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ART OF ANIMation RESORT

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Map layout showing the different sections and amenities of Disney's Art of Animation Resort.
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ART OF ANIMATION Resort Photo Gallery:

Exterior view of Disney's Cars section at Art of Animation Resort featuring animated car characters.
Vibrant blue and pink Art of Animation Resort building exterior with palm trees.
Disney Skyliner station entrance sign with blue architectural details.
Large decorative red fish sculpture in landscaped garden at Art of Animation Resort.
Whimsical blue and pink themed outdoor area with palm trees at Disney resort.
Detailed view of colorful sea-themed sculptural elements with pink and blue accents.
Blue water slide feature with pink decorative elements at Disney's Art of Animation Resort.
Colorful mural on hotel exterior featuring bright blue, pink and purple paint with lush tropical landscaping.
Modern white building exterior with blue awning and orange surfboard accents against cloudy sky.
Whimsical cartoon mural painted on large white building walls with colorful geometric shapes.
Modern apartment building with artistic graffiti murals in blue, yellow and white tones.
Decorative garden signs installed in mulch bed with green lawn and building in background.
Low angle view of bright blue hotel building with modern architectural details.
Large sculptural art installation with blue and pink waves surrounding hotel entrance.
Curved swimming pool with palm trees and blue hotel buildings in the background.
Shell-shaped sculpture with red artistic elements against blue sky background.
Artistic blue wave sculpture installation with decorative metal elements around hotel entrance.
Vibrant blue Disney resort building with wave-like architecture and orange accents surrounded by lush greenery.
Colorful animated bird statue with blue and white feathers perched on a rocky outcrop at a theme park.
Bright blue resort building with palm trees and colorful sea-themed decorative elements.
Animated bird character sculpture posed on gray rock formation with greenery in background.
Animated lion figure perched on rocky outcrop surrounded by bamboo trees.
Decorative lion sculpture overlooking pathway from atop rocky formation.
Large decorative mammoth tusks curving around artificial rock formations at a theme park.
Two animated wolf figures positioned on rocky cliff with colorful resort building in background.
Three animated Disney characters posing on a fallen log in theme park setting.
Tropical-themed entrance with green palm leaf design and glass doors at Disney resort.
Colorful dinosaur statues and decorative elements line a curved walkway at a themed outdoor area.
Large blue cartoon character statues peek out from behind bamboo plants in a themed garden setting.
Winding garden pathway with lush landscaping and tropical foliage leads to colorful buildings.
Red dinosaur statue perched on brown rock formation against blue and green building facade.
Exterior wall of building decorated with green dinosaur silhouettes and prehistoric themed murals.
Outdoor seating area with fire pit surrounded by rock formations and themed decorative elements.
Rafiki from The Lion King on a rock
Pool Hours 10am-6pm sign on the front of a blue gate.
Big Blue Pool sign showing handicap accessible ramps.
Photo of the side of a building that looks like an ocean wave.
Colorful entrance to Landscape of Flavors food court with geometric wall designs and bright turquoise ceiling.
Resort swimming pool with palm trees and blue umbrellas under a dramatic cloudy sky.
Directory map sign displaying layout of Disney Art of Animation Resort with colorful cartoon characters.
Modern building exterior with curved blue architecture and landscaped walkway under cloudy skies.
Modern cafeteria interior with curved booths and artistic ceiling displays in vibrant colors.
Spacious dining area with orange floors and large circular ceiling light fixture in modern food court.
Contemporary cafeteria seating area with turquoise accents and large windows letting in natural light.
Colorful food court interior with geometric floor pattern and curved ceiling design in yellow and red tones.
Retail space with colorful geometric flooring and curved ceiling design in bright yellow and red.
Food court entrance with illuminated Landscape of Flavors sign and colorful interior design.
Computer kiosk and workstation setup in a room with blue flooring at Disney World.
Green Disney Art of Animation Resort transportation sign displaying bus service information.
Modern blue and white bus station exterior with covered waiting area and cloudy sky.
Colorful Disney merchandise store interior with blue ceiling and vibrant retail displays.
Display shelves filled with Disney character plush toys including Mickey Mouse and friends.
Creative retail display of plush toys arranged in giant colorful bottle-shaped shelving units.
Art of Animation Resort exterior featuring colorful mural artwork and landscaping.
Retail display featuring oversized decorative bottles containing Disney merchandise and photos.
Store shelf stocked with various personal care items and toiletries at a Disney resort.
Green Disney-themed Munchlings merchandise display with plush toys on retail shelving.
Shelves stocked with colorful Disney merchandise and collectibles at a resort gift shop.
Disney's Art of Animation Resort entrance sign with palm trees and lush landscaping.
Close-up of Winnie the Pooh and Marie plush toys on display at Disney store.
Colorful merchandise displays shaped like giant paint jars in a Disney resort gift shop.
Vibrant retail shelves filled with Disney plush toys and souvenirs.
Art of Animation Resort entrance sign with manicured lawn and palm trees against cloudy sky.
