Disney's Art of Animation Resort vs Disney's Riviera Resort
Photo: Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Photo: Disney's Riviera Resort
At a Glance
| Art of Animation | Riviera | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Value | Deluxe |
| Area | ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area | Epcot Resort Area |
| Transportation | Skyliner, Bus | Skyliner, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | None | 1 restaurant |
| Quick-Service Dining | 2 locations | 1 location |
| Pool Amenities | Pool | Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | Yes |
| Top Highlight | Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios | Disney Skyliner hub with direct access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios |
Tier
Art of Animation
ValueRiviera
DeluxeArea
Art of Animation
ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort AreaRiviera
Epcot Resort AreaTransportation
Art of Animation
Skyliner, BusRiviera
Skyliner, BusTable-Service Dining
Art of Animation
NoneRiviera
1 restaurantQuick-Service Dining
Art of Animation
2 locationsRiviera
1 locationPool Amenities
Art of Animation
PoolRiviera
PoolExtended Evening Hours
Art of Animation
NoRiviera
YesTop Highlight
Art of Animation
Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood StudiosRiviera
Disney Skyliner hub with direct 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 Riviera Resort
Enchantment awaits you at a Resort hotel that’s inspired by Europe and imagined by Disney. Here, you can delight in exhilarating activities, delectable dining and stylish accommodations—from cozy Tower Studios to spacious villas with up to 3 bedrooms.
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 Riviera Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- a soothing bubble-jet bathtub
- S'Il Vous Plait aquatic play area for kids 48 inches and under
- Jogging Trail
Wellness
- Spa
Other
- Laundry Facilities
- Gift Shop
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 Riviera 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 Riviera Resort
- Disney Skyliner hub with direct access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Elegant European Riviera theming unlike any other Disney resort
- Topolino's Terrace character dining breakfast at the rooftop restaurant
- One of the newest Disney-owned resorts with modern room quality
- Skyliner connection to multiple resorts makes for easy park hopping
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 Riviera Resort
- DVC resale restrictions limit booking flexibility for non-DVC members
- Primarily a DVC property with limited cash room inventory
- No dedicated table service for non-character-dining other than rooftop
- Bus-only to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks
- Theming may feel generic compared to more strongly themed resorts
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 Riviera Resort
- Details! Disney's Riviera Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Riviera resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Riviera Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Riviera Resort or Switch it? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
Videos
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Disney's Riviera Resort
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