks are very sweet, but they are refreshing on a hot Florida day by the pool.

Ink and Paint Candy, snacks, and drinks.

Art of Animation In Room Delivery

Refillable Mugs Allows guest self-service soft drink refills from quick-service locations in hotels ( NOT in theme parks ) for $21.99 for the length of stay.

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The largest (and our favorite), The Big Blue Pool, sits directly behind the main lobby and food court. All pools are heated and feature sculptures of characters from various animated films.

Located just off the Animation Hall lobby is the Pixel Play Arcade , which has a decent collection of relatively recent video and arcade games. Most games cost $0.50 to $2.00 per play.

Free Disney Movies Under the Stars are shown most evenings, weather-permitting.

A small business center offers computer and internet access, including printers.

One lap around Hourglass Lake is a scenic 1.20-mile/2 km course. You won't find a gym, fitness center, or spa at Art of Animation.

Disney resort guests get into each theme park 30 minutes earlier than off-site guests, every day.

Disney's Skyliner , an enclosed ski-lift-like gondola system, provides fast access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios with very pretty views.

Practical Matters

Check-in is 3:00pm Check-out is 11:00am

All Disney resorts participate in Disney’s Online Check-In program. If you’ve checked-in online and provided a mobile phone number or email address, you will receive your room number electronically. Then you can go straight to the room and use your smart phone or MagicBand to open the door, skipping the lobby altogether.

These rubber and plastic wrist bands can function as your room key, park admission, charge card, and more! MagicBands cost money, but if you'd like a free option you can use the official Disney World app on your phone or request an RFID-embedded card at the front desk.

Park tickets are best purchased online in advance either directly through Disney or via our Least Expensive Ticket Calculator . However, if you arrive without park tickets, head to the concierge desk in the hotel lobby.

Dining reservation are best made online in advance or on your phone or tablet during your visit. You can also use our Disney World Reservation Finder .

Washers and dryers are availabile in laundry facilities at each Disney World hotel. Cost is $3 per wash, and another $3 per dry cycle. A small selection of soap, fabric softener, and dryer sheets are also sold, for around $1 each. Only credit/debit cards can be used for payment. For more information, see our Disney World Laundry Facilities page.

If you lose something in a theme park or during your stay at a Disney-operated hotel, visit Disney's Lost and Found website or call (407) 824-4245.

Disney hotels have gifts shops near their lobbies with a decent collection of Disney-branded souvenirs. You will also find basic pharmacy items such as sunscreen, aspirin, allergy and cold medicine, baby diapers and formula, shampoo, and the like. Resort hotels with Deluxe Villa rooms offer an assortment of groceries, as well.

Disney recommends a third party company, Kid's Nite Out , to provide babysitting services at the resort hotels. See our Disney World Child Care page for more information.

Art of Animation is located in the Wide World of Sports Resort Area. All modern GPS apps, and Google Maps, will have clear driving directions to it. As a backup, look for Disney road signs directing you toward the Wide World of Sports once you're on property, and then look for signs for Art of Animation once you're close.

Disney Skyliner gondola system has a station on the bridge in between Pop Century and Art of Animation. From the station, the ride to Epcot's International Gateway entrance is about 20 minutes while the ride to Hollywood Studios is about 12 minutes (plus waiting time in line).

Disney provides free bus service from Art of Animation to the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, and Disney Springs. Art of Animation's bus stops sit along the front wall of the Animation Hall lobby. Buses run about every 20 minutes, but varies through the day.

If you have your own car, it's faster to drive yourself to Disney's Animal Kingdom, the Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach water parks, and Disney Springs. Disney's transportation system is faster to the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney's Hollywood Studios.

You can walk between the Art of Animation and Pop Century. The Skyliner can take you to the EPCOT resorts, Caribbean Beach, and the Riviera. For all other resort destinations, the fastest option is an Uber, Lyft, or taxi. Disney's bus service is free but slow, and will probably require you to use an intermediate destination like Disney Springs, to get to your destination. And that can take a couple of hours each way if you're unluckly.

if you have a car, the easiest way to get to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and other tourist destinations is to drive. Alternatively, Mears Transportation operates shuttle services between the Disney hotels and other theme parks.

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort: The Complete 2022 Guide

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Have you ever wanted to live in the world of your favorite Disney film ? Then Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is the place for you!

Dive into the sea with Ariel , Nemo, and all their friends, traverse the jungles with Simba and the gang, or speed off into the sunset with Lightening McQueen.

You and your family, especially your kiddos, will marvel at the incredible worlds brought to life by Disney’s Art of Animation.

In addition to the grounds and buildings, the films permeate into every aspect of the resort.

The key to Art of Animation is the theming – totally immersive, the design of the resort is to bring you completely into the movie.

You think you know Disney resort theming? You ain’t seen nothing yet!

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The World of Disney’s Art of Animation

One of the value resorts at Walt Disney World , Disney’s Art of Animation Resort brings the best Disney has to offer at affordable prices. Art of Animation is almost a bridge between value and moderate resorts, perfect in so many ways for families with kids or for a weekend jaunt. The resort also has the benefit of being close to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and isn’t too far from Epcot or Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Much like its cousin, Disney’s Pop Century Resort , the buildings have a T -shape facing in towards the common areas for each section. The Little Mermaid and Cars sections each have three buildings, while the Nemo and Lion King areas each have two. Between the four sections, there are 934 rooms in all. In the center of the resort you’ll find Animation Hall, the main building for check-in, transportation, dining , and shopping.

Each area takes on the appearance of a classic Disney or Pixar movie – The Little Mermaid and The Lion King are on the Disney side, with Finding Nemo and the Cars trilogy representing for the Pixar family.

When we say it has the appearance of these movies, we mean it! Every aspect of each section goes all-out with the décor, architecture, and character elements to make you feel like you’ve really entered the worlds of these characters. Not just the finessed touches or special nods that you see at other resorts, but real, movie-set-level components that bring your experience up to ten!

Take a tour of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort!

History of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Opening May 31, 2012, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort was saw the completion of a project that almost never happened.

