Disney's Art of Animation Resort FAQs

The Family Suite sleeps up to six guests . There is a private bedroom with a queen bed, and the living area has two double-size sofa beds. A child under three can also use a free crib . That makes it a good fit for a family of four to six that wants a separate bedroom rather than a single room.

It is a one-bedroom suite . The queen bed is in the private bedroom, and the sofa beds are in the separate living area. Parents can have the bedroom while the children sleep in the living space. The bedroom has blackout drapes and a ceiling fan, and the suite is climate-controlled throughout.

The suite has a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub combination . Towels and a hair dryer are provided, and daily housekeeping keeps it stocked. The tub-and-shower setup is handy for bathing younger children.

Each suite has a microwave and a mini-fridge , which suit snacks, drinks and reheating leftovers. Limited-hours room service with a late-night menu is also offered. On property, Landscape of Flavors in Animation Hall is the quick-service food court. It serves burgers, pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches and Indian dishes, plus a Grab 'n Go market, from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Mobile ordering is available through the My Disney Experience app. The resort has no table-service restaurant. The Drop Off Pool Bar by the Big Blue Pool serves snacks, beer, wine and cocktails from 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM.

Art of Animation has three outdoor pools : the Big Blue Pool, the Cozy Cone Pool and the Flippin' Fins Pool. The Big Blue Pool is the main one and the largest resort hotel pool at Walt Disney World. The pools are heated to about 82°F year-round and have no water slides. Each has showers, lockers, restrooms and free life vests, and towels are typically provided. Children in swim diapers are welcome. The Lion King section has no pool of its own, so guests staying there walk to one of the others.

Complimentary Disney buses leave from outside Animation Hall for Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs . The resort also has its own Disney Skyliner gondola station serving EPCOT and Hollywood Studios with one transfer, and travel can take up to an hour including waiting. The Skyliner is scheduled to close for refurbishment January 25–31, 2026 and January 24–30, 2027. Minnie Van rides through the Lyft app are available for an extra fee. There is no monorail or boat service. Parking at the theme parks is included for resort guests.

Yes on both counts. In-room childcare through Kid's Nite Out is available for children aged 6 months to 12 years. It needs advance reservations (calls taken 7 days a week, 8:00 am–9:00 pm), carries a 4-hour minimum and is charged as a surcharge. For bigger parties, connecting rooms are available , so two families can stay side by side.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM . The minimum age to check in is 18. Bring a photo ID and a credit card. The resort accepts American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa, but cash is not accepted as a payment method. Complimentary self-parking is included for registered resort guests.

The resort is a Value Resort and has no spa or fitness center . Instead you get a roughly 1.4-mile walking and jogging trail around Hourglass Lake. Kids can use the Schoolyard Spray Ground and Righteous Reef Playground, and free daily animation classes are held for guests. The arcade in Animation Hall is cashless and runs on a rechargeable swipe card, and Disney gift cards are not accepted there. Orlando International Airport is roughly 19–22 miles away. Disney no longer runs airport shuttles to its resorts, so plan on a private service.

The room opens to views of the resort courtyard and lively outdoor spaces , so it feels like part of the action between park days and pool time. Blackout drapes and a ceiling fan help you rest well when you want a quiet, dark room.

You can choose 1 king bed or 2 double beds , and the room sleeps up to 4 guests in approximately 260 square feet. A free crib is available on request for little ones.

The room has a private bathroom with a shower/tub combination , towels and a hair dryer. The tub makes bath time easy for children.

The Little Mermaid Standard Room is the compact option, at about 260 sq. ft. with a king bed or two double beds for up to four . The resort's Family Suites are built for bigger groups. They have a queen bed, a double-size table bed and a double-size sleeper sofa, and sleep up to six adults plus one child under three in a crib. If your party is four or fewer, the Standard Room is the simpler fit.

Guests get free in-room and public-area WiFi , free local calls, daily housekeeping, a free crib on request, and complimentary self-parking for Disney Resort hotel guests, which also covers the theme parks. The resort also runs free daily animation classes . There is no spa or fitness center on site. Instead, a roughly 1.4-mile jogging and walking trail runs around Hourglass Lake.

The room has a mini-fridge and microwave , plus room service with limited hours and a late-night menu. On property, Landscape of Flavors in Animation Hall is a quick-service food court open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with mobile ordering through the My Disney Experience app. The Drop Off Pool Bar near the Big Blue Pool is open 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM. The resort has no table-service restaurant.

