Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Walt Disney World, Orlando

Virgin rating

The hotel

We all know and love those Disney classics - The Lion King, Finding Nemo, Cars, The Little Mermaid - and Disney's Art of Animation is where you'll find inspiration from each of them. From themed swimming pools to family suites with themed decor, there's something for everyone here. Be sure to check out The Big Blue Pool, complete with water jets and a play area for little ones. And after those busy days in the parks, order a pizza (or two!) to your room.

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Free Parking
  • Free transport to theme parks
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box

Where is it

In Disney's Hollywood Studios Resort area. Transfer time from airport: approx 30 minutes.

Hotel information

1,984 rooms and suites. All have air-conditioning, cable TV with Disney Channel, safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, iron and board. Standard Rooms are located in The Little Mermaid section of the resort and feature either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults, plus one child under 3 in a cot.

Finding Nemo Family Suites, Cars Family Suites and The Lion King Family Suites all feature a microwave, kitchenette, coffee maker and 2 bathrooms, one with 1 queen-size bed, and the other with 1 double bed, plus a double sleeper sofa in the living area. They sleep a maximum 6 guests, plus one child under 3 in a cot. 

Use of the Walt Disney World Resort Transportation System is included in your stay: This hotel has Disney Skyliner Transportation to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios, and bus transportation throughout the resort.


Complimentary hotel parking.

Landscape of Flavors (food court with 4 Disney-themed dining areas, and 5 quick-service counters, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). The Drop Off Pool Bar. Pizza delivery service* (dinner and late night).

The Big Blue Pool (Finding Nemo inspired, zero-entry, and Schoolyard Sprayground with pop-up jets, and a themed playground). Cozy Cone Pool (Cars inspired, with life-sized models of Cars characters, and cone-shaped cabanas). Flippin' Fins Pool (The Little Mermaid inspired). Games arcade*. Playground. Jogging trail. Movies under the stars.

Disney-themed shop. Complimentary WiFi. Minnie Van service*. Laundry and dry-cleaning services*. Babysitting service*.

Click here to see Disney's pocket guide for this Resort.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. To discover all the special assistance services we offer please see additional information below.

Maximum stay 21 nights.

* Denotes local charge.


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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Can't fault it - already booked to go back.

Aug 4, 2024 Y8815PRhelend Sheffield, United Kingdom

We booked this over a year ago and I can say we weren't disappointed. I was a little hesitant when I read some of the recent reviews but I couldn't have been more pleased with our choice. The staff at reception were helpful when I needed to check things with them. The cars suite was vastly ample for us (two adults and two children 9&4). It was… Read more
We booked this over a year ago and I can say we weren't disappointed. I was a little hesitant when I read some of the recent reviews but I couldn't have been more pleased with our choice. The staff at reception were helpful when I needed to check things with them. The cars suite was vastly ample for us (two adults and two children 9&4). It was kept lovely and clean by Mousekeeping who visited every other day. The restaurant on site was fine. It wasn't 5 star food but it was quick and it was varied (lots of choices for fruit and veg). Not cheap but hey, it's Disney! The pools were great and the lifeguards were so on the ball it felt lovely and safe even when it was busy. The whole place was clean and tidy. Transportation was easy and the skyliner was a brilliant option and a bit of added fun to get around. For the price, fabulous and we've already booked to go back. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointed and horrified

Jul 29, 2024 Eleonora P

If I could give negative stars I would the staff here is rude and incredibly disrespectful they showed up to my room for a noise complaint mind you we weren’t making any noise I was actually using the bathroom when they came and my kids were on the devices they came 14 people 14! Fir a noise complaint telling me that someone said they hear my… Read more
If I could give negative stars I would the staff here is rude and incredibly disrespectful they showed up to my room for a noise complaint mind you we weren’t making any noise I was actually using the bathroom when they came and my kids were on the devices they came 14 people 14! Fir a noise complaint telling me that someone said they hear my husband straggling me as I allowed them to come in to see everything was absolutely fine and I was using the restroom 7 men came into my room which scared my autistic son and my daughter and baby my husband said we are all relaxing this must be a mistake and 2 men aggressively said in front of my kids they are gonna throw him out things just got worse and worse we ended up leaving because my poor kids we traumatized I have never ever felt so awful and embarrassed in my life please avoid this place at all costs they are rude and aggressive and down right cruel and that’s putting it mildly Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Poor understanding and rude treatment of handicapped visitor.

Jul 21, 2024 Mary G

I had a horrible experience at Disney’s Art of Animation this year. I saved for 8 years to return to the Cars section after taking my kids there when they were younger. I am now handicapped and specifically requested a handicap room with a shower. Upon arrival I received the wrong room and then was told oh you must’ve made the wrong reservation.… Read more
I had a horrible experience at Disney’s Art of Animation this year. I saved for 8 years to return to the Cars section after taking my kids there when they were younger. I am now handicapped and specifically requested a handicap room with a shower. Upon arrival I received the wrong room and then was told oh you must’ve made the wrong reservation. Like a handicapped person wouldn’t know what kind of room they needed! I was treated with disregard like it was no big deal and disrespect then moved to another location in the resort, but my children and I were heartbroken. I’ve only come to be able to talk about it without tearing up after saving for 8 years! Do better Disney. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great experience

Jul 20, 2024 TennesseeRiver82 Tennessee

This was a clean, friendly, and fun resort. We stayed in the Cars animated room and my three boys loved it. The resort had three pools, all of which were very clean. The Landscape of Flavors is a clean cafeteria with decent food to help get you through the day. Staying close to the Skyliner makes this resort even better. Being able to hope on and… Read more
This was a clean, friendly, and fun resort. We stayed in the Cars animated room and my three boys loved it. The resort had three pools, all of which were very clean. The Landscape of Flavors is a clean cafeteria with decent food to help get you through the day. Staying close to the Skyliner makes this resort even better. Being able to hope on and get into 3/4 parks was icing on the cake. My family throughly enjoyed our stay. Read less
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Jul 15, 2024 Rebecca H

super amazing staff so kind and helpful, especially Apollo in the food court. was speedy and really polite. food is also pretty good, all hot and seems fresh. some of the other restaurants have plastic cutlery and paper plates no matter if you sit in or take away, art of animation has dishes and silverware which makes for a much nicer and easier… Read more
super amazing staff so kind and helpful, especially Apollo in the food court. was speedy and really polite. food is also pretty good, all hot and seems fresh. some of the other restaurants have plastic cutlery and paper plates no matter if you sit in or take away, art of animation has dishes and silverware which makes for a much nicer and easier experience when eating. Read less