Hi, Nathalie! Welcome to planDisney!
I'm so excited to hear that you'll be visiting
Walt Disney World Resort next year! I think you'll love staying at
Disney's Art of Animation Resort. The larger-than-life theming at this resort hotel makes it feel like you've stepped right into some of your favorite animated films.
The Big Blue Pool at Disney's Art of Animation Resort is the largest resort hotel pool on Walt Disney World property. With its convenient location on the
Disney Skyliner route, this is the perfect resort hotel to call your home away from home!
As you plan for your vacation, it's a good idea to look over the
list of Walt Disney World Resort dining locations to get an idea of where you might like to eat during your visit. Dining reservations are recommended for table service restaurants, and you can start booking those reservations 60 days before your resort hotel check-in date. If you wish to eat at any quick service dining locations, you will not need to make reservations for those meals. While you will want to make advanced reservations for table service restaurants, the vast majority of restaurants do not require prepayment for your meals.
It was recently announced that
Disney dining plans will be returning in 2024. If you would like to pre-pay for your meals, the Disney dining plan is a way to do so. However, you are not required to purchase a Disney dining plan. If you would prefer to pay for your meals during your vacation, you may certainly do so. Even if you do add a Disney dining plan to your vacation package, you are always welcome to purchase additional food at the time of your stay.
Nathalie, I hope that this information answers your question. If there is anything else we can help you with as you get ready to travel, please come back and visit us again. Have a magical day!
Samantha