Reviews of Art of Animation Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by Iluvvacations Review Date: 02/25/2025
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
I used to love AOA and Pop. I mainly adored them for the skyliner; however, things have changed and not for the better. We are rope drop to park close people. Rope drop does not work for Epcot and Hollywood Studios anymore at these resorts. I got in line at 7:15 am and didn’t get on a skyliner car until 8! Missed rope drop. Same thing the 2nd day. I even got there earlier and ended up farther back. So we ubered. The skyliner resorts used to be an advantage/value, but not anymore.
Pros:
Well themed rooms and area. Pools are cute. Cafeteria style dink g and the food is always good. Lots of options. Family style rooms with 2 bathrooms.Cons:
The skyliner for rope drop is a no go.Reviewed by Maitlyn15 Review Date: 02/12/2025
Rating: (9) Recommended
Best value resort! Period! The best themeing! Skyliner access is awesome! Pools are great! Rooms are the best themeing, comfortable.
Pros:
Themeing, pools, skylinerCons:
Only one food optionReviewed by sportsphotog Review Date: 12/19/2024
Rating: (10) Recommended
We are Disney Vacation Club members and generally stay at the deluxe villas when we go to Disney World. This trip was a booked relatively last minute to hear our daughter sing in the Candlelight Processional and took advantage of the annual passholder discounts that were available for the week we went. Art of Animation is now our favorite resort to stay outside of DVC. We stayed in a Lion King suite courtesy of a surprise upgrade from the Little Mermaid room we originally booked. The suites are spacious and well equipped. (We had stayed at AoA once before in a Cars suite with six adults and we all slept very comfortably in the sleep accommodations provided.) Disney's Art of Animation is conveniently located at the end of the Skyliner line and the stop is shared with the adjoining Pop Century Resort. The only time we found this to be a problem is at the end of the evening when departing EPCOT, the line could be somewhat long, but it moves quickly enough. The Skyliner connects the resort with EPCOT and Hollywood studios and Caribbean Beach and Riviera Resorts. There is bus service to the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs in front of Animation Hall, the main building. Animation Hall is also where you'll find the Landscape of Flavors dining and the Ink and Paint Shop, the store for merchandise and assorted groceries.
The rooms are spacious with a full kitchen There is a master bedroom with 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Double-Size Table Bed in the living area. The Lion King buildings are conveniently located near the skyline and the main building, but I didn't get the feeling that even the farthest buildings were too far from any of the important areas. Housekeeping came every other day, so the rooms were kept clean and paper goods were regularly replenished.
Pros:
Great theming, spacious rooms, convenient transportation options, huge poolCons:
-being dog friendly can be an issue if you're stuck near a room where the guests have let their dog alone. -some guests might find the far reaches of the resort a bit far -Skyliner can be busy at certain key times.Reviewed by graygraywillow Review Date: 02/27/2024
Rating: (9) Recommended
Art of Animation has always been one of my dream resorts to stay at, and it surpassed my expectations! My family and I stayed in a Little Mermaid room, which was immersivly decorated! loved getting to walk through the Loin King section to get to breakfast every morning. We loved the theming of everything and the cast members were wonderful!
Pros:
- Amazing theming - Wonderful cast members - Skyliner access - Concept art in the lobby area! - Really nice immersive theming details in the roomsCons:
- Walk from further rooms to lobby may be annoying to someReviewed by KyleM Review Date: 02/27/2024
Rating: (8) Recommended
This was where my family stayed at out first stay. My niece loved the theming. We stayed in the Little Mermaid rooms. It was a little far from Landscape of Flavor, but not a bad walk with fun theming.
Pros:
good value and on the Skyliner. Food isn't bad and great for small children. Big pool with smaller pools on the outer laying sections.Cons:
it is so read out. Only one quick service option for food.Reviewed by DisneyGirlMelissa Review Date: 02/19/2024
Rating: (7) Recommended
As this was likely a once in a lifetime trip for me, we chose to splurge on a Finding Nemo suite (their were only 2 of us! LOL) Since we were their for 2 full weeks and we are both used to living alone, it was actually very nice to each have our own space and the two bathrooms made getting ready a breeze in the mornings. The themeing was great, we loved all the huge statues of characters. Our room was in a great location, about mid way between the lobby and skyliner with a great view of the pool area. All the cast we encountered were super friendly and helpful. On the down side, it didn't seem like they cleaned the floors in our room at all (it felt gritty in bare feet and you could even see the dust building up in some of the corners). Twice we had to call down to housekeeping as they didn't leave us any fresh face clothes. It can also be noisy! Aside from the usual daily noise of the pool activities, you can easily hear people in the halls and sometimes even in the rooms next to you and they also do work (looked like they were cleaning the paths?) early in the morning. Overall it was a nice hotel but not sure I would spend that much if I were to go again.
Pros:
great themeing, skylinerCons:
not to sure about the cleanliness of rooms, beds aren't very comfortable, noisyReviewed by slidersport Review Date: 01/14/2024
Rating: (8) Recommended
We love the Skyliner access for a great price. We stayed in the Little Mermaid rooms, and while they are a little dated, we enjoyed our stay. The dining is fine, not amazing, but you shouldn't expect high end dining at a value resort. The Skyliner does give you easy access to dining at Rivera, Caribbean Beach, and Boardwalk area resorts.
Pros:
great theming, great value, Skyliner accessCons:
It can feel a little crowded, limited dining options on-siteReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 10/16/2023
Rating: (10) Recommended
Amazing! Perfect for every family! My whole family adores this resort. Easy to get around everywhere and a smaller sized resort.
Pros:
All the family suites are amazingCons:
Don’t stay in little mermaid section and this resort should be considered moderate at the priceReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/04/2023
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
Choose anywhere but here! We arrived went to our suite and it was dirty. Sink had toothpaste, floors were gross. We got moved to lion king. Sheets hadnt been changed the pull out sofa sheets had hairs and bodily fluids. the fixtures in the bathroom were falling off the walls. The hallway smelled like cigarette smoke and every evening you could smell marajuana. Housekeeping came 1 time in 8 days. Getting clean linens and towels was a task
I even tried to upgrade to a different resort and they wouldnt honor online prices to upgrade.
Pros:
Pool was ok!Cons:
Dirty, smelled like smoke, no mousekeeping, old furnitureReviewed by CarissaVietti Review Date: 09/03/2023
Rating: (8) Recommended
I stayed here in a little mermaid room january 2022. The room was clean and well themed. Not very spacious but I knew that going into it. Quiet pool area in the little mermaid section. Great theming throughout the resort. Perfect for families who are looking for larger suites in a very disney forward themed resort. Main pool busy but that is to be expected. I wish there was one sit down restaurant it would be great to have a disney themed sit down restuarant such as a cozy cone cafe or something along those lines.
