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Disney's Art of Animation Resort

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3 outdoor pools
3 outdoor pools
3 outdoor pools
3 outdoor pools
Family Suite (Lion King) | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Overview of Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

3.0 star property

8.8/10 Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
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1850 Animation Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationDisney's Hollywood Studios®5 min drive
  • Popular LocationESPN Wide World of Sports9 min drive
  • Popular LocationWaldorf Astoria Golf Club10 min drive
  • AirportOrlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)29 min drive

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About this area

Lake Buena Vista

Disney's Art of Animation Resort is located in Bay Lake, a neighbourhood in Lake Buena Vista. Disney Springs™ is worth exploring if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Disney's Hollywood Studios® and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park and Epcot®.
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What's nearby

  • Disney's Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 5 min drive
  • ESPN Wide World of Sports - 9 min drive
  • Waldorf Astoria Golf Club - 10 min drive
  • Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Orlando Station - 24 min drive
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Muppet Vision 3-D - 7 min drive
  • Everything POP Shopping & Dining - 13 min walk
  • Starbucks - 7 min drive
  • Backlot Express - 6 min drive
  • Landscape of Flavors - 7 min walk

About this property

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

3-star family-friendly hotel near Walt Disney World® Resort
Located close to Disney's Hollywood Studios® and Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park, Disney's Art of Animation Resort provides a poolside bar, an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and babysitting, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free theme park shuttle and self-parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a TV in reception
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say good things about the family-friendly amenities, helpful staff and proximity to public transport
Room features
All 2104 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as late-night room service and free WiFi. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVRs
  • Mini fridges, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch and dinner
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Free theme park shuttle

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–11:30 AM: USD 5-30 for adults and USD 5-30 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • DVR
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; to check in, go to My Disney Experience
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 per room
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 5 to 30 for adults and from USD 5 to 30 for children
  • Self-parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests must request a dog-friendly room at time of booking, or by contacting the property in advance of arrival. Guests traveling with their dogs must register them with the front desk and adhere to the pet policies they receive upon registration.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Animation Art Resort
Animation Resort
Art Animation
Art Animation Resort
Disney's Animation
Disney's Animation Resort
Disney's Art Animation Resort
Disney's Art Animation Resort Hotel
Disney's Art Animation Resort Hotel Lake Buena Vista
Disney's Art Animation Resort Lake Buena Vista
Disney's Art Animation Lake Buena Vista
Disney's Art Animation
Disney's Art Of Animation
Disney's Art of Animation Resort Hotel
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Disney's Art of Animation Resort Hotel Lake Buena Vista

Frequently asked questions

Does Disney's Art of Animation Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools.

Is Disney's Art of Animation Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 per room). There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Disney's Art of Animation Resort?

Self-parking is available for USD 15 per night.

What time is check-in at Disney's Art of Animation Resort?

Check-in is from 3 PM - midnight.

What time is check-out at Disney's Art of Animation Resort?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Disney's Art of Animation Resort located?

This family-friendly Lake Buena Vista hotel is located in Bay Lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Disney Springs™ and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Disney's Hollywood Studios® and Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Disney's Art of Animation Resort Reviews

Disney's Art of Animation Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 621 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 62%
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 22%
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 9%
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 3%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 3%

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.9/10

Staff & service

8.5/10

Amenities

8.9/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daiesha

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience child and adult friendly

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. The resort was clean and very nice. The on site restaurant had a number options. Since this resort is aimed at children we expected it to be quite noisy but it really wasn't. We would stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Getting that Holiday feeling
Amazing Disney Christmas Celebration Trip . Beautiful decorations and the marvelous sounds of the Voices of Liberty at the American Pavilion at Epcot. Candlelight Procession inspiring.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Travelled with 3 adults and LOVED the two bathroom. Layout of rooms provided privacy!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Javier

Travelled with family
I found a dirty underwear in the bathroom

10/10 Excellent

josh

Travelled with family
Happy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

judith

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Flint

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 4th time staying at Art of Animation. 👍

10/10 Excellent

Tonja