
Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Disney's Art of Animation Resort
About Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Celebrate animation in one of the fun Finding Nemo, Cars or Lion King family suites. Tadpoles will love the incredibly themed Big Blue Pool!
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Amenities
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Monorail Transport
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Boat Transport
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Bus Transport
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Skyliner Transport
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Suites
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Waterslide
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Quick Service
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Table Service
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Free Parking
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Kitchen
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Pool
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Restaurant
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Room Service
On-Site Theme Park Benefits
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Early Theme Park Entry
Rooms Offered at Disney's Art of Animation Resort
The Little Mermaid Standard Room
- 2 double beds or 1 king bed
- Sleeps up to 4 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
- Views of the courtyard, pool or parking area
Family Suite
- 1 queen bed, 1 double-size table bed and 1 double-size sleeper sofa
- Sleeps up to 6 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
- Views of the courtyard, pool or parking area
- Theme is assigned upon check in
The Lion King Family Suites
- 1 queen bed, 1 double-size table bed and 1 double-size sleeper sofa
- Sleeps up to 6 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
- Views of the courtyard, pool or parking area
Cars Family Suites
- 1 queen bed, 1 double-size table bed and 1 double-size sleeper sofa
- Sleeps up to 6 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
- Views of the courtyard, pool or parking area
Finding Nemo Family Suites
- 1 queen bed, 1 double-size table bed and 1 double-size sleeper sofa
- Sleeps up to 6 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
- Views of the courtyard, pool or parking area
What we love
- At 277 sq. ft, standard rooms are the largest of all the Value Resort Hotels!
- Frogtastically themed rooms based on “The Little Mermaid”, “Cars’”, “Finding Nemo” and “The Lion King”.
- Family suites sleep up to six and feature three sleeping areas, two bathrooms and a kitchenette.
- The Big Blue Pool is the largest pool on property and a Frog Family Favorite complete with underwater speakers and zero-entry edges.
- The food court offers a create-your-own-pasta bar, freshly-made smoothies and mouthwatering gelato options.
- It’s the only Value Resort Hotel to offer a business center!
- One of the few Value Hotel Resorts that offer suites accessible via interior hallways, making it feel less “motel-like”.
- Easy access to Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios (including Galaxy’s Edge!) and other resorts via the Disney Skyliner gondola system!
- Dog-friendly accommodations are available so that the entire family can enjoy some vacation time.
- Free parking!
Keep in Mind
- It’s one of the higher-priced Value Resort Hotels.
- Don’t froget to book early as it books out quickly during busier seasons!
- “The Lion King” themed-suites don’t have their own quiet pool, but they are close to the Big Blue Pool or the “Little Mermaid” quiet pool.
Notable Facts
- The floors and dinnerware in Landscape of Flavors (the in-house food court) are all made from recyclable materials.
- The Resort’s swimming pools are so big they could fit 125 cars inside all of them!
- The arcade is cashless and uses a “swipe card” complete with recharging stations.
- The landscape perfectly matches the themes in each section, such as ocean-looking plants in “Finding Nemo” and desert-like plants in “Cars”.
- The Big Blue Pool is the only saltwater pool on property.
- “Finding Nemo” are the most popular suites!
Frog Family Tips
- Be sure to visit the lobby mural, which shows the evolution of beloved Disney animations all the way from sketches to final art!
- Arrive early to get a cone-themed cabana at the “Cars” pool — they are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- We toadally recommend upgrading to a suite if you can swing it, even if you don’t need the extra space.
Best For
- Families, especially those who have more than four people in their party, looking for a Value Resort Hotel with deluxe-level theming.
*The views and opinions expressed here are those of Undercover Tourist.
