What's included and what costs extra at Art of Animation
Included with a stay at Disney's Art of Animation Resort: complimentary Wi‑Fi, Disney bus transportation and Skyliner access, use of the three heated pools (Big Blue Pool, Cozy Cone Pool, Flippin’ Fins Pool), free daily animation classes, and self‑parking for registered guests. Extras that typically cost extra: meals at Landscape of Flavors and the Drop Off Pool Bar (pay as you go), in‑room babysitting, arcade credits, pet fee ($50/night for dogs in designated rooms), and Minnie Van or other private transport services.
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What’s included in your nightly rate
Your room rate covers your guest room or suite, standard in‑room amenities, and access to resort facilities listed as complimentary. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available in guest rooms and public areas.
Guests also get complimentary Disney transportation (bus service) and shared access to the Disney Skyliner station that serves EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. Complimentary self‑parking for registered Disney Resort guests is provided under current policy.
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas
- Disney bus transportation to the parks
- Shared Disney Skyliner access
- Access to all three heated outdoor pools and pool towels (typically provided)
- Free daily animation classes and jogging trail around Hourglass Lake
- Complimentary self-parking for registered guests
| Included item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Pools | Big Blue, Cozy Cone, Flippin’ Fins — heated year‑round |
| Transportation | Disney buses + shared Skyliner station (transfer at Caribbean Beach may be required) |
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary in rooms and public spaces |
Dining: what you’ll pay for and what’s available
Art of Animation does not include meals in the room rate. The resort has two on‑site food/beverage outlets: Landscape of Flavors (quick‑service food court) and the Drop Off Pool Bar (poolside kiosk).
Both venues operate on a walk‑up basis (no advance reservations). Landscape of Flavors participates in mobile ordering through the My Disney Experience app and both outlets accept the Disney Dining Plan on a Quick Service credit basis.
- Landscape of Flavors — open daily (published hours 7:00 AM–11:00 PM); breakfast, lunch and dinner available for a surcharge
- Drop Off Pool Bar — open daily (published hours 11:00 AM–10:30 PM); serves beverages, snacks and some entrées (entrées 11:00 AM–6:00 PM)
- No table‑service restaurants or signature dining on property
| Venue | What costs extra |
|---|---|
| Landscape of Flavors | All food and beverage purchases (mobile ordering available) |
| Drop Off Pool Bar | Alcoholic and non‑alcoholic drinks, snacks, select entrées |
| Arcade / Grab 'n Go | Arcade credits and market items are pay‑as‑you‑go |
Room types and what’s standard vs. add‑on
Room furnishings and sleeping arrangements are included with your booking; the resort offers several room types that you can book by name. Family Suites and themed rooms come with the features listed on the room descriptions when you book.
If you need extra items (crib, rollaway requests vary) or specific room locations, those are handled at booking or check‑in and may carry additional fees—check your booking details or ask the front desk at Animation Hall.
- Family Suite — includes a Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds (sleeps up to six adults plus one child under three in a crib as noted in resort information)
- Cars Family Suite — includes a Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
- Finding Nemo Family Suite, Lion Family Suite, The Lion Family Suite — each include a Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
- The Little Mermaid Standard Room — available with 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds
- Standard View Room — 2 Queen Beds
| Room name (book as) | Sleeping setup included |
|---|---|
| Family Suite | 1 Queen Bed + 2 Double Sofa Beds |
| The Little Mermaid Standard Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds |
| Standard View Room | 2 Queen Beds |
Free activities and on‑site paid extras
There are several free activities included for guests: daily animation classes, pool access, playgrounds and the jogging trail around Hourglass Lake. These are part of your resort stay at no extra charge.
Pay‑as‑you‑go extras include arcade games, paid childcare services (in‑room babysitting), and private transport options such as Minnie Van or third‑party airport transfers.
- Free: daily animation classes, Schoolyard Spray Ground, Righteous Reef Playground, jogging path (≈1.4 miles)
- Paid: video‑game arcade (cashless swipe card system), Kid’s Nite Out in‑room childcare (advance reservations required, minimum booking rules apply)
- Paid transport: Minnie Van rideshare via Lyft app, private airport shuttles — these are not covered by the nightly rate
| Activity | Included or extra |
|---|---|
| Animation classes | Included |
| Arcade games | Extra — rechargeable swipe card required |
| In‑room babysitting (Kid's Nite Out) | Extra — advance reservations, age and minimum booking rules |
Pools, towels, safety gear and family rules
All three resort pools are available to guests at no additional charge and are heated year‑round (published temperature 82°F/28°C). Complimentary pool towels are typically provided at each pool area.
There are no water slides at the resort pools. Life vests in a variety of sizes are provided free at every pool; infants and children in diapers must wear swim diapers to enter the pools.
- Big Blue Pool — the largest resort pool at Walt Disney World (Finding Nemo section)
- Cozy Cone Pool (Cars section) and Flippin’ Fins Pool (The Little Mermaid/Flippin’ Fins section)
- Pools have nearby showers, storage lockers, restrooms and laundry facilities
- No water slides; complimentary life vests and allowance for water wings
| Pool | Notes |
|---|---|
| Big Blue Pool | Main, largest resort pool; Drop Off Pool Bar nearby |
| Cozy Cone Pool | Smaller themed pool in Cars area |
| Flippin' Fins Pool | Themed pool serving The Little Mermaid area |
Pets, parking, payment methods and check‑in/out
Designated rooms accept up to two dogs for an additional fee; the dossier lists a $50 per night pet fee and a provided Pluto’s Welcome Kit. Cats are not permitted. Dogs must stay in a carrier on certain shared transports.
Registered resort guests receive complimentary self‑parking. Cash is reportedly not accepted as a payment method at the property; major cards accepted include American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa.
- Pet policy: up to two dogs per designated room; $50/night fee; Pluto’s Welcome Kit provided in pet rooms
- Parking: complimentary self‑parking for registered Disney Resort hotel guests; park parking for Disney theme parks included for Disney Resort guests
- Payments: major credit cards accepted; cash not accepted at the property according to the dossier
- Check‑in starts at 3:00 PM, check‑out is 11:00 AM; minimum check‑in age is 18 and ID + credit card required
| Topic | Key fact |
|---|---|
| Check‑in/out | Check‑in 3:00 PM; check‑out 11:00 AM; valid photo ID and credit card required |
| Pet fee | $50 per night for dogs in designated rooms (up to two dogs) |
| Parking | Complimentary self‑parking for registered guests |