Illuminated Ink & Paint Shop entrance at Disney's Art of Animation Resort.
Colorful animated artwork panels displayed on wall featuring underwater scenes.
Modern chandelier with artistic decorative elements at Disney resort.
Wall art display featuring animated characters and vehicles from Disney films.
Modern interior with curved red and orange striped walls and plush red circular seating in a stylish lounge space.
Curved architectural hallway with striped lighting design and holiday wreath decorations.
Luggage assistance sign in bright blue and white colors mounted on a colorful wall.
Disney Animation spirit jersey merchandise display with Mickey plush toys in retail store.
Large Nemo character artwork displayed on white exterior wall with landscaped bushes.
Tow Mater character statue from Disney-Pixar Cars with rustic brown finish.
Blue Finding Dory character statue on pink coral formation in pool area.
Large Simba artwork from The Lion King painted on geometric patterned wall.
Colorful pool area with life vests and equipment racks near palm trees.
Giant sea anemone sculpture with Finding Nemo characters in Disney resort pool area.
Activities schedule board displaying December recreation events at a resort pool area.
Colorful jellyfish water feature with purple tentacles in a swimming pool.
Mint green vintage VW bus decorated with colorful flower designs parked near orange buildings.
Decorative wooden posts with seagull statues against a bright blue building with balconies.
Vintage VW bus under Japanese-style lanterns with colorful resort buildings in background.
Lightning McQueen car display in front of a themed gas station entrance with orange wheel arch.
Red and blue race cars displayed under an ornate orange archway entrance.
Resort pool area with red umbrellas, palm trees, and lifeguard station.
Wooden towel return station at a resort pool area.
Orange cone-shaped structure with round windows and seating area at a resort.
Bright yellow building exterior with blue nautical-themed window decorations at a themed resort motel.
Retro-style orange cone-shaped cabana with lounge chairs under palm trees at a colorful resort.
Pool rules sign decorated with orange traffic cones displaying safety regulations at a themed resort.
Sarge's Surplus Hut exterior with corrugated metal siding and themed signage at an animated movie-inspired resort.
Tow Mater towing service entrance sign with rustic design elements at a themed attraction.
Large green vintage-style military jeep display with animated eyes at a themed resort.
Tow Mater garage facade with desert-themed backdrop and classic car display.
Retro-style Cozy Cone Motel sign with orange cone design against blue sky.
Large animated tow truck character display with rusty finish and expressive face at themed resort.
Route 66 themed area with retro signage and desert motif at a themed resort destination.
A mint green classic car with animated eyes parked in front of a colorfully painted hotel building with cloud designs.
A vintage blue Hudson car displayed in front of a vibrant orange and pink hotel exterior.
Art Deco-style hotel entrance with animated car decorations and southwestern-themed murals.
Retro Radiator Springs sign with vintage police car display at Disney resort hotel.
Tall wooden poles with decorative tops against a bright blue hotel building with outdoor staircases.
Vibrant hotel exterior with colorful abstract murals featuring pink and purple flower designs.
Large sculptural sea turtle decoration mounted on blue hotel wall with tropical landscaping.
Whimsical underwater-themed wall sculpture with colorful coral and sea life designs.
Retro-style Ornament Valley sign featuring desert landscape artwork in bright colors.
Artistic whale sculpture protruding from hotel wall with bright pink and blue color scheme.
Bright blue bathroom entrance with 'RESTROOMS' text in bubble letters against an underwater-themed wall design.
Colorful hotel exterior with silver fish sculptures and vibrant pink coral decorations against a bright blue facade.
Outdoor drop-off area with blue and white signage reading 'THE DROP OFF' with bar seating underneath.
Pool hours sign in blue frame showing operating times of 10AM-10PM against a light blue background.
Sign for 'THE BIG BLUE POOL' indicating exclusive access for Disney's Art of Animation Resort guests.
Decorated pool entrance with blue gates and tropical landscaping at Disney's Art of Animation Resort.
Resort directory sign displaying a colorful map of Disney's Art of Animation property layout.
Modern cafeteria interior with colorful lighting, tiled floors, and multiple dining stations.
Simple white wall mounted mailbox with blue 'MAIL' sign above it.
Animated character Tow Mater from Cars movie displayed at Disney theme park.
A themed hotel room with blue walls, two queen beds, and underwater decorative elements featuring Mickey Mouse artwork.
An illuminated archway entrance themed like Cars at Disney featuring classic car characters.
Hotel room with Lion King themed wall art and colorful flower decorations on display.
Hotel living area with red couch, green accent chair, and decorative barrel tables.
Hotel bedroom with nature-themed headboard and modern decor against green walls.
Modern restaurant interior with turquoise carpeting and circular ceiling light fixtures.
The Drop Off pool bar with blue exterior and white umbrellas at a resort.
Resort swimming pool with underwater themed decor and palm trees.
Underwater-themed hotel room with blue walls and decorative fish accents above the beds.
Bathroom with ocean-themed shower curtain and brown tile walls in a hotel room.
Colorful aerial gondola lift cars reflected in calm lake water during sunset at Disney resort.
Modern bathroom with red gradient tile shower and decorative green circular mirror.
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ART OF ANIMATION RESORT ENTERTAINMENT:

