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Art of Animation

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Repainting of Cars and Lion King Areas Continue at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

October 15, 2022October 14, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

The exterior of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort has been undergoing a long refurbishment this year. No major changes have been made. Instead, crews are … Read more

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New Finding Nemo Beach Towel Available at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

October 13, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Relax at the beach or at Cozy Cone Pool with this new “Finding Nemo” beach towel from Ink & Paint Shop at Disney’s Art of … Read more

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New Limited Edition Art of Animation Resort 10th Anniversary Pin at Walt Disney World

June 6, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

A new limited edition pin featuring Ariel and other characters from Disney’s Art of Animation Resort celebrates ten years of the resort. Limited Edition 10th … Read more

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Refurbishment of ‘Cars’ Area and Righteous Reef Playground Completed at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

May 11, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

The exterior of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is being refurbished and repainted. The Cozy Cone Pool reopened a month ago, and now refurbishment of … Read more

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Ride Vehicle Testing Continues at TRON Lightcycle Run, Dapper Dans Loungefly Backpack, & More: Magic Kingdom Photo Report 5/10/2022

May 10, 2022 Madison Skowronski

Good morning and royal greetings from Magic Kingdom! It’s a beautiful Florida day, and we’re happy to have you join us around the park. Let’s … Read more

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The Cozy Cone Pool Has Reopened at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

April 11, 2022 Rebecca Davis

We reported last month that Disney’s Art of Animation Resort would see closures of the Cozy Cone Pool and the Righteous Reef Playground. The Righteous … Read more

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Show Your Love for Disney’s Art of Animation Resort with New Youth Rashguards by Spirit Jersey

March 28, 2022 Rebecca Davis

We stopped by Disney’s Art of Animation Resort recently, where we found two new rashguards by Spirit Jersey to help protect kids from the Florida … Read more

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Grogu Headband, TRON Construction Trucks Along, Disney KiteTails Banners Return With New Characters, & More: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom Photo Report 12/20/21

December 24, 2021 Kayla Pareti

Good morning from Magic Kingdom! A new Grogu headband has crawled its way into The Emporium. More Alice in Wonderland Mary Blair housewares are in … Read more

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Bob Iger Wants a ‘Blank Canvas’ Among Rumors of Returning to Disney, Florida’s Orange County Returns to ‘High’ COVID-19 Tier, & More: Daily Recap (12/21/21)

December 21, 2021 Jade Mackey

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, … Read more

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Flippin’ Fins Pool and Cozy Cone Pool at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Closing for Refurbishment in Early 2022

December 3, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

Pools at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will be closing briefly for refurbishment in early 2022. The Flippin’ Fins Pool will close in early January … Read more

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PHOTOS: Giant Character Pages Restored, Work Continues on Big Blue Pool Refurbishment at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

March 12, 2021 Jessica

Disney’s Art of Animation resort reopened back in November after being closed for over seven months last year. We reported back in February that the … Read more

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PHOTOS: New Cast Member Costumes Feature Artistic Character Aprons at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

February 14, 2021 Danielle

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort surrounds Guests in the artistry, enchantment, and magic of Walt Disney and Disney and Pixar movies. Today, Cast Members at … Read more

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EPCOT and Hollywood Studios Disney Skyliner Lines Closed for Maintenance This Week

January 23, 2021 Danielle

The Disney Skyliner is the newest transportation option to travel around the Walt Disney World Resort. We have previously reported that one Skyliner route will … Read more

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour a Newly-Remodeled “Finding Nemo” Family Suite at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

November 11, 2020November 8, 2020 Shannen Michaelsen

After touring remodeled The Little Mermaid and Cars rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation, we’re checking out a remodeled Finding Nemo suite. The main difference … Read more

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour A Remodeled “The Little Mermaid” Room at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

November 2, 2020November 1, 2020 Shannen Michaelsen

With the reopening of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, we were surprised to find that our The Little Mermaid room had been remodeled during the … Read more

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PHOTOS: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Reopens at Walt Disney World

November 1, 2020 Shannen Michaelsen

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort has reopened with new health and safety measures after being closed for over seven months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. … Read more

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