Are you a fan of classic Disney animation, heartwarming stories and timeless characters? Well, Disney's Art of Animation resort, the newest resort hotel at Walt Disney World, allows you to step right into you those stories and experience animation like never before. A Value Level accommodation that offers both standard rooms and family suites, this resort is a great option for larger groups traveling together, families with children, and animation lovers of all ages. Let's explore the resort together and find out if it's the right place for you stay during your next WDW vacation! Art of Animation is another Disney resort hotel that is made up of multiple buildings, including the main Animation Hall, which is the first building you'll see when you arrive and the epicenter of the resort. It's here that you'll find the main check-in area and guest services, a business center with phones, a large gift and sundries shop, an arcade, and Landscape of Flavor, the resort's main dining location. Animation Hall is adorned with tons of sketches, drawings, and art from the classic Disney and Pixar films Cars, Finding Nemo, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid (these are also the films that come alive in each of the guest room buildings, but well get there in a second). The resort's WDW Transportation stop is just outside of the main entrance, and you'll also find the Magical Express bus stop there as well. No matter where your room is at the resort, you'll want to familiarize yourself with Animation Hall, because you'll be visiting many times during your trip! Landscape of Flavor is the food court-style eatery inside Animation Hall, and is the main dining location for the resort. It serves up everything from pasta to burgers, pizza to salads, and seafood to chicken, with backdrops of larger than life animated landscapes to view while you dine. You can also pick up and refill your resort mugs at the drink station and enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All of the stations change for each meal (very similarly to Everything Pop at the Pop Century resort hotel), so you don't have to worry about a lack of variety. I'd definitely suggest utilizing this dining location for breakfast before long days at the parks, and for a quick bite at the end of the day before bed. I can just taste the Mickey waffles now, can't you?! Art of Animation also offers in-room pizza delivery if you ever want to relax in your room and keep it simple for dinner. What makes this resort hotel unique are the themed areas of guest rooms you encounter when you step outside of Animation Hall. There are eight different buildings of guest rooms in four film-themed sections with both standard rooms and family suites: Cars, Finding Nemo, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid. The Little Mermaid section is where you'll find the standard rooms (and standard rooms only) with all of the usual WDW resort hotel room features, including either two double beds or one King, a split vanity-bathroom area, and an in-room refrigerator. The other three sections offer family suites that sleep up to six adults each and include a small kitchenette, various bed types, and two bathrooms. Every guest room is intricately themed to the film section it's located in, with brightly colored furnishings, linen patterns, and wall icons of your favorite characters. The Little Mermaid and Cars sections are the furthest from Animation Hall, but any area is a good choice and fun for the whole family. The animated film themes extend outside of the guest room buildings into elaborate courtyards with larger than life character icon statues, specifically-chosen greenery and landscaping, and pool and recreation areas. The Finding Nemo area boasts the biggest and most advanced Big Blue pool, and is actually the largest pool of all the resort hotels at Walt Disney World. It even has underwater speakers! There's also a zero-entry area for little ones, plenty of chaise lounge chairs, and two play structures. Plus, you can grab a cold beverage at The Drop Off bar just steps from the pool. The Little Mermaid and Cars sections also have their own pools, which are smaller and typically less crowded and quiet, and The Lion King section has the Elephant Graveyard playground if the kids want to let out some energy. If you're looking for a little bit of fitness during your trip, you can run along the resort jogging trail, which totals 1.38 miles. And on select nights, you and your family can enjoy a movie under the stars in The Lion King courtyard. A nice offering for those nights when you want to stay at the resort and unwind. Disney's Art of Animation resort is a great place for larger parties traveling to Walt Disney World together, families with young children, and those looking to save a few dollars on their accommodations. All of the bright colors, characters, and animation create a unique world that puts you right into your favorite stories. And since it's the newest resort at WDW, there's plenty to land discover if you're a seasoned Disney veteran! For more information, be sure to visit https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/art-of-animation-resort/, and be sure to compare all of your options before making any reservations. Have you stayed at this resort hotel yet? Did you enjoy your stay? Tell me about it in the comments below! Until the next post, see ya real soon!
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