Disney's Art of Animation Resort vs Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

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.

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

The newer tower within the Swan and Dolphin complex, positioned near Crescent Lake and marketed as a more boutique-style Marriott option.

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

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

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

• Walk

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Boat

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, 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

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

• Newest and most modern of the Swan and Dolphin complex
• Spacious tower rooms with contemporary design and updated amenities
• Same Crescent Lake location with walking access to EPCOT
• Marriott Bonvoy points redemption available
• Quieter and more upscale feel than the larger Swan and Dolphin hotels

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

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

• No Disney on-site perks such as Early Entry or booking advantages
• High resort fees on top of nightly rate increase true cost
• Smaller pool exclusive to Swan Reserve guests, main pools are at Swan/Dolphin
• Limited dining within the Swan Reserve itself
• No direct transportation to Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

• Landscape of Flavors

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast

  View menu

• The Drop Off Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

• Amare

  Table Service

  Mediterranean

  lunch · dinner

  View menu

• Grounds

  Table Service

  Bakery, American, Quick Service - Coffee

  snack

  View menu

• Stir

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  View menu

• Tangerine

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

  View menu

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

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

• Swan & Dolphin appreciation : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Swan or Swan Reserve? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Swan Reserve pros and cons : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Thoughts on the Swan Reserve? : r/WaltDisneyWorld
  r/WaltDisneyWorld
• Walt Disney World Swan Reserve and ADR/LL
  r/WaltDisneyWorld

Disney's Art of Animation Resort

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Walt Disney World Swan Reserve

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