Hiya, Donna!
I am delighted that you have brought another fabulous question to the planDisney team. Your autumn adventure to The Most Magical Place on Earth is coming up oh so very soon! I am sure everyone in your travel party is getting excited as you finalize all the last-minute details. You picked two fabulous resorts to call your home away from home during your stay.
Disney's Art of Animation Resort offers amazing theming and convenient access to
Disney Skyliner. And
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort has an incredible amount of recreational offerings in a beautiful woodland setting. Splitting your stay between two resorts is a great way to enjoy a
variety of the amenities that Walt Disney World Resort hotel offers. The best part is how easy it is to head to your next resort after checking out of the first! Here's all you need to know about luggage transfers between hotels at Walt Disney World Resort.
When you are ready to check out of Disney's Art of Animation Resort to start your adventure in the great outdoors at Fort Wilderness, you can take your luggage to the Bell Services location. A friendly Cast Member will take your bags to be transferred to Fort Wilderness while you head off to the theme parks or to your favorite dining location for lunch. You can pick your bags up at Fort Wilderness when you have finished your magical day at your favorite park. It is important to note that this transfer can take time (usually several hours) so your bags may not arrive at the resort until after you do. My pro tip is to take a small bag with you containing all the essentials that you need for the day. If you are planning some pool time, take those swimsuits and sunscreen. Have a signature dining experience planned? Be sure you set aside the necessary attire for the evening in case you want to get ready for dinner in your room, but your luggage hasn't arrived just yet. So much planning and thought go into planning your Disney adventure, and I would feel terrible if you missed out on some of the magic while you were waiting!
I hope that your upcoming adventure is memorable and magical!
We'll see ya real soon!
Tammy