Disney's Art of Animation Resort vs Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
Photo: Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Photo: Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
At a Glance
| Art of Animation | Caribbean Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Value | Moderate |
| Area | ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area | Epcot Resort Area |
| Transportation | Skyliner, Bus | Skyliner, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | None | 2 restaurants |
| Quick-Service Dining | 2 locations | 3 locations |
| Pool Amenities | Pool | Pool, Water Slide, Quiet Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | No |
| Top Highlight | Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios | Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios |
Tier
Art of Animation
ValueCaribbean Beach
ModerateArea
Art of Animation
ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort AreaCaribbean Beach
Epcot Resort AreaTransportation
Art of Animation
Skyliner, BusCaribbean Beach
Skyliner, BusTable-Service Dining
Art of Animation
NoneCaribbean Beach
2 restaurantsQuick-Service Dining
Art of Animation
2 locationsCaribbean Beach
3 locationsPool Amenities
Art of Animation
PoolCaribbean Beach
Pool, Water Slide, Quiet PoolExtended Evening Hours
Art of Animation
NoCaribbean Beach
NoTop Highlight
Art of Animation
Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood StudiosCaribbean Beach
Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood StudiosOverview
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
A value resort themed to Pixar and Disney animation, with family suites, Little Mermaid rooms, and a Skyliner station shared with Pop Century.
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
A moderate resort spread around Barefoot Bay with island villages, Skyliner access, and easy connections to Epcot and Hollywood Studios.
Amenities
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- interactive water play area
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail (1.3 miles around Hourglass Lake)
Other
- Laundry Facilities
- Business Center
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- shipwreck play area
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail (1.4-mile promenade around Barefoot Bay)
- Water Slide
- Quiet Pool
- Marina
- Fishing around Barefoot Bay
- Volleyball
Wellness
- Spa
Rooms
- Club Level
Other
- calypso trading post
- Laundry Facilities
Transportation
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
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Skyliner
EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
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Skyliner
EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
Pros
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
- Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Family suites sleep up to 6 with two bathrooms and a kitchenette
- Does not share bus service, giving it the best bus reliability of Value Resorts
- Landscape of Flavors food court is best among Value Resorts
- Big Blue Pool is the largest hotel pool at Walt Disney World
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
- Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Moderate price tier with colorful Caribbean theming
- Large resort with a central Old Port Royale hub
- Close to Art of Animation and Pop Century via Skyliner
- Refurbished rooms are a significant improvement
Cons
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
- Family suite prices are double to triple standard Value Resort rooms
- Little Mermaid standard rooms are very small and far from lobby
- Theming is bold and loud, not appealing to all adults
- No table service restaurant on property
- Long walk to Skyliner station from some room sections
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
- Very spread-out layout makes walking distances from rooms very long
- Dining options are limited and not highly regarded by guests
- Bus-only access to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom
- Lost much of its lush tropical vibe after recent reimagining
- Some room buildings are far from the main hub and bus stops
On-Site Dining
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
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Banana Cabana
Table ServiceAmerican
dinner
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Centertown Market
Quick ServiceLatin, American
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Centertown Market Grab & Go
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Sebastian's Bistro
Table ServiceLatin
dinner
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Spyglass Grill
Quick ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Community Discussions
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
- Art of Animation : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Art of Animation Resort: Is it a good resort? r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Art of Animation Resort! : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Booking art of animation : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Is art of animation that bad? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
- Caribbean Beach Availability : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Disney Caribbean Beach : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Ease my mind about Caribbean Beach! : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Talk To Me About Caribbean Beach Resort r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Tell me the pros and cons of Caribbean Beach Resort r/WaltDisneyWorld
Videos
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
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