Seven Fantastic Reasons to Stay at Art of Animation
When you’re deciding where to stay at Walt Disney World, you really can’t go wrong.
All the resorts will delight you with their high-quality amenities. Still, some rise above the rest.
Here are seven reasons to stay at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.
The Art of Animation Lobby
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Have you ever explored the hotel lobbies of various Disney resorts?
When you do, you’ll discover that Imagineers have meticulously crafted some of the best themed lobbies in the world.
For instance, at Art of Animation, the hotel lobby décor features countless paintings that recreate unforgettable moments from Disney stories.
You’ll find early drawings from films like The Little Mermaid and The Lion King here.
Remarkably, Disney has also uncovered some images that its illustrators never used in animated films.
You’re looking at pictures of Disney stories that were never told, allowing you to fill in the blanks yourself! It’s quite magical.
Across the Art of Animation campus, you’ll discover many other tributes to Disney stories, all of which will make you feel more connected to your hotel.
The Disney Skyliner Station
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Logistics matter at Walt Disney World. They just do.
According to official Disney documentation, the Disney campus is twice as large as Manhattan.
Can you imagine the Big Apple without its multiple forms of transportation? Exactly.
That’s why you’ll value staying at Art of Animation. This hotel shares a Disney Skyliner station with Disney’s Pop Century Resort.
You’ll exit the hotel lobby and be onboard a gondola in a matter of minutes.
From there, you can soar through the sky like a bird – or someone at a ski lift – and head straight to your destination.
You’re avoiding Disney traffic because you’re traveling hundreds of feet above the congested roads of Orlando.
Your gondola ride will carry you straight to the front gate of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, home to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Millennium Falcon
You can also choose EPCOT as a direct connection. The Disney Skyliner will drop you beside the International Gateway, the park’s back entrance.
From here, you’ll walk into the World Showcase, every adult’s favorite part of the park.
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In fact, the closest ride to this entrance is Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, one of EPCOT’s newest attractions.
The Family Suites
Many Walt Disney World vacationers travel with children.
We all want those unforgettable memories of walking down Main Street, U.S.A., with our families.
Sometimes, finding the proper room for larger traveling parties can be a challenge, though.
Most hotels in Florida plan for a maximum of four guests to stay in the hotel room. That’s just not enough for many families.
Thankfully, Disney thinks of everything. That’s why Art of Animation hosts Family Suites, larger accommodations that sleep up to six guests.
Disney designs these suites with unique themes. For example, you’ll discover Family Suites themed to Cars, Finding Nemo, and The Lion King.
All of them will delight children, but they’ll serve a purpose as well. As a vacationing parent, you will enjoy more room to spread out.
Your kids can stay in the other part of the suite while you relax a bit in between park visits.
These Family Suites are definitely worth the money!
The Food Court Restaurant
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Of course, when you do travel with a larger group, choosing meals often becomes a chore.
Someone may want burgers, while someone else is in the mood for pizza, and a kid inevitably wants Disney’s famous chicken tenders and nuggets.
Meanwhile, you’re left suffering as you don’t get to eat what you want on the vacation that you’re paying for!
Well, you’ll find an excellent solution at Landscape of Flavors. It’s like a giant mall food court that serves virtually every popular fast food/fast casual entrée.
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The people in your party can get their pizza, burgers, chicken tenders, and nuggets. However, you won’t have to sacrifice for a change!
You can order somewhere else at the food court and actually eat what you want.
You’ll discover that Disney vacations prove imperceptibly but emphatically thoughtful to traveling parents.
Disney wants to pamper you while you provide your family with an unforgettable vacation.
The Pet-Friendly Rooms
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Okay, this is a big one to me, as I’ve worked in the hospitality industry for a long time.
I used to break the hearts of people calling me. They’d ask whether they could bring their pets, and I’d have to tell them no.
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As someone with a cat sleeping beside me right now, I’ve always felt bad about that. People who want to travel with pets should have that choice.
Once again, Disney has you covered, though!
I’m happy to tell you that Art of Animation hosts pet-friendly rooms for every room type.
So, no matter your preference, you can find a room that will suit your needs.
You will pay a pet fee, and Disney only allows a maximum of two dogs per room. And yes, this rule only applies to dogs for the time being.
The Themed Pools
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Did you know that you can swim in the big blue world?
Life has imitated art, with Imagineers creating a themed pool based on the song and themes of Finding Nemo.
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At the Big Blue Pool, you’ll feel as if you’re swimming the depths of the ocean as you get in your laps.
Don’t miss the Drop Off Pool Bar while you’re here, either! Again, it’s your vacation, too.
Feel free to tell the kids to swim while you sit in a lounge chair, nurture an adult beverage, and work on your tan.
You work hard and deserve the tranquility!
Art of Animation operates a couple of other pools, too. You can tell the theming by their names.
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You’ll find the Cozy Cone Pool, which has a Cars theme, and Flippin’ Fins Pool, which celebrates the Under the Sea elements of The Little Mermaid.
When you stay at Art of Animation, you’ll never be more than a short walk away from a delightful pool.
The Price
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I’ll close with the topic that matters most on a Disney visit.
Your vacation budget has limits, and you want to maximize it.
You’ll accomplish that by staying at the best possible hotel in your price range.
At Walt Disney World, you’ll struggle to find a resort that provides better bang for the buck than Art of Animation.
Disney categorizes this property as a Value Tier resort, the least expensive of all official hotels.
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However, the amenities rival those you’ll find at many Moderate and Deluxe Tier resorts. You’re getting more while paying less!
Currently, Art of Animation’s standard hotel tour rooms start at $201 per night, a near-impossible value at Walt Disney World.
The rack rates here vary substantially, depending on the type of room/suite you desire.
To find the best price for your planned vacation, you should contact an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner at MickeyTravels.
These agents provide their services for free, but they’ll work diligently to unearth the best possible savings for you.
Using MickeyTravels is like getting money for nothing!
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