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Disney's Art of Animation Resort

2.5 star property
Family-friendly Lake Buena Vista hotel in Bay Lake with 3 outdoor swimming pools
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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3 outdoor pools
Room
Standard Room | Private kitchenette
Game room
Family Suite (Lion King) | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
1850 Animation Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
  • Walt Disney World® Resort
    12 min walk
  • ESPN Wide World of Sports
    5 min drive
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios®
    6 min drive
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    33 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Cars family suite

Full-sized fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Cars family suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

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About the area

Lake Buena Vista

A family-friendly stay in Lake Buena Vista awaits you at Disney's Art of Animation Resort. You'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Disney's Hollywood Studios® and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Epcot®. Highlights at this hotel include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and laundry facilities. Each morning self-service breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also the convenience of a free theme park shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Bay Lake hotel include Disney Springs™ and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.

What's nearby

  • Disney Springs™ - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios® - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Epcot® - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 14 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Orlando Station - 24 min drive
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Toy Story Land - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪ESPN Wide World of Sports - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Muppet Vision 3-D - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Everything POP Shopping & Dining - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Woody's Lunch Box - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Family-friendly Lake Buena Vista hotel in Bay Lake with 3 outdoor swimming pools
Disney's Art of Animation Resort offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An arcade/games room, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Disney's Art of Animation Resort. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Lake Buena Vista hotel.

  • 2104 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 11 buildings
  • Built in 2012
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Disney's Art of Animation Resort offers 2104 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

This Lake Buena Vista hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cot
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • 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

  • 11 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVR
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Late-night room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; 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: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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
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Disney's Animation
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Disney's Art of Animation Resort?

Yep, Disney's Art of Animation Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Disney's Art of Animation Resort?

The closest beach to Disney's Art of Animation Resort is Beachcomber Beach (7.1 km).

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

Disney's Art of Animation Resort has 3 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

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

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and an arcade, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Disney's Art of Animation Resort is a hit with families.

Does Disney's Art of Animation Resort serve breakfast?

Sure does, self-service breakfast is served daily between 6:00 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Disney's Art of Animation Resort?

No, Disney's Art of Animation Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Disney's Art of Animation Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Disney's Art of Animation Resort?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Disney's Art of Animation Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 621 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tayri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I loved everything about the resort expect for housekeeping. The last day there they started to knock on our door at 7:30am, then again at 8:15 and again at 9:46 and again at 10:15 and again at 10:50. We were leaving on a Disney cruise ship that morning, and checked out at exactly 11am. We had kids in the room and they woke them several times. It was very inconvenient and we felt very rushed to leave when we were not late for check out. Check out was at 11am.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really nice, the bedroom bed could be bigger then a full size that they put in there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s always a great time at any of the Disney resorts.

6/10 Okay

Jared

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lady that checked us in was not friendly at all. She didn't provide us with clear directions in how to get to our rooms. ( the hotel has several buildings). We had to walk a lot and figure it out on our own where our room was located.The rooms are extremely small. The bathroom door hits your needs and the room door is inches away from hitting the bed. Overall it was not a pleasant experience. I will not be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Disney theming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had a great time in the little mermaid room! Highly recommend this value resort.

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022