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Disney’s Art of Animation Cars Section Open

Posted by on Jun 18, 2012 in Art of Animation, Resort News | 0 comments

Disney’s Art of Animation Cars Section Open

Disney’s Art of Animation has been open for almost a month now with guests being able to stay in the Finding Nemo section of the resort. Starting today, the Cars wing is also officially open!     One of my favorite things about the original Cars movie were the details of Route 66 and Radiator Springs. I’m excited to see that it looks like you’re stepping right into Radiator Springs yourself and staying the night at the Cozy Cone Hotel!   Like the Finding Nemo rooms, the Cars section features family suites that sleep up to 6 in three separate sleeping areas...

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Kitchenettes

Posted by on Jun 15, 2012 in Art of Animation, Resort News, Value Resorts | 0 comments

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Kitchenettes

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is now open and excitement is high for this brand new Walt Disney World Resort!   We took a look at the Finding Nemo Family Suites at Art of Animation, but today we are taking a closer look at the kitchenettes. With the suites sleeping up to 6, having a kitchenette will help cut some costs by being able to store snacks and drinks.   The kitchenette is located in the living room area and is a cabinet on top of a small tiled area. It includes a small refrigerator, coffee maker, bar sink, and a microwave oven. The room is also stocked with paper...

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More Time to Play at Disneyland

Posted by on Jun 3, 2012 in Disneyland, Resort News | 0 comments

More Time to Play at Disneyland

  If you’re headed to Disneyland soon, starting on June 18th, 2012 guests that are staying at the Disneyland Resort will be able to take advantage of Extra Magic Hour! Guests will be able to obtain early admission into either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure Park for everyday of their stay as long as they have their valid theme park ticket and active hotel room key. This great perk will allow Disneyland Resort hotel guests admission into select attractions at the Disneyland park on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays and the Disney California Adventure park on Monday,...

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Disney’s Art of Animation Merchandise

Posted by on May 17, 2012 in Art of Animation, Value Resorts | 0 comments

Disney’s Art of Animation Merchandise

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is set to open in just about two weeks and the Disney Parks Blog is giving a sneak peek of what merchandise will be featured in the Ink and Paint Shop. Disney Design Group Artist Bob Holden says, “The Walt Disney Imagineering team was an outstanding partner,” exclaimed Bob. “They provided the art files that we used for the merchandise. The designs that you see on the shirts and other items were lifted directly from artwork that guests will see at the new resort.” Much of the art that you see around the Art of Animation Resort is featured on...

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Photo Tour of Disney’s Art of Animation Food Court

Posted by on May 2, 2012 in Art of Animation, Dining, Resort News, Value Resorts | 0 comments

Photo Tour of Disney’s Art of Animation Food Court

With Disney’s Art of Animation set to open up on May 31st, our friends over at the Disney Food Blog was able to get a sneak peek of the Landscape of Flavors Food Court and check out the menus. Make sure to check out our post from a few weeks ago with more information about the unique offerings of the food court. The food court is broken into several seating areas representing the different sections of the resort — Lion King, Cars, Finding Nemo, and Little Mermaid. Each dining room has concept art drawings and themes from the films decorating the walls and ceiling.   The menus...

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