Disney's Art of Animation Resort vs Disney's Pop Century Resort
Photo: Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Photo: Lester Shalloway
At a Glance
| Art of Animation | Pop Century | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Value | Value |
| Area | ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area | ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area |
| Transportation | Skyliner, Bus | Skyliner, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | None | None |
| Quick-Service Dining | 2 locations | 2 locations |
| Pool Amenities | Pool | 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
ValuePop Century
ValueArea
Art of Animation
ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort AreaPop Century
ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort AreaTransportation
Art of Animation
Skyliner, BusPop Century
Skyliner, BusTable-Service Dining
Art of Animation
NonePop Century
NoneQuick-Service Dining
Art of Animation
2 locationsPop Century
2 locationsPool Amenities
Art of Animation
PoolPop Century
PoolExtended Evening Hours
Art of Animation
NoPop Century
NoTop Highlight
Art of Animation
Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood StudiosPop Century
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 Pop Century Resort
A large value resort celebrating late-20th-century pop culture, with Skyliner access shared across Hourglass Lake from Art of Animation.
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 Pop Century Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail (1.3 miles around Hourglass Lake)
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 Pop Century 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 Pop Century Resort
- Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Best-value resort among the Value tier with superior amenities
- Refurbished rooms with fold-down table bed and modern design
- Does not share bus service, one of the best bus experiences at Value tier
- Fun decades-themed theming from the 50s through the 90s
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 Pop Century Resort
- Standard rooms are small at 260 square feet
- No family suites, only standard double-queen or single-king rooms
- Skyliner can have long waits during peak park opening and closing times
- Theming can feel less immersive than Art of Animation next door
- No table service restaurant on property
On-Site Dining
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
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 Pop Century Resort
- Honest opinions on Pop Century? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Pop Century : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Pop Century Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Tell Me About Pop Century : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Thoughts on POP century? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
Videos
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Disney's Pop Century Resort
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