Hello Michelle!
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel. Thanks for stopping by to ask a great question about your upcoming trip later this year. It's my pleasure to be able to guide you in the right direction.
Disney's Art of Animation Resort is a favorite of my family. We love it not only for the adorable theming, but also for the fact that the Family Suites sleep up to six Guests. My family of five has room to spread out and my teenager can even bring a friend along on trips. It's a win-win for all of us. I hope you love it just as much as we do.
Check in time for Disney's Art of Animation Resort is 3:00 PM and check out time is 11:00 AM. Michelle, you absolutely can park and visit a theme park if you arrive before check in time. My suggestion to you is that you use
Direct-to-Room Service and Online Check-in before you arrive. This will allow you to begin the check in process in advance on
disneyworld.com or by using the
My Disney Experience app. During the process you will provide a credit card for any charges you would make, and you can also make room requests and let Disney know what time you will be arriving. I have found that on many occasions my room has been ready far before official check in time. Bring your
MagicBand with you and you can opt to receive a text to your phone with your room number and map. You can head right to your room and skip the front desk altogether. Isn't that great?
Enjoy your animated vacation and please pop in again anytime you have another question. Helping fellow Guests have the most magical time possible on a Walt Disney World vacation is what we enjoy most.
Dream as Dreamers Do,
Jen