The resort has three heated outdoor pools , kept at 82°F year-round: the Big Blue Pool, the Cozy Cone Pool and the Flippin' Fins Pool. Big Blue is the largest resort hotel pool at Walt Disney World. There are no water slides, but free life vests are provided at every pool, and swim diapers are welcome for little ones. Each pool has showers, lockers and restrooms nearby, and towels are typically provided.

Complimentary Disney buses leave from outside Animation Hall for Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs. The resort's own Disney Skyliner station serves EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios with one transfer, and the trip can take up to an hour including waiting. Hollywood Studios is also about 1.6 miles away. There is no monorail or boat service from the resort.

Yes. The resort is family-oriented , and this room offers a free crib, connecting rooms for larger groups, and in-room childcare through Kid's Nite Out . Childcare is for ages 6 months to 12 years, with a 4-hour minimum, and needs an advance reservation. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The guest checking in must be at least 18 and show a photo ID and credit card.

As the name suggests, it offers a standard view of the resort grounds . The room is set within the resort, which has themed courtyards, Hourglass Lake and the pools within walking distance. It is the straightforward, value-minded choice, so book it for the comfort and the location rather than for a signature outlook.

The room has 2 Queen Beds and sleeps up to 4 guests , which suits a family of four or two couples sharing. Blackout drapes, air conditioning and a ceiling fan help with sleep. A free crib can be requested for a baby.

The room is roughly 260 square feet and is a one-bedroom layout with the two queen beds, a desk and laptop workspace, a mini-fridge and microwave, and a private bathroom. It is compact but practical, since families usually spend their days at the parks and pools.

It is a private bathroom with a shower/tub combination . Towels and a hair dryer are provided, and housekeeping visits daily.

The Standard View Room is the more compact option, sleeping four in two queen beds. Art of Animation's Family Suites (themed to The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo and Cars) have a queen bed, a double-size table bed and a double-size sleeper sofa. They sleep up to six adults plus one child under three in a crib. If your party is five or six, a suite is the better fit. For four guests, the standard room does the job.

Guests get free WiFi , a flat-screen TV with cable and DVR, a safe, an iron and ironing board, free local calls, and a mini-fridge and microwave. Room service runs limited hours with a late-night menu. Complimentary self-parking is included for registered Disney Resort guests, and complimentary towels and free life vests are provided at the pools. The resort accepts American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa, but not cash. You will need a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

There are two outlets: Landscape of Flavors , the quick-service food court in Animation Hall (published hours 7:00 AM–11:00 PM, with mobile ordering through the My Disney Experience app), and the Drop Off Pool Bar by the Big Blue Pool (11:00 AM–10:30 PM). The resort has no table-service restaurant, so families often pair the mini-fridge and microwave with the food court's Grab 'n Go market.

The resort has three heated pools : the Big Blue Pool, the Cozy Cone Pool and the Flippin' Fins Pool. They are kept at 82°F year-round and have no water slides. Swim diapers are required for little ones, and free life vests are provided at every pool. There is no spa or fitness center, but a jogging and walking trail of about 1.4 miles circles the Hourglass Lake area.

Complimentary Disney buses leave from outside Animation Hall for Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs . The resort's own Disney Skyliner station links to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios with a transfer, so allow extra time. The Skyliner is scheduled to close for refurbishment January 25–31, 2026 and January 24–30, 2027, and buses are the alternative then. Minnie Van is also available for a fee when available. Orlando International Airport is roughly 19–22 miles away, and the resort has no airport shuttle, so you'll need a private service.

The Cars Family Suite at Disney's Art of Animation Resort sleeps up to 6 guests . It has 1 queen bed and 2 double sofa beds . The queen bed is in the dedicated bedroom, and the two sofa beds are in the living area. A complimentary crib is also available for little ones.

The suite has a private bathroom with a shower and tub combination , which is handy for bathing small children after a day in the parks. Towels and a hair dryer are provided.

The suite includes free Wi-Fi , a flat-screen TV with DVR and cable channels , an in-room safe, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a desk, an iron and ironing board, and daily housekeeping. Blackout drapes, air conditioning and a ceiling fan help with sleep. Registered Disney Resort hotel guests also get complimentary self-parking , free daily animation classes at the resort, and a free crib on request.

The resort has 1,120 family suites and 864 standard rooms. The main difference is layout. The Cars Family Suite has a separate bedroom and living area , with 2 double sofa beds beside the queen bed, so it sleeps six . That makes it well suited to larger families who want more space than a single room offers. Connecting rooms are also available for bigger groups.