Back in the early 2000s, Art of Animation had been designed to be the sister resort to Pop Century with the name The Legendary Years . Covering the beginning of the 1900s up through the 1940s, Pop Century – The Legendary Years was supposed to be across Hourglass Lake and complete the movie-themed resort area.

However, after September 11 th , tourism took a dramatic hit and The Legendary Years never came to fruition. The half-finished resort lay across the lake from Disney Pop Century Resort , abandoned until it the reimagining into Disney’s Art of Animation.

This legacy still had an impact on the building of the resort, which you can see in the Little Mermaid sections. Built like the rooms over at Pop Century , with exterior hallways and smaller room spaces, these three buildings were already in place when the new concept for the resort came into being. As for the remaining sections, they took on the family suite format that took off during the refurbishment of Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. Providing more room for young families without spending the high suite prices, Art of Animation was the perfect place to adopt this format and provide more accommodations geared specifically towards families.

From a forgotten relic to an animated sensation, we’re not the only ones that are glad that Disney’s Art of Animation was born from the ashes of The Legendary Years!

Disney’s Art of Animation Amenities

As a value resort, there are fewer of the high-end amenities you might get at the moderate or deluxe resorts. You don’t have table service dining locations, a spa, or water sports on the lake, but what you do have is fun for the whole family! With one of the best counter service spots on the property, three incredible pools, and plenty of places for your kids to play, you won’t be disappointed with what Art of Animation has to offer!

Unlike some of the other value resorts, the rooms are a major part of the attraction at Art of Animation. In fact, the design and layout is an integral part of the overall resort experience! In the effort to bring you into the film, each of the rooms for the four sections uses different themed elements to highlight aspects of the movies. Even the floors fit with the theme!

As previously mentioned, there are four distinct sections:

The Little Mermaid
The Lion King
Finding Nemo

Within each, the rooms reflect the overall feel of the movie. As you’re booking, make sure you take that into account.

Definitely watch video tours or check out our page on the rooms to learn more!

Standard Rooms

All the standard rooms are in the Little Mermaid section, and have a layout similar to other value resorts, specifically Pop Century. This is largely because this is the section that converted from the Legendary Years into Art of Animation, so they didn’t have to waste the building space. However, you’re getting a lot out of these rooms!

Available with two queen beds or one king bed, the Little Mermaid rooms have the typical hotel and split-bath layout. Beautiful blue walls and floors, seashell headboards, and film art help to set the scene. You’ll also have a privacy curtain between the rest of the room and bathroom, which can help to distinguish the spaces when you’re getting ready in the morning.

The sink space is separate from the shower and toilet room, again for convenience and privacy. Fun film elements, like an animated coral frame around the mirror, an Ariel shower curtain, and Ariel’s grotto on the shower walls complete the themed elements.

With some recent updates, the beds are the new raised style that allows you to stick luggage or other items underneath the bed. This is a great way to utilize your storage space, especially when you’re travelling with kids.

We recommend these rooms for families with young children or for a small group of adults. Even couples just doing a short trip will love these spaces! Again, since everything is all in one room, you’ll want to be sure that is enough space. However, the Little Mermaid rooms are going to be your economical spaces here at Art of Animation. They can run as low as $150 a night, which is definite deal at Disney!

Family Suites

The remaining three sections at Art of Animation all feature the family suite model, which provides more space for you and everyone in your party. You can actually sleep six people in these rooms! Don’t get me wrong, six people would be a bit tight, but it’s perfect if you’re bringing all your kiddos. You could even give each kid their own bed if you’re in a family of four, with a separate bedroom to give you your own privacy. Is it worth the extra $250-$300 a night? You know your kids…you tell us!

In a family suite, you have two full bathrooms , a queen bed in the main bedroom, and two convertible double beds in the living area. One double bed is in the sofa, and the other is a table bed that also serves as the main dining space. This way, you can pack up the beds during the day and keep the communal spaces clear. Having the extra bathroom is huge, as you can get several people ready for the day at one time…and also keep a bathroom kid-free for yourself!

You also have a small kitchenette in the living room with a mini fridge, microwave, sink, and coffee maker. Just the addition of the microwave makes all the difference, as you can heat and eat your meals in your room. This is a major money and time saver, especially in the morning!

Family suites have either a Lion King, Cars, or Finding Nemo theme. In the Lion King section, bright, warm colors bring you to the African savanna with Simba and all his friends. This isn’t the look of the Animal Kingdom Lodge , which is subtle and authentic to African culture, but rather the colorful animated world of the character. Cars suites put you in Radiator Springs, with nods to Lightening and the gang throughout. Your bathroom is actually a car wash, brightly lit and perfect for your littles. Finally, the Finding Nemo areas show off the serene side of the ocean, with deep-sea nautical touches distinctly different from the Little Mermaid rooms. Don’t forget to look out for sharks!

Pet-Friendly Accommodations

Disney’s Art of Animation is one of the four pet-friendly spots at Disney World.

Now, when we say pet-friendly , we do really mean dogs. Sorry – no cats allowed!

You can have two dogs in your room, and they do need to be leashed in all public areas. Pet rooms are on select floors with access to designated areas for your furry friends to do their business.

Please be aware of other guests as well, and remember most common areas are expected to be animal-free (including the pools). For more information, check out the information on Disney’s website .

Disney’s Art of Animation boasts three incredible pools, each fitting with the theme of their area. Nearby to the pools are soft play areas for your kiddos to explore, ideal if they aren’t big swimmers or just need a space to run. We recommend getting to the pools early to maximize the fun!

Flippin’ Fins Pool

This pool is in the Little Mermaid section, featuring Ariel and all her finned friends. Sebastian and his Under the Sea Orchestra take center stage as part of the fun! Right in the middle of the three Little Mermaid buildings, you’ll feel like you’re really under the sea. A collection of palm trees and other beachy items gives that island vibe that rounds out the pool space.

Cozy Cones Pool

Fans of Cars will recognize this spot right away! Sally’s hotel, the Cozy Cone, takes on a new role at Art of Animation as the Radiator Springs pool. Each cone has a set of lounge chairs and an awning, perfect for staying out of the sun and relaxing poolside. Other nods to the traffic cones dot the area, adorable and the perfect touches for the cozy pool.

