Disney's Art of Animation Resort hotel

[Chicago Mo]

We can't wait to stay here will be in the Cars section 10/3-10/9 and my cousin and her family are joining us Anyone else going to be there then?

 

[DisneyInDel]

Winue.....how interesting that you are thinking of changing from AOA to POR.....we have just changed our POR reservations to AOA cars section!!! ha! ha! I think I was attracted by the colours, the fun and the great themeing.........hope you have a great trip!

By the way, what is 'trolling'??? Sorry if it is obvious!!!
debsx

We just changed our reservation from POFQ to AoA Little Mermaid rooms..

My grandson wasnt the least bit interested in the POFQ resort, but once he saw the pictures/video of AoA he was hooked.

Gotta admit, I am too...

 

[KMcCP]

We're staying at the AoA as well in the LM rooms in early December. I can't wait to see my daughter's reaction, since LM and Nemo are her two favorites.

Does anyone know if the LM rooms will offer refridgerators as well? I'm sorry if someone asked this already. Thanks!

 

[Krabby Patty]

Debating if we should stay here for our trip in January... my son is a Cars FREAK so I know he would love it. Me... not so sure . Torn between AoA or AKL.

 

[mouselovenfamily]

Debating if we should stay here for our trip in January... my son is a Cars FREAK so I know he would love it. Me... not so sure . Torn between AoA or AKL.

Wow! That is quite a difference!!!!

 

[jcarwash]

Does anyone know if the LM rooms will offer refridgerators as well? I'm sorry if someone asked this already. Thanks!

We're expecting fridges in the LM rooms similar to the new addition of fridges to rooms at Pop Century and All Stars.

 

[CuracaoGirl]

I just changed our reservation from POP to AoA (LM section). So excited!!!
We will be staying there Oct 7-13.

 

[Marblies]

BTW, what does 'trolling' mean?
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By the way, what is 'trolling'??? Sorry if it is obvious!!!
debsx

It refers to someone who says something controversial online just to get a rise out of people. It happens all the time on these boards and mostly done in good fun to see how many people respond. I didn't mean it to be offensive, more like I was calling her out (and some like to get caught ) As it turned out, I was wrong and removed my comment. My bad, case closed.

 

[KMcCP]

We're expecting fridges in the LM rooms similar to the new addition of fridges to rooms at Pop Century and All Stars.

Thanks!

 

[LifeIsDis]

Disney's Art of Animation Resort - Ride the Color Wave by Express Monorail, on Flickr

This is an amazing picture!

 

[StacyMarie]

Not sure of any of you AOA people have heard this offer yet. Right now it is available to Disney Visa card holders, which could mean it might be released to the general public. The dates are good, but do cover some of the FD dates also towards the end. Everybody's situation is different though. But, it has only been offered to Disney Visa card holders right now.

Mousesavers is reporting. Here's the link. Scroll halfway through to find the offer.
http://www.mousesavers.com/disneyresorts.html#disneyvisa

Art of Animation Summer Savings Offer

Disney's Visa Cardholders can save 15% off rack rates at Disney's new Art of Animation Resort for stays most nights 6/18/12-9/29/12.

Finding Nemo Family Suites open 5/31/12

Cars Family Suites open 6/18/12

The Lion King Family Suites open 8/10/12

The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms open 9/15/12
Note that rates are higher on September 28-29 than the other dates in this range.

Book by 6/14/12. Deposit must be made at the time of booking with your Disney's Visa Credit Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card. Some dates may not be included in this offer. A limited number of discounted rooms are available. Minimum stay requirements may apply for Friday or Saturday arrivals.


To reserve a room with the Art of Animation Summer Savings Offer, call the Disney Reservations Center at (407) W-DISNEY or contact a travel agent who specializes in Disney travel, and request code Q4F.

 

[jcarwash]

Here's the direct link on the Visa site to the Visa AoA offer that StacyMarie posted above.

Note that the offer expires on June 14 so there's only a few days left to book this offer. The offer has been out since early May or so.

 

[tallen429]

Here's the direct link on the Visa site to the Visa AoA offer that StacyMarie posted above.

Note that the offer expires on June 14 so there's only a few days left to book this offer. The offer has been out since early May or so.

