Hello Bo!
Welcome to planDisney! I consider
Disney's Art of Animation Resort to be one of the best themed Resorts on Walt Disney World Resort property. So many larger-than-life character statues and immersive spaces make it truly a "Disney Resort."
I'm sorry to tell you that there is no way to waitlist a non-
Disney Vacation Club Resort room at this time. Disney's Art of Animation Resort is a
Value Resort and not part of the
Disney Vacation Club family. You said you had already booked a stay in
The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms so if you wish to move to the Finding Nemo Family Suites you will have to modify your reservation. I prefer making Resort modifications via a phone call with the
Cast Members at Disney Resort Hotel Reservations so I suggest you do the same. There could be a price difference if they can switch your reservation as the family suites tend to cost more per night. I don't know the exact dates of your stay but I did find rooms available in these specific suites so you may be in luck.
One of the best features of this Resort is that there is a
Disney Skyliner station. I want to give you a heads-up that there is usually a refurbishment on the Disney Skyliner during January. It usually lasts about a week or so and during this time all the Parks that the Skyliner connects to will be accessible with bus transportation. The refurbishment dates have not been announced and it may not happen at all but I wanted you to be aware. The Resort's main page will have all the latest news so keep an eye on it!
I hope that this helps and you have a lovely time!
Happy Planning!
-Nimmy