Hi Lantien! Welcome to planDisney!
I'm excited to hear about your upcoming plans to visit the
Walt Disney World Resort! Staying in a Disney Resorts Collection hotel is one of the best choices you can make. Each one is themed to perfection and offers incredible amenities.
Disney's Art of Animation Resort has two distinct types of rooms. The Little Mermaid Standard Room sleeps up to four Guests while the Family Suites can hold up to six Guests. Since you are a family of five, you will need to opt for a Family Suite. The standard room will not be an option when you go ahead with your booking since all Guests need to be accounted for.
Some resorts offer a 5th sleeper option. In the
Moderate Resort category, both Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside offer this room type. The 5th sleeper will be a child-size pull-down bed. These room types and resorts may be a better option for your family on this stay.
When traveling with little ones, character meet and greets may be a top priority. You'll find many of your favorite characters sprinkled throughout the parks. However, you may even run into some at your Disney Resorts hotel. My family has been lucky throughout the years to catch some classic characters visiting with Guests around the resort. We've seen them in the main lobby or walking near the pool area. This is not a guarantee by any means but is a possibility during your stay.
Lantien, I hope you have a magical time during your trip!
Stop back and see us again at planDisney!
Happy planning!
Greg