Slated to open in Summer 2012, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is the newest addition to the value resort family.  Here you will find, what looks to me to be a combination of the best loved parts of Pop Century (the larger than life themed icons and pools) with the best loved parts of All Start Movies (the nostalgia of theming that includes your favorite Disney classics).  The resort will feature 4 themes: Finding Nemo, Cars, The Little Mermaid, and the Lion King.

Like the other value resorts, Art of Animation is schedule to have a food court which will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  You will presumably be able to purchase and refill resort mugs in the food court as well.  Unlike the other value resorts, it is also scheduled to have a pool bar!

Melissa has created Chip & Company’s ‘Guide to Walt Disney World: Restaurant & Snack Options’ posts as well as chronicling her Disney baking (and cooking) exploits In the Kitchen. She also writes original articles about her experiences visiting Walt Disney World and finding Disney magic in her home state of New York. Melissa is a World History teacher and you can find her on tumblr. Oh & you should probably know she believes in fairytales.