Disney's Art of Animation Resort vs Orlando World Center Marriott
Photo: Disney's Art of Animation Resort
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At a Glance
| Art of Animation | Orlando World Center Marriott | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Value | Deluxe |
| Area | ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area | Disney Springs Resort Area |
| Transportation | Skyliner, Bus | None listed |
| Table-Service Dining | None | None |
| Quick-Service Dining | 2 locations | None |
| Pool Amenities | Pool | Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | No |
| Top Highlight | Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios | One of the largest resort pools in the Orlando area |
Tier
Art of Animation
ValueOrlando World Center Marriott
DeluxeArea
Art of Animation
ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort AreaOrlando World Center Marriott
Disney Springs Resort AreaTransportation
Art of Animation
Skyliner, BusOrlando World Center Marriott
None listedTable-Service Dining
Art of Animation
NoneOrlando World Center Marriott
NoneQuick-Service Dining
Art of Animation
2 locationsOrlando World Center Marriott
NonePool Amenities
Art of Animation
PoolOrlando World Center Marriott
PoolExtended Evening Hours
Art of Animation
NoOrlando World Center Marriott
NoTop Highlight
Art of Animation
Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood StudiosOrlando World Center Marriott
One of the largest resort pools in the Orlando areaOverview
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.
Orlando World Center Marriott
A very large Marriott convention resort near Walt Disney World, known for its extensive meeting space, golf course, and water amenities.
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
Orlando World Center Marriott
Amenity details coming soon.
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
Orlando World Center Marriott
Transportation details coming soon.
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
Orlando World Center Marriott
- One of the largest resort pools in the Orlando area
- Extremely large resort with comprehensive amenities
- Golf course on property for golf enthusiasts
- Multiple dining options ranging from quick service to fine dining
- Often available at lower rates than Disney-owned resorts nearby
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
Orlando World Center Marriott
- No Disney transportation, requires car or paid shuttle to all parks
- Not located within Disney property, further from parks than Bonnet Creek
- No Disney on-site perks like Early Entry or advance Lightning Lane booking
- Large resort can feel impersonal and convention-focused
- Long drives to theme parks add cost and time to each park day
On-Site Dining
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
Orlando World Center Marriott
- Marriott World Center for the WIN (Orlando) r/marriott
- Marriott World Center or Gaylord Palms? : r/orlando r/orlando
- Orlando near Disney : r/marriott r/marriott
- Orlando World Center Marriott r/marriott
- World center Orlando : r/marriott r/marriott
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