Every now and then the basics of Walt Disney World vacation planning are changed in such a significant way that it changes the game forever.  Sometimes it’s a new park,  a ground breaking savings deal, or a new annual event.  This year Disney changed the game by opening it’s newest Value priced Resort across the bridge from Disney’s Pop Century, it’s Disney’s Art of Animation.

This three-story, value-priced resort tells the story of the animation process. It will immediately transport guests into the worlds of favorite Disney characters and animated films beginning at check-in as pixilated patterns and wavy ribbons of bold colors decorate the resort’s exterior.  The resort features 1,120 family suites that will sleep up to 6 as well as 864 standard hotel rooms located in four unique wings of the resort.  Guests can enjoy immersed by environments inspired classic Disney movies such as “Finding Nemo”, “Cars”, “The Lion King”, and “The Little Mermaid”.

“Kids of all ages can make a splash at the “Big Blue” pool, the largest resort swimming pool at Walt Disney World Resort measuring 11,859 square feet.  Guests will feel like they are swimming with Dory and Nemo as underwater speakers periodically pipe in music and messages from film characters.”  This gated pool require a resort chipped RFID room key, so don’t plan on pool hopping over here.  Grown ups at the Big Blue Pool can indulge in a cocktail from “The Drop Off” Pool Bar while they enjoy lounging in the sun or play a game of ping pong at the community tables set up near the bar.   That’s not the only place to take a dip though though because this new resort also feature two lovely quiet pools in the courtyards of the “Cars” and “Little Mermaid” wings.  The Pixel Play Arcade, and Ink and Paint gift shop round out entertainment offerings.  Take note that kids will especially enjoy the daily character artist in the “Finding Nemo” lobby, and nighttime movies poolside.

Dining options at the Art of Animation include a poolside snack bar, pizza delivery and Landscape of Flavors food court. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the food court features items such as fresh smoothies, hand-scooped gelato and Mongolian barbecue. Original backgrounds from featured films decorate the walls in the dining area, adding to the attention to detail and sense of immersion.

Those staying at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort are treated to complimentary transportation, Extra Magic Hours and other benefits available to a Disney Resort hotel guest.  All in all Disney’s Art of Animation is a fantastic family Resort, that steps up the hotel game as the first on property with RFID controlled room keys, personal attention at check in, and lots of suites for large families.

I’ve made my reservation for a Disney Vacation here, what about you?

Continuing on with our look around the web at great Walt Disney World Fan sites, today we highlight WildernessLodgeSite.com. This unofficial Disney hotel blog give it’s readers a look at all of the fantastic options offered at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort for their magical Orlando Vacation!

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is located in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area and is home to both a Deluxe Resort Hotel and Deluxe Vacation Villas. The fantastic WildernessLodgeSite.com gives an overview of the lodge for guests of all sorts.

Views from this resort showcase the wonders of the American West, towering pine trees and faithful geysers bubbling up from the earth. The interior is a magnificent tribute to the Grand Lodges of yesteryear and holds a collection of stunning Native American Artwork. Many Disney fans especially love the Wilderness Lodge for their winter getaways as the log cabin style and rustic color scheme seems to make the holidays that much more magical. The dedicated owners of the fan site do their best to keep visitors updated on all that’s happening and is a great resource available to help you decided if this is the right resort for you and your family.

Lots of Photographs, information, in depth articles, and blog post are what you’ll get as the fans of this hotel gather information for both casual travelers and Disney Vacation Club Owners alike. Be sure to stop by before you book your Disney Vacation Package and get a look at what this fan favorite resort has in store to make your vacation the best ever.

WildernessLodgeSite.com is the place to go for information about connecting you and your family with a truly unique and exciting Disney hotel. We keep finding great resort fan sites popping up across the web, the more we find, the more we’ll be sure to share with you!