125 Reviews

Art of Animation Resort

Value Resort
  • Bus
  • Skyliner
1850 Animation Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, ,

Resort strengths and weaknesses

Strengths
Theming is exception for younger kids,Family Suites,Skyliner access to Hollywood Studios and EPCOT,Largest pool on property
Cons
Most expensive Value Resort,Bus stops can be longer waits at the parks,Food courts offering is somewhat limited, and basic

Rooms

Villas

Rooms are well-appointed. Brightly colored accessories, paintings, and accent walls complement an otherwise neutral color scheme. The rooms we’ve stayed in tested as the quietest on Disney property.

  • Room with King Bed and en-suite bathroom
  • Double-Size Sleeper Sofa
  • Balcony or patio
  • Four chairs
  • Dresser with drawers
  • Full-length mirror
Accordion 2

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Reviews

125 Reviews
Fantastic stay
24 Jan 2024
We stayed here for 1 week. The staff were all amazing and the hotel was beautifully decorated for Christmas.We were not in the tower and the room was spacious and had really good amenities and a huge TV.My partner was taken ill and had to stay in hospital. Jay on the front desk was beyond amazing and even sent a care package to the room.The shuttle bus service was really useful.I will definitely be staying at a Disney resort again.
Destino Tower
24 Jan 2024
Currently staying here. Got upgraded to a corner water front room with great views. Hotel staff is very responsive and friendly. Bus service is great. Staying in the tower which is super convenient. Food is good and not too expensive. Highly recommend staying here
Great Experience in the Tower!!
24 Jan 2024
We were here for the Disney marathon and I can't say enough about this Disney resort. Everthing was excellant. The resturants were all great and we tried Three Bridges, RIX and Toledo. The gym was a good place to do a quick workout before the big race. The resort is beautiful inside and out. A great option if you just want to park it at the resort for a few days. This was a great choice for us during the marathon. We did stay in the Tower which I would recommend. I have stayed in the buildings surrounding the towers and staying in the tower makes it so much more enjoyable. We did not visit parks so was just looking for an overal
Great Experience in the Tower!!
24 Jan 2024
We were here for the Disney marathon and I can't say enough about this Disney resort. Everthing was excellant. The resturants were all great and we tried Three Bridges, RIX and Toledo. The gym was a good place to do a quick workout before the big race. The resort is beautiful inside and out. A great option if you just want to park it at the resort for a few days. This was a great choice for us during the marathon. We did stay in the Tower which I would recommend. I have stayed in the buildings surrounding the towers and staying in the tower makes it so much more enjoyable. We did not visit parks so was just looking for an overal good resort and that is what we got.
Stayed during the holidays and the decorations were beautiful.
24 Jan 2024
Amazingly beautiful hotel! Inside and out. We stayed in the Cabanas very close to the tower so we enjoyed seclusion but also were able to walk quickly over to the main building for access to even more amenities.

Practical Matters

Check In/Out Time
Check-in is 4:00pm
Check-out is 11:00am
Online Check-In
All Disney resorts participate in Disney’s Online Check-In program. If you’ve checked-in online and provided a mobile phone number or email address, you will receive your room number electronically. Then you can go straight to the room and use your smart phone or MagicBand to open the door, skipping the lobby altogether.
MagicBand
These rubber and plastic wrist bands can function as your room key, park admission, charge card, and more! MagicBands cost money, but if you'd like a free option you can use the official Disney World app on your phone or request an RFID-embedded card at the front desk.
Theme Park Tickets
Park tickets are best purchased online in advance either directly through Disney or via our Least Expensive Ticket Calculator. However, if you arrive without park tickets, head to the concierge desk in the hotel lobby.
Dining Reservations
Dining reservation are best made online in advance or on your phone or tablet during your visit. You can also use our Disney World Reservation Finder.
Check In/Out Time
Check-in is 4:00pm
Check-out is 11:00am
Lost and Found
If you lose something in a theme park or during your stay at a Disney-operated hotel, visit Disney's Lost and Found website or call (407) 824-4245.
Shopping
Disney hotels have gifts shops near their lobbies with a decent collection of Disney-branded souvenirs. You will also find basic pharmacy items such as sunscreen, aspirin, allergy and cold medicine, baby diapers and formula, shampoo, and the like. Resort hotels with Deluxe Villa rooms offer an assortment of groceries, as well.
Check In/Out Time
Check-in is 4:00pm
Check-out is 11:00am

Driving to the resort

Driving to the Resort
Bay Lake Tower is in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area. All modern GPS apps and Google Maps will have clear driving directions to it. As a backup, look for Disney road signs directing you toward Magic Kingdom once you're on property.
Getting to Another Hotel from Bay Lake Tower
The easiest way to get to the Polynesian and Grand Floridian is by taking the resort monorail at the Contemporary Resort. For all other hotels, it's faster to drive or use Uber/Lyft/taxis than to rely on Disney's bus service. If you must use Disney's bus service and the Magic Kingdom is open, it's probably fastest to walk to the Magic Kingdom bus station and take the bus going to the resort you're headed.
Getting to the Parks and Disney Springs
Disney provides free bus service from Bay Lake Tower to all destinations except the Magic Kingdom. Buses run about every 20 minutes. Disney's bus transportation system is the fastest option to get to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios. For all other destinations, it's faster to drive your car if you have one.
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