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Art of animation Resort DINING: CLICK TO SEE MENUS!

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ART OF ANIMATION Resort POOLS:

The Big Blue Pool

Just keep swimming in the largest hotel pool in all of Walt Disney World Resort.

Inspired by the Disney•Pixar “splash hit” Finding Nemo, this huge, zero-entry pool contains over 308,527 gallons! Guests can relive the story of their favorite clown fish alongside giant set pieces of Nemo, Crush and other beloved characters from the film.

For the little ones, Schoolyard Sprayground is home to pop-up jets, gushing water and more familiar faces from Finding Nemo, while Squirt’s Righteous Reef is a Nemo-themed playground perfect for kids who prefer to stay dry during playtime.

For refreshing snacks and beverages, drop by The Drop Off pool bar conveniently located nearby.


Cozy Cone Pool

Check in and chill in cone-shaped cabanas around the Cozy Cone Motel swimming pool! Inspired by the Disney•Pixar mega-hit Cars, the this is the perfect place for families looking to cool their jets.

Surrounded by life-sized models of beloved Cars characters—Doc, Sally, Mater, McQueen and more—your crew can make a splash in this kid-friendly 74,740-gallon watering hole, while you blissfully “idle” in the shade of our unique, orange-cone cabanas. Ka-chow!

Pool lifts and other access options are available for guests with disabilities or limited mobility. Pool hours and lifeguard availability vary by pool and are subject to change.