Big Blue Pool

Over in the Finding Nemo section you’ll find the biggest pool at Walt Disney World – the Big Blue Pool. A zero-entry pool, this behemoth holds 308,527 gallons of water! Splash around under the giant jellyfish or swim in the deeper end with Nemo and his friends. Your littles will love the Schoolyard Sprayground, a splash zone perfect for the kids that aren’t quite ready to get into the big ole blue. Nearby is Squirt’s Righteous Reef, the playground area for your non-swimmers.

#WDW Fact: The largest pool in Walt Disney World can be found at the Art of Animation Resort the Finding Nemo section. It is known as The Big Blue Pool. pic.twitter.com/alJ5qAvAaI — Visiting the Magic (@visthemagic) December 30, 2019

As this pool is popular, you’re going to want to make a point to get here early. Remember, there’s no “spot saving” at Disney pools, so be sure to bring your whole group when you’re setting up camp. Also, please only use the space you need so everyone else can enjoy the area too!

Parking at the Art of Animation is $15 dollars a night for all vehicles, with complimentary self-parking during the day for visitors of the resort. Remember, during peak times, you might not be able to come and just explore the resort. In these instances, if you have a dining reservation at a resort on the Skyliner loop, we suggest using that mode of transportation to come see the sights.

As a value resort, Art of Animation doesn’t necessarily have all the same sports options as some of the higher tier stays. However, there is still plenty to do!

Jogging Trails

Those who love a good walk or run will enjoy this jogging trail around the resort. The trail is one mile long, so you can start your circuit wherever you like and keep track of your distance from there. This is also a great activity in the evening, taking you around the entirety of the resort while giving you the chance to take some great pictures along the way.

The jogging trail takes you all the way around both Art of Animation and Pop Century, so this is a great way to see both resorts!

Playgrounds

Right next to the Big Blue Pool is Squirt’s Righteous Reef, a unique playground experience that is different than the conventional swing set and slide setup. This is the perfect way for your younger kiddos to get out some energy – sometimes kids just need to run around. Especially if you’re taking a break from the parks, you don’t want to just sit in your room during the vacation.

Also in the Lion King section is the Elephant Graveyard, where kids can run through the “caves” and play among the elephant “bones.” It’s not as large as the Finding Nemo playground, and the kids can’t climb up on the rocks, but it’s still nice if they just need to get out of the room for a bit.

Pixel Play Arcade

In the Animation Hall is Pixel Play Arcade, with all of your typical arcade entertainment. This is a great stop on a rainy day, as you can have fun playing the games together without being stuck in your room. This is one of the benefits of a value resort, as many of the higher tier Disney stays are phasing out their arcades.

Movie Under the Stars

Like many of the Disney resorts, Art of Animation offers an outdoor movie night on select evenings. This is a great way to wrap up your day, especially if you’re not in a park or don’t have to get up early the next morning. Bring your own snacks, a blanket or chairs, and of course your whole family! The movies are always Disney favorites and kid-friendly, so you don’t need to worry about the content. One of the benefits of the family atmosphere!

Movie night happens on the grassy space between the Lion King and Finding Nemo sections, giving a fun backdrop to the night. This is also a central location in the resort, making it easy for you to find no matter what section you’re staying in.

Play Disney Parks App

If you’re going to Disney World with kids, you’ll want this app anyway, even more so if you’re staying at Art of Animation! With the games in the app, you can create your own themed art and see it come to life in the worlds of the characters. This is perfect for the budding creative geniuses in your family, or if you’re looking for a rainy day activity.

Disney Skyliner

One of the biggest benefits of staying at Disney’s Art of Animation is that it is right on the Disney Skyliner . With the opening of Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios, the need arose for more transportation options to get guests to and from the parks. The newest way to travel, these adorable gondolas form a path that connects Pop Century, Art of Animation, Disney’s Caribbean Beach, and Disney’s Riviera Resort with Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

A station right along the edge of Hourglass Lake gives Art of Animation guests direct access to the Skyliner, connecting these resorts to the hub station at Caribbean Beach. From there, you can continue on to any of the other stops along the route. If you’re going to Hollywood Studios, you will have to get off at Caribbean Beach to catch your connecting gondola.

Disney Skyliner gondolas at Art of Animation

Having the Skyliner also gives you access to the Yacht and Beach Clubs , as well as the whole Disney’s BoardWalk , as these areas are right by the Epcot International Gateway station. This is huge, as it opens more inter-resort travel than we’ve ever had before at Disney World. You really can make a day of just travelling the Skyliner!

Like all the Disney resorts, Art of Animation gives you access to Disney bus transportation. You can use the busses to get to any of the parks and to Disney Springs. However, busses do not travel between resorts, so to do that you’ll first need to get a bus to Disney Springs and then change busses, or use a ride share option. Unless, of course, you’re headed to another Skyliner resort or the BoardWalk area.

Throughout Disney W o rld you can catch a Lyft or Uber using their respective apps. I recommend Lyft, although you should use the one with which you are most comfortable. Ride share is nice because it is a direct route, although of course it is extra cost. However, that has been worth it for me to beat the busses for rope drop or make my dining reservation.

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Location

Directions to the resort.

When driving to Art of Animation, you’ll want to get off on the Disney exit for West Osceola Parkway, which will then split into two. Take the right of the split, and turn right onto Victory Way. From there, turn right onto Animation Way, which will lead you to the main entrance and Animation Hall, although later you may choose to keep going to get to the parking lot of your choice.

If you’re coming from Florida 530 or 192, you’ll want to take World Drive to get on West Osceola Parkway, and then onto Victory Way from there.

This may be a point where looking at the map and using the GPS would be helpful. You’ll be able to see the resort from Osceola Parkway long before you’ll actually pull into the parking lot, so getting the right directions will keep you from making mistakes!

Resort Address

1850 Animation Way Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8400

Disney’s Art of Animation Contact Information

If you need to contact Disney’s Art of Animation Resort directly, their number is (407) 938-7000.

However, for questions about your booking, Disney recommends calling (407) 939-5277.

For all dining queries, use their online dining reservation platform.

