Thanks for stopping by planDisney, Chaya, and welcome home to
Walt Disney World Resort! Your family will love staying at
Disney's Art of Animation Resort with its larger-than-life theming and beautiful grounds. Let's look at ways to acclimate to the magic when you arrive today.
First, you can check your bags at
Bell Services so you'll know they'll be safe and sound while you head off to play. I always snap a photo of my claim ticket so I don't have to worry about losing it! Now, you're all set to have some adventures.
This resort sits on Hourglass Lake, so my husband and I love to walk around the lake on the paved jogging path to get our bearings when we arrive. You'll walk through all sections of the resort to enjoy the various themes and even get a peek at
Disney's Pop Century Resort across the lake. The path on that side has pop culture trivia signs which make it a stroll down memory lane...at least for parents!
If your family is anything like mine, they're always up for a snack, so I'd recommend stopping in
Landscape of Flavors. The Super Slices of Pizza always hit the spot. There's also a gift shop and an arcade in the resort lobby, and you can always relax by the pool until your room is ready.
But my top suggestion for your family is to board the
Disney Skyliner to soar above the lake and points beyond. The Skyliner will be closing for routine maintenance in a couple of days, so I vote you take advantage of your free time to experience this most magical mode of transportation. And it's literally in your backyard at this resort!
You can hop on and off to explore Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort and its sandy beaches, and after a transfer to EPCOT, you can take a stroll to
Disney's BoardWalk area for a sweet treat at
BoardWalk Ice Cream. You can hop aboard a
Friendship Boat back to the International Gateway at EPCOT for your return flight on the Skyliner. You won't need a theme park ticket, and all resort transportation is complimentary.
Chaya, I hope I've given you some ideas to start this visit with fun and flight! Please stop by
planDisney anytime.
Magic awaits,
Elaine