Hi Greg!
Oh my goodness!
Disney's Art of Animation Resort is amazing! From great photo opportunities in the incredible themed sections to a fabulous food court and jaw-dropping pools, you are going to love this Resort hotel!
Great news! There are 24-hour self-service laundry facilities at the Resort hotel. You will find three different laundry rooms tucked away near The Big Blue Pool, Flippin' Fins Pool and Cozy Cone Pool. I haven't used the laundry rooms at Disney's Art of Animation Resort but I have at other Disney Resort hotels and the machines have always been very efficient and you will find detergent available for purchase if needed.
Be sure to enjoy all that Disney's Art of Animation Resort has to offer. Take some time to visit all of the great worlds that await you. My parents and kiddos stayed in a Little Mermaid room a couple of years ago and loved it. They took countless pictures of not only Ariel and her friends but other Disney friends you will recognize such as Nemo, the Lion King and Cars. My favorite section is Cars. It's just such a fun Resort hotel!
Weather permitting, try to spend some time in the pools. My favorite is The Big Blue Pool. Not only is it currently the largest pool at Walt Disney World Resort but the Disney Imagineers added state-of-the-art underwater speakers. It's amazing!
I'm so excited for you!! Enjoy your Resort hotel and please let us know if you have any other questions as you plan your magical Disney vacation!