The Lion Family Suite

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.