Jump right in to the world of your favorite characters with Disney’s Art of Animation Resort!

Grace Hoyos, Staff Writer

Grace is a life-long lover of all things Disney, particularly the parks at Walt Disney World. She is also an avid Disney Cruise Line enthusiast who regularly dreams of the white sands of Castaway Cay . Grace loves the fact that her Disney trips give her time to spend with her family, enjoy incredible food, and try new experiences.

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World (Hotel Tour)

Located on-site at the Walt Disney World Resort , Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is one of Disney’s “Value” category resort hotels, providing an array of amenities at a fairly affordable price. The resort originally opened in May 2012 and features 984 rooms and 1,120 family suites.

The resort is grouped into four individual sections themed with popular Disney animated movies: Cars, Finding Nemo, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid.

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is located near the southeastern part of Walt Disney World directly across Hourglass Lake from Disney’s Pop Century Resort . It is a short distance to all four Walt Disney World theme parks, the water parks and Disney Springs. The Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando are both less than 30 minutes away.

Hotel amenities at this hotel are adequate for a property of this price point (“Value” Resort) and include a three resort style pools, organized recreational activities / entertainment, a children’s playground area and an on-site Arcade.

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Frequently Asked Questions – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

What are the hotel rates at disney’s art of animation resort.

Since the Art of Animation Resort is one of Disney’s “Value Resorts”, prices are fairly affordable and typically range from over $200 per night to more than $500 per night for the family suites depending on the time of year. See our price chart below for rates during specific nights.

Does Disney’s Art of Animation Resort provide transportation to the Walt Disney World theme parks?

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort offers complimentary bus transportation throughout Walt Disney World including the theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs and the Resort hotels. There is also a Disney Skyliner station adjacent to the resort which provides access to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios .

Is there free transportation from the Orlando International Airport to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort?

Complimentary transportation from Disney’s Magical Express is no longer offered. However, Mears Connect shuttle service provides transportation from the Walt Disney World Resort to the Orlando International Airport at a cost of around $30.00 per person.

Is there a Resort Fee or Parking Charge at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort?

There are no resort fees or self-parking charges when staying at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.

How many pools are there at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort?

There are three pools at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – the main Big Blue Pool is located behind the Animation Hall lobby building, the Cozy Cone Pool is inspired by the Cars movie franchise and the Flippin’s Fins Pool is themed after The Little Mermaid .

What are the food & beverage options at the Disney’s Art of Animation Resort?

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort features the Landscape of Flavors food court and the The Drop Off Pool Bar . Both venues are quick-service dining restaurants.

What is the check-in and check-out time at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort?

The check in-time at the Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is 3:00 pm and check out time is at 11:00 am.

What is the pet policy at the Disney’s Art of Animation Resort?

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is one of the few pet friendly on-site hotels at Walt Disney World. The hotel has a pilot program that allows up to two dogs in select rooms for an additional charge of $50 per night. Dogs receive “Pluto’s Welcome Kit” that includes a number of items needed during the stay. Four pet relief areas are near buildings 2, 5, 6 and 7.

Click here to see the official pet policies for Walt Disney World.

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort originally opened in May 2012 and is one of Walt Disney World’s “value” resort hotels. The resort is highly themed and features 984 traditional hotel rooms along with 1,120 family suites.

There are four distinct sections at the Art of Animation Resort, themed after popular Disney animated movies. These four sections include:

Finding Nemo
The Lion King
The Little Mermaid

In addition to the themed buildings, there is a large lobby building called Animation Hall which features the “Ink & Paint” gift shop, food court and check-in areas. Bus transportation services pick up and drop off just outside of Animation Hall.

This resort hotel is located on-site within the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida near the southern end of the property along West Buena Vista Drive. Access to the area is provided by the Osceola Parkway which connects to Interstate 4 just a few miles to the east.

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

1850 Animation Way

Kissimmee, Florida 32830

407.939.7000

It will take about 30 minutes to get to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort from the Orlando International Airport. Guests can either take SR-528 (Beach Line Expressway) to Interstate 4, west to Osceola Parkway or SR-417 west to the Osceola Parkway. Both routes are similar in mileage and fairly easy to navigate for out-of-area travelers.

From Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, the time / distance to the visitor toll plazas at the Disney theme parks are as follows (per Google Maps):

Magic Kingdom Park : Approximately 10 minutes
Epcot : Approximately 10 minutes
Disney’s Hollywood Studios : Approximately 7 minutes
Disney’s Animal Kingdom : Approximately 5 minutes
Disney Springs (Orange Parking Garage): Approximately 13 minutes

The time / distance to other popular Orlando area attractions is as follows:

SeaWorld Orlando : Approximately 15 minutes
Universal Orlando Resort : Approximately 19 minutes.
Downtown Orlando: Approximately 30 minutes
Orange County Convention Center: Approximately 15 minutes
The Mall at Millenia: Approximately 25 minutes

Amenities at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is a value based hotel so while it may not have all the features of a full service resort, it does not lack on amenities.

Resort Pool Areas

There are three separate pool areas at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, all of which have full-time life guards. The main pool is The Big Blue Pool which is the largest hotel pool at Walt Disney World consisting of 308,527 gallons of themed water fun. Themed after the “Finding Nemo” movies, this pool is located just behind Animation Hall and features a number of water features as well as The Drop Off poolside bar.

The 74,740 gallon Cozy Cone Pool is inspired by the Cars movies and includes a number of cone-shaped cabanas. This pool is located near the Cars section on the south side of the property.

The Flippin’ Fins Poo l consists of 103,642 gallons of water fun and is themed after The Little Mermaid . This pool features Sebastian and the “Under the Sea Orchestra” and is located on the north side of the property.

During our most recent stay the pool hours were from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM and complimentary towels were provided at the pools.

Other Amenities

Entertainment and Recreation
The Pixel Play Arcade
Children’s Playground
Jogging Trail
On-site Business Center
Complimentary Wi-Fi
On-site Laundry Facilitates

There is also complimentary transportation provided throughout the entire Walt Disney World Resort. The hotel features shuttle bus service outside of Animation Hall to the theme parks as well as Disney Springs and a station for the Disney Skyliner is located at the rear of the property. Guests can use the Skyliner to travel to Epcot , Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Boardwalk area.

