Disney's ART OF ANIMATION RESORT Information & Questions

[jcarwash]

I'm sure this has been covered plenty. But, I'm on my phone and the search isn't pulling anything like I would think it should. What's the average bus ride time to the parks? Are the waits usually long at parks to get back to the resort? We are going in February but trying to decide to stay here or POFQ. My DH was asking the bus times. We have a 3 yr old TIA

Once on the bus, travel time to the parks is something like this:

HS 5-10 minutes
EP 10-15 minutes
AK 15-20 minutes
MK 20-25 minutes

 

[estherhead]

Here is the link to my Landscape of Flavors portion of my TR as promised. With video! http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=49582657#post49582657

For the full trip report (which isn't even close to being finished) in some kind of organized fashion: http://www.enchantingbeginnings.com/disney-world-2013-the-trip-report/

 

[hglenn]

We stayed in Building 1 and I thought it seemed to be the most convenient of the Cars buildings in terms of being close to Animation Hall and the main pool. Also very convenient to the parking lot if you have a car. But no matter which building you stay in, I think you will love it. We had so much fun!

We also stayed in bldg 1 and said we would request that bldg next time. Very convenient just as you mentioned!

 

[Jenmia]

We are here now at the AOA Cars Suite Building 2 4th floor. So far everything has been great. Rooms are nice and clean. Beds are comfy. Rooms are very cold. My only compliant would be the noise in the halls. Really I think it's just people letting their young children run and scream down the hall at any hour of the day. And i mean some of them are screaming down the hall. I heard a child at 630am and have been hearing kids till at least 1130pm. Also the door is kind of loud when it closes so that can be heard too. If noise is an issue I would bring a sound machine or ear plugs.

 

[Becca0711]

Which building would you say is the best to request in the CARS section??

Mater!

 

[KanataDad]

Anyone just recently visited AoA Little Mermaid room. We just wanted to know if they replaced all their fridges with new working one?
Thanks.

 

[CaraMiaBelle]

Mater!

Any particular reason?

 

[KaLyn]

Anyone just recently visited AoA Little Mermaid room. We just wanted to know if they replaced all their fridges with new working one?
Thanks.

I heard (perhaps somewhere on here?) that they have finished replacing them. I want to say the job was completed around the first week of the month but I haven't seen anything "official".

 

[KaLyn]

I found the article I was looking for! I knew I saw it on here!


http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General...ound_in_Disney_s_guest_room_refrigerators.htm

 

[KanataDad]

Thank you so much for the link.

 

[marym821]

Has anyone seen any decorated windows at AOA this fall? We are going in three weeks and were thinking about decorating them.

 

[hglenn]

Has anyone seen any decorated windows at AOA this fall? We are going in three weeks and were thinking about decorating them.

I was there Labor Day week and didn't see any. Saw a few at Pop, but nothing at AoA. And we did walk around the resort to the other areas, too.

 

[hglenn]

Has anyone seen any decorated windows at AOA this fall? We are going in three weeks and were thinking about decorating them.

I was there Labor Day week and didn't see anything. Saw a few at Pop but nothing at AoA. And we walked to the various areas, too.

 

[Blessed_wth_Triplets]

I just went to do online checking for our AoA suite and the only special request option was for a pack n play?? Is this normal?

 

[Jenmia]

Anyone here at AOA right now?? We are leaving today and have half a case of water.

 

[dansdad]

I just went to do online checking for our AoA suite and the only special request option was for a pack n play?? Is this normal?

Yes, the options during online check in have always been very limited. It is always best to call and have any requests added to your reservation.

 

[magictam2]

The thread dropped to page 4. We can't have that. I'm at 64 days till we leave for sunny Florida. Weather here is cold with a small chance of snow on the benches. I'm already dreading winter!

Has anyone here experienced fastpass+ and magicbands? Rumors are November is now open for both. I arrive 11/30 but nothing for me.....yet, I hope.

Have a great day.

 

[CaraMiaBelle]

The thread dropped to page 4. We can't have that. I'm at 64 days till we leave for sunny Florida. Weather here is cold with a small chance of snow on the benches. I'm already dreading winter!

Has anyone here experienced fastpass+ and magicbands? Rumors are November is now open for both. I arrive 11/30 but nothing for me.....yet, I hope.

Have a great day.

Yes, I was able to get both last night. You have to be 60 out though, so check back then!

 

[kalee45]

We wont be arriving until late May. Do you think the Magic Bands and FP+ will all be fully out by then?

 

[gorkt]

Anyone care to share the best room locations for the finding Nemo area? I was thinking a water view might be nice, but is it far from the food court and buses?