Hi there Melissa, welcome to planDisney!
Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney with a question about resort amenities, I'm happy to take a look!
Arrival and departure times are sometimes a tricky thing to coordinate especially with a set check-in time. I have good news for you, when you check into a Disney Resorts Collection hotel, you’re considered a Guest of the resort for the entire day, starting from early morning on your check-in day until midnight on your check-out day. During this time, you can fully enjoy the resort’s amenities and take advantage of any special perks offered to Guests. You can leave your bags with Bell Services (I recommend keeping a small bag containing any medication, a change of clothes and other important items) and start exploring
Disney's Art of Animation Resort. If you need to cool down, head to
The Big Blue Pool - the largest hotel pool found at Walt Disney World Resort. If you prefer a smaller pool, check out the Cozy Cone Pool or the Flippin' Fins Pool; there is something for everyone!
If you're feeling hungry and want to stay at the resort, walk over to
Landscape of Flavors for a wide variety of food selections that will please even the pickiest of tummies. If you'd rather do some exploring away from the resort, hop on the
Disney Skyliner and soar through the sky to
Disney's BoardWalk and grab a bite to eat from any number of eateries. I love picking up a pastry from
BoardWalk Deli and enjoying it as I stroll around Crescent Lake, soaking in the beautiful sights and atmosphere.
Melissa, I hope this information helps your vacation planning. Wishing you a magical stay at Disney's Art of Animation Resort. If you have any other questions, please visit us again at
planDisney - we are happy to help!
You've got a friend in me,
Candace