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Dining Options at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Dining options at the Art of Animation Resort are adequate for the hotel and since it is a “Value” resort, both options are quick-service dining.

Landscape of Flavors (Food Court): Serving American fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Drop Off Pool Bar: Serving beer, wine, specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.

The Rooms at Art of Animation Resort

There two types of rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, the Standard Room or the Family Suites Room. All rooms feature free wireless internet service, a coffee maker, mini-refrigerator, iron / ironing board, in-room safe, telephone with voicemail, hairdryer and bathroom products.

The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms

Standard rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort sleep up to four adults and feature one King-Size bed or two Queen-Size beds.

Family Suites

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort features family suites in the Cars, Finding Nemo and Lion King sections of the property. The suites sleep up to six adults and feature Room include one Queen-Size bed and one double-size sleeper sofa and one double-size table bed.

Hotel Rates for Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Like most hotels in the greater Orlando area, rates at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort are highly seasonal and we have found that rates and availability do vary quite considerably throughout the year. The rates shown below are the best available rate in both room types offered at this hotel.

The following rates were obtained from the hotel web site at the time of publication. Please note that nightly rates can change at any time.

Taxes: There is a 6% resort tax on top of a 6.5% sales tax. There are no resort fees or self-parking charges.

Disney is constantly running special offers and there are always discounts for annual passholders and Florida Residents.

What We Liked about Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

There are a number of things to like about Disney’s Art of Amenities Resort. Following are some of the highlights:

Large family suite
Great theming and decorations
Complimentary Disney resort wide transportation include the Disney Skyliner

What We Did Not Like about Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

There are a few things about the Disney’s Art of Animation Resort we do not like which include:

Limited on-site dining options
Very crowded check-in, transportation service, dining and pool areas during peak times
Pricing is steep for a “value” resort

What We Think Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is Perfect For

We were very happy with our stay at Disney’s Art of Animation and find that it is perfect for:

Short and intermediate-term Disney vacations
Large families (families suites)
Sports team events at the nearby Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex

Our Thoughts

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is a great budget-friendly options if you choose to stay on site and take advantage of the Disney benefits including the free transportation service. The resort has excellent theming, quality amenities and plenty to do if you need a break from the theme parks. There is also the benefit of Disney Skyliner service to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

However, it is quite a large hotel that can get very crowded during peak travel days including the dining area and the pool. Also, be prepared to do a lot of walking to get around the hotel.

We would highly recommended this hotel at a nightly rate of $250.00 per night or less. Otherwise, we feel that there are better off-site options as you get above the $250 per night rate level.

However, without a vehicle guests are not fully able to explore the Orlando area outside of Disney (this of course is by design). Outside transportation service costs can add up if you are looking to visit non-Disney theme parks or off-property restaurants so keep that in mind for your next visit.

Jerry Joyce

Jerry Joyce has been a Florida resident since 1988 and has lived in a variety of places in the South Florida area. Jerry is an avid boater & water sports enthusiast, beach aficionado, a lover of great food, muscle car fan and a theme park annual passholder for many years. Some of his favorite places in Florida include the Florida Keys, Walt Disney World, Cedar Key, the Loxahatchee River, St. Augustine and Ten Thousand islands.

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FULL TOUR of the ‘Cars’ Family Suites at Disney’s Art of Animation Hotel

Ka- chow! We hope you’re ready to start your engines because we’re about to race our way through one of Disney World’s most iconic hotels — Art of Animation!

This resort brings animated favorites into a larger-than-life format , creating distinct environments as seen in some of our favorite Disney and Pixar films . There are Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and Finding Nemo-themed areas, but we’re taking you on a tour of a Cars Family Suite this time around.

This highly themed Disney World hotel is known for its colorful lobby, over-the-top Disney theming, HUGE Finding Nemo -inspired pool, access to the Disney Skyliner , and family suites. It can be a great choice for families looking to visit on a budget — though it isn’t the most affordable Value Resort .

The family suites sleep up to six adults, which means you can probably squeeze even more kiddos in than that. There’s a primary bedroom and a living space with a pull-out sofa bed, along with a pull-down bed and two full bathrooms. But enough about the room, let’s actually see it!

Welcome to a Cars Family Suite! Here’s a look at what you see when you enter the room and walk into the main living area, with a table and chairs — but that’s not all.

Have you ever stayed at Disney’s Art of Animation Cars Suite? This room sleeps 6 people and has two full bathrooms! pic.twitter.com/GB8sa7z3O6 — AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) July 6, 2023

The table and chairs actually fold out to become one of the three beds in the room.

You’ll also find a decent-sized closet area, with plenty of drawer space and places to hang your clothes. This is also where you’ll find the television in the main living space and an extra pillow and blanket.

The main area is also home to a couch and coffee table that looks like a map. We love that the couch looks like a bench seat from an old car! Oh, and did we mention…

…that this couch also turns into a double-sized bed?! That makes two out of the three. These rooms can be a great value for families or folks traveling in groups, though we will say they don’t offer too much privacy.

The couch also folds out into a bed! And we see you, HeyDisney! 👋 📍Disney’s Art of Animation Resort pic.twitter.com/lLZCerSy1c — AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) July 6, 2023

As we said, this room offers a good amount of space for larger groups.

Next to the couch is an end table with some iconic Cars theming — cones! We love the cone lamps and the base of the table. This is where you’ll find the room’s telephone for anything you might need from the front desk, and it’s also where you’ll find…

…the Amazon Alexa Hey Disney voice assistant! Read more about this addition to Disney World hotel rooms here .

There are two full bathrooms in this hotel, and each features the same theming and decor — check it out below!

Here’s a closer look at one of the bathrooms! Get spiffy in a jiffy! 🫧 📍Disney’s Art of Animation Resort pic.twitter.com/lDjONcG0g5 — AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) July 6, 2023

There are lots of amenities in the bathroom, like those coveted H2O products…

…magnifying mirror and soap…

…large, well-lit mirror and vanity…

…plus a hairdryer and trash can.

