Disney's Art of Animation Resort hotel

[dialane]

Can anyone tell me if the Finding Nemo suites have the option of connecting to another suite? Or, are they each stand alone? Thanks for any info!

 

[Sweders]

We are going on Aug 12, kids can't wait!! The pool looks amazing, and want to see pics of Bone yard playground!

 

[PixiePoppins]

Checked in on opening day...AoA is beautiful!!!!!! The themeing is so well done. IMHO it is the deluxe of the values. Only a pool slide and balconies from officially being called a deluxe. The Big Blue pool is great with the zero entry, sprinkling jellies, and underwater music and voices. The grand opening pool party included all resort management and a visit from Mickey who joined in the dancing by the pool. The CMs are really on with their themed lingo. I was told to enjoy my story (stay), and several times told to just keep swimming when given directions. They have some resort specific shirts, cups, etc in the gift shop. All the food I have tried has been good. They use real plates and metal utinsils instead of paper or plastic here. Cars buildings look about ready to go. Lion King is coming along...I can see lots of characters in the courtyard, but rooms still need drapes. Can't see LM very well but outside of buildings looks cute. If you come here, check out the ladies restroom by the arcade...it is soooo pretty.

Regarding buses there has been no sharing with Pop, though for some reason my bus to MK had to take the road that circles both resorts before leaving.

FYI - we are a family of 5 and just spent over a week at Riverside...which we love too...but having the wonderful space in these rooms is hard to beat.

I would stay here again in a heartbeat...the Nemo rooms are great. I think I would stay in Lion King next.

Let me know if there are any questions...we check out Sunday.

 

[Colleen27]

Do the windows open in the suites? I know it sounds like a silly question but I really dislike hotel rooms with no way to get any fresh air and that was one of my first thoughts when I read about the indoor corridors.

 

[Zandy595]

Do the CM's mind when kids play in the landscaping? I have never allowed mine to do that. I'm wondering if it's frowned upon.

 

[Carlyzmom]

Checked in on opening day...AoA is beautiful!!!!!! The themeing is so well done. IMHO it is the deluxe of the values. Only a pool slide and balconies from officially being called a deluxe. The Big Blue pool is great with the zero entry, sprinkling jellies, and underwater music and voices. The grand opening pool party included all resort management and a visit from Mickey who joined in the dancing by the pool. The CMs are really on with their themed lingo. I was told to enjoy my story (stay), and several times told to just keep swimming when given directions. They have some resort specific shirts, cups, etc in the gift shop. All the food I have tried has been good. They use real plates and metal utinsils instead of paper or plastic here. Cars buildings look about ready to go. Lion King is coming along...I can see lots of characters in the courtyard, but rooms still need drapes. Can't see LM very well but outside of buildings looks cute. If you come here, check out the ladies restroom by the arcade...it is soooo pretty.

Regarding buses there has been no sharing with Pop, though for some reason my bus to MK had to take the road that circles both resorts before leaving.

FYI - we are a family of 5 and just spent over a week at Riverside...which we love too...but having the wonderful space in these rooms is hard to beat.

I would stay here again in a heartbeat...the Nemo rooms are great. I think I would stay in Lion King next.

Let me know if there are any questions...we check out Sunday.

Very good to hear! Please post pics if you can! I'd like to see pics of the two different bathrooms!

 

[Marblies]

Do the CM's mind when kids play in the landscaping? I have never allowed mine to do that. I'm wondering if it's frowned upon.

Same here. "Stay off the shrubbery!!!!" will forever ring in my kids ears. However, I saw/read that the cars are designed to be climbed on with soft rubber mats underneath.

 

[gokimiko]

Checked in on opening day...AoA is beautiful!!!!!! The themeing is so well done. IMHO it is the deluxe of the values. Only a pool slide and balconies from officially being called a deluxe. The Big Blue pool is great with the zero entry, sprinkling jellies, and underwater music and voices. The grand opening pool party included all resort management and a visit from Mickey who joined in the dancing by the pool. The CMs are really on with their themed lingo. I was told to enjoy my story (stay), and several times told to just keep swimming when given directions. They have some resort specific shirts, cups, etc in the gift shop. All the food I have tried has been good. They use real plates and metal utinsils instead of paper or plastic here. Cars buildings look about ready to go. Lion King is coming along...I can see lots of characters in the courtyard, but rooms still need drapes. Can't see LM very well but outside of buildings looks cute. If you come here, check out the ladies restroom by the arcade...it is soooo pretty.

