Reopening of Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is slated to reopen on November 1 at Walt Disney World, and a full list of dining, shops, and activities has just been released for the resort.

Dining
- The Drop Off Pool Bar

- Landscape of Flavors


Shops
- Ink & Paint Shop


Activities
- Pools ----- The Big Blue Pool will be closed for refurbishment in early 2021. See details below.

- Poolside Activities

- Movies Under the Stars


Transportation
- Bus transportation is available from this Disney Resort hotel to the Disney theme parks and the Disney Springs area

- Disney Skyliner aerial gondolas are available to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT


Pool Refurbishment
The Big Blue Pool will be closed for refurbishment from January 11, 2021 through early April 2021. While this work takes place, other exhilarating pool and recreation offerings will remain open for your enjoyment—including Flippin’ Fins Pool, Cozy Cone Pool and the Schoolyard Sprayground.

During this time, it is possible that Guests may see or hear construction, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 AM.