Hello Margaret!
Welcome to planDisney! I'm sure being in warm, sunny Florida seems a lot more wonderful than being in cold New York! I'm in the cold right now with you and dreaming of my next Walt Disney World Adventure too!
I loved my stay at
Disney's Art of Animation Resort and especially loved the huge family suite rooms with TWO full bathrooms and the Big Blue Pool which is the largest pool at Walt Disney World Resort! Now all
pool hours and timings are subject to change as anything can happen but in general, The Big Blue Pool, The Schoolyard Sprayground, Cozy Cone Pool, and the Flippin' Fins Pool are all open from 10 am to 10 pm.
As for the
laundry services they are open 24 hours a day! (Except for the laundry room located near the Flippin' Fins leisure pool as the operating hours match that of the leisure pool which is 10 am and 10 pm.) I love doing laundry only at Walt Disney World as you can see via LaundryView what machines are available and when your load is complete from the comfort of your room or poolside with a drink.
Your timing is perfect as you will be arriving for the
Grand Finale of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration! One of my favorite things is to see
Beacons of Magic! My absolute favorite is EPCOT's Spaceship Earth. Make sure to check it out!
I hope you have a wonderful time and
let me know if you have any more questions!
-Nimmy