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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort to open May 31

The Walt Disney World® Resort’s newest resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is currently scheduled to start opening in phases beginning on May 31, 2012.

Located near Disney’s Pop Century Resort, the new resort will offer 1,120 family suites (including a bedroom and living room) themed after “The Lion King,” “Cars” and “Finding Nemo” animated films. The family suites are designed to comfortably accomodate up to six guests. Each suite includes two separate bathrooms, a master bedroom, and three separate sleeping areas within the living space.

There will also be 864 standard guest rooms inspired by “The Little Mermaid.” The current opening timetable has the “Finding Nemo” wing opening May 31, the “Cars” wing in late July, and “The Lion King” wing in late September. The final wing, themed after “The Little Mermaid,” is scheduled to debut in December 2012.

Although Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is still several months away from opening, it’s already set to break records by planning the largest swimming pool at the Walt Disney World® Resort (aside from the water parks). This pool will be located in the “Finding Nemo” wing, and will measure 11,859 square feet. The resort also will feature two other pools and a children’s water play area.

You can now start making reservations to stay at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort for your vacation to the Walt Disney World® Resort. Talk to your Magic Maker® for more information or click below to request a quote.

*Images are Walt Disney Imagineering Concept Art, actual construction may vary

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Announced

Disney to build 2,000-room hotel, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

The Walt Disney World® Resort has just announced plans for a new resort that’ll bring to life some of the most beloved characters and stories. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will be one-of-a-kind, featuring family suites designed around four themes: The Lion King, Cars, Finding Nemo and The Little Mermaid.

It’s a resort designed with families in mind. There will be amazing sights at the different themed wings of the resort, including a model of King Triton that’ll eventually be 35 feet tall and tower over guests. And Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will also have themed room interiors in its nearly 2,000 new units — 1,120 family suites in The Lion King, Cars and Finding Nemo wings and 864 themed rooms in The Little Mermaid wings. Suites will have both a living room and a bedroom, offering added space.

All of the themed suites and rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort (to be located adjacent to Disney’s Pop Century Resort) are expected to open by the end of 2012.