Hi Erin,
Congratulations on your Walt Disney World vacation! I'm sure your family will absolutely love
Disney's Art of Animation Resort! I'm also a big fan of afternoon breaks for napping, swimming or just relaxing, especially when traveling with little ones.
You will be able to take advantage of the
complimentary bus service that's available between your hotel and the theme parks. Buses run from one hour prior to the park opening time until one hour after park closing. Once you're on board, here are approximate travel times from Art of Animation to each of the 4 theme parks:
Magic Kingdom: 22 minutes
Disney's Hollywood Studios: 15 minutes
Epcot: 15 minutes
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park: 20 minutes
Usually, buses run every 20 minutes or so, so just add that time into your planning each way.
I hope that helps, Erin, and wishing your family a magical vacation! Please write back if we can help answer any other questions.
Beth