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Reopening Dates Pushed Back for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Art of Animation Resort; Disney’s Beach Club Resort and BoardWalk Inn to Remain Closed at Walt Disney World

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020

Reopening dates have shifted for numerous Walt Disney World Resort hotels, including delayed reopening dates for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. As part of this reopening schedule update, Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, originally set to reopen on August 24 and October 1 (respectively), will now remain … Read more

Walt Disney World Offering Florida Residents Up to 35% Discount on Resort Hotel Rooms Through September

July 20, 2020

With Walt Disney World’s phased reopening underway, the resort is offering Florida residents an extra incentive to visit. Florida residents can save up to 35% on resort hotel rooms on most nights through September 30th. The maximum discount applies to select Deluxe Resorts and Villas, with up to 30% off for Moderate Resorts and 25% … Read more

VIDEO: Take a Virtual Run Through the Disney Parks with Run The Impossible’s Treadmill Series

April 7, 2020

Are you looking for a new way to work out and get your Disney Parks fix while the parks are closed? Thankfully, the folks at Run The Impossible have created a video series that can take you on a treadmill tour of the parks and more! The Treadmill Series, available on YouTube, allows users to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Pop Century and Art of Animation Resorts (Day Two of Closure For COVID-19)

March 18, 2020

As all onsite resorts at Walt Disney World prepare to close for health concerns over COVID-19, guests are heading home early from their vacations. Here are some photos from two resorts in the Wide World of Sports Resort Area so you can see what the area looked like leading up to this week’s closure. First … Read more

PHOTOS: Guinevere Van from “Onward” Now Stationed at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

March 10, 2020

Behold! Guinevere, the semi-trusty van from the film Onward, has taken rest at an area of relaxation and animation… Disney’s Art of Animation Resort! The van appeared outside the resort’s entrance today in an unceremonious display. (Well, at least less ceremonious than what it got at Disney California Adventure.) Without the Onward banner next to … Read more

Walt Disney World Reveals Locations Around the Resort that Will Screen Super Bowl LIV

January 29, 2020

Just because you’re visiting Walt Disney World doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the biggest football game of the NFL season. Whether you’re rooting for the San Francisco 49ers or the Kansas City Chiefs, there are plenty of locations at resort hotels, Disney Springs, and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to … Read more

REVIEW: New “I’m Nemo” Cheesecake Swims into Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

January 11, 2020

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!” Nemo! We found you! The “I’m Nemo” Cheesecake is now available … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Halloween 2019 Cast Member Pumpkin Decorating Contest at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

October 31, 2019October 30, 2019

Ghost and ghouls alike are gathering at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort to view this year’s pumpkin decorating contest entries. In celebration of Halloween, the pumpkins were decorated by the resort’s Cast Members and are now available for your viewing pleasure outside Landscape of Flavors. Here are all of the spook-tacular entries: Olaf and Sven in … Read more

REVIEW: French Toast Bounty Platter, Gourmet S’mores Cookie, and New Vegan Chipotle Seitan Scramble at Landscape of Flavors, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

October 9, 2019October 9, 2019

We’re back at the ever-evolving Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort to bring you a varied breakfast review. We’ve got something for everyone. From vegan scrambles, to classic value resort bounty platters, to a gourmet cookie (for those of us who consider pastries the perfect everyday vacation breakfast.) At the end of this … Read more

Nighttime Closures Affect Southbound Victory Way Near Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Through October 4th

October 1, 2019

Southbound Victory Way Closure October 1-4

Guests driving around the Walt Disney World Resort should take notice that southbound Victory Way between the entrances to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Osceola Parkway will be closed nightly between October 1st – 4th, as indicated by the red line in the map below. The closures will take effect from 10 PM to … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Skyliner Station Receives Finishing Touches at Disney’s Art of Animation and Pop Century Resorts

August 22, 2019

The signs are up. We’ve seen the Cast Member’s costumes. It has a Grand Opening date. The wait is almost over for the Disney Skyliner! We stopped by the station at Disney’s Art of Animation and Pop Century Resorts to see how the final touches are coming along. The concept art and Skyliner map have … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Phase of Lobby Floor Replacement Project Now Underway at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

August 21, 2019

Work began back at the end of April to replace the aging, “pixelated”-style floor in the lobby of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. The project has been progressing in phases throughout the summer, and it looks like they’re right on track for their early September completion goal! The renovation comes ahead of the opening of Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: New Signage Installed for Skyliner Station at Disney’s Art of Animation and Pop Century Resorts

August 4, 2019

The Disney Skyliner is set to officially open on September 29th, which means we are officially less than 2 months away from taking flight in these gondolas around the Walt Disney World Resort. We are still anticipating a potential soft opening of several of the Skyliner stations later this month, so we’ve been keeping an … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Carpets Removed in Newly Refurbished Family Suites at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

July 27, 2019

Oh I just can’t wait to be refurbished! The rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation are undergoing a bit of a makeover right now. All of the rooms around the resort will soon be redone with new flooring, which will happen in phases. At this time, only one room in each area of the resort … Read more

PHOTOS: Lobby Reflooring and Refurbishment Making Quick Progress at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

July 23, 2019

Guests visiting Art of Animation lately have probably noticed that the lobby has been under a bit of a refurbishment. We’ve been watching the reflooring taking place over the last couple months, and it seems to be moving along quickly. Things are looking much different from our last visit. The new flooring appears to be … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Most Construction Walls Come Down, Revealing Skyliner Station at Disney’s Art of Animation and Pop Century Resort

July 10, 2019

With select Disney Skyliner stations set to open by August 28th, the clock is definitely ticking for project construction timelines. With lines testing near daily, evacuation procedures in place, and signage already posted at some stations, it seems the final touches across property are finally being made, and over at Hourglass Lake between Disney’s Art … Read more