One of the best features of the family suites at this hotel is the kitchenette complete with a sink!

There’s an in-room coffee maker if you don’t feel like visiting the on-property food court…

…and a refrigerator for any leftovers and goodies you bring back to the room!

There’s a primary bedroom with a door separating it from the main living area and the other two beds in the room, and you’ll find a queen-sized bed with two nightstands in here — with more cones! There’s another telephone in here as well.

What’s a Cars-themed room without the cones? 🚘 pic.twitter.com/P8ubj89Tc9 — AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) July 6, 2023

You’ll find a second closet with more space in here, too — there’s a full ironing board and iron, safe, dresser, hangers, and another extra pillow and blanket if you need it. The dresser has a good amount of space and the second TV is also in this room (for any late-night Disney movie marathons, of course!)

Will you be booking a stay in these rooms? We’re ready to race to the finish line for our next trip. Art of Animation can be a great resort for families looking to save some money while looking for some of that iconic Disney World theming.

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Review, Photos & Video: Cars Family Suite at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

I still remember the first time I stepped foot in Radiator Springs. It was over a decade ago, but it’s so vivid in my mind that it feels like yesterday. Walking down Route 66 was like entering the set of Cars… if computer animated Pixar movies had sets.

From the glow of the oversaturated neon signs bathing the street in a sea of color to the lavishly-detailed shops lining the main thoroughfare. The only giveaway that this was a re-creation of Radiator Springs in a theme park was the trash cans dotting Route 66. Well, and my knowledge that I had entered a theme park that day. But otherwise? Complete suspension of disbelief.

Everything about Cars Land is pitch-perfect. From the layers of organic details to the Pixar Easter Eggs, the land truly feels inhabited (by vehicles, I guess?), rather than an artificial theme park environment. It’s the pinnacle of Imagineering, right up there with New Orleans Square and Tokyo DisneySea as exemplars of themed design that every Walt Disney World fan should see.

Of course, Cars Land does not contain any family suites and it isn’t at Walt Disney World. So, why did I just ramble about it for a few paragraphs? Partly because Walt Disney World fans are the presumptive audience of this post, and while I have you as a quasi-captive audience, I want to implore you to visit Cars Land.

More importantly, to underscore the excellence of Cars Land because it’s often brought up as a contrast (of sorts) to the Cars section of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. There’s a certain subset of Disneyland fans who take pleasure in “dunking” on this area of the Florida hotel as not measuring up to its California counterpart. Most are likely doing this not due to sincerely-held beliefs but for the sake of scoring points in some manufactured rivalry. Nevertheless, they are wrong.

They’re not wrong that Cars Land is nicer than the Radiator Springs section of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Without a doubt, that is true. Where they’re wrong is in comparing the two. One is a blockbuster theme park land–the cornerstone of Disney California Adventure’s reinvention–whereas the other is a budget hotel.

We don’t compare Port Orleans French Quarter to New Orleans Square, Contemporary Resort to Tomorrowland, Polynesian to Adventureland, or Paradise Pier Hotel to Dino-Rama (its most logical counterpart–not the nearby pier). Even my beloved Wilderness Lodge doesn’t hold a candle to Old Faithful Inn and its surrounding “IRL” setting. Resorts are different beasts and should be judged accordingly. When making apples to apples comparisons, the Cars section of Art of Animation performs surprisingly well.

Before we get to why this section of the hotel is great (beyond the obvious fact that cars are cool), let’s start with brief background. I don’t want to overdo it, as this is all covered in our standalone Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Review . In short, this is a Value Resort at Walt Disney World that features 864 standard rooms in motel style buildings with exterior walkways and 1,120 family suites in newer buildings with interior hallways.

Art of Animation’s main lobby (Animation Hall) features the front desk, Landscape of Flavors food court, Ink & Paint gift shop, Pixel Play Arcade, and the bus stop outside. Outside of this is the aptly-named Big Blue Pool, the largest at Walt Disney World. Directly beyond that, between Art of Animation and Pop Century Resort is the Skyliner station, where aerial gondolas glide over Hourglass Lake.

Guest rooms, common areas within each section, pools, playgrounds, etc. at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort are themed to one for four Disney-Pixar films: Finding Nemo, Lion King, Little Mermaid, or Cars.

As intimated above, the last of these is the best, with the Cars section being the one you should book. (Well…unless you have fans of Finding Nemo, Lion King, or Little Mermaid in your family. Then you might want to opt for one of those!)

While it’s very different from the All Stars or even nearby Pop Century, it’s worth noting that Art of Animation still follows the familiar formula of “big box” Value Resorts you might be used to at Walt Disney World. Most of the ‘theming’ is window-dressing consisting of oversized characters and objects, and vivid colors on these large, big box hotel buildings.

Consequently, Art of Animation is a love it or hate it hotel. We’ve previously likened Value Resorts to Crocs and think that comparison holds up. People love Art of Animation because it’s comfortable and cozy, with a sense of whimsy and fun that just makes them happy. Those who dislike Art of Animation feel that way because it’s tacky, loud, and abandons traditionally-nuanced Disney theming and detail in favor of something that gets by on clunky looks and characters.

As someone who loves both Crocs and Art of Animation, I can still see both perspectives. If you want something sophisticated and stylish, look elsewhere. If you want a resort that evokes the essence of iconic animated films and their characters, Art of Animation is perfect for you. Kids are almost guaranteed to love it, which is a big reason why Art of Animation ranks highly on our list of the Best & Worst Value Resorts at Walt Disney World .

It may not be the pinnacle of themed design and it doesn’t hit the same high notes as Cars Land or one of the iconic lands of Magic Kingdom…but it is better than Dino-Rama, and that counts for something! But seriously, the short and simple of it for me is that Art of Animation is a fun resort thematically.

As for why Cars is the coolest section at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, a big reason is because the concept lends itself well to adaptations. Not to diminish the exemplary work of Imagineers, but this is also why Cars Land excels. As it turns out, a movie that takes place along a thoroughfare with shops and roadside attractions lends itself to a theme park land with…a big walkway, shops, and attractions.

