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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is a Disney-owned resort located in the Walt Disney World Resort. The resort is designed to immerse guests in the art and magic of Disney animation.
The resort features over 1,900 guest rooms, including standard rooms and family suites themed after popular Disney and Pixar movies, such as The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Finding Nemo, and Cars. The rooms are decorated with vibrant colors and playful artwork, and offer modern amenities, such as flat-screen TVs, mini-refrigerators, and free Wi-Fi.
Art of Animation Resort offers several dining options, including a quick-service restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and a poolside bar and grill. The resort also features several swimming pools, including a main pool with underwater speakers and interactive elements, and a kids’ splash area.
One unique feature of Art of Animation Resort is the Animation Hall, a central building that houses the resort’s lobby, restaurants, and shops. The Animation Hall features larger-than-life artwork and character designs from some of Disney’s most beloved films.
Overall, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is a great option for families and anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the world of Disney animation. The resort is vibrant, playful, and full of magic, making it a great choice for anyone who wants to experience the art and joy of Disney.
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Fun Facts
- Art of Animation has the largest resort pool in Disney World.
- There are 4 distinctly themed areas here: Cars, Finding Nemo, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid.
- The land that this hotel sits on was once supposed to be the ‘other half’ of Pop Century Resort.
- This is once of the newest resorts at Walt Disney World.
- Number of hotel rooms: 1,984 (1,120 suites, 864 value rooms)
- Although Art of Animation is officially considered a ‘Value Resort’ it is often though of as Value+ (somewhere between value and moderate due to its offerings)
- The resort’s statue of King Triton is 35 feet tall!
At a Glance
- Disney Resort: Walt Disney World Resort
- Attraction Type: Disney Hotels
- Official Page
- Year Opened: 2012
- Address: 1850 Animation Way, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-8400
- Location on Map
- Year Opened: (407) 938-7000
- Type of Hotel: Value Resort
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Related News:
- Swimming pool refurbishments begin at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort in January 2022, December 4, 2021
- ‘The Lion King’ Producer Don Hahn Makes His Mark at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, May 24, 2019
- Disney’s new Art of Animation resort brings popular characters to life, December 15, 2012
- Third Phase Of Disney’s Art Of Animation Resort Set To Open Friday, August 8, 2012
- New Walt Disney World hotel to be built called Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, May 13, 2010
