Disney's Art of Animation Resort Overview
Destinations / Disney / Walt Disney World
Skyliner, Lake Buena Vista, Florida · $
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The best value pick for families of five or six, with themed suites and the Skyliner.
You need space for five or six without paying deluxe prices.
You want table service dining on site or a quieter, more adult resort.
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Art of Animation is a value resort with big, colorful theming from Cars, The Lion King, Finding Nemo and The Little Mermaid. Most of the resort is family suites that sleep six, which is why I recommend it so often for larger families.
The Skyliner station shared with Pop Century gives you direct access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. The trade-off is that food is limited to one food court, and suite prices can approach moderate resort rates. Rooms are scheduled for a phased refurbishment from mid-2027 into 2028.
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Family suites with a kitchenette and two bathrooms
Skyliner to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
Big Blue Pool, the largest at Walt Disney World
Character-themed courtyards for photos
Walking bridge to Pop Century
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Families of five or six who want one room
Kids who love big, immersive theming
Budget-minded travelers focused on EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
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Skyliner to Hollywood Studios and EPCOT with a transfer at the Caribbean Beach hub
Buses to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs
Skyliner station is a short walk, shared with Pop Century
The stay, in detail
Rooms
Family suites sleep six with a queen bed, a pull-out sofa and a fold-down table bed; Little Mermaid rooms are standard value rooms that sleep four.
Pools and beach
Big Blue Pool has an underwater speaker system and splash area, plus Cars and Lion King area pools.
Dining
Landscape of Flavors food court, The Drop Off pool bar and a small market.
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