Disney's Art of Animation Resort vs Disney's Contemporary Resort
Photo: Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Photo: Disney's Contemporary Resort
At a Glance
| Art of Animation | Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Value | Deluxe |
| Area | ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area | Magic Kingdom Resort Area |
| Transportation | Skyliner, Bus | Monorail, Walk, Boat, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | None | 4 restaurants |
| Quick-Service Dining | 2 locations | 6 locations |
| Pool Amenities | Pool | Pool, Quiet Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | Yes |
| Top Highlight | Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios | Monorail runs directly through the hotel to Magic Kingdom |
Tier
Art of Animation
ValueContemporary
DeluxeArea
Art of Animation
ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort AreaContemporary
Magic Kingdom Resort AreaTransportation
Art of Animation
Skyliner, BusContemporary
Monorail, Walk, Boat, BusTable-Service Dining
Art of Animation
NoneContemporary
4 restaurantsQuick-Service Dining
Art of Animation
2 locationsContemporary
6 locationsPool Amenities
Art of Animation
PoolContemporary
Pool, Quiet PoolExtended Evening Hours
Art of Animation
NoContemporary
YesTop Highlight
Art of Animation
Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood StudiosContemporary
Monorail runs directly through the hotel to Magic KingdomOverview
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 Contemporary Resort
A flagship monorail resort next to Magic Kingdom, recognized for its A-frame tower and quick walk to the park gates.
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 Contemporary Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- Playground
- Quiet Pool
- seven seas lagoon — enjoy fishing, boating and more
- Marina
- Children's water play area
- Arcade
- Running Trail
- Tennis Courts
- Volleyball
Wellness
- Fitness Center
Rooms
- rooms and suites with club-level service
- Club Level
Other
- 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 Contemporary Resort
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Monorail
Magic Kingdom Park
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Walk
Magic Kingdom Park
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Boat
Magic Kingdom Park
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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 Contemporary Resort
- Monorail runs directly through the hotel to Magic Kingdom
- Walking distance to Magic Kingdom, closest hotel to the park
- Top-tier dining including California Grill atop the resort
- Iconic A-frame architecture and clean modern design
- Bay Lake Tower offers direct walkway connection
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 Contemporary Resort
- One of the most expensive resorts at Walt Disney World
- Modern design lacks the immersive theming of other Deluxe resorts
- Standard rooms can feel dated compared to newer renovations
- Far from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, bus ride required
- Monorail loop congestion can cause delays during peak times
On-Site Dining
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Disney's Contemporary Resort
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California Grill
Table ServiceAmerican, Seafood, Sushi
dinner
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Chef Mickey's
Table ServiceAmerican
breakfast · dinner
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Contempo Café
Quick ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Contemporary Grounds
Table ServiceAmerican, Quick Service - Coffee
dinner
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Cove Bar
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Outer Rim
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Steakhouse 71
Table ServiceAmerican, Steakhouse
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Steakhouse 71 Lounge
Quick ServiceSteakhouse, American
snack
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Steakhouse 71 To Go
Quick ServiceAmerican, Steakhouse
lunch · dinner
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The Sand Bar
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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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 Contemporary Resort
- Contemporary Resort is the best resort on property r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Convince me to stay at the Contemporary... r/WaltDisneyWorld
- People often wonder why the Contemporary Resort is a ... r/WaltDisneyWorld
- The Contemporary Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
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