Disney’s Art Of Animation Resort

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at 1850 Animation Way in Lake Buena Vista holds 2,010 guest rooms spread across four immersive themed wings inspired by Finding Nemo, The Lion King, Cars, and The Little Mermaid. The property is divided between 1,120 family suites and 864 standard guest rooms, all inspired by beloved Disney and Pixar classics. Family suites measure 565 square feet and include a master bedroom, a living room, two full bathrooms, and a kitchenette with a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffeemaker. Disney’s Skyliner, an enclosed gondola system, connects the resort directly to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. For corporate travel coordinators building large room blocks near Orlando’s theme park corridor, few properties in the Walt Disney World area match this combination of scale, themed accommodation variety, and on-site guest services.

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is a value-category resort and is suited primarily for large room-block group stays rather than traditional conference events. There is no gym, fitness center, or spa at Art of Animation, and no dedicated ballroom or meeting room space has been confirmed at this property. Groups coordinating team incentive trips, family reunions, or Disney-themed corporate retreats will find the resort’s sheer room count and suite inventory ideal for keeping large parties together under one roof, while Disney’s broader convention infrastructure at nearby hotels can support any formal meeting requirements.

Amenities

• Big Blue Pool in the Finding Nemo courtyard measures 11,859 square feet, the largest resort pool at Walt Disney World.
• Two additional quiet pools, the Flippin’ Fins Pool in The Little Mermaid courtyard and the Cozy Cone Pool in the Cars courtyard, plus the Schoolyard Sprayground water play area in the Finding Nemo courtyard.
• The Drop Off Pool Bar sits adjacent to the Big Blue Pool and offers snacks, premade sandwiches, salads, and a full cocktail menu.
• Landscape of Flavors, the main dining venue in Animation Hall, features four themed seating areas and five food stations serving burgers, pasta, tandoori chicken, and Mongolian grilled fish.
• The Ink & Paint Shop near the main lobby carries souvenirs, resort-specific merchandise, and sundry items.
• The Pixel Play Arcade, just off the Animation Hall lobby, offers a collection of video and arcade games.

Event Facilities

• No dedicated meeting or ballroom space confirmed at this property; the resort is best suited for large leisure and incentive room blocks.
• 1,120 family suites and 864 standard guest rooms provide flexible inventory for group room blocks of virtually any size.
• Each family suite includes a kitchenette, full-size sleeper sofa, and a living-room table that converts to a full-size bed, giving group travelers added flexibility.
• Babysitting services are available through Kids Nite Out, Inc., with advanced reservations available 24 hours per day.
• Guests receive early theme park entry and complimentary transportation to all four Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs.
• Poolside group activities include Disney Trivia, Nemo Bingo, and Fish Toss, running daily throughout the afternoon and early evening.

Local Attractions

• EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are both accessible directly via the Disney Skyliner gondola system.
• Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are served by complimentary bus transportation from the resort.
• Disney Springs, a shopping and dining district with close to 70 outlets, is reachable by complimentary Disney transportation.
• ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, a major multi-sport event venue, is located within the Walt Disney World property and a short drive from the resort.
• Epcot fireworks are visible from the Lion King area of the resort near Hourglass Lake.
• Universal Orlando Resort and the Orange County Convention Center are both approximately 20 minutes away by car on I-4.

For Engine users coordinating large Disney-area room blocks, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort delivers 2,010 rooms, family suites sleeping up to six, free parking, free WiFi, 24-hour front desk support, concierge services, and ticket services all in one property. Corporate travel coordinators managing incentive groups, family reunion buyouts, or pre-convention leisure stays will find the resort’s capacity, Disney Skyliner connectivity, and full slate of on-site services a strong operational fit.