• On Mar 2, 2019
    Cindy from KY Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Traveling for first time to Disney. Will have children ages 4-15. Should we choose Contemporary or Art of Animation. Using bus transportation to and from parks is a concern. Are the waits and ride times within reason?

    Hi Cindy, and welcome back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! 

    This is indeed a tough choice, as both hotels have many great qualities! Disney's Art of Animation Resort is gorgeous and has some of the best rooms at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Cars Family Suites are design masterpieces in my opinion. Disney's Contemporary Resort, on the other hand, offers a combination that is tough to beat: beautiful rooms, Theme Park views and Monorail access. 

    While the complimentary bus transportation that serves Disney's Art of Animation Resort is great, Disney's Contemporary Resort offers easy Monorail access to both Magic Kingdom Park and Epcot, so you will only have to take buses to Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Those bus rides, specifically, will range between 25 and 30 minutes. So, if I were in your position, I'd choose to stay at Disney's Contemporary Resort. 

    After you've made a choice, you can also maximize your time by using a new feature that was recently added to the My Disney Experience mobile app. It enables Guests to check up-to-the-minute estimates for buses departing and arrival times. It is super useful when takin buses within the Walt Disney World Resort! 

    As the questions about your October vacation continue to pop up, please, come back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel. We will be here to walk you through every planning step of your AWESOME first trip! 

    May the magic be with you, 

    Julie
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Meet the Panelist: Julie, California

Hi! I am Julie, a Brazilian brand strategist, and amateur cook. I grew up in Brazil, but I currently live in California. I dreamed of visiting the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort since I was a little girl and now I love to help others enjoy the magic as much as I do. Being an all-things-Disney nerd and Disney Vacation Club member, I'm here to help you find the perfect hotels, park events, and seasonal festivals to make your trip a memory to cherish forever! Learn More About Julie

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