Regarding buses there has been no sharing with Pop, though for some reason my bus to MK had to take the road that circles both resorts before leaving.

FYI - we are a family of 5 and just spent over a week at Riverside...which we love too...but having the wonderful space in these rooms is hard to beat.

I would stay here again in a heartbeat...the Nemo rooms are great. I think I would stay in Lion King next.

Let me know if there are any questions...we check out Sunday.

Thanks so much for the first hand report. Enjoy the rest of your stay.

 

[gokimiko]

I thought the POP has that REALLY scary clown pool slide thing???

I believe you are thinking of the Keister Coaster at the Boardwalk resort.

 

[dialane]

Since you are there...... can you tell me if the suites have connecting doors or is each suite stand alone? My whole family will be at Finding Nemo for the Christmas holidays and I would like to know if I could request connecting suites as I am sure we will be visiting back and forth and having the connecting door would be a plus for us.... Thanks for any information you can give me!

 

[PixiePoppins]

Do the windows open in the suites? I know it sounds like a silly question but I really dislike hotel rooms with no way to get any fresh air and that was one of my first thoughts when I read about the indoor corridors.

Looks like they had the ability to open but they are fixed shut. I can't find any way to open them.

 

[PixiePoppins]

Do the CM's mind when kids play in the landscaping? I have never allowed mine to do that. I'm wondering if it's frowned upon.

There are a lot of open grassy spaces. Around the pool and buildings the landscaping looks as if t could be found undee water...even crushed shells and sand for mulch in places...very pretty.

Security CMs do ride around on bike.

 

[simba_fan]

After changing resorts, from CBR to ASMu...I have reviewed the AoA, spent time on the phone with my mom discussing resorts, ran numbers...and we have finally decided that we will do AoA Lion King Room in August! I can't change it again because my parents will shoot me...their first time traveling to the World and they don't understand that your first booked resort doesn't necessarily mean that is where you are going to stay. I can not wait though!!

 

[PixiePoppins]

Very good to hear! Please post pics if you can! I'd like to see pics of the two different bathrooms!

Probably won't have time to post pics until I return. Both bathrooms are very spacious. The one off the main room has a separate sink and shower/toilet area. It has a tub. The bath off the bedroom has a wak in shower. These are both bigger than the bathrooms at most other resorts.

 

[PixiePoppins]

Since you are there...... can you tell me if the suites have connecting doors or is each suite stand alone? My whole family will be at Finding Nemo for the Christmas holidays and I would like to know if I could request connecting suites as I am sure we will be visiting back and forth and having the connecting door would be a plus for us.... Thanks for any information you can give me!

Our room has no connecting door. Not sure where they could even put one the way the room is layed out.

Should add on an unrelated note that the pictures I saw in advance did not do this place justice...sooo beautiful!

 

[simba_fan]

How are the pull out bed and the Murphy bed? Do they seem ok for adults? (this is whats going to solidify sharing a room with my parents or getting two separate suites) They look like they would be ok, to me, but never having stayed in a suite at Disney before, I just don't know. Thanks!!

 

[Marblies]

There are a lot of open grassy spaces. Around the pool and buildings the landscaping looks as if t could be found undee water...even crushed shells and sand for mulch in places...very pretty.

Security CMs do ride around on bike.

PixiePoppins - You are the woman! Thanks for your on the spot reports.

 

[MeMom]

Do the windows open in the suites? I know it sounds like a silly question but I really dislike hotel rooms with no way to get any fresh air and that was one of my first thoughts when I read about the indoor corridors.

That's the drawback for me, too. I want an open window, door, or balcony to the outside. That's my claustrophobia coming through. That's why we'll be staying at Little Mermaid rather than a suite. Staying at Pop in 22 days, but can't wait to cross the bridge to see AoA!

 

[Zandy595]

That's the drawback for me, too. I want an open window, door, or balcony to the outside. That's my claustrophobia coming through. That's why we'll be staying at Little Mermaid rather than a suite. Staying at Pop in 22 days, but can't wait to cross the bridge to see AoA!

The Little Mermaid rooms have windows that open?

 

[MuchLovedMama]

The Little Mermaid rooms have windows that open?

The LM rooms have doors that open to the outside where you can step outside and take a breather if needed. They are just like POP rooms.