Disney's Art of Animation Resort Info Thread! Mouseketeers welcome!

[cp'ersmom]

is freezer large enough for uncrustables(nice to have for kids that decide they are hungry before bed) thinking of ordering some with our Garden Grocer order but they need to stay frozen
AOA Cars Suite

Yes I would say it would fit 6 or 8

 

[dnsmills]

For those that have stayed, what is the standard check-out time?

 

[allidale]

11am

 

[allidale]

In the cafeteria. They have a grab and go refrigerator.

Yes it is approximately 2 liters. I think the cost is between $3-4.

It is $2.99 for the 1/2 gallon of milk (bought one this week)

 

[allidale]

I have never ordered food from them before. do you just place it like a regular online order and have it shipped to aoa's address? thanks

Yes, that is what I did and it was delivered just fine for out stay this week.

 

[sixkristy6]

If you enter at the end of the building you need your card, but if you enter in the center where the "main" building entrance is, you don't need it.

Thanks, I don't see why we would be in the other buildings but I was just wondering.

 

[ilanakan]

For those that stayed- is it possible to have late check out. And if not, can you leave luggage at hotel at safe room to continue the day and leave later for a late flight out?

 

[Mr. Pig]

For those that stayed- is it possible to have late check out. And if not, can you leave luggage at hotel at safe room to continue the day and leave later for a late flight out?

You can ask for late check out. It is at the discretion of housekeeping. If it is really late you could be charged extra. I can't remember the times.

All the resorts have either bell service or luggage service where they will store your luggage in a secure area. Being a value resort AoA would have a luggage service where you can take your own bags and then pick them up at any time. Leave enough time before departure to pick up bags.

 

[mnmhouston]

If you enter at the end of the building you need your card, but if you enter in the center where the "main" building entrance is, you don't need it.

On that note, do you need your key to enter the pool area? Can you enter any area's pool depending which section you are staying in?

 

[jcarwash]

On that note, do you need your key to enter the pool area? Can you enter any area's pool depending which section you are staying in?

Each of the AoA pool areas are fenced and have a key entry system. You can use your AoA key from any section for all three.

That said, Josh from easywdw visited recently and saw the Big Blue pool gate propped open all during his report. He speculated perhaps it was to encourage traffic to the Drop Off pool bar, which also has some food items available.

 

[mommy2mrb]

For those that stayed- is it possible to have late check out. And if not, can you leave luggage at hotel at safe room to continue the day and leave later for a late flight out?

You can ask for late check out. It is at the discretion of housekeeping. If it is really late you could be charged extra. I can't remember the times.

All the resorts have either bell service or luggage service where they will store your luggage in a secure area. Being a value resort AoA would have a luggage service where you can take your own bags and then pick them up at any time. Leave enough time before departure to pick up bags.

last time we stayed at POP, Bell service came to get our luggage for us! (had a couple boxes and we were doing a split stay at AKL, just called and within 15 minutes he was there!

 

[polyfor4]

We have a late check out today at AoA for 1:00 pm- they told us that was the latest time possible

 

[ekidwell0001]

We are in our LM room right now! (Building 8) which is furthest from Animation Hall anywho, does anyone have any questions i can answer??? ive so much appreciated everyone on here and im trying to return the favor! Also one great thing somehow i missed, they now offer FREE Internet!! woohoo!

 

[PrincessMomofTwo]

We are in our LM room right now! (Building 8) which is furthest from Animation Hall anywho, does anyone have any questions i can answer??? ive so much appreciated everyone on here and im trying to return the favor! Also one great thing somehow i missed, they now offer FREE Internet!! woohoo!

We'll be there at the end of the month. We are driving and I was wondering if it would make sense to drive and park near the bus stop when we want to take the bus to MK? Is there parking near the bus area? Just concerned about walking back at 10PM or later with very tired kids. I was also wondering how much of a wait there was to get a bus after park closings? Thanks! Hope you are having a great time!!

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

We are in our LM room right now! (Building 8) which is furthest from Animation Hall anywho, does anyone have any questions i can answer??? ive so much appreciated everyone on here and im trying to return the favor! Also one great thing somehow i missed, they now offer FREE Internet!! woohoo!

LOL we just got home from building 8 which we lovingly referred to as "outer mongolia".

It's really not a bad walk. We had asked for building 7 but got building 8....turned out to be a good thing as building 7 is Ursula - ick!

FYI we wanted to steal the shower head - man was that a good shower!!! Seriously I think we're now looking to buy the same one for our house.

For those that asked - most of the time the pool gates were closed but sometimes you'd find one open. One time we only had one room key with us - I was going back to the room to get changed (Kali River Rapids) DD (already in bathing suit) and dh were going to the pool. I took the key and sent them along figuring (correctly ) they'd find an open gate or get someone to let them in.

 

[teekathepony]

FYI we wanted to steal the shower head - man was that a good shower!!! Seriously I think we're now looking to buy the same one for our house.

My plumber husband said something similar! It takes a lot to impress him when it comes to bathroom fixtures, but he enjoyed that shower head!

 

[Spanky]

DisneyPrincess Mom of Two - your question about driving to bus stop - why not just take your car to the park?
Then you would not have to wait on a bus, or transfer sleeping kids from bus to car for drive back to your room location. Staying at a Disney resort gives your free parking at the parks. If you are staying until closing of the park, I would suggest you drive as there is always a very long line for the buses at the end of the day.
The line for the trams to the parking lot moves much faster than the bus lines do at closing.l

 

[luvthemouse71]

We are leaving in less than 3 hours! LM here we come!

Hope you have a great trip!! Take lots of pics.

 

[wahmtexas]

We just got back from A FABULOUS 7 night stay at the Cars Suites if anyone has any questions I am happy to answer what I can!!

was their any cell service in the rooms? what bldg were you in? were the beds comfortable?

 

[sturowski]

was their any cell service in the rooms? what bldg were you in? were the beds comfortable?

We were in a LM room and I had zero cell service. I had to go outside of the room to make a call or text.... I thought our beds were comfortable! No complaints from my family