Disney's Art of Animation Resort hotel

[Blessed_wth_Triplets]

Sorry that was a major typo....$2 to dry! I'll go fix that.

I assume that is an exaggeration? why do you think that is? Has anyone ever complained? Maybe they just need to clean the exhaust tube? What would you say on average is the number of cycles it takes to dry clothes? I was going to be doing laundry for our upcoming trip for the first time in order to save money on baggage fees and bring one less suitcase. Hmmmmm....

 

[Zandy595]

Just came back from 12 days at Pop... We came out and asked the bus driver if Pop was sharing buses with AoA and he no that Disney just bought 60 new buses and AOA will have their own busses...

 

[mom2rtk]

I assume that is an exaggeration? why do you think that is? Has anyone ever complained? Maybe they just need to clean the exhaust tube? What would you say on average is the number of cycles it takes to dry clothes? I was going to be doing laundry for our upcoming trip for the first time in order to save money on baggage fees and bring one less suitcase. Hmmmmm....

I never do laundry at Disney but have when we have gone on down to the beach. I just assumed it's because of the high humidity level in FL.

 

[jenseib]

I assume that is an exaggeration? why do you think that is? Has anyone ever complained? Maybe they just need to clean the exhaust tube? What would you say on average is the number of cycles it takes to dry clothes? I was going to be doing laundry for our upcoming trip for the first time in order to save money on baggage fees and bring one less suitcase. Hmmmmm....

The cycle is shorter than my at home dryer. I usually only dry one cycle myself and hang to finish drying in the room...but things dry much slower there with the humidity too.
I found it be true with Residence Inn and on the ship too. The cycles are just too short. We did use 2 cycles on the ship and 2 at Residence Inn. Actually it might've been 3 there.

 

[kamgen]

Booked our stay for opening night! So excited! My boys are going to love it!

 

[MeMom]

LOL! I never even noticed I wrote that. But yeah, if you are washing jeans and want them dry...it just might take $20!

I thought you were being funny, too, since I have heard the horror stories on getting clothes to dry. I got a chuckle out of it anyway, mistake or not.

I've never washed in all the times we've been, but I'm sort of thinking of doing that this time, since I'll be there for two weeks. I can pack a week's worth of clothes, wash, and wear again rather than stuff the suitcases full to the brim with a two weeks' supply of clothes.

 

[mickeye]

Sorry that was a major typo....$2 to dry! I'll go fix that.

That is funny, Jen! I really was hoping that Disney wouldn't do that; what a racket that would be. Could you imagine a resort that would do that? You put your $2 into the washer and get all of your clothing washed, and then find out that the dryers are $20. You'd really be stuck if was your day to go home and you had a big pile of wet clothing. I've never used their laundry either, but I think if I went for two weeks I would do what MeMom is suggesting about packing for 1 week, washing and then wearing the clothing again. That's a good idea.

 

[jenseib]

That is funny, Jen! I really was hoping that Disney wouldn't do that; what a racket that would be. Could you imagine a resort that would do that? You put your $2 into the washer and get all of your clothing washed, and then find out that the dryers are $20. You'd really be stuck if was your day to go home and you had a big pile of wet clothing.

That would be horrid!

 

[MadilynnsMomma]

All this talk of laundry got me thinking - is there a laundry service available either through WDW or by a local business that does pick-up and return? I might consider paying $20 give or take, to have it done for me...

 

[DisneyJonesGirl]

Does the Little Mermaid rooms have an option of either 1 king bed or 2 queens???

 

[Hoosier37]

For everyone who will be checking into AoA this week - have fun and post pics and experiences for those of us who have to wait....and wait....and wait to experience the resort. Thanks!

 

[jenseib]

Does the Little Mermaid rooms have an option of either 1 king bed or 2 queens???

no queens. It's double beds. There might be a few king rooms in there. you can ask for one, but no guarentee

 

[tiggerthepuppy]

Anybody have new pics of nemo or cars to share?? Its been awhile since we have seen any newer ones i leave june 19 th and im soooooooo excited but now that im in the 20s on my countdown its feeling like forever!!!!!!! Go faster time

 

[jenseib]

Anybody have new pics of nemo or cars to share?? Its been awhile since we have seen any newer ones i leave june 19 th and im soooooooo excited but now that im in the 20s on my countdown its feeling like forever!!!!!!! Go faster time

There were some posted by me and someone else just a couple of days ago.

 

[beckysko]

i leave june 19 th and im soooooooo excited but now that im in the 20s on my countdown its feeling like forever!!!!!!! Go faster time

We are going to be there at the same time? DId you get a Cars or Nemo room? We are in Cars from the 22nd to the 27th.

 

[tiggerthepuppy]

We are going to be there at the same time? DId you get a Cars or Nemo room? We are in Cars from the 22nd to the 27th.

We chose the themed familt suite so it will be a surprise as to where we are staying. Extra magicical because its all a mystery!!!!!

 

[piggy]

Can't wait to go I am booked for July 22-25, 2012 I a am bringing my nephew and niece and there two kids, they have never been. My son is going to but he does not know it yet. It is a surprise for the kids. Me and DH and DS were at disney back in feb. week of presidents week. We are booked in the Cars suites.

 

[mickeye]

OMG, I just got our ADRs done today and we got everything we wanted, even Le Cellier! I saved one TS credit that we can hopefully use for BOG.
It's only 3 days until the Grand Opening!!!!! I hope that the bad weather is completely clearded out of there and you guys have wonderful sunny skies to open the new resort!

 

[pigletto]

Looking forward to AoA as we've switched back again. I just couldn't justify almost 1000 dollars more for two rooms at a mod. So.. AoA is back on and we're excited

I can't wait to see some pictures of the opening!!

 

[mckivigl]

Finally started packing! I can't wait for the first people to get checked in and I can't wait for Saturday to get here!!!