It’s not quite so simple to simulate the savanna or various under the sea settings above water. (Although I do think the Lion King section does a pretty good job.)

So you start with the environment itself, which creates Radiator Springs by converting the walkways into a road. It simulates the barren Route 66 landscape with some arid plants, rocks, and other desert stuff. Rather than decorating the buildings with vehicles and the like, Imagineering cleverly makes the big boxes “go away” by painting the Cadillac Mountains plus blend-in blue and clouds on them.

As it turns out, the decommissioned stretch of road in the quiet Carburetor County works well at this once-abandoned resort.

But that’s not all. The Cars section then adds a few simple structures that resemble the businesses along the main drag. There aren’t a ton of these–it’s certainly not stepping into a 1:1 version of the movie “set” of Radiator Springs–but it’s enough to effectively convey the idea.

Heck, some of these businesses are even hotels themselves. That’s right, a hotel themed to a hotel. It’s like shooting fish in a barrel!

Finally, there are the vehicles that inhabit Radiator Springs.

This is another inherent advantage. The other areas have to figure out a way to make giant under the sea characters “work” on land and alongside of one another. A gigantic Ursula makes sense…until you see her alongside an equally-sized Ariel! There is no such challenge with the Cars section. They’re all cars, built to scale!

All of this is very tongue in cheek, but again, I’m not trying to diminish the work of the design team.

It’s often hard work to make things look so easy, and that’s almost certainly the case here. I don’t doubt that there’s an unbuilt version of a Cars motel that looks awful. If Dino-Rama taught us anything, it’s that low-hanging fruit concepts thematically can be butchered beyond belief.

To that point, one of my favorite examples of design done really well is the Cozy Cone Motel Pool. The layout is really clever, with the check-in building functioning as the entrance with a semi-circle quiet pool surrounded by cone-cabanas ( conebanas? ). No matter which direction you look from the Cozy Cone Motel Pool, you’re immersed in Radiator Springs. It is by far the top ‘scenic’ view at Art of Animation Resort, and one of the best at any resort.

Do yourself a favor and get up early one morning, grab a conebana, and just savor the scenery from the Cozy Cone Motel Pool. Seriously. In my opinion, this peaceful pool is better than the Big Blue Pool, and I will die on this hill. (You may disagree, but at least humor me and give it a try early in the morning or late at night!)

Now let’s take a look inside the Cars rooms, which are likewise the coolest family suites at Walt Disney World.

This photo was taken from the door to the room to give you a rough idea of the family suite’s layout. To the left is a portion of the living room, then the main bedroom with its attached bedroom, and on the right is the kitchen table, which converts to a pull-down queen bed.

Turning to the left, we have a full view of the living room, minus the flat screen television above the dresser.

This photo highlights the floor, which previously had orange checkered carpeting with cones (similar to the curtains). That was replaced with a hard surface. I know some people find carpeting to be unsanitary, especially in hotel rooms, but I do not care. I prefer it. To each their own, though.

An unequivocal upgrade to the room comes via the larger, wall-mounted television. Not only is this TV bigger, but it frees up surface space on the dresser below it.

I recently saw a chart showing increases and decreases in goods & services affordability over the last two decades. Unsurprisingly, TVs have dropped in price more than anything else. I told Sarah we should buy a few OLEDs to do our part in fighting inflation. She was not amused. (In her defense, this was after I had already purchased one new television. But you can never have enough!)

Another look at the main living area. It’s an eclectic mix of auto shop theming, mid-century modern furniture, and Cars motifs. Somehow, it all comes together really well.

I would say the style of this room “works” and for a wide range of guests. I know my mom and dad would both like it, as would a small child. All for different reasons.

Here’s a look at the Murphy bed and table combo pulled down. Note the the two nightstands flanking the bed/table, with USB ports and outlets above each.

For some reason, I’ve arranged the kitchen chairs adjacent to the bed in this photo. Perfect for those who enjoy an audience while they sleep, I guess.

In the opposite direction of the kitchen table/bed is the first bathroom in the family suite.

This continues the fun Cars character visuals, but it’s starting to show its age. To my knowledge, these bathrooms have not been updated at all since the resort opened a decade ago.

Here’s the updated main bedroom.

Mostly the same changes in here. Larger wall-mounted television and carpet is gone. The bedspread was also removed at some point, and the bedframe is elevated to allow for storage underneath.

Don’t call me a traitor, but I think that it’s okay for these family suites to lose their themed comforters.

There was a lot going on visually, to the point that it was a bit busy. I’d still favor a bed runner, but there’s enough going on here that these suites look well-themed and not sterile.

The main bedroom also has an attached bathroom with a walk-in shower.

The other bathroom has a door separating the toilet and tub/shower, but that’s not the case in here. This setup works and makes sense.

Here’s our video tour of the Cars Family Suite to give you a better bearing on the relationship of the rooms.

The room layout is one of the strong points of the Art of Animation family suites. There’s good separation between each of the beds, so everyone has some degree of privacy and their own space.

All in all, I think the Cars family suite looks really good. It strikes a great balance of whimsy and tastefulness and is appealing to more than just children or hardcore Disney fans.

In total, the room is about 565 square feet, which is just over twice the size of a standard room. However, it doesn’t feel like it’s simply two connected rooms. The space is used incredibly well in these rooms, and every aspect of it is purposeful. It truly feels like a suite, with plenty of room for the full family.

As always, the biggest downside to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is the pricing of the suites. Unsurprisingly, this has only gotten worse in the last few years. First thanks to the introduction of the Skyliner, the addition of which more than justified the premium pricing, in my opinion.

Following that, prices have shot up along with all the other price increases at Walt Disney World. There’s nothing that justifies this other than demand, unless you want to count scaled-back menus at Landscape of Flavors as an “improvement.” I do not.

With that said, if Walt Disney World were to re-classify Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, it might pass muster as a Deluxe-caliber resort. The rooms are tastefully-done, spacious, and modern. Interior hallways are atypical of the Value or Moderate Resorts, save for Gran Destino Tower (another outlier).

Art of Animation’s pools surpass some Moderates and Deluxes. Skyliner transportation rivals the monorail–it’s actually better, if you ask me. Even Landscape of Flavors is starting to bounce back, and is a superior food court to most of its counterparts.

