Disney's Art Of Animation Resort

3.5 star property

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A pool area with lounge chairs and a central seating area, surrounded by buildings with unique architecture.
Daily self-service breakfast for a fee
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
An outdoor dining area with umbrellas, tables, and chairs.
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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1850 Animation Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
  • Place, Walt Disney World® Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Disney's Hollywood Studios®
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suites. Hearing accessible - visual alarms and notifications. 1 queen bed, 1 double sleeper s

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suites. Florida special accessible room with option for hearing accessibility. 1 queen bed, 1

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suites. Wheelchair accessible with roll-in shower and option for hearing accessibility. 1 que

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suites. Wheelchair accessible with tub and option for hearing accessibility. 1 queen bed, 1

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Little Mermaid Standard Room. Hearing accessible - visual alarms and notifications. 1 king bed.

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Little Mermaid Standard Room. Wheelchair accessible with roll-in shower and option for hearing a

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Little Mermaid Standard Room. Wheelchair accessible with tub and option for hearing accessibilit

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Little Mermaid Standard Room. Florida special accessible room with option for hearing accessibil

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cars Family Suites. Wheelchair accessible with tub and option for hearing accessibility. 1 queen be

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cars Family Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cars Family Suites. Hearing accessible - visual alarms and notifications. 1 queen bed, 1 double slee

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cars Family Suites. Florida special accessible room with option for hearing accessibility. 1 queen b

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cars Family Suites. Wheelchair accessible with roll-in shower and option for hearing accessibility.

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Finding Nemo Family Suites. Wheelchair accessible with tub and option for hearing accessibility. 1

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Finding Nemo Family Suites. Hearing accessible - visual alarms and notifications. 1 queen bed, 1 dou

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Finding Nemo Family Suites. Florida special accessible room with option for hearing accessibility. 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Finding Nemo Family Suites. Wheelchair accessible with roll-in shower and option for hearing accessi

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Lion King Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Lion King Family Suites. Wheelchair accessible with tub and option for hearing accessibility. 1

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Finding Nemo Family Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Lion King Family Suites. Hearing accessible - visual alarms and notifications. 1 queen bed, 1 do

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Lion King Family Suites. Florida special accessible room with option for hearing accessibility.

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Lion King Family Suites. Wheelchair accessible with roll-in shower and option for hearing access

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Little Mermaid Standard Room. Hearing accessible - visual alarms and notifications. 2 double bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Little Mermaid Standard Room. Wheelchair accessible with tub and option for hearing accessibilit

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Little Mermaid Standard Room. Wheelchair accessible with roll-in shower and option for hearing a

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Little Mermaid Standard Room. Florida special accessible room with option for hearing accessibil

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Disney's Art Of Animation Resort

This hotel features 3 outdoor pools, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free theme park shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, dry cleaning and laundry facilities.
Disney's Art Of Animation Resort offers 2104 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site.
Our customers tell us that they enjoy the overall property condition at Disney's Art Of Animation Resort. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Walt Disney World® Resort. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free theme park shuttle are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • The restaurant, poolside bar and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Self-service breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
  • 6 minutes by car from Disney Springs™ and 6 minutes from Disney's Hollywood Studios®
  • Free theme park shuttle service
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Disney's Art Of Animation Resort offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools. 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 3.5-star Lake Buena Vista hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a self-service breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Disney's Art Of Animation Resort has a restaurant on site.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

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

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

Entertainment

  • DVR
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to My Disney Experience
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Disney's Art Of Animation Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1014 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alison Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! Stayed with two kids and we got adjoining rooms with family, our kids absolutely loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DAYMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, pet-friendly!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family and I really enjoyed our stay. The Cars suite was perfect for us, enough space and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is things for all ages and is convenient to all Disney parks. We stayed in Lion king suite and loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ahrjie Bergonia

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

HIROYUKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and big room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just perfect! Staff was so nice and friendly and made our trip extra magical with birthday gifts for my daughter! Will be booking again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jermencia

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Awesome! Really enjoyed my stay ! The rooms are a little small but overall 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Room clean love access to the skyliner
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff is always friendly, and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yiset

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have a good time. Everything was clean and perfect for our toddler girl. The hotel is so nice and easy to go to the parks.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Harry

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Clean room just on the small size. Very friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Pressnell

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The room was very clean and highly themed. Staff at check in was helpful and efficient. I needed extra towels and a fan nd it was quickly brought on Christmas Day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed myself
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For being the happiest place on earth a lot of the workers are not as friendly especially in the food court . We notified them about our broken door lock they came to fix but we also asked about the tub water being like warm and they never came to fix it . Very small and outdated .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time at Arts & Animation and I will definetly be coming back! I love the design and decor. I love how clean it was and how it was so easy to get around and transportation available to the theme parks.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing amenities, rooms, staff, transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying on property and we will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had a great time in the little mermaid room! Highly recommend this value resort.
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

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Our 4th time staying at Art of Animation. 👍
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this hotel. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

mhorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wry family friendly and very accessibility to the parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022