Sonya,
Thanks so much for stopping by the Moms Panel. I'm sure you're so excited to bring your 3 year old and 1 year old for a magical experience at Walt Disney World. Our frugal family loves to take advantage of the
Value Resort Hotel, and we have found that they each have their own personalities and ambiance. But, what else would you expect from a Walt Disney World Resort? Art of Animation has become one of the most popular resorts due to the many different themes within the resort. You can lounge in Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo, Cars or Lion King rooms. Smaller children love this resort due to the bright colors and larger than life characters all around the resort. If your children love and recognize some of these characters, Art of Animation is a great choice.
Our family actually loves staying at Disney's Pop Century Resort. Since it has it's own bus route within the Disney Resort transportation system, it was easier for us to maneuver with small kids. Pop Century also has bright colors and fun decorations all over the resort, so it would be a great second choice for your stay. We've found that pricing for Pop Century has been lower than pricing for Art of Animation, as well.
I hope this answered your question, Sonya. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask at any time. I'm always here to help.
Have a fantastical Disney day!