Disney's Art of Animation Resort hotel

[smitch425]

Well that was my 'duh' moment of the day.. lol why didn't I think of that?

I'm thinking that may be the best route for us to go. I'm hoping someone who goes before us can give me some feedback on whether that would would or not so I don't lug that thing down there for nothing!

Before I suggested a twin, I thought maybe she needed the extra space so she didn't kick herself onto the floor, but then I thought, it wouldn't be that far of a fall, so maybe it would work.

 

[eemmie1]

Just changed my reservation from pop to aoa dec 1-6. Cannot wait. Still have not gotten any pin codes or special offers. Keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[TML2012]

I am going to book our ressies tomorrow and am wondering if anyone knows if the LM standard rooms will have free WiFi and fridges? The WDW website states that WiFi is extra and fridges are "available". I am curious if the fridges will be in all rooms like the values. Right now, I am thinking of booking POP due to the confirmed free WiFi and fridge. I really don't want to pay for extra charges just because the resort is new!

This article talks about free wifi and fridges becoming the standard at all Disney value resorts...

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/the-daily-disney/os-disney-hotel-guts-20120423,0,7428661.story

 

[jcarwash]

Josh on easywdw is reporting that stop 11 (blank in this photo) will be used for AoA:

UPDATE 5/18/12 new bus stop photo post here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=44922865#post44922865

 

[smitch425]

Josh on easywdw is reporting that stop 11 (blank in this photo) will be used for AoA:

Well... that should clear up the whole "Will they share with POP?" issue.

 

[StacyMarie]

Josh on easywdw is reporting that stop 11 (blank in this photo) will be used for AoA:

Or, it could be stop 1, 3, 4, or even add a 15. Who knows for sure? Nobody until the resort opens. There's room on that sign for all scenarios.

 

[DisneyNic]

Or, it could be stop 1, 3, 4, or even add a 15. Who knows for sure? Nobody until the resort opens. There's room on that sign for all scenarios.

Or it could be 14 like POP. Just as all the All Stars are at stop 2. I am hoping it is correct, but until it says "Art of Animation" with a bus stop number in front of it, we really don't know anything. Still.

 

[Marblies]

I just watched the video of the interview with the director of sculpture and loved her last comment, "you see the characters on the screen, but they live here at Disney." I'm crying (yes, I know I am a sap). That is one of the reasons we keep going back as adults. Experiencing the Dream and letting the child inside free.

AoA is going to be freaking awesome!

 

[smitch425]

Or, it could be stop 1, 3, 4, or even add a 15. Who knows for sure? Nobody until the resort opens. There's room on that sign for all scenarios.

Or it could be 14 like POP. Just as all the All Stars are at stop 2. I am hoping it is correct, but until it says "Art of Animation" with a bus stop number in front of it, we really don't know anything. Still.

I would agree that no one really knows 100%, but I think Josh will be right. They have been reported to not be sharing busses with POP on numerous occasions, so I think they will have their own bus stop.

 

[StacyMarie]

Or it could be 14 like POP. Just as all the All Stars are at stop 2. I am hoping it is correct, but until it says "Art of Animation" with a bus stop number in front of it, we really don't know anything. Still.

Agreed!

 

[StacyMarie]

I would agree that no one really knows 100%, but I really don't think Josh would post something THAT specific without doing some serious checking into it first.

His words below the pic:

"Note that there is currently nothing for Stop 11. We can expect it will be used for the Art of Animation Resort when it opens at the end of the month."

Not a definite answer, but we can "expect" that it will be used.

 

[smitch425]

His words below the pic:

"Note that there is currently nothing for Stop 11. We can expect it will be used for the Art of Animation Resort when it opens at the end of the month."

Not a definite answer, but we can "expect" that it will be used.

I edited my post prior to your post (we must have been typing at the same time). I took jcarwash's post (as he posted it) to be quoting what Josh said. After clicking into the article itself, I revised my position and my post.

 

[StacyMarie]

I edited my post prior to your post (we must have been typing at the same time). I took jcarwash's post (as he posted it) to be quoting what Josh said. After clicking into the article itself, I revised my position and my post.

lol, we're all so eager to find out Part of me wants to try AOA but another part of me is just going to wait and see. There are still so many unanswered questions to sway my decision either way.

 

[cristen72]

Hi! Newbie here! I've only recently registered, but I've been a lurker for a year. I used this site to plan my vacation last September (our first one ever!)

I didn't think we'd be able to return any time soon, but I'm lucky enough to be returning on Sept 22 and staying in a LM room at AoA!

 

[smitch425]

Hi! Newbie here! I've only recently registered, but I've been a lurker for a year. I used this site to plan my vacation last September (our first one ever!)

I didn't think we'd be able to return any time soon, but I'm lucky enough to be returning on Sept 22 and staying in a LM room at AoA!

Congrats on your upcoming trip, and since you are not really new to the boards, I will say to POSTING on them.

 

[Funfire240]

Hi! Newbie here! I've only recently registered, but I've been a lurker for a year. I used this site to plan my vacation last September (our first one ever!)

I didn't think we'd be able to return any time soon, but I'm lucky enough to be returning on Sept 22 and staying in a LM room at AoA!

Welcome! That's me too! I finally registered not too long ago and now I'm hooked! we'll be there Sept 24 in LM also - feel like I can't get back soon enough

 

[Butterflygirl35]

Sooooooo excited! Booked lm for oct

My daughter loves the little mermaid... Of course booked mermaid package at pirate league to really stay with the theme.. Lol

 

[pirategirl34]

Sooooooo excited! Booked lm for oct

My daughter loves the little mermaid... Of course booked mermaid package at pirate league to really stay with the theme.. Lol

I think we are going to do the mermaid package this trip as well. I didn't think abo utbit tithing in with the LM room!

 

[queenofpainting]

Okay, reservation officially made! My childhood self would cringe at the thought of me saying this, but I hope the summer passes by quickly!

 

[jimjenkids]

Just changed my reservation from pop to aoa dec 1-6. Cannot wait. Still have not gotten any pin codes or special offers. Keeping my fingers crossed.

had been thinking of doing this as well....just looked at the map of AoA, looks like th LM rooms are going to be quite a way from the buses and food....may have to take a closer look after theresort opens and get other peoples thoughts....really like the looks to the new hotel,....guess it is more of a wait and see.....not to forget the wait and pray for the magical PIN.......