Well, being sick sucks. Being sick and having to cancel your skiing plans over the weekend because of said sickness sucks even more. But, as I lay on the couch this Monday morning with Paw Patrol playing in the background (my poor son fell victim of said illness, too), I thought what better thing to do than write a new blog post! Talking/thinking about Disney usually gets me out of my funk.

Today’s inspiration for my post comes from my friend whom I’ve just booked at Disney’s Art of Animation resort for a couple of days over March Break. I don’t think I really need to “sell” this resort too much, since the AWESOMENESS of this resort speaks for itself!

Besides touring this resort on a couple of occasions while in Orlando for Disney training, I’ve also had the pleasure of staying at this resort in 2014. I think it definitely holds the spot of my kids’ favourite resort to this day!

Disney’s newest Value Resort is right beside Disney’s Pop Century Resort. In fact, there’s actually a walkway that joins the two resorts. It’s unique in the fact that it is the only Value Resort which features mostly family suites. The suites are located in either the Lion King section, the Finding Nemo section, or the Cars section. Each exquisitely-themed suite features 2 bathrooms, a master bedroom with a queen bed, a living area with a sofa bed, a dining area with a dining table that also turns into a bed, and a kitchenette with sink, microwave, bar-sized fridge and coffee maker.

Here are some pictures of the Lion King Fanily Suite from my stay there:

Ensuite Bathroom

Master Bedroom

Dining area

Living Area

Living Area

The Little Mermaid section features standard rooms with 2 double beds and these are some of the hardest rooms to book because they are so highly sought after! They are priced out only slightly higher than the standard rooms at Disney’s other Value properties, while at the same time getting to take advantage of staying at Disney’s newest Value resort!

You will find the Values’ signature building-size icons throughout this property, but this time, Disney took it to a new level! In my opinion, the Cars section of the resort is the most impressive, giving you the feeling that you are truly in Radiator Springs!

The rest of the resort’s theming is pretty darn cool, too!

Disney’s Art of Animation is perfect for days off from the busy Disney parks. The resort features 3 pools: the main pool is in the Finding Nemo section called the “Big Blue Pool” and features underwater speakers for your listening pleasure! Listen carefully and you can even hear Mr. Ray! The Little Mermaid section offers the Flippin’ Fins pool and the Cars Section features the Cozy Cone Pool. My kids almost loved staying at the resort in those pools more than going into the parks!

If you want more information on staying at this fabulous resort, contact me and I would be happy to help!