About the only thing Art of Animation is missing is table service dining (I’m honestly surprised a buffet hasn’t been added), but you’re literally ~10 minutes from Caribbean Beach and Riviera Resort. It also doesn’t have access to Extended Evening Hours, but that’s something that Walt Disney World could fix, if they so desired.

We aren’t suggesting that you should compared Art of Animation to a Deluxe when determining whether you should book it (we do not think it’s Deluxe-caliber), just pointing out that the argument could be made.

Ultimately, this review and tour is a long-winded way of saying the Cars Family Suites at Art of Animation and the hotel as a whole are really cool. Obviously, this resort is not for everyone–either in terms of party size or budget–but it may be one that some of you have dismissed out of hand due to preconceived notions about Value Resorts. We’re simply suggesting that you be open-minded, as Art of Animation has a lot going for it.

While this resort’s version of Radiator Springs does not hold a candle to Cars Land, that’s also an unfair and absurd comparison. For what it is, the Cars section at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is absolutely top-notch and a great example of a certain type of themed design. Consider giving it a test drive on your next trip to Walt Disney World!

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If you’ve stayed at or visited Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, which section did you like the most–Cars, Lion King, Finding Nemo, or Little Mermaid? Think these are the best family suites at Walt Disney World, or overrated? Do you agree or disagree with my assessment that Radiator Springs is the coolest area of any Value Resort at Walt Disney World? Any questions we can help you answer? Hearing your feedback—even when you disagree with us—is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!

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the theming of the area is great, but guests should know this pool is deep compared to the other pools at AoA, little ones will be urged to use a life vest at all times. The cozy cones are a great touch for a totally free mini cabana.

We stayed at AofA, Cars suite , cool yes , value resort , no

We have stayed at Mermaid, Lion King, and Cars. I much prefer the Lion King for theming. I am not at all fond of 50s -60s style because I lived through it. I find it sterile and plastic. But we did enjoy taking the dogs to the Cars suites. They had a great doggie run area. The suites are really not as good as adjoining rooms if you desire to have any table area. We had six in our suite and missed not having a table area when someone was in bed there. I hate this feature in all the “upgraded” remodels. We like the food court at POP much better than at AoA. We like basic comfort food and very little Asian . They need more Mexican!!

I think Tom mentioned that he also liked The Lion King suites in the AoA review post.

For my own experience, I like both the Cars and TLK outside/grounds theming in between the buildings better than Nemo and TLM. It’s not so much preference about the subjects – I like the ocean and those movies! – but because my opinion is that the level of theming in those first two areas feels more immersive than the “giant character statues” of the other two. Because of that, the Cars and TLK sections of AoA are the most interesting areas of any Value Resort to me.

When we went to Cars Land I was amazed – it was like walking into the movie. Several years later we arrived at Zion National Park in the middle of the night. Woke up the next morning and walked out of our cabin – and it was just like being in Cars Land! Makes me a little sad there are only 3 of us and we have no need for a family suite.

I think that’s definitely the order to do them—Cars Land first and then the Utah (or other) National Parks. The land probably doesn’t have quite the same impact when going in the opposite order!

The Cars section of AoA is the scene of my most cherished family vacations, and the backdrop for my favorite family Christmas card photo of all time. We did two extended trips, the first only months after the resort debuted, when my kids were toddler/preschooler and then preschooler/school aged. My son used to jump up and down next to the door of our room each morning, straining to get outside so he could “hug” Lightening McQueen and Mater. We tried to talk ourselves into a different section for the second trip, but we couldn’t justify it. I think you nailed it Tom, in calling out the scale as a major factor for why this section works so well. The other areas of AoA do convey that “this is intentionally large” loudness of an All Star or Pop Century resort, but the Cars section just feels perfectly proportional to how you’d imagine yourself relating to the animated version of those characters. The resort, overall, has so much going for it, from the lobby animation classes, to the awesome pools, to the additional dining and bus options you can use at the Pop Century. We haven’t opted to stay here again in the past 6-7 years, though, because the prices have skyrocketed. During both our trips, our average nightly room cost was in the $200’s, but for our recent trips family suites priced out $500-$600 a night. My now tween/teen kids are more engaged at Fort Wilderness, and it’s been a bonus that the cabins were priced significantly lower during our dates. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Cars suites to families with means.

When we stayed at Pop Century ~5 years ago, I took my son over to that area of the resort one evening. He absolutely loved it. It was gloriously uncrowded, and a nice reprieve from the theme parks for a bit. It was definitely a fun diversion for part of the evening, and I think any younger Cars fan will get a huge kick out of it. We got to experience Cars Land at DCA this summer, and couldn’t agree with your assessment more. That land is amazing.

We are big fans of the Art of Animation because those family suites perfectly fit our immediate family of four plus my in-laws. It’s especially nice that they have two full bathrooms. We usually stay in the Finding Nemo suites for convenience, as they are closer to the Skyliner and lobby area, but we will definitely take some time to walk through this part of the resort and go to the pool there for my Cars-obsessed five-year old.

How many does this room sleep? Does the couch pull down to a single bed?

It sleeps 6. Two on the queen in the bedroom, two on the table pull down and two on the fold-out couch.

We find that the pull-down bed and sofa bed are perfect for an adult + a child. My husband and I haven’t tried both of us in one of them yet!

We stayed at AoA almost 10 years ago and absolutely loved it. We are a family of 7 and at the time our youngest 2 were still in pack n plays so we still could fit in the family suites. Our kids ranged in age from 2-10 that trip and we stayed in the Nemo section. We did spend significant time enjoying the resort as a whole and since that stay I have suggested visiting AoA as something to do with younger children on a break day. The theming is just so so good and for preschoolers that it can be a destination all on its own. The big blue pool was really great, but I totally agree that the Cars section was kind of jaw-droppingly awesome, especially the cozy cone pool area. We were really immersed in the Cars universe! We spent a lot of time playing and taking pictures in the Cars area in the late afternoon as the sun was setting. That golden hour is one of my all time favorite Disney trip memories.

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