Disney's Art of Animation Resort hotel

[Chicago Mo]

OK, I just caved and moved our reservation from Pop to the LM section. I'm still not excited just because of how far it is from the main building and bus stops.

My agent says she has a map of the resort and thinks she saw bus stops down at that end of the resort. Anybody seen or heard anything like this? I'm doubting it but it sure would be nice.

MOM!!!!!!!!!!!1 So excited your staying there!!! your pictures will be amazing!
I know your TR will help me tons when we are ready to go in 2013!!!

 

[Chicago Mo]

I'm faltering as well. Thinking I may be switching to 2 rooms at AoA in the LM section instead of Pop.

The walk to the bus stop is what is making me doubt. I guess it can't be too bad, right?!

Of course, IF FD comes out for our dates & AoA isn't included, well, then I'll be moving back to Pop!

if free dining is out why wouldn't AOA be included?!?!?!?!

 

[mom2rtk]

MOM!!!!!!!!!!!1 So excited your staying there!!! your pictures will be amazing!
I know your TR will help me tons when we are ready to go in 2013!!!

Many thanks for the kind words! I'm really looking forward to having a new place to photograph. And AoA just looks SO visual!

I was really put off by how far the standard rooms are away from everything...... but I'm getting used to the idea and seeing the upsides will outweigh that.

I'm hoping for a great trip this year with (hopefully) all the new Fantasyland stuff open. I need to see it all because I'm dying to get back to DL in 2013.

if free dining is out why wouldn't AOA be included?!?!?!?!

Different PINcode offerings, different offers will cover different resorts. And sometimes what's available some days is not available on another day, as people switch things around (cough cough.... .like me!) When I heard tickets were going up tomorrow I decided I better just pull the trigger and get the move done right away. I'm sure people are booking now trying to avoid the price increase. It feels great to know we'll be there!

 

[Chicago Mo]

Many thanks for the kind words! I'm really looking forward to having a new place to photograph. And AoA just looks SO visual!

I was really put off by how far the standard rooms are away from everything...... but I'm getting used to the idea and seeing the upsides will outweigh that.

I'm hoping for a great trip this year with (hopefully) all the new Fantasyland stuff open. I need to see it all because I'm dying to get back to DL in 2013.




Different PINcode offerings, different offers will cover different resorts. And sometimes what's available some days is not available on another day, as people switch things around (cough cough.... .like me!) When I heard tickets were going up tomorrow I decided I better just pull the trigger and get the move done right away. I'm sure people are booking now trying to avoid the price increase. It feels great to know we'll be there!

i can't wait for you to go!!!!!!!!!and thank you tons for answering all my questions! im always learning..
i PRAY we receive a pin for next year.

 

[tiggerthepuppy]

Does anyone know if you can request a roll away or trundle bed at aoa? I have 2 teenage daughters that are used to sprawling out and they can't do that if they share the couch.

 

[WDWKOOK]

AoA recreation activities through June 30th have been posted here:

http://www.themouseforless.com/tripplanning/resorts/wdw/pdf/AoACalendar.pdf

 

[3boys4me]

if free dining is out why wouldn't AOA be included?!?!?!?!

I just booked AoA with a FD pin code for Nov.

 

[3boys4me]

I tried checking in December when my PIN is good but no go for AOA.

Did they say your pin was not good just for Aoa or at values? I called last night and the CM said it was only for mods and deluxe. Tried to book it online and it was open for calues too. Called to book and another cast memeber said it was not good for values. Told her I could book it online and she figured out what the problem was. Try booking online with it

 

[tracyheartsmickey]

AoA recreation activities through June 30th have been posted here:

http://www.themouseforless.com/tripplanning/resorts/wdw/pdf/AoACalendar.pdf

Very Cool! Thanks for Posting!

 

[Chicago Mo]

im surprised there isn't a unofficial art of animation web site!!!!

 

[mom2rtk]

i can't wait for you to go!!!!!!!!!and thank you tons for answering all my questions! im always learning..
i PRAY we receive a pin for next year.

What a nice thing to say. Feel free to pick my brain all you want when we're back and you start your planning. Do you know what time of year you'll be going?

 

[crazy4wdw]

Allearsnet has a video up of one of the Finding Nemo Suites:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScoZV_XK6CI&feature=youtu.be

 

[WDWKOOK]

Very Cool! Thanks for Posting!

You're welcome.

im surprised there isn't a unofficial art of animation web site!!!!

When I first saw the title of this thread I thought it was an information/FAQ thread, but after looking at the first post, I realized it wasn't. I was surprised, too that there wasn't one already or a "fan site."

 

[mouselovenfamily]

This morning I just moved our FD reservation from Pop to AoA in December. I know others who have done the same thing.at AoA on the same deal in both November and December.

Yea for you Janet!!! Hope you love it! It looks really fun!

Are the room entrance doors inside a hall I'm guessing?? I can't seem to find a photo of how you get in a room.

 

[sixkristy6]

The walk from the LM rooms really doesn't seem any worse than the walk from the furthest buildings at the other value resorts. On our last stay we were at ASMo in the furthest building and it was still only about 5 minutes. It didn't bother us.

I have never been to any resort before. So, would the walk from LM be less than 10 min. to the lobby and bus stops?

 

[sixkristy6]

Yeah! I didn't realize that. Good to know. I love watching fireworks from outside our room (at POP). Hope to do so at AoA.

I am new to WDW, but where are the fireworks coming from? I didn't think Pop or AoA were close enough to anywhere that you could see anything. (I am glad though, that will be nice!)

 

[yellowfish78]

Confirming there are coffee pots in the suites.

Does the pot use pods or coffee filters? I'm coffee obsessed...

 

[mom2rtk]

Yea for you Janet!!! Hope you love it! It looks really fun!

Are the room entrance doors inside a hall I'm guessing?? I can't seem to find a photo of how you get in a room.

Thanks! And you know, I forgot I had read something about interior halls. I definitely need to check on that and find out which rooms would be most convenient for a quicker in and out

 

[jcarwash]

Are the room entrance doors inside a hall I'm guessing?? I can't seem to find a photo of how you get in a room.

The AoA suite rooms have interior hallways and doors.

I have never been to any resort before. So, would the walk from LM be less than 10 min. to the lobby and bus stops?

Yes, the walk should be well under 10 minutes from the LM buildings.

I am new to WDW, but where are the fireworks coming from? I didn't think Pop or AoA were close enough to anywhere that you could see anything. (I am glad though, that will be nice!)

You can get a look at the Epcot Illuminations fireworks from Pop and AoA.

 

[mom2rtk]

The AoA suite rooms have interior hallways and doors.

Any idea if there are doors at both ends and in the middle? I'd have to think there are, but I'd like to be sure. I want to request a room at the end of building 7 closest to building 6, but not if I have to go back down to the middle to get out.