Disney tops out Art of Animation resort

[Stu]

The new Disney Art of Animation resort had a topping out ceremony yesterday.
Disney commemorated the ceremony by placing an evergreen tree at the top of the building for good luck. Disney said its a Viking tradition. The building, though, will be a wing themed after "The Lion King."

The Art of Animation Resort will feature family suites and regular rooms in buildings themed after for Disney films: "The Lion King","The Little Mermaid","Finding Nemo" and "Cars."

The 1,120 family suites will open in May of 2012 and start at $248 per night. The 864 regular rooms will be available the following July and start at $94 per night.

[Stu]

Topping out Ceremony.



the new Art of Animation Resort scheduled to open at Walt Disney World in 2012. These are concept drawings of the four areas of the resort, themed after the following Disney movies:

- The Lion King
- Cars
- Finding Nemo
- The Little Mermaid





Resort Features
With 1,120 suites designed after Finding Nemo, Cars and The Lion King, and 864 rooms inspired by The Little Mermaid, you'll feel like you're staying in the middle of a Disney story with all of your favorite characters.

Just outside your colorful accommodations, you'll find imaginative amenities, 3 sparkling swimming pools and 4 playful courtyards—one for each film—to complete your Resort experience.

Room Types
Disney's Art of Animation Resort features room types for almost every party size and preference—including standard rooms and family suites.

Spacious family suites are designed to comfortably accommodate up to 6 Guests and include:

2 separate bathrooms
A master bedroom
3 separate sleeping areas within the living space, which includes an Inovabed—a generously sized dining or work table that easily transforms into a comfortable bed.
Resort Services
For your convenience, Guests may take advantage of childcare, concierge services, valet dry cleaning and self-service laundry facilities.

Pools
Three swimming pools offer fun and refreshment. The largest is located in the Finding Nemo courtyard and features a pool bar. Two smaller pools, located in the Cars and The Little Mermaid courtyards, provide additional relaxation.

Recreation
Choose from a variety of amusements, including a video arcade, playgrounds and interactive water play areas that the little ones will love.

Dining
The animation-themed food court offers a variety of family favorites and Grab 'n Go market selections.

Location
Disney's Art of Animation Resort is adjacent to Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Resort Guests can enjoy complimentary transportation to and from the theme and water parks.

[Friday'sChild]

Thanks Stu, I'm liking the sound of the family rooms


Fran x x

[donna1974]

are these going to be value resorts or moderate?

[ROO]

Sounds good & drawings make the resort look fun.

[donna1974]

Oh phooey disney.co.uk says bookings being taken but when I do a search it doesn't give art of animation as one of the choices for my dates

[liamis2cool]

Originally Posted by donna1974

are these going to be value resorts or moderate?

See more...

Value - There official website has it listed

disneyworld.disney.go/res...imation-resort

Right hand side under address

[Guest]

This looks brilliant, looks like one you will have to ring up and book at the minute as I just tried to select it to view prices and it never came up in the search results!

[Guest]

ARGH!
I am sooo excited about this!
I cannot wait to see it in October from Pop.

It looks amazing

[houseofmouse]

Thats another one to add to the list to try!