Disney's Art of Animation Resort

General Information

• What hotel category is Disney's Art of Animation?

  Disney's Art of Animation is a value property in the Disney's Hollywood Studios area. With 3 swimming pools and 4 playful courtyards this hotel is a magical place to stay, making you feel like you are right in the middle of the Disney stories. 

• How many rooms are there at Disney's Art of Animation?

  There are 1,120 family suites and 864 standard rooms in Disney's Art of Animation. The family suites are themed after Cars, The Lion King and Finding Nemo whilst the standard rooms are all themed after the Little Mermaid.

Location

• How do I get from Disney's Art of Animation to Magic Kingdom?

  From Disney's Art of Animation you can take the resort shuttle bus to Magic Kingdom Park which runs regularly throughout the day and takes approximately 10-15 minutes.

• What park is Disney's Art of Animation closest to?

  Disney's Art of Animation is located in the Disney's Hollywood Studios area, which is the closest park to this hotel. It is also ideally connected to both Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot through the new Skyliner cable car service. Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Magic Kingdom Park can be reached through the complimentary shuttle bus service which are approximately 10 and 15 minutes away respectively.

• How do I get from Disney's Art of Animation to the Polynesian resort?

  To reach Disney's Polynesian Village Resort from Disney's Art of Animation you can take a complimentary shuttle to Magic Kingdom and then hop on the monorail to the Polynesian. This option however can take around 45 - 60 minutes depending on transportation waiting times. Another option would be to use the MinnieVan service which is the official Disney taxi service.

• Where is Disney's Art of Animation located?

  Disney's Art of Animation is in Lake Buena Vista, in the Hollywood Studios area and about 25 minutes from Orlando International Airport.

• Can you walk from Disney's Pop Century to Art of Animation?

  You can walk between Pop Century and Art of Animation via the walking bridge that crosses over Hourglass Lake.

• Is there a supermarket near Disney's Art of Animation?

  Publix is around 2 miles from Disney's Art of Animation, Walmart is 3 miles away whilst Aldi is 3.5 miles, all providing a good variety of choice.

• How do I get to Disney Springs from Art of Animation?

  A regular shuttle bus service runs all day and evening between Disney Springs and Art of Animation taking approximately 10 minutes.

Facilities & Amenities

• How many people does a family suite sleep at Disney's Art of Animation?

  Family suites at Disney's Art of Animation have 2 double queen beds and a roll-away bed, sleeping up to 6 guests.

• Does Disney's Art of Animation have irons in the room?

  In each room you will find an iron, ironing board, hairdryer and in-room safe. Family suites will also include a coffee maker and fridge.

• Are there lifts in the buildings of Disney's Art of Animation?

  All the buildings in Art of Animation are equipped with lifts each large enough for wheelchair access.

• Which rooms in Disney's Art of Animation are closest to Pop Century?

  The Art of Animation rooms that are closest to Pop Century are the Finding Nemo rooms which are all Family Suites and are just by the walking bridge that crosses over Hourglass Lake and into Pop Century.

• Are the pools at Disney's Art of Animation heated?

  Pools at Art of Animation are heated in the winter period keeping the temperature just over 26C so you can enjoy a dip anytime of the year.

• Are towels provided at the pools of Disney's Art of Animation?

  Complimentary towels are provided at all of the Art of Animation pools throughout the pool opening times.

Restrictions

• Where are the smoking areas in Disney's Art of Animation?

  There are several smoking areas in Disney's Art of Animation, one for each of the buildings including one just outside the Animation Hall which houses the reception and food court.

Food & Drink

• What type of breakfast is served at Disney's Art of Animation?

  Landscape of Flavours is the perfect spot for breakfast at Disney's Art of Animation with 5 different counter options it provides a delicious variety of choices to suit all tastes.

Ticket Information

• Can I purchase a ticket at Disney's Art of Animation?

  You can find a ticket desk in the reception area of Disney's Art of Animation selling tickets available in the US. However if you wish to purchase a Disney's 14 Day Ultimate ticket (which includes free Memory Maker) and book your FastPass+ ahead of time you will require to pre-purchase this exclusive UK ticket ahead of travel. For more information and prices please visit our Disney's 14 Day Ultimate ticket page.

• Do you get Early Access to the parks at Disney's Art of Animation?

  By staying at Disney's Art of Animation you enjoy a variety of benefits including Early Access to the Disney parks, complimentary transportation to the parks and the ability to book your FastPass+ 90 days prior to your visit. You will need a valid ticket to enter the parks. 

Opening Information

• How late are the pools Disney's Art of Animation open until?

  The Big Blue Pool is typically open from 10am to 8pm whilst the Cozy Cone and Flippin' Fins pools are usually open between 11am and 8pm. Times may vary and are subject to change.