Disney's Art of Animation Resort vs Disney's Old Key West Resort

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 Old Key West Resort

Experience the romance of the Florida Keys at this tranquil community of Conch Flats—a sprawling island hamlet with shimmering waterways, swaying palm trees and manicured golf-course fairways. Delight in sun-soaked pools, casual dining and such amenities as fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes.

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Disney's Old Key West Resort

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

• Skyliner

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's Old Key West Resort

• Boat

  Disney Springs

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

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 Old Key West Resort

• Largest room sizes of any Disney Vacation Club resort
• Relaxed, laid-back Key West atmosphere ideal for adults
• Full kitchen in villa rooms great for longer stays
• Quieter and less crowded than other Disney resorts
• Close to Disney Springs with boat transportation available

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 Old Key West Resort

• Very spread-out resort, some villa clusters feel isolated
• Primarily a DVC property, harder to book on cash reservations
• Bus-only transportation to theme parks; boat only goes to Disney Springs
• Limited table service dining compared to other Deluxe resorts
• Lower-energy atmosphere may not feel as immersive for park-focused guests

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

• Landscape of Flavors

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast

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• The Drop Off Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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Disney's Old Key West Resort

• Good's Food to Go

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast

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• Gurgling Suitcase

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Olivia's Cafe

  Table Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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• Olivia's Cafe To Go

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch · dinner

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• Turtle Shack Poolside Snacks

  Quick Service

  American

  lunch

  View menu

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

• Art of Animation : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Art of Animation Resort: Is it a good resort?
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• Art of Animation Resort! : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Booking art of animation : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Is art of animation that bad? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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Disney's Old Key West Resort

• How is Old Key West? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Old Key West : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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• Old Key West/ Saratoga Springs: are they *honestly* okay?
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• Solo staying at Old Key West : r/WaltDisneyWorld
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