Someone posted a few days back that most of the dates were full now. Not that AoA is full, but the number of rooms released with the DisVisa are spoken for. I thought about calling to check because we have the discount but I think I'll wait to try AoA another time.

 

[mullysisters]

I'm booked in LM for Dec 1-8, 2012. I've been reading about Pop Warner and have never heard of it. Most are saying it doesn't affect the crowd levels to badly. so that's good.
Ive also been following this thread from the beginning and enjoyed every post! I'm excited too!
I have to say that the LM rooms are not what I would usually like but I am excited to stay in a new resort! They do seem absolutely perfect for kids, in fact I can't imagine staying at any other resort if you have kids.
I stayed at POR last visit and CSR the time before that. I couldn't decide between them for this (first ever) Christmas trip so I thought, why not something new.
As a solo adult I find the LM a little "bright" for my taste but it is cute and I think I'll feel like a part of the movie. Can't wait! I am really liking the exciting new food choices being a vegetarian.
Fortunately there is something for everyone's taste at Disney.

 

[disneynutsss]

i just found this thread yesterday and i am rushing to read it all!!! i am so excited and was previously sad that i hadn't seen a thread about AoA yet - so happy i found it!! me and my dni(7) will be staying at AoA in LM section from October 17 - 24th!! my nieces FAVORITE is Ariel (with Rapunzel at a close second) it will be a surprise to her that we are getting an "Ariel" room!!

we will be decorating our windows too, just read the looooooooooong thread on that and have started creating!

I was told by a crm that this resort doesn't have any cots or rollaways...

i cannot believe that they wont have them for the LM rooms.

would love to know this also?

it was determined by a pp who said it was approx .25 mile, which is 1320 feet, which is about 500 steps ETA: re LM to Bus

Thanks for posting this! I'm glad the mini-fridge has that little freezer section. It looks like it would fit some small icepacks which will be very helpful.

or some mickey ice cream bars

 

[GetGlowing]

I have AoA LM booked for Sept 29 - Oct 9. I was already worried about crowds and the distance LM is... And now after seeing a bunch of videos from the FN visitors, I am feeling disappointed in the whole resort. The splash pad area is kind of a joke, and reminds me of the fountains from DD, minus the characters. The FN playground area looks like it was built for 1-2 year olds.

At this point, I think I will be talking to my TA about switching resorts tomorrow.

Anyone else feel similar after the opening?

I visited the resort a few days ago and I was BLOWN AWAY by the theming, the lobby, the Nemo pool and splash area (we were able to walk through), the food court, everything about it. What I could see of the Cars section looked fabulous as well! Can't wait until it opens and we see closer photos of the courtyard and pool.

But if you think it's not for you, then it's not for you. It's YOUR vacation. Stay in a resort you'll have the most fun (or relaxation or whatever you're looking for) in!

 

[smitch425]

I have AoA LM booked for Sept 29 - Oct 9. I was already worried about crowds and the distance LM is... And now after seeing a bunch of videos from the FN visitors, I am feeling disappointed in the whole resort. The splash pad area is kind of a joke, and reminds me of the fountains from DD, minus the characters. The FN playground area looks like it was built for 1-2 year olds.

At this point, I think I will be talking to my TA about switching resorts tomorrow.

Anyone else feel similar after the opening?

Just in case you are unaware of this, the Lion King section of AoA will not have a pool. Instead they are going to have a playground. Not sure if that makes a difference to you or not, but I wanted to make sure you knew that.

 

[Blessed_wth_Triplets]

Can anyone tell me what park AoA is closest to and furthest from...for timing bus rides??

 

[pigletto]

I am just dying to see more pictures of the Lion King section
I guess it will still be awhile. The ones from Easywdw show the area as having more trees and vegetation which I think would be nice. Just the atmosphere I prefer and what I love about POR.

Still haven't decided which section. We're booked for Nemo but we may just change that to "Family Suite" and have Disney pick for us still.

 

[Allieran3]

We're staying at the AoA as well in the LM rooms in early December. I can't wait to see my daughter's reaction, since LM and Nemo are her two favorites.

Does anyone know if the LM rooms will offer refridgerators as well? I'm sorry if someone asked this already. Thanks!

We are also staying in the LM room and will be arriving just two days before you

All values now have fridges in them