Hiya, Marge! Welcome to planDisney!
I don't know about you, but I am a serial over-packer! I so wish I could be one of those people that can pack a week's worth of clothes into a backpack or carry-on suitcase, but I just don't think that is in the cards for me! However, I am proud to say that my packing skills have improved, thanks to the Laundy Services available throughout the
Disney Resorts Collection hotels. Since realizing I could take some time in the evening to do a load or two, I no longer feel the need to pack five pairs of jeans for a four-night trip, leaving lots of extra room in my suitcase for all of the souvenirs I'm sure to purchase throughout my vacation. So, Marge, I am glad to hear you plan to use the self-service laundry facilities during your stay at
Disney's Art of Animation Resort!
There are three 24 hour self-service
laundry facilities near
Cozy Cone Pool, Flippin' Fins Pool, and The Big Blue Pool. Each location is equipped with washers and dryers priced at $3 per use, per machine (though this pricing is subject to change). You will also find a vending machine fully stocked with detergents available for purchase for approximately $1, should you need them. However, you're welcome to bring your own detergents from home if you have a brand you prefer. I would recommend packing a couple of packets of travel sink detergent for your trip. I have used these a couple of times in the past to clean my reusable face coverings right from my hotel room. It worked like a charm!
Let's be honest, doing laundry can be pretty dull, and it's tough to find something "cool" about it, but this is Walt Disney World we are talking about! Have you heard about the
LaundryView monitoring system available at Disney's Art of Animation laundry facilities? Isn't it annoying when you gather your laundry, head over to the hotel laundry room and find that all the machines are currently in use? What a waste of a trip! Well, problem solved! You can now hop onto the LaundryView site before heading over with your laundry to see how many machines are currently available for use. Then, once you start your load, you can log in and check the remaining time and even receive a text to your mobile device when the cycle is complete, so no more wasted trips back and forth to check on your clothes! Maybe I am just easy to impress, but I thought this was super cool!
Marge, I do hope this answer has been helpful to you! Please feel free to stop by again with any other questions you may have as you plan your
Walt Disney World Resort vacation!
See you real soon!
Diana