Disney's Art of Animation Resort Information

Tadpoles and adult frogs alike will love exploring this animation-inspired resort and everything it has to offer. From gazing at the stunning artwork in the lobby, to admiring detailed courtyards, to taking a plunge in the Big Blue Pool (the largest resort pool in Walt Disney World Resort) or any of the other themed pools, this frogtastic resort has some deluxe amenities at amazing value-pricing. This resort is also connected to various parks and other resorts with the Disney Skyliner, a fun gondola-style transportation method that gives you a birds-eye view of the magic!
Don’t froget to check out the themed rooms and choose your favorite from:
- “Finding Nemo” Family Suites
- “Cars” Family Suites
- “The Lion King” Family Suites
- “The Little Mermaid” Standard Rooms
- Early Theme Park Entry for Resort Hotel Guests - guests of Disney Resort hotels and other select hotels can get a 30-minute jump on their Disney day with early theme park entry—available at all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks—for each day of your stay, subject to capacity
Planning to visit a theme park? To enter a park, both a park reservation and valid theme park ticket, for the same park on the same date, are required for Guests ages 3 and up. Keep in mind: a hotel reservation does not guarantee theme park access (though Disney Hotel Guests do have access to a separate pool), and you’ll need a Disney account to make a separate theme park reservation. Prior to booking, be sure to view theme park reservation availability as park reservations are limited in availability and not guaranteed. You can check the reservation availability here.
Face coverings are optional for Guests in both indoor and outdoor locations. However, face coverings are not permitted while experiencing water slides or in the water.
Some imagery shown throughout our website does not represent current operational and safety guidelines.
Transportation Pick-Up Locations
Disney's Art of Animation Resort Amenities
- Check-in: 3:00 PM
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- 1,120 Family Suites
- 864 Guest Rooms
- Accessible rooms available
- Non-smoking establishment
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free self-parking
- Landscape of Flavors, food court
- The Drop Off Pool Bar, poolside bar
- 3 Pools - The Big Blue Pool, Cozy Cone Pool, and Flippin' Fins Pool
- Children's water play area
- Arcade
- Children's playground
- Movies Under the Stars
- Jogging trail
- Arcade
- Fishing (available at the nearby marina)
- Disney Theme Parks
- Disney Water Parks
- Disney Springs™
- Official Walt Disney World® Hotels (requires one transfer at a Disney Theme Park or Disney Springs™)
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- The International Gateway at Epcot
- Select Disney Resort hotels: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and Disney’s Riviera Resort
Other Services:
- ATM
- Mail services
- Merchandise location (gifts, sundries)
- Dry cleaning and laundry service
General Walt Disney World® Resort Benefits
Staying on-site at an Official Walt Disney World® Hotel gives you several great complimentary benefits, including free transportation and more.
The Frog Family absolutely loves staying on-site not just for the fun themes and Disney atmosphere of the hotels, but also for the convenient amenities. Some of the other complimentary benefits include:
- Convenient Proximity - You can easily go back to your hotel from the parks if you need a break or want to relax at the pool. It's just as easy to head back to the parks after relaxing at your hotel for a couple of hours.
- Free Park Transportation - Overnight self-parking at the hotel is free and depending on which Official Walt Disney World® Hotel you stay at, you'll have access to the Skyliner, Monorail, water launch and/or bus transportation. Many of the Official Walt Disney World® Hotels are also within walking distance to the parks and other resorts.
- Free Wi-Fi - When staying on-site, you'll have access to complimentary wi-fi, available in your room and select public areas, such as the pools, arcades, restaurants, and more.
- Merchandise Delivery and Pickup – Merchandise delivery is available for purchases made in-store at select Walt Disney World® shops and through the Shop Disney Parks mobile app (for in-stock merchandise).
- Wheelchair-Accessible Route in Room
- Grab Bars at Toilet and in Shower
Optional Communication Features for Guests with Hearing Disabilities Include:
- Visual Alarm
- Visual Door Knock/Doorbell Alert
- Visual Telephone Call Alert
- Telephone with Volume Control
- Electrical Outlet Near Telephone Jack
- TTY Available Upon Request at Check-In
These features are guaranteed and do not require an extra charge
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