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 Great for couples and families!

Nov 10, 2024 SamandPaul1 Essex, United Kingdom

Pros - The location is FANTASTIC - Sky rail to Hollywood Studios and Epcot is amazing and very convenient and it so well managed, keeping delays to a minimum. The staff were great especially Marlena? in the Shop and Blaise at the Front Desk who both went above and beyond to help me with boxes and parcel return respectively. The two large beds were… Read more
Pros - The location is FANTASTIC - Sky rail to Hollywood Studios and Epcot is amazing and very convenient and it so well managed, keeping delays to a minimum. The staff were great especially Marlena? in the Shop and Blaise at the Front Desk who both went above and beyond to help me with boxes and parcel return respectively. The two large beds were really comfortable with great duvet and pillows. The Food Court gives a good selection of food (though expensive). Having the refillable cup was great.....I will really miss my cooked breakfast, late night hot chocolate and chocolate cookie....the best! The Reception area and shop are brilliant.......very Disney! The Bus System is generally great....the themed buses are lovely for kids and nostalgic adults alike. I didn't use the pools but they look fabulous and themed....I don't think they are heated which would be a real plus for the cooler evenings. The giant Disney characters are so well done, for adults and kids to enjoy. Cons - The taps, showers and toilet flushing can be heard in surrounding rooms as they are vacuum (airline) type of toilets. I had quite inconsiderate neighbours over Halloween who were using the toilet and showering at nearly 0200! The safe is tiny. One thing I think Disney should review is that the cleaning staff leave the lights on after cleaning the rooms and this is an enormous unnecessary cost to Disney and more importantly, a terrible waste of energy and I feel the staff should either turn all lights off or if a light is required to remain on, leave one bedside light on only. Assuming heavier sleepers, or you just accept you may have late night neighbours using the sink/toilet/shower which could disturb, then this is a fabulous hotel for couples and families alike. Due to circumstances I travelled on my own and felt rather odd there but this was my issue, not the hotel's. A couple of bits of general feedback for Disney if this could be passed to Disney representatives - I don't know whether paper is recycled at a later stage but should/could be separated out at initial disposal as there would be tonnes of paper which should be recycled. Also just using washable cutlery rather than the plastic throw away cutlery seems a far better option. The Bus System let a number of us down one night with constant buses arriving for Animal Kingdom and none to take us to Magic Kingdom to transfer us to the eve fireworks. We waited over 40 mins....this was presumably a rare occasion but frustrating. I do think if people want to have a snack in place of a meal on the Quick Dining they should be allowed to replace. Overall I had a fantastic holiday and loved the Hotel.....I wanted to give a 4.5 Review! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Family Resort at Disney World!

Nov 5, 2024 melissagU2195HA Brick, New Jersey

Took our family to Disney and this hotel was our choice! Beautiful themed pools and our upgrading to a Lion King Suite was a great decision! Food options were plenty, movies at the pool areas and Smores by the fire pit each night made this resort so special! Loved this resort!
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Oct 11, 2024 Alex S

This isn't the first time i stayed at the art of animation hotel. Although the bus lines are long and depending on the location of your room, the walk might be a bit longer to your room, it is all worth it due to the magic you feel while walking through. Those long walks are filled with amazing, beautiful details from my favorite disney movies and… Read more
This isn't the first time i stayed at the art of animation hotel. Although the bus lines are long and depending on the location of your room, the walk might be a bit longer to your room, it is all worth it due to the magic you feel while walking through. Those long walks are filled with amazing, beautiful details from my favorite disney movies and each time i walk through, i find a new detail i hadnt seen before. The convience of the skyliner is definitely a perk that I love. I've stayed before it was added and after and I've got to say that it is definitely something to take advantage of! It may not be their higher class hotels, but it is definitely just as magical. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice hotel with great pool areas

Oct 4, 2024 danishtraveller42 Odense, Denmark

Rooms are quite small but clean. The resort has more pool areas so there is a pool close to every building. The cafeteria food is okay. Transportation to the Disney Parks is via bus or skyline. The staff is very helpful and polite. Great accommodation when visiting WDW.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great for over the top theming

Sep 30, 2024 Kennedy J Pittsfield, Maine

If you love to be completly immersed in the Disney Bubble and theming than there is no better resort. The campy design is not for everyone, but for families I think this is a perfect place to stay. The ease of using the skyliner on property for transportation to Epcot, Hollywood Stuidos and other resorts makes travel on Walt Disney World property… Read more
If you love to be completly immersed in the Disney Bubble and theming than there is no better resort. The campy design is not for everyone, but for families I think this is a perfect place to stay. The ease of using the skyliner on property for transportation to Epcot, Hollywood Stuidos and other resorts makes travel on Walt Disney World property simple. I loved staying in a family suite and think that the versatility of the pull out couch and pull down bed from the table and chairs is perfect to have space for dining/relaxing as well as fitting a family of 6 easily into a room together. The main pool is a bit chaotic (but i found the two smaller pools to be a much more enjoyable place to spend time and relax), It also felt that with the size of the resort compared to the cramped quick service dining hall too busy/difficult to manage. Otherwise this is such a great resort to enjoy a Walt Disney World vacation! Read less