Jessica Fields
Excellent location with great transportation options. The room was well appointed and laid out, though the kitchenette was less than expected. Only a coffee maker, microwave, and small fridge. A kettle would have been a nice addition. We did have a cute little house gecko as a guest but maintenance came over to capture and release it. It was cold so we didn't get a chance to use the pool or explore the resort like we wanted to. The restaurant was good but the portions are too large and accordingly priced. Would be nice to have half portion options at lower prices. This place is geared toward young families, so be prepared for a lot of loud kids and noise.
Jason Bucky Etherton
This resort exceeded all of my expectations. This resort is divided into four sections. Cars, finding Nemo, Lion King, and little mermaid. This resort has bus transportation and even better it has access to the skyliner transport system. This made it easy to go anywhere we needed to go. The rooms were themed on the section you were in. We loved the finding Nemo characters design and decorations. Some of our family were in the cars section and it was just as amazing and fun. This resort has a centrally located dining area and a centrally located Disney store. The pools are very large and extremely nice with lots of seating and shade if you want it. A bar is located close to the largest pool. The rooms are large and the bathrooms are well equipped and comfortable to use. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it for others.
Matt Wilkinson
For a “budget” resort, it really is a great value. There’s only a few resorts with family rooms (multiple bathrooms, 3+ beds) and everything is clean. Bus lines move fast, and the gondolas are a nice recent addition.
More food options beyond the dining hall would be nice, it gets a little chaotic during bus times, but the food is high quality.
Pools, arcade and other amenities/movies keep the fam busy when not at the park.
5/5
Alex Hall
Stayed at this resort with some friends and it was a great experience. We had the Lion King family suite which fit 4 adults comfortably. It had three beds, one of which was a pullout from the couch and the other was one that folded out of a wall, both were easy to operate. There was also two bathrooms in the suite. There's a nice cafeteria with a decent selection of different cuisines and skyliner access to the parks.
Hollie Williams
***MOLD*** Cars suite in building 1, 4th floor.
We were not in our room often due to staying busy, however every morning when we woke, my daughter and I had itchy/inflamed skin and our entire group had headaches. After a few days we investigated and found black mold in the toilet bowl, toilet tank, and in the grout in the showers. The room had an odd odor the entire stay as well. The rest of our family had Nemo rooms and they had some visible mold as well, but not to the extent of our room. This is unacceptable considering the cost of these reservations.
The rooms are also neglected when it comes to cleaning. When looking for mold, a heavy residue and mildew buildup was found on the underside of the shower door handle. The amount of buildup did not happen overnight.
I attempted to leave a review on the Art of Animation resort Facebook Page, but it was declined/removed... so keep that in mind when wanting honest reviews.
On the flip side, the hotel overall is great when focusing on decor and amenities. Towels and life vests available at pool, several different themed pools, friendly staff, fun activities on site, free and easily accessible transportation to all of the Disney parks, etc. My kids had a blast with all of the themed decor, especially my Lightning McQueen fanatic.
***If you stay here, I would recommend evaluating your room before accepting it and unpacking.
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