Hi, there!
Welcome back to planDisney, Richard. We just love when you stop by! It looks like your next Walt Disney World Resort vacation is about to begin. I bet you're counting down the days!
You're sure to enjoy
Disney's Art of Animation Resort. As part of the
Disney Resorts Collection, Guests at this unique Disney Resort hotel can stay IN the magic, even after leaving the theme parks! My family loves Disney's Art of Animation Resort for its immersive theming and unique amenities. My kids especially appreciate the three pools. What could be better than swimming with your favorite Disney and Pixar pals nearby? Let's chat about your questions!
The
pool hours at Disney's Art of Animation Resort can vary. You can expect all three pools to open at 10:00 AM. The Big Blue Pool sometimes closes as early as 8:00 PM, but it can be open as late as 11:00 PM like the Flippin' Fins Pool and the Cozy Cone Pool are. Pool hours for the day are posted at the entrance to each pool and near the check-in desk at Animation Hall. You'll find that pool towels and life jackets are available at the pool for Guests. Isn't that convenient?
To answer your second question, the easiest way to get to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park from Disney's Art of Animation Resort is to use
bus transportation. The bus stops are located just outside Animation Hall. Have you downloaded the
My Disney Experience mobile app? This handy tool has lots of cool features, but one of my favorites is the
bus time feature. With this feature, you can view up-to-the-minute estimates for when the next buses will depart from your Disney Resort hotel. Checking the bus wait times before leaving our room has saved my family lots of valuable time!
I hope you have a chance to enjoy
Movies Under the Stars during your stay at Disney's Art of Animation Resort. Relaxing on the lawn and watching a beloved Disney film with your loved ones is such a magical way to end a day of pixie-dusted adventures!
Thanks again for bringing us your planning questions, Richard. We're wishing you another magical Walt Disney World Resort vacation!
Ashley