Scheduled Character Appearances and Other Special Activities for Kids Coming to Select Walt Disney World Hotels This Summer

A large, illuminated resort with a rustic design resembles a wilderness lodge. It features a spacious outdoor swimming pool surrounded by trees and lounge chairs. The sky is clear and transitioning to dusk.

As part of “Cool Kid Summer,” select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels will feature a new slate of activities and scheduled character appearances. Summer Fun at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Characters have been known to appear randomly as “surprise and delight” magic for resort guests, but four hotels will have a set schedule for … Read more

New Art of Animation Minnie Ear Headband Available at Walt Disney World

A person holds a pair of themed mouse ears with "Hakuna Matata" and "Make Some Waves" designs.

A new Minnie ear headband debuted at the Art of Animation resort. The design matches the resort collection that was released earlier this summer. Art of Animation Minnie Ear Headband – $34.99 The ear headband features characters from various areas of the resort’s theming including “The Little Mermaid” and “The Lion King.” On the left ear … Read more

Colorful Christmas Decorations Paint Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Colorful Christmas tree with decorations stands in a lobby area, surrounded by people. Bright murals line the walls, and a sign reads "Disney Photopass Service.

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort features unique decorations celebrating the resort’s artistic theme. Art of Animation Resort Christmas Decorations The garlands, wreaths, and trees throughout the resort lobby are white. Outside, these decorations feature black, white, and gray decorations. The wreath above the door has a large paintbrush through its center. Instead of traditional ribbons, … Read more

PHOTOS: Christmas Decorations Paint Disney’s Art of Animation Resort With Colors

A colorful Christmas tree, garlands, and wreaths adorn Disney’s Art of Animation Resort for the 2023 holiday season at Walt Disney World. Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Christmas Decorations White garlands are around the porte-cochere at the main entrance of the resort. These garlands are decorated with silver and white ornaments, representing the early sketch … Read more

REVIEW: “I’m Nemo” Cheesecake Returns to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

If you’re visiting Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, you might just end up looking for Nemo. This beloved little clownfish is now available as a dessert from Landscape of Flavors. We managed to find him in cheesecake form, and started shouting “Mine! Mine! Mine!” I’m Nemo Cheesecake — $6.29 Classic Cheesecake coated in a shimmering … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios & Disney Springs 2/12/23 (Special Droid Depot Box Recycling Bin, New Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Pin, & More)

It’s time to take our Sunday Stroll! Join us for a trip through Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, and a few resorts, finding new merchandise, a special new recycling bin for Droid Depot boxes, and more. Let’s get going! It’s Super Bowl Sunday, and the park seems a bit quieter than usual. Maybe guests are … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Hollywood Studios 2/2/23 (Scaffolds Installed in Flume, Items Removed at Splash Mountain, Brown Derby Signs Missing, & More)

Good morning from Magic Kingdom. We have a big day planned with stops at Disney Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. We will be checking on construction updates and doing some shopping today. As always we will share all the new things we find, so let’s get started! In … Read more

Righteous Reef Playground and Cozy Cone Pool at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Closed for Refurbishment

Squirt’s Righteous Reef playground and the Cozy Cone Pool at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort are now closed for refurbishment. The Flippin’ Fins Pool was previously closed for refurbishment but is currently open. Squirt’s Righteous Reef playground is near the resort’s main pool, The Big Blue Pool. A green fence has been erected around the … Read more