Flippin’ Fins Pool

Make a splash in the Flippin' Fins Pool—or let your cares drift away as you lounge poolside. Based on the Disney animated classic The Little Mermaid, this 103,642-gallon pool features the “Under the Sea Orchestra” conducted by Sebastian and whimsical set pieces based on popular characters from the film.

Pool lifts and other access options are available for guests with disabilities or limited mobility. Pool hours and lifeguard availability vary by pool and are subject to change.


Poolside Activities

Let’s make a splash at The Big Blue Pool! Join us for family-friendly activities each day, like themed pool parties and other cool activities. Fun offerings include themed pool games, relays, trivia and more! See a Recreation Host for additional details.



Know Before You Go

Hours and lifeguard availability vary by pool and are subject to change.

Complimentary towels are provided at all pools.


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Vibrant pink and purple jellyfish sculpture in a themed pool area with blue decorative elements.
Tropical swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and blue sky at a beachside resort.
Finding Nemo themed sculpture with red clownfish characters nestled in cream-colored anemone.
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ART OF ANIMATION Resort ROOM TYPES:

Standard rooms

Little Mermaid Standard (sleeps 4 adults)


Suites

Finding Nemo Family Suite (sleeps 6 adults)

Cars Family Suite (sleeps 6 adults)

Lion King Family Suite (sleeps 6 adults)


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ART OF ANIMATION RESORT ROOM TOURS:

LITTLE MERMAID: STANDARD VIEW

FINDING NEMO: FAMILY SUITE

LION KING: FAMILY SUITE

CARS: FAMILY SUITE

ASK YOUR WONDERMAKER ABOUT OTHER ROOM TYPES, TOURS AND PHOTOS!

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ART OF ANIMATION TRANSPORTATION:

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-TO MAGIC KINGDOM: BUS

-TO EPCOT: SKYLINER OR BUS

-TO DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM: BUS

-TO DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS: SKYLINER OR BUS

-TO DISNEY SPRINGS: BUS

-TO TYPHOON LAGOON/BLIZZARD BEACH: BUS

WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ART OF ANIMATION'S EXCITING FORM OF TRANSPORTATION: THE DISNEY SKYLINER! YOU'LL BE ABLE TO GO TO BOTH EPCOT AND HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS VIA THE SKYLINER!

SKYLINER THINGS TO REMEMBER:


To enjoy the Disney Skyliner, arrive early or late to avoid peak crowds, especially around park opening and closing times. Plan your transfers if your resort isn't directly connected, and use it as a break to explore other resorts or areas. If you have a fear of heights, consider asking for a cabin with a character wrap for a less direct view, or focus on the front of the cabin. 

Here are some more detailed tips:


Crowds and Timing:

Rope Drop:

The Skyliner can get busy around park opening times. Arriving early or later in the day can help you avoid longer lines. 

Park Transfers:

If you're staying at a resort not directly connected to your destination park (like Hollywood Studios or Epcot), plan your route and consider using buses or other transportation to reach a Skyliner station


Fear of Heights/Motion Sickness:

Character Wraps:

If you're concerned about the height, request a cabin with a character wrap. These wraps can make the view feel less overwhelming. 

Forward Focus:

Sitting facing forward, and focusing on the front of the cabin, can help some people feel more in control. 

Consider Alternatives:

If you have severe motion sickness, the Skyliner might not be the best choice. Touring Plans notes that some guests experience queasiness during takeoff and stops. 


General Tips:

Keep it Balanced:

When loading the gondola, try to distribute weight evenly to avoid a rocky ride. 

Open Windows:

Each cabin has windows that can be opened for ventilation and airflow, says Alaska to Mickey. 

Emergency Features:

Each cabin has an emergency call button and a box with supplies. 


Operating Hours:

The Skyliner generally operates about an hour before the first park opens and closes about 90 minutes after the last park closes, but it's best to check the specific hours for that day

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