Hey there, Kara, and welcome to planDisney!
A good staycation never hurt anybody, and if it's at a Disney Resort Collection hotel, then it's all the better.
Disney's Art of Animation Resort always promises fun ways to ink and paint its guests right into the middle of the magic.
You could have an entire vacation's worth of fun without ever setting foot off the grounds of your resort by checking out this
list of cool activities. With campfires, dance classes, movies under the stars, and so much more, you don't even have to think about the parks if you don't want to. Just check with the front desk upon arrival to see a schedule that's the most up to date. If your family feels like taking a refreshing dip, your resort boasts
3 pools to choose from. The Big Blue Pool is especially cool with its plethora of poolside activities. My vacation isn't complete until I've staked out my pool chair and beat all the other families at a couple of rounds of whatever trivia is on the agenda. If walking and taking in the sights is your family's jam, you're certainly not short on things to see. Your resort is full to the brim with larger-than-life statues featuring characters from The Little Mermaid, Cars, Finding Nemo, and The Lion King. There are some absolutely stunning photo spots absolutely everywhere you look, like Mufasa on Pride Rock, and Crush riding a wave. It's like walking right through your favorite films.
Pro-tip: You're in a perfect location to resort hop for a change of scenery. Disney's Pop Century Resort is a short walk across the Generation Gap Bridge. And why just take a walk when you can fly on the
Disney Skyliner? Soar over to Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney's Riviera Resort, or even further to the final stop just outside of EPCOT's International Gateway. The resorts in the EPCOT area are fantastic, and
Disney's BoardWalk has a ton of snacks and shopping to explore.
Kara, I hope I've been able to help you today. If you have any other questions,
come back and see me.
Happy planning!
Taylor