Best rooms and suites at Art of Animation, ranked
Top pick for families who want the largest, most themed layout: Finding Nemo Family Suite — it places you next to the Big Blue Pool and offers the same bedding setup as other Family Suites. If you want a smaller, less expensive option, The Little Mermaid Standard Room (1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds) and the Standard View Room (2 Queen Beds) are the straightforward standard-room choices.
In this guide
- Why pick a Family Suite (general)
- Best suite for pool access and BIG themed spaces: Finding Nemo Family Suite
- Best suite for car fans and multi-room feel: Cars Family Suite
- Best suite for jungle/lion theming: Lion Family Suite / The Lion Family Suite
- Best standard rooms for smaller budgets: The Little Mermaid Standard Room and Standard View Room
- Practical tips when choosing rooms
Why pick a Family Suite (general)
Family Suites at Disney's Art of Animation Resort are the clear choice when you need space for up to six guests. Each suite includes a queen bed, a double-size table bed, and a double-size sleeper sofa.
Suites also give you a separate living/dining area and a kitchenette-style counter so families can manage snacks and simple meals without moving to the food court for every meal. Family Suites are offered in Finding Nemo Family Suite, Cars Family Suite, Finding Nemo Family Suite, Lion Family Suite and The Lion Family Suite sections of the resort.
- Sleeps up to six adults (plus one child under three in a crib, per resort information).
- Includes queen bed, double table bed, double sleeper sofa.
- Separate seating/dining area and additional room storage compared with standard rooms.
| Feature | Family Suite |
|---|---|
| Typical bedding | Queen + double table bed + double sleeper sofa |
| Typical layout | Sleeping alcove(s) + living/dining area |
| Best for | Families/groups needing space and themed decor |
Best suite for pool access and BIG themed spaces: Finding Nemo Family Suite
Finding Nemo Family Suite sits in the Finding Nemo section, which contains the Big Blue Pool — the resort's largest pool and the main pool for the property. If easy pool access matters, this section keeps you close to that pool and its poolside amenities.
The suite layout is the standard Family Suite setup, but the Finding Nemo theming runs through the sleeping alcove, kids' dining area and living room, which can help keep children engaged between park days.
- Direct proximity to the Big Blue Pool and the Drop Off Pool Bar nearby.
- Family Suite bedding and living-area configuration identical to other family suites.
- Good choice if a large, central pool and poolside snacks are priorities.
| Why choose | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Pool proximity | Close to Big Blue Pool |
| Room style | Finding Nemo–themed Family Suite |
| Photo | photo 69 shows the Finding Nemo suite bedroom headboard |
Best suite for car fans and multi-room feel: Cars Family Suite
Cars Family Suite keeps the Cars theming through the living area and bedroom; layouts are the same Family Suite configuration but with Cars-specific artwork and kid-sized details. The Cars section sits a short walk from Animation Hall and the pools.
If your party includes kids who enjoy Cars characters, this suite is an easy way to bring that theme into the room without sacrificing space.
- Standard Family Suite bedding: queen bed + double table bed + double sleeper sofa.
- Located near transportation stops at Animation Hall for buses and the shared Skyliner station.
- Good balance of theming and access to the resort's main services and food court.
| Feature | Cars Family Suite |
|---|---|
| Who it's for | Kids/fans of Cars who still need full suite space |
| Nearby | Animation Hall, pools, dining access |
| Photo | photo 65 shows the Cars suite living area |
Best suite for jungle/lion theming: Lion Family Suite / The Lion Family Suite
If you want the Lion King artwork and a slightly quieter corner of the resort, choose a Lion Family Suite or The Lion Family Suite section. The rooms use the same Family Suite floorplan but swap in lion- and jungle-themed headboards, murals and kid furnishings.
The Lion King section does not have its own pool, but guests in this section may use the resort's other pools (Finding Nemo, Cars and The Little Mermaid areas).
- Same Family Suite sleeping configuration and living-area layout.
- The Lion King theming appears in headboards, murals and child-focused furniture.
- This section is a practical choice if you prefer the lion/jungle theme or a quieter building location.
| Consideration | Lion Family Suite |
|---|---|
| Pool | No dedicated pool in section — use resort pools |
| Theme | Lion King artwork and murals |
| Photo | photo 74 shows a king bed with lion-themed headboard |
Best standard rooms for smaller budgets: The Little Mermaid Standard Room and Standard View Room
If you don't need a suite, The Little Mermaid Standard Room (offered with 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds) and the Standard View Room (2 Queen Beds) are the resort's standard-room options. They are smaller than Family Suites and put you closer to Animation Hall when you want food or transportation.
Standard rooms are fully themed — The Little Mermaid rooms bring Ariel artwork into the sleeping area — but have less living-space than a suite and no kitchenette. They are a better fit for adults traveling without children or small groups who prioritize price over space.
- The Little Mermaid Standard Room: 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds (theming focused on Ariel and undersea artwork).
- Standard View Room: 2 Queen Beds (general standard-room decor).
- Both room types include complimentary Wi‑Fi and access to resort amenities (pools, Landscape of Flavors, arcade).
| Room type | Bed setup | When to pick it |
|---|---|---|
| The Little Mermaid Standard Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds | Couples or small parties who want themed decor without needing a suite |
| Standard View Room | 2 Queen Beds | Groups who want a standard room with two beds and lower cost than a suite |
Practical tips when choosing rooms
Animation Hall is the resort’s main building for check-in, Landscape of Flavors, the arcade, and bus stops. Rooms closer to Animation Hall shorten your walk to dining, transportation and the gift shop; rooms in Finding Nemo are closest to the Big Blue Pool.
The resort shares a Skyliner gondola station with Pop Century Resort; Skyliner travel to Epcot and Hollywood Studios typically requires using the shared lines and may include transfer waits. Art of Animation does not have monorail or boat service.
- If pool time is your priority, choose a room in the Finding Nemo section for the Big Blue Pool.
- Rooms near Animation Hall are convenient for dining (Landscape of Flavors) and bus pickups.
- There is no on-site fitness center or spa; a 1.4-mile jogging trail loops around Hourglass Lake if you want to exercise.
| Need | Best choice |
|---|---|
| Closest to main pool | Finding Nemo Family Suite / Finding Nemo section |
| Smaller budget, themed room | The Little Mermaid Standard Room or Standard View Room |
| Best access to Animation Hall services | Rooms/buildings nearest Animation Hall |
