According to promotional videos released to travel agents, they are considering Art of Animation a Value Plus resort.
With the largest resort pool on property, interior access corridors, being 2/3 family suites, and with a really upgraded food court - it is definitely a step up from the other Value resorts.
DVC members can book Deluxe resorts, and Moderate resorts - but no Value resorts. There aren't many members that would find Value resorts an attractive use for points - there is no way they would make Value resorts less a Studio - and at 12 points a night or so in the lowest seasons - I can't imagine 5-8 points per night for a Value resort would even be worth the hassle for DVC - it just doesn't seem like a very good option.