Art of Animation is a family-oriented value resort with no adults-only section, and the Cars Family Suite is designed around families. A couple could use the bedroom and living area for extra space, but the suite is at its best with children. Kid's Nite Out in-room childcare can be arranged in advance for a surcharge, for children from 6 months to 12 years.

The resort has three outdoor pools : the Big Blue Pool, the Cozy Cone Pool and the Flippin' Fins Pool. Big Blue is the largest resort hotel pool at Walt Disney World. All three are heated to 82°F (28°C) year-round . There are no water slides, but free life vests are provided at every pool and children in diapers are welcome in swim diapers. Each pool has showers, lockers and restrooms nearby.

There are two outlets. Landscape of Flavors is the food court in Animation Hall. It is open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, serves burgers, pizza, pasta, salads and Indian dishes such as butter chicken, and has a Grab 'n Go market. You can order ahead through the My Disney Experience app. The Drop Off Pool Bar by the Big Blue Pool is open 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM and serves snacks, light meals and drinks. The resort has no table-service restaurant. The suite's microwave and mini-fridge help with snacks, and limited-hours room service with a late-night menu is also offered.

Complimentary Disney buses leave from outside Animation Hall for Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs . The resort also has its own Disney Skyliner gondola station , with service to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios via a transfer. Allow up to an hour including waiting time. There is no monorail or boat service from the resort. Minnie Van rides through the Lyft app are available for an extra fee, and theme park parking is included for Disney Resort hotel guests.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM . The minimum check-in age is 18. Guests need a photo ID and a credit card at check-in. The property accepts American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa but does not accept cash as a payment method.

The Finding Nemo Family Suite at Disney's Art of Animation Resort is a one-bedroom suite that sleeps up to 6 guests . Sleeping is divided between 1 queen bed and 2 double sofa beds , so the family is not squeezed into a single space. A free crib is available for a child under three.

Yes. Art of Animation is a family-oriented Value Resort with no adults-only section, and the Finding Nemo suites are themed to the film. A free crib is available, and in-room childcare through Kid's Nite Out can be arranged for children aged 6 months to 12 years for a surcharge. It requires advance reservations and a 4-hour minimum.

The suite has a private bathroom with a shower and bathtub combination , which is handy for bathing little ones. Towels and a hair dryer are provided.

The suite has a mini-fridge and a microwave , so you can keep drinks and snacks cold and warm up simple meals. Limited-hours room service with a late-night menu is also offered.

You get air conditioning and a ceiling fan , blackout drapes and bed sheets. For entertainment there is a flat-screen TV with cable channels and DVR . There is also a desk and laptop workspace, a phone with free local calls, an in-room safe and an iron and ironing board. Free Wi-Fi covers the room and public areas, and housekeeping is daily.

The suite is in the resort's Finding Nemo section, near the Big Blue Pool , which is the largest resort hotel pool at Walt Disney World. The resort has three heated pools, kept at 82°F year-round. There are no water slides, but free life vests and towels are provided. The Drop Off Pool Bar is also near the Big Blue Pool, and Hourglass Lake has a walking and jogging path of about 1.4 miles.

The resort has two outlets: Landscape of Flavors , a quick-service food court in Animation Hall open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM with mobile ordering, and the Drop Off Pool Bar , open 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM. There is no table-service restaurant on property, so room service, the mini-fridge and the microwave help fill the gaps.

Complimentary Disney buses leave from outside Animation Hall for Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs. The resort also has a Disney Skyliner station with service to Epcot and Hollywood Studios, which involves a transfer and can take up to an hour including waiting. Minnie Van rides are available for a fee. Parking for registered resort guests is complimentary.

Connecting rooms are available , which helps larger family groups. Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The minimum check-in age is 18, and you will need a photo ID and a credit card at the front desk.

Yes. Free daily animation classes are held for guests, and the resort has a Schoolyard Spray Ground, the Righteous Reef Playground and a video-game arcade in Animation Hall. The arcade is cashless and uses a rechargeable swipe card, which you can load with cash or a credit/debit card at a kiosk.

The Lion Family Suite at Disney's Art of Animation Resort sleeps up to 6 guests . The bedding is 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds , with a private bedroom plus a living area. A free crib is also available on request for little ones.

The Lion King section does not have its own pool, so guests staying here use the resort's three pools: the Big Blue Pool, the Cozy Cone Pool and the Flippin' Fins Pool. Big Blue is the largest resort hotel pool at Walt Disney World . All pools are heated to about 82°F year-round. There are no water slides, but each pool has showers, lockers, restrooms and nearby laundry, and free life vests are provided at every pool. Complimentary towels are typically provided too.

The suite has a private bathroom with a shower and bathtub combination , towels and a hair dryer. The tub is handy for bathing younger children.

The suite has a mini-fridge and a microwave for snacks and leftovers, plus room service during limited hours with a late-night menu. On property, Landscape of Flavors in Animation Hall is a quick-service food court open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with mobile ordering through the My Disney Experience app. The Drop Off Pool Bar near the Big Blue Pool serves drinks and light bites from 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM. There is no table-service restaurant at the resort.

Guests get free in-room and public-area Wi-Fi , free local calls, daily housekeeping, complimentary self-parking for registered Disney Resort hotel guests, and free daily animation classes at the resort. The suite also has a TV with cable and DVR, a safe, a desk, and an iron and ironing board.

Complimentary Disney buses run from a stop outside Animation Hall to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs . The resort also has its own Disney Skyliner station with service to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, with one transfer on the way. Minnie Van rides through the Lyft app are available for an extra fee. There is no monorail or boat service from the resort.

In-room childcare through Kid's Nite Out is available for a surcharge, for children ages 6 months to 12 years. It requires advance reservations, a 4-hour minimum, and calls are taken 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. Connecting rooms are available for larger parties.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM . The minimum check-in age is 18, and you will need a photo ID and a credit card . The property accepts American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa, but not cash as payment.

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is roughly 19 to 22 miles away, about 30 minutes to an hour by car depending on traffic. Walt Disney World no longer runs a free or paid airport shuttle to its resorts, so guests use a private service such as Mears Connect, which has booths at MCO Terminal B and C, Level 1.

The Lion Family Suite at Disney's Art of Animation Resort sleeps up to 6 guests . It has 1 queen bed and 2 double sofa beds , with a private bedroom and a separate living area, so parents can have their own sleeping space. A free crib is available for a baby.

No. The Lion King section has no pool of its own, but guests staying there can use all three pools at the resort: the Big Blue Pool, the Cozy Cone Pool and the Flippin' Fins Pool. The Big Blue Pool is the largest resort hotel pool at Walt Disney World. Pools are heated to 82°F/28°C year-round. There are no water slides. Free life vests are provided at every pool, water wings are allowed, and children in diapers are welcome in swim diapers.

The suite has a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub combination , towels and a hair dryer. A tub is useful when you are travelling with small children. Daily housekeeping keeps towels and the room fresh through longer stays.

Landscape of Flavors is the quick-service food court in Animation Hall. It is open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM and serves burgers, pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches and Indian dishes such as butter chicken, plus a Grab 'n Go market. You can mobile order through the My Disney Experience app. The Drop Off Pool Bar by the Big Blue Pool serves snacks, frozen cocktails, beer and wine from 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM. There is no table-service restaurant on property, but the suite also has limited-hours room service with a late night menu .

Complimentary Disney buses leave from outside Animation Hall for Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs. The resort has its own Disney Skyliner station for EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, with one transfer on the way. Allow up to an hour including waiting time. Minnie Van rideshare is available for a fee. There is no monorail or boat service from the resort. The Skyliner line is scheduled to close for refurbishment January 25-31, 2026 and January 24-30, 2027. Parking at the theme parks is included for Disney Resort hotel guests.

Yes. The resort is built around family suites, and this one gives you a separate bedroom and living area . A mini-fridge and microwave help with snacks and leftovers. The suite also has a desk with a laptop workspace, an iron and ironing board, a safe, a flat-screen TV with cable and DVR, and free local calls. Connecting rooms are available for larger groups. Parents who want a night out can book Kid's Nite Out in-room childcare in advance, for children aged 6 months to 12 years, for a fee.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM . The minimum check-in age is 18. Bring a photo ID and credit card . The resort accepts American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa, and cash is not accepted as a payment method at the property.

Art of Animation has no spa and no fitness center . Instead, a roughly 1.4-mile jogging and walking trail runs around Hourglass Lake. On site there are free daily animation classes, the Schoolyard Spray Ground, Righteous Reef Playground and a cashless arcade in Animation Hall. The arcade runs on a rechargeable card, and Disney gift cards are not accepted there.

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is roughly 19 to 22 miles away , about 30 minutes to an hour by car depending on traffic. Walt Disney World no longer runs airport shuttles to its resorts, so you will need a private service such as Mears Connect , which has booths at MCO Terminals B and C, Level 1. If you drive, self-parking is complimentary for registered Disney Resort hotel guests.