An internal sting operation by Disney Investigations caught a thieving housekeeper in the act at a Walt Disney World hotel, resulting in an arrest. WDW Active Crime reported the news of the arrest, which happened on April 24, 2026, at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Disney Investigations, the company’s internal security team, caught the housekeeper … Read more
The Finding Nemo-inspired Righteous Reef playground at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is currently closed for maintenance. Righteous Reef Playground Closed The playground will be closed through April 28. During the refurbishment, guests are invited to visit the playground at the neighboring Disney’s Pop Century Resort instead. Disney said guests may see or hear maintenance … Read more
The large 3D Finding Nemo fish figures on the guest buildings of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort have been repainted. Art of Animation Resort Refurbishment We saw a crew member in a lift working on one of the fish in mid March. When we returned a month later, we noticed all the figures were looking … Read more
Disney recently filed six new permits for upcoming maintenance work on several of the Art of Animation Resort’s guest buildings. Art of Animation Resort Permits The large, campus-style resort has 10 guest buildings in total. The six permits that were recently filed affect the following buildings: All of the permits allow Ferran Services & Contracting … Read more
After testing at Disney’s Pop Century Resort earlier this week, Walt Disney World Resort has officially announced the Airport Luggage Transfer offering and expanded the service to all Value Resort hotels. Airport Luggage Transfer at Walt Disney World The service expands to all Value Resort hotels starting today, Thursday, April 3, 2025. Through Airport Luggage … Read more
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
Disney has shared the full list of all the treats and drinks that will be available for guests to enjoy this Halloween season at Walt Disney World. Halloween 2024 Treats at Disney Resort Hotels These treats can be found at select Walt Disney World resort hotels, as well as their lounges, pool bars, and table-service … Read more
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort has a few more new merchandise items, including a Loungefly mini backpack. These match the Spirit Jersey and more released earlier in July. In addition to the Loungefly, we’ve found a new luggage tag and mug. These are available at Ink & Paint Shop in Animation Hall. Art of Animation … Read more
A new Art of Animation merchandise collection has arrived, featuring a Spirit Jersey, Tervis Tumbler, and more. We found the new collection in the Ink & Paint Shop, located in the main lobby building, along with the Landscape of Flavors food court. New Art of Animation Merchandise Collection Spirit Jersey – $79.99 The newest Art … Read more
Walt Disney World has announced four new flavored croissants will be available throughout the resort this month. New Croissants The Lemon Meringue croissant will be at World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort starting today. It will be at Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort starting May 8 and Landscape of Flavors … Read more
The Disney Parks Blog has released the full guide of food and beverages coming to Walt Disney World Resort for Valentine’s Day 2024. Valentine’s Day 2024 at Walt Disney World Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie (Available Feb. 1 through 17; mobile order available) The Ganachery Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Available Feb. 1 through 17) Vivoli il Gelato (Currently available … Read more
Among the special holiday treats available at Walt Disney World this season is the Deer Holly Day Cupcake, a chocolate and peanut butter dessert available at Disney’s Art of Animation and Pop Century Resorts. We picked up the Deer Holly Day Cupcake from Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. It will be … Read more
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, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
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
Though DisneyQuest is long dead, we saw the old attraction’s logo in an unexpected place today at Walt Disney World: on paper wrapped around roses in Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. The long-stemmed roses are available for $9 in the Ink & Paint Shop for Valentine’s Day. The paper is white and patterned with a … Read more
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 mostly repainting buildings and set pieces to get the resort looking like new. In the “Finding Nemo” section, we noticed a fish missing. It’s likely being touched up elsewhere or … Read more
