Welcome Sarah! Thanks for visiting us at the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
You have chosen an amazing Resort Hotel –
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. I am sure your family will have an amazing experience!
Complimentary resort transportation usually start running one hour before theme park opening hours. As many guests have very early reservations at different locations, you will see there are always buses that start running earlier. Make sure you talk to a cast member at the hotel reception desk on the night before to get update information regarding buses schedules and routes for the next morning.
For my family, taking a taxi cab is our alternative when we have early morning reservations. I usually talk to a cast member on the night before to get it arranged, and in the morning, taxi driver will be there waiting for us. This is the fastest way to go from one
Disney Resort Hotel to another one if you are not staying at a Monorail Resort.
Hope this helps your planning. Please, let us know if you have any additional questions.
Have a magical day!
Gina V.