Hello there Debra, and welcome to planDisney! We're so glad you've visited us today with your question. Aaahh... you've got such an exciting vacation just around the corner!
I love, love, LOVE the
Art of Animation Resort for all the colorful, gorgeous, and whimsical larger-than-life character theming. Plus, I feel like the Disney Value Resorts have a special kind of happy energy! The Little Mermaid section and rooms are so wonderful, I'm sure you'll enjoy them. If you haven't stayed at this resort before, I highly recommend you also make time to stroll through the Cars section and maybe even take a dip in the Cozy Cone pool... the awesome cabanas are free to use! My recommendation is to treat yourself to a resort refillable mug as soon as you arrive. With free refill stations in both the Landscape of Flavors cafeteria and the bar in the Big Blue Pool area, you're sure to get your money's worth!
I checked on your room details, and it describes the mini fridge it includes as a "beverage cooler". When we've stayed here in the past, it definitely seemed sufficient to keep our drinks, small snacks, and bottles of water cold. There is not a freezer section, however, or enough space to store large leftover containers.
I hope you're planning to include some swimming (
and possibly water slide!) fun during your trip? You are going to be arriving at the perfect time to take advantage of the
free admission to a water park on arrival day benefit, being offered to Disney Resort guests right now. Not only that... but Disney Parks Blog recently announced that for the first time in forever
BOTH Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach will be open for guests this summer. This starts just a couple of days before your arrival - Woo hooo! Wishing on a star that this works into your vacation plans.
I hope this helps you plan for your vacation details, Debra. Please feel free to
visit me again at planDisney if I can assist with any other pixie-dusted plans!
